Germany's Decentralization Problem
Saturday, January 26, 2013 - 06:40
in Physics & Chemistry
Decentralization is the greatest challenge facing energy companies in Germany - directing energy efficiently has become more important than how much to produce. "Distribution System Operators (DSO) and energy companies are working feverishly on various new models and technologies to ensure the right amounts of energy get to the right places at the right times, as well as attempting to pre-empt looming new questions," said Tobias Rothacher, Senior Manager of Renewable Energies and Resources at Germany Trade&Invest. Electric cars of the future will present a whole host of new riddles in power availability that will need answering, as will eventual turns to electric forms of heating and/or cooling. read more