Swarm storage systems to relieve the power grid and secure supply in Lower Austria
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In Lower Austria, so-called swarm storage systems are intended to help make better use of renewable energy. The State of Lower Austria has provided information about this project. The aim is to increase efficiency and strengthen supply security.
Swarm storage systems consist of many individual storage units, for example from households that are networked with one another. These small storage units work together and function almost like one large storage unit. In this way, surplus electricity, for instance from photovoltaic systems, can be absorbed and released again later.
According to the state, such storage systems relieve the power grid. At the same time, they can improve efficiency in the energy system. The total capacity involved is around five megawatt-hours.
The expansion of renewable energy plays an important role in Lower Austria. Swarm storage systems could be one building block for compensating fluctuations in wind and solar energy. Further details about the project have not yet been fully published by the State of Lower Austria.
Sources: Land Niederösterreich
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