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Future Energy System to Include Hybrid Power Plants
Image: PixabayOfficial Press Release WindEurope:
Hybrid renewable power plants make a good business case but need clearer legislation to become more widespread
On 8 October WindEurope spoke in a “Hybrid Power Plants” conference organised by Solar Plaza. The conference focused on hybrid wind/solar and wind/solar/storage power plants and how can help speed up the energy transition.
A hybrid renewable power plant combines at least two renewable generation technologies sharing one single connection point to the grid and may include storage. Hybrid projects can play a big role in increasing power system efficiency and ensure a greater balance in the energy supply. The combination of technologies provides technical and economic benefits.. Hybrid power plants can help maximising the use of grid connection points which is cost-effective. And if there’s a good complementarity of wind and solar resources at the site, the power... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope
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