Building the future of smart energy
The first truly global energy crisis has sparked unprecedented momentum for renewable energy. Disruptions have underlined the energy security benefits of domestically generated renewables and coupled with growing concerns around climate change and evolving global energy policies, technological advances are needed in renewables to meet demands and reduce production costs. The latest technology will transform renewables, lowering these production costs through improved designs that increase energy conversion, overcome environmental demands, and provide real-time monitoring and control of the whole infrastructure. Find out how these technologies – from some of the world’s leading component suppliers – can transform your renewable energy solution. And let the Avnet Abacus experts guide you through any step of the design and production process or even build a single end-to-end solution from the ground up. The future of energy is smart energy!
Podcast
According to the International Energy Agency, progress on clean energy technology deployment exceeded expectations in 2022. Still, the pace will need to pick up to achieve the ambitious goal of net zero emissions by 2050. This will require rapidly upgrading the infrastructure that supports smart energy solutions and connects seamlessly across energy production, distribution, storage, and consumption.
This call to action presents a huge opportunity for electronic component and solution providers. Their products will underpin the near-complete overhaul of this multifaceted sector. Join "The Technology Addicts" podcast by Avnet Abacus and explore the exciting world of Smart Energy solutions with our inspiring interview guests.
Webinars
Avnet Abacus, in collaboration with esteemed suppliers such as TE , Yageo, Omron, Amphenol and Bourns, is proud to present a cutting-edge webinar series focused around the theme of Smart Energy. Over the course of seven engaging webinars, industry leaders and experts will converge to explore the latest innovations, challenges, and opportunities within the realm of sustainable energy solutions.
As we collectively work towards a more sustainable future, Avnet Abacus is committed to driving innovation, sharing insights, and accelerating the adoption of eco-conscious technologies. Whether you're an engineer, researcher, or simply passionate about Smart Energy initiatives, these webinars will provide a platform to engage, learn, and collaborate in building a cleaner and more sustainable world.
Register now to secure your spot and embark on a transformative journey towards a greener tomorrow!
TE Connectivity - 09 October @ 3PM CET
TE Connectivity: The Path to Net-Zero - Achieving Maximum Efficiency
Join us in a webinar on heat pump technology, and discussion on key trends and solutions for the major engineering challenges.
Bourns - 26 October @ 3PM CET
Bourns: Solutions For Smart Energies And Infrastructures
Join us and learn more about standard and custom developed solutions that Bourns can offer for 5G and Smart City communications systems.
TE Connectivity - 11 October @ 3PM CET
TE Connectivity:Sensor products specific to the renewable energy arena
Join us in a webinar and find out how a sensor technology can improve uptime and prevent catastrophic system failures before they occur in the renewable energy sector.
Yageo - 27 October @ 3PM CET
Yageo: Solutions for Green Energy Applications
Join us and find out about YAGEOs product portfolio of passive components for all Green Energy applications through different application examples and product technology explanations.
OMRON - 16 October @ 3PM CET
OMRON: Efficient Distributed Energy Storage
Join us and learn how to achieve energy savings in the control and load management circuits in residential, commercial & industrial energy storage systems.
Amphenol - 23 October @ 3PM CET
Electrification and Growth Opportunity with Amphenol PCB Interconnect
In this webinar you can gain insight in electrification, how it relates to Energy Storage Systems, and what's the relevance of Battery Management Systems.
Technical articles you don’t want to miss!
Explore our comprehensive collection of technical articles designed to enlighten and inspire in the realms of solar energy, bio energy, wind energy, hydro energy, green hydrogen and electric power. Dive into the latest advancements, industry insights, and practical knowledge tailored to support your journey in these key areas of the energy landscape. Gain a deeper understanding and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of sustainable and smart energy solutions. Discover your path to innovation and download our articles today.
Distributed energy storage
The national grid needs to raise power generation to meet consumption during peak hours, but you can’t choose when the sun will shine or the wind will blow. So with more renewables in the mix, more energy storage is required.
Larger capacity Lithium-ion and alternative battery chemistries offer short-term storage solutions, while pumped hydro, thermal storage, hydrogen and compressed air offer more long-term options. Homes and businesses generating and storing their own energy, and EV batteries connected across the grid, open up the possibility of more distributed storage solutions.
AI and automation
The intermittent nature of wind and solar power increases variability in the national supply. And with more energy storage distributed across the network, the grid is growing in complexity. With A.I and automation, the smart grid can monitor and control the infrastructure in real-time to optimise the use of resources and drive cost-efficiencies across the whole system.
Advanced robotics
Solar panels require regular cleaning to operate efficiently, and maintaining giant wind turbines can be a time-consuming and dangerous task for humans. Enter the robots! In operation today, there are drones for inspecting wind and solar farms, robots for cleaning and maintenance, fully automated PV manufacturing, and robots for installing solar panels.
Green hydrogen
The UK’s plan to reach net zero emissions and the EU’s strategy for energy system integration promote the use of hydrogen and biofuels in sectors where electrification proves more challenging. Hydrogen, for example, looks like the most promising option for the shipping industry due to the ease of retrofitting the current fleet with hydrogen fuel cells.
However, although hydrogen is a renewable source of energy, the majority of the world’s hydrogen is currently produced from natural gas. Green hydrogen, on the other hand, is created via the electrolysis of water. The IEA predicts renewable sources dedicated to hydrogen production will increase 100-fold between 2022 and 2027.
High power conversion
Beyond generation, storage and consumption, the conversion of energy matters too. Inverters and power converters based on SiC and GaN technologies offer higher switching frequencies than their silicon counterparts. This, paired with ultra-low switching loss, allows for greater efficiency in energy conversion. It also increases energy density (so larger amounts of energy can be stored in smaller spaces) and higher power density (meaning larger batteries can be charged in shorter times).
Discover how Avnet Abacus and our trusted suppliers can transform your smart energy solutions. Contact us today to unlock the power of sustainable innovation.
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