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Powering the alternative fuels and hybrid revolution
In the transition towards decarbonised power, the combination of renewable technologies and conventional power generation is important.
In this transitioning market, the need is for facilities that complement existing central utility structures while delivering cleaner power reliably and economically.
NERGY PRODUCERS ARE increasingly embracing alternative fuels and renewable energy sources to create cleaner, costeffective and more efficient power. Selfsustainable systems such as microgrids, together with hybrid power plants which combine renewable technologies with conventional power generation, are important parts of this emerging landscape. Microgrids, in particular, are playing a growing role in markets and regions where central grid power can be unpredictable. Customers are also adopting hybrid infrastructure that diversify their installations, integrating two or more energy sources such as solar panels or wind power alongside traditional diesel or natural gaspowered generator sets. Other hybrid formats incorporate new energy solutions which might include battery storage and hydrogen fuel cells, along with alternative fuels such as biogas,
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Role of power generation markets in hybrid systems In many cases, conventional internal combustionengine generator sets are deployed as a core power option. Moving into the future, one example is the <100 kVA segment of the telecoms industry, where more telecom towers are being built on hybrid infrastructures with a combination of diesel engines, batteries and solar panels to supply uninterrupted power. Other developments include generator sets which can burn alternative fuels such as biodiesel, gas or hydrogen, taking power generation even further towards full decarbonisation. In this transitioning market, the need is for facilities that complement existing central utility structures while delivering cleaner power reliably and economically. In this complex balance of demands, it is www.technicalreview.me
