A multifaceted decarbonisation challenge
If the UK is to achieve its targeted reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, it must connect many more sources of renewable energy generation to the national grid. That won’t be easy, though. This huge and complex infrastructure network was never designed to accommodate these sources or the intermittent nature of their output, which presents several technical problems. To solve these and establish a low-carbon grid that is fit for the future, engineers must adopt a ‘whole systems thinking’ approach.
In this Tech Talk, Eloise John, business unit director for energy at AECOM, explains how civil engineers can aid the UK’s decarbonisation drive by ensuring that the national grid can efficiently handle a greener energy mix.
After watching this video, you will:
How to integrate renewable energy into the grid
The picture is far more complex than it was when the grid was conceived and built – and engineers will play a key role in tackling the three challenges of integration, intermittency and flexibility
Eloise John, business unit director for energy, AECOM
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