The UK’s Labour party plans to boost renewable energy production with “Great British Energy” (GB Energy), a new publicly-owned green power company. The plan involves investing £8.3 billion in emerging energy technologies like green hydrogen, floating offshore wind farms, and tidal power. GB Energy will work with the private sector to scale up investment in renewable energy sources, creating 650,000 new jobs, lowering energy bills, and achieving a zero-carbon energy system by 2030. To make this vision a reality, the industry needs the right enabling mechanisms, including resistor technology. Resistor manufacturers like Cressall play a crucial role in ensuring the reliable operation of renewable energy systems. Dynamic braking resistors and pre-insertion resistors can help prevent overvoltages and control power output in tidal and wind turbines, respectively. The EV2 advanced, water-cooled resistor from Cressall is suitable for tidal turbine applications, while pre-insertion resistors like Cressall’s mitigate against transient overvoltages in wind turbines. As the UK transitions to a 100% zero-carbon energy system, it’s essential to have the right technology in place to overcome the challenges posed by renewable energy sources.
Source: https://www.energyglobal.com/special-reports/04112024/enabling-great-british-energy/
