Smart grids are a growing trend in South America, fueled by the desire for more efficient, dependable, and sustainable energy systems. A smart grid is an upgraded electrical infrastructure that allows for two-way communication between utilities and customers. This facilitates dynamic and real-time management of electricity supply and demand. Smart grids in South America have designs to […]
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Electric vehicle(EV) adoption is on the rise in South America driven by several factors in the region. As a trend, it will impact the automotive industry, energy infrastructure and environmental sustainability. Technological advancements like battery technology, vehicle models and connectivity and autonomy promote electric vehicles industry. Electric vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions. This provides a
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South America is abundant in natural and renewable resources that contribute to the energy production. Solar and wind power are intermittent which thus requires robust energy storage solutions. The region is actively exploring various technologies to overcome the challenges and enhance grid reliability. Chile, Brazil and Argentina are also investing heavily in lithium-ion battery manufacturing,
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A ground rod is a component that ensures the safety and proper operation of overhead transmission cables. It is a metal rod thatpenetrates into the ground to create a low resistance channel for electrical current. Ground rods safeguard the system from lightning and fault currents, ensuring voltage stability. They help limit electromagnetic interference, ensuring the
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A span clamp is a device designed to support and secure electrical cables or wires across a span. It helps to maintain the necessary tension in the cables to prevent sagging and ensure proper installation. Their designs consist of metal or composite body with grooves to secure the cables. They also include bolt or screw
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Floating solar panels could power the densely populated countries in Southeast Asia. The vast rays at the equator near Indonesia could help generate unlimited solar energy. Indonesia could generate about 35,000 TWh of solar energy a year which is equivalent to the global solar energy production. Developing floating solar panels in Indonesia could power population
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Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year, European countries have dreaded the chaos in war form various sectors. A cyberattack hit Ukraine in 2015 and caused a blackout that affected over 230,000 people. Cybersecurity protects the operations of various industries such as solar, wind and power grids in general. Cyberattacks can get rampant on
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Energy giant, Shell, announced a new financial framework at its capital market and are set to increase its dividend by 15%. Additionally, the company increased the overall shareholder distribution of operational cash flow to a 30%-40% rate. The company invested in low carbon energy technologies to provide the secure energy needed. This investment will also
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The current global inflation hit many countries with the high prices in oil. The high oil prices affect the consumers spending capacity and the growth of the economy. Oil prices got affected by the collapse of several US and European banks, global recession slow recovery of the Chinese economy. Saudi Arabia recently announced a voluntary
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The most significant battery breakthrough by CATL has been announced recently. The lithium battery manufacturer discovered a new condensed battery with a 500KW/kg expected to go into production this year. These condensed batteries will be applicable in areas like the sea, land and air transportation. This will open up more possibilities of the development of
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