In the North Sea, which is seeing an offshore wind boom, the impact of such wakes on offshore energy production is likely to increase in the next decades as the sea becomes more crowded with wind farms, according to simulations by Baas together with researchers from the Delft University of Technology and the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute. … Read more
As offshore wind farms are expanding around the world in the race to meet net zero climate targets, a worrying phenomenon is attracting growing attention: in some conditions, wind farms can “steal” each other’s wind. “Wind farms produce energy, and that energy is extracted from the air. And the extraction of energy from the air … Read more
But there is another potential reason to develop battery swap stations: to use them as energy storage stations, say Liu and Xue. Due to the variable nature of renewables like solar and wind, which are booming in China, a huge amount of energy storage is needed to ensure the stability of the power grid. EV batteries, including those … Read more
For commercial vehicles, such as heavy-duty trucks, taxis and buses, such problems are easier to solve. These vehicles often operate in more predictable patterns, with centralised management, fixed routes or designated service areas, making it easier to plan and coordinate battery swaps efficiently. Battery swapping heavy-duty trucks are currently being widely promoted in China through both government … Read more
China’s State Grid – the largest utility company in the world – began researching battery swaps for electric vehicles around 2006. It was seen as a way around a large-scale transformation of the power grid, as its reliance on pre-charged batteries meant charging could be done at more flexible times and places. “After comprehensive consideration, China … Read more
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