The Green Blueprint
AI in the real world: Solar forecasting, EVs, and virtual power plants
Nov 16, 2023
The podcast explores the use of AI in energy, including improving weather forecasting, solar forecasting using machine learning, managing electric cars and grid resources, modernizing the grid, and the value of electric vehicles in the utility industry.
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Quick takeaways
- AI-based weather forecasts could revolutionize grid operations and renewable energy development.
- Machine learning and satellite imagery can significantly improve solar power forecasting, reducing errors and aiding grid operators.
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Extreme weather and reliance on coal in the UK
The UK has experienced extreme heat waves in recent summers, which has put pressure on the grid. Increased demand from air conditioners, reduced electricity delivery from Norway, and low wind conditions led to a temporary reliance on coal energy. This return to coal, even for a short period, is significant, considering the country's goal of phasing out coal by 2021. Some skeptics wrongly attributed the grid's challenges to solar power failure during the heatwave.
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