Peak Shaving: what it is and how it reduces peaks in electricity demand

LED bulbs on an electricity demand graph illustrating energy consumption management and the peak shaving strategy.

Peak shaving is an energy management strategy that reduces peaks in electricity demand using BESS systems, distributed generation and smart control platforms. Find out how it works, its main applications and the benefits it brings to industries, buildings and renewable energy plants.

EPC: What is Engineering, Procurement and Construction in the renewable energy sector?

Engineers supervising the construction of a photovoltaic plant under an EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contract.

EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) is the most widely used contractual model for large-scale renewable energy projects. Find out what it involves, what its phases are, the responsibilities of the EPC contractor, and why this model is key to the financing and implementation of solar power stations, wind farms and energy storage systems.

Grid formation: what it is and why it is transforming modern electricity systems

Diagram of a grid-forming inverter stabilising an electricity grid using a BESS system and renewable energy sources.

Grid Forming is an advanced control technology for inverters that enables the creation and stabilisation of an electricity grid without relying on an external reference. Find out how it works, its applications, and why it will be essential for integrating renewable energy and BESS systems into the electricity grids of the future.

Bankability: what it is and why it is a key factor in the financing of energy projects

Analysis of the bankability of a renewable energy project with a view to securing project finance.

Bankability is one of the most important concepts in the development of energy projects. Find out what it means, how it is assessed and what factors influence the ability of a solar power plant, a wind farm or a BESS system to secure funding.

Solar tracker: what it is, how it works and its importance in a photovoltaic plant

A single-axis solar tracker that orients photovoltaic panels to maximise solar energy production at a photovoltaic plant.

A solar tracker is a smart structure that orients photovoltaic panels to follow the sun’s path in order to maximise energy production. Find out how it works, what types are available and why it has become a key technology in large-scale solar power stations.