In the 20th century, energy production flowed in only one direction - to the user. Nowadays we need flexible systems because they involve energy that is produced from multiple sources and flows in both directions.
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A key role in the transition to renewable resources and achieving energy flexibility will be played by some innovative solutions - distributed resources, data centers and the hydrogen economy.
In order to achieve energy flexibility, it is necessary to invest much more in the distribution network. The growth of distributed resources and the two-way flow of energy could transform the entire grid.
Data centers also could play an important role in reducing the emission of harmful gases, as they enable the rapid and efficient expansion of storage capacity while meeting sustainability goals.
The goals of decarbonization can be additionally contributed to by the development of the hydrogen economy, especially in sectors that are not easy to electrify – such as long-distance transport, shipping and aviation. It is a technology that relies on hydrogen fuels that pollute the environment significantly less than current hydrocarbon fuels.
The use of the mentioned technologies will also contribute to the achievement of the goals of the "Ready for 55" package of measures prescribed by the European Union in order to reduce emissions of harmful gases by as much as 55 percent by 2030 compared to 1990. But, before that the goal is to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050 and limit global warming to less than 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to some pre-industrial levels. Some would say - more then challenging issue!
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Are You ready, anyway?!?