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Measuring grid inertia as renewables replace traditional power plants
Original: How do you measure grid stability as we shift to renewables? Solar/wind lack the natural inertia of traditional power pl
As solar and wind replace conventional power plants, grids lose the natural inertia that traditionally stabilised electricity systems. UK-based Reactive Technologies is addressing this by sending sonar-like pulses through power networks to measure live grid inertia directly, uncovering stability risks that existing models miss. The company has received €19 million in backing from the European Investment Bank to develop the technology further.
Why now: The rapid shift to renewables is raising fresh concerns about grid stability, making new inertia-measurement technology timely.
Reactive TechnologiesEuropean Investment Bank
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