Here's how you can apply problem solving skills to conquer obstacles in renewable energy.

Apesar do consenso global em rela??o à relevancia da transmiss?o energética, uma combina??o de barreiras antigas e recentes está impedindo a implementa??o de projetos, representando um risco significativo para o cumprimento do compromisso do G20 de triplicar a capacidade de energia renovável até 2030, colocando em risco o cumprimento das metas do Acordo de Paris. Nesse sentido, a única abordagem realista é identificar os obstáculos que est?o impedindo a constru??o e a continuidade de projetos e elaborar uma estratégia específica para superá-los.

Renewable energy faces numerous obstacles, including technological limitations, high costs, regulatory barriers, and public resistance. Creative problem solving offers a structured approach to address these challenges effectively. Here's how: 1. Define Issues Clearly identifying the specific obstacles is the first step. Renewable energy projects often encounter technological limitations, such as inefficient energy storage or generation technologies. High costs can be a significant barrier, from initial investments to maintenance expenses. Regulatory barriers, including complex permitting processes and inconsistent policies, can delay or halt projects.

To conquer obstacles in renewable energy, identifying the problem is the key, gathering information, brainstorming solutions, evaluating options, developing a plan, implementing the solution, and of course continuing evaluating outcomes for continuous improvement.

Defining issues is the process of clearly and specifically articulating the problems or challenges that need to be addressed within a particular context or situation. This process is fundamental in problem-solving techniques across various industries, including renewable energy. Here's why defining issues is crucial 1.Clarity and Focus 2.Identifying Root Cause 3.Setting Objective 4.Resource Allocation 5.Facilitating Communication 6.Improving Decision Making

Renewable energy faces with quite a number of problems ranging with the initial cost of acquisition, Limited power production and time for ROI.

Obstacles (I always call them challenges) in renewable energy often have a technical origin with some contradictions. Something that needs to be improved comes at the expense of something else. In this case you can conquer it by using TRIZ. This methodology is based on a so called contradiction matrix. Analyse the problem and define the improving feature and worsening feature. Look it up in the matrix and you’ll find a few numbers from a range of 1 to 40. These numbers correspond to so called 40 inventive principles. Look at the referring principle and use this as input for ideation and problem solving. It is somewhat abstract and provides a direction, so not the final solution. Big companies as well as others use this methodology worldwide

Uma publica??o da KPMG listou 10 barreiras para implementa??o de energias de fontes renováveis: 1 – Estrutura de mercado 2 – Acesso ao capital 3 – Infraestrutura de rede 4 – Planejamento e permiss?o 5 – Acelerar as solu??es de armazenamento 6 – cadeia de suprimentos 7 – Acesso a matérias-primas críticas 8 – Natureza e biodiversidade 9 – Licen?a social para operar 10 – Mercados emergentes A partir dessa lista é possível utilizar métodos de design thinking para despertar a criatividade e gerar ideias promissoras.

Brainstorming a wide range of potential solutions without judgment is crucial. Encourage diverse perspectives and innovative thinking to generate creative ideas. For example, involving engineers, economists, policymakers, and community leaders can yield a broader array of solutions. This stage is about quantity, not quality, to ensure all possible avenues are explored.

Entre as principais barreiras para a implanta??o de energias renováveis na escala necessária ao cumprimento das metas climáticas do Acordo de Paris, destaca-se o acesso ao capital, o desenvolvimento de tecnologias de armazenamento, a resiliência e confiabilidade nas cadeias de suprimento, a circularidade dos minerais críticos e a preven??o de trade-offs. Sendo assim, após a etapa de gera??o de ideias, onde objetivo é quantitativo, e n?o qualitativo, deve-se avaliar cada alternativa gerada por meio de critérios relacionados às barreiras citadas.

Once a range of solutions is on the table, evaluate their feasibility, impact, and risks. Use data and expert opinions to assess which options are most viable and beneficial. For instance, when considering new technologies, look at case studies and pilot projects to understand their effectiveness and potential issues. Weigh the costs and benefits, considering both short-term and long-term impacts.

Develop a detailed action plan for the selected solutions. Outline the necessary steps, resources, timelines, and responsibilities. A comprehensive plan ensures that all team members understand their roles and the sequence of actions. For example, if the solution involves deploying a new technology, the plan should include stages for procurement, installation, testing, and integration into the existing system.

Creating a detailed action plan, acquiring resource needed such as experts, technicians, material; maticulous scheduling and firm deadline are meant to set a successful project. Creating a pool of stakeholders to give feed back on prototype, using power gird matrix. To rollout a new product of affordable solar panel, which has more effective characteristics such as durability, effeciency, low cost, etc Maintain clear record on progress, and take Corrective Action when needed.

Implement the plan while remaining flexible and open to adjustments. Monitor progress closely and be prepared to adapt strategies as needed based on real-time feedback and changing conditions. For example, if initial tests reveal unforeseen issues with a new technology, be ready to modify the deployment strategy or switch to an alternative solution.

After implementation, review the outcomes and processes to identify successes and areas for improvement. Documenting lessons learned is crucial for informing future problem-solving efforts. This stage involves analyzing what worked, what didn’t, and why. Sharing these insights with the broader community can also help others facing similar challenges.

No caso da transi??o energética, os resultados só poder?o ser avaliados no longo prazo. Sendo assim, a reflex?o e o aprendizado devem se basear nos desafios e solu??es desenvolvidas para implementar o projeto. Se possível, ao longo dos próximos anos, monitore os resultados e a contribui??o da planta instalada para o alcance das metas climáticas e dos compromissos internacionais, lembrando sempre, que essas só ser?o alcan?adas com a colabora??o global e isso, definitivamente está fora do alcance individual.

In the final step of the problem-solving skills is taking time to reflect on lessons learned in the presence of stakeholders, review document, and make comments; in the context of renewable energy retrospective review means making remarks on all setback occurred during the process, whether on source of fund or level of experts or even material used, cause and effect of each setback and possible solution. Overall, it gives more solution options in the next project.

There are various steps to apply creative problem solving techniques for the resolution of subject matter: 1. Identify and Define the Problem with Root Cause Analysis. 2. Gather and Analyze Data with data collection and benchmarking. 3. Develop and Evaluate Solutions with brain storming and modeling. 4. Implement Solution with proper Project planning. 5. Monitor and Optimize However, there are some important points to specifically look for renewable energy obstacles like:Grid Integration, Line Efficiencies, Cost reduction initiatives, Energy storage, compliance and regulatory frameworks etc.

Applying problem-solving skills to renewable energy challenges involves innovative thinking and strategic planning. Addressing the intermittency of sources like wind and solar is crucial. Solutions include developing energy storage technologies and smart grids to manage supply fluctuations. Emphasizing collaboration between tech and policy sectors can also drive progress, ensuring a stable and sustainable energy future

Three years ago, during the pandemic's peak, I began a PhD proposal on pumped storage and renewable energy integration. Balancing the grid with intermittent sources like solar and wind was a major challenge. I examined past and current efforts, identifying gaps in site selection, pump/turbine design, automatic load-shift control, cavity concerns, and mathematical modeling. My research halted due to Sudan's conflict in 2023.