Recent Innovations in Power Supply

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RECENT INNOVATIONS IN POWER SUPPLY
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Introduction
There always exists a three-way pull in the field of energy supply between the demands
of environmental compatibility, reliability, as well as the economic viability [1]. For instance, in
the field of environmental protection, details explicitly how these various objectives are
connected. For example, the measures employed for the reduction of carbon emissions such as
intense application of the renewable technologies should not only ensure the supply reliability
but also guarantee a financially viable condition [2].
Problem statement
In regards to the quality, a major global challenge of the availability of electrical power is
presented. According to the international agency which is responsible for the prediction of the
global energy demand, in the USA and Canada combined, the demand would have reached 758
gigawatts, 766 gigawatts in the European Union, and 860 gigawatts in China by the year 2030.
Additionally, the nature of replacements in the industrialized nations will be majorly replacement
investments with associated renewed power capabilities [3]. On the other hand, China is
anticipated to enhance its quantity of produced gigawatts to cover the extra energy requirement
efficiently. Hence, to meet the increasing power demands, the various innovations and process
will be of significant role. For instance, taking into consideration the renewable energy sector,
incorporation of wind parks into the existing system would still be required to the current
networks. For the non-renewable sources, the new control and instrumentation techniques can as
well be applied for the optimization of the combustion present in the coal powered power
stations [4].

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Innovations: Case studies
With HVDC LightTM, ABB is proposing a technology which aims explicitly at
strengthening networks and connecting the wind parks. It is an improvement of the already
existing high voltage direct current transmission that employs semiconductor components as well
as the advanced control technologies [5]. This technology, however, adopts thyristors; IGBT
components, as well as microprocessors and microcontroller technologies. ABB has adopted a
DRQ to design a new generation of capacitors which has the capability of operating without foil.
This makes them environmentally viable and safe [6].
Further, the ABB provides technical services and recommendations on the
implementation of the system as well as its commissioning. For instance, measures for the
control, technology, neural network optimizations, and online coal flow rate measurements as
well as the reduction of coal in residual ash. Thus, ABB helps to improve efficiency by reducing
emissions. The latest development by the ABB used decentralized phase measurement
components to design a reliable wide-range monitoring of networks (WAMS) records current
and voltage vectors. It was synchronized with a GPS which allowed the managers to have a real-
time map of the system. Thus, this made it possible for early detection of uncertainties as a
result of frequency or voltage deviations, or thermal overload. In this way, the safe operation of
the system is ensured even in the event of faults or holdup situations [7].
Innovative Energy Storage Facilities
One of the intermittent issues affecting renewable energy is the issue of storage. Having
a sufficient amount of energy stored is significant in ensuring a balance between the balance and
supply of energy. Hence, the gap lies in how to come up with appropriate techniques of storage.

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So far, the batteries ties are good and can sufficiently store a large amount of energy, but when
utilized effectively. Currently, an energy storage innovation is underway in the Caribbean island
of Barbados [8]. Currently, this island stands to be among the top users of electric vehicles. The
cofounders of meagpower project are Simon Richards and Jo Edghill. It is a traditional garage
which provides a variety of renewable energy services to supplement the electric vehicles. The
technology operates on an off-grid mode, designing solar-powered cars for the electric vehicle
under a modular solar carport. The cars have a zero-emission driving. The solar carports offer a
shaded parking and visual statement for renewable energies. The new battery re-use lab enables
repurposing the electric cars batteries beyond the designed useful life and storage [9].