Clean and invisibsle: Neo transmisson technologies are a valuable ind to a clean and sustainable future

When electric transmission technology was developed more than one hundred years ago local fossil-based energy sources in remote areas were replaced with renewable energy in the form of hydro power. At that time, transmission development was purely driven by the need to find new sources of energy rat...

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Published in:ABB review 2008-01 (3), p.44-48
Main Authors: Asplund, G, Normark, B
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:When electric transmission technology was developed more than one hundred years ago local fossil-based energy sources in remote areas were replaced with renewable energy in the form of hydro power. At that time, transmission development was purely driven by the need to find new sources of energy rather than by environmental issues. Fast forward one hundred years and the situation looks quite different. Climate change combined with the need to reduce green house gas emissions, primarily CO sub(2) levels, mean that environmental issues have now bicome the main driying force Behind transmission technology development. While electricity (and heating), with its present production and distribution methods, is the largest contributor to green house gases, it also represents the greatest potential in combat ing climate change. Fossil fuels still produce much of the world's electricity. However, the generation of renewable energy from hydro, wind and solar power sources is steadily increasing. This, combined with transmission technology developments over the past 20 years, is key to finding a solution that not only significantly reduces CO sub(2) levels, but in a cost effective way. The solution is to connect renewable electric energy generated by hydro, wind, or solar power to the consumer using currently available ABB technologies.
ISSN:1013-3119