Ben Wilson的动态

More than cat pictures ?? In #Germany, we currently have approx. 97% of coverage in #4G. The next 2% are deemed feasible with some effort. The last 1% will be the hardest. This last %age is often in #protectedareas, which need the most to be monitored (e.g. fires, invasive species, etc). Increasing the coverage is therefore not about sending cat pictures. But about preserving our most vulnerable #people and natural #resources. To accomplish this mission, we need a strong collaboration throughout the value chain: politicians and administration, #TowerCo's (such as DFMG Deutsche Funkturm GmbH), #MNO's (such as the Deutsche Telekom or Telefonica), #OEM (us!), local population (that's you!). This collaboration is only possible thanks to partners such as the Mobilfunkinfrastrukturgesellschaft mbH (MIG) who bring everyone at the table, ensure #transparency, #moderate the discussion.

Dominion Energy is undertaking a high-stakes project to upgrade power lines serving the largest data center hub in the U.S., located near Dulles International Airport, to meet the soaring energy demands driven by generative AI. This "hot line" replacement involves working on live, high-voltage lines, highlighting the urgency to boost power delivery by 50% without disrupting the 24/7 power supply. With AI's energy needs expected to double grid demand in the next 15 years, Dominion's rapid expansion efforts underscore the critical need for innovative energy solutions in an increasingly digital economy. The push for more power could also impact climate goals, raising complex challenges for the grid industry. https://lnkd.in/eyrsAqbn #RenewableEnergy #Energy #AI #Patents #DeepTech

Solar power: a journey of innovation. ?? From 1800s experiments to powering satellites, this technology has revolutionised our world. ?? Let Carbon Energy Savings help you harness its power and reduce your carbon footprint. ?? . #SolarHistory #Innovation

Check out the Breakthrough Energy spotlight on #transmission in its State of the Transition report ?? One takeaway: the United States needs all transmission solutions to ensure reliable power to meet demand! ? Advanced conductors + Grid-Enhancing Technologies ? Regional transmission lines ? Interregional capacity "Ultimately, no one solution will solve the transmission problem. We have to do all of these things simultaneously—reconductoring or replacing old wires, building out new lines, reforming our permitting processes, and improving our grid planning and modeling. What we can’t do is stop or slow down. Our energy load is rapidly increasing with the advent of artificial intelligence, consumption by emerging markets, and new, electricity-dependent technologies that will help decarbonize major industries." Read more here ? https://lnkd.in/g9xuW4gS

This innovative buoy harnesses the power of ocean waves to generate clean energy! ????? I recently got to know about this fascinating device, the C4 Wave Energy Converter (WEC) by CorPower Ocean, a giant buoy that utilizes wave motion to create #sustainable energy. This 60-foot tall device is built to withstand even the strongest storms. It works by converting the up-and-down motion of waves into rotational power through an ingenious internal system. What truly sets the C4 apart is its ability to adapt to wave conditions. During storms, the buoy cleverly enters a "transparent" mode, allowing it to ride out the waves safely. Here's where the C4 gets impressive: ?The C4 Wave Energy Converter can boost power generation as much as 300-percent. ?CorPower Ocean's team recorded as much as 600kW of peak power production during the C4 trial, with the potential to reach 850kW in its current version. ?If scaled up to produce 20 gigawatts of energy, CorPower Ocean estimates the buoys could offer energy at a cost of $33-$44 per megawatt-hour. #waveenergy #renewableenergy #cleantech #sustainability #oceanpower #C4WEC #CorPower Video Source: CorPower Ocean

Join me at World Future Energy Summit for a fireside talk : "From Microgrid to Micro-Utility!" We will be touching on the important role of microgrids and utility grids in multiple contexts, including powering data centers, enhancing resource management, and providing reliable energy in weak grids. #WFES2025 #RenewableEnergy

Fun fact: The digital economy isn’t powered by ideas alone—it’s powered by grids. ?? Every query, every training model, every hyperscale deployment—it’s all fueled by electricity. And here’s what @Bain’s forecast shows: US electricity demand could outpace supply in just a few years. The pressure on the grid is massive, and high-end scenarios are painting a very clear picture of what’s at stake. For those in the data center space, this means one thing: ?? Powered land with access to 100MW+ grids isn’t optional—it’s critical. ?? Solving transmission bottlenecks and integrating renewable energy is the only way forward. The energy gap is real. The winners in this space will be those who plan ahead. Are you ready?

Data centers are the backbone of global digitalization, but their energy needs are reaching a critical point. With future projections calling for 80+ gigawatts of power by 2030, compared to 25 in 2024, grid infrastructure faces significant challenges. Power delays and regional restrictions on new builds underline the urgency to rethink energy strategies. Renewables like wind and green hydrogen, along with on-site solutions, offer pathways to balance innovation and sustainability. Meeting these challenges is essential to ensure the continued growth of high-performance computing and AI technologies. #EnergyEfficiency #DataCenterInnovation #SustainableTech #GridChallenges #FutureEnergy

What is the role of the electric power grid in the energy transition?? ? Join me along with other industry experts as we ‘Imagine Tomorrow’s Grid’ at #ONS2024.? ? While it is well accepted that there is no energy transition without grids, it is important we understand the interface between #onshoregrid and #offshoregrid, the role of #hybridtransmission and #energyisland, the development of #greenhydrogen and the challenges we face overall. ? In this session, I will share my thoughts on: - The #enablers of the grid of the future - The role of #molecules to complement #directelectrification - How #technology is available to start building the #offshoregridinfrastructure? ? Join me on August 26, 14:30 – 15:30 at Hall 4 I Circle https://lnkd.in/evgd9t8A #HitachiEnergy #ONS2024 #TowardsCarbonNeutral #HitachiEnergyONS2024

CurrENT is starting a new series #CurrENTTechTuesdays, where for the next 8 weeks we will be showcasing the innovative grid technologies that we based our study with Compass Lexecon on, ‘Prospects for Innovative Power Grid Technologies’. #InnovativeGridTechnologies can drastically increase capacity at both the distribution and the transmission level. As well as this, deploying innovative grid technologies at scale can save up to €700 billion in costs by 2040, according to the projections of our study.? This week's technology in the spotlight is #DynamicLineRating. #DLR uses weather parameters, such as wind, to increase the amount of current that can be passed through conductors. The cooling effect of a windy day means that the overall amount of current that can be safely passed through the conductors increases, making more efficient use of the existing grid. DLR systems can increase the current and make the most of unused potential compared to a ‘one-size-fits-all' maximum current on conventional lines.? What are the key benefits?? ? DLR provides a better understanding of actual line limits. ?? Reduces congestion through optimization of asset utilization. ? Supports the integration of renewables by allowing for reduced RES curtailment. ??It can increase a line's capacity by up to 45%. All information in this post comes from Compass Lexecon’s study, ‘Prospects for Innovative Power Grid Technologies’, available here: https://lnkd.in/dkiaW9vz #TechTuesday #NetZero Ampacimon | LineVision | Smart Wires Inc. | GRIDPULSE d.o.o. | Heimdall Power | Lindsey Systems | Grid Raven | Prisma Photonics