Virtual Power Plants May Mean The End Of The Electrical Grid As We Know It
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 - 11:10
in Physics & Chemistry
A recent trend has seen government efforts to switch to energy sources that are variable - wind turbines and solar parks - but those have been expensive and have not caught on because grid structures, industry and private households don't want to deal with the fluctuations. People want their lights to turn on when they want them, not when nature randomly decides. However, smarter energy management systems might make alternative energy schemes more palatable to consumers and business. read more