Clean energy becomes the mainstream, and the transformation of smart devices is imminent

May marked a milestone in the EU's transition to clean energy when solar panels generated more electricity than all coal-fired power plants in the bloc for the first time. The frantic expansion of solar power promises to displace fossil fuels, but the breakthrough has also exposed flaws in the energy system.

On some of the sunniest days in May, electricity prices turned negative as grid operators struggled to cope with the surge. While solar power is a quick solution to the energy crisis triggered by Russia's squeezed natural gas supply in 2022, the downside is that the technology is best during times when solar resources are abundant, as demand is usually low. Systems that store the energy in batteries or by generating green hydrogen aren't advanced enough to keep summer sunlight lit at night or heat homes in winter.

The solar boom and adjustment risks are most evident in the Netherlands.

With more than 100 megawatts of solar panels per 100,000 inhabitants, the Netherlands is twice as many as Spain and more than three times as many as China, by far the world leader in total solar capacity. The Netherlands claims to have the densest solar network on Earth, thanks in large part to longstanding government support. The program rewards homes that install solar panels, with each watt of electricity generated offsetting energy bills.

The Dutch government did this to incentivize solar panels, but it has been a bit too successful, said Jorritde Jong, a spokesman for Dutch grid operator TenneT, which has seven rooftop solar panels and accounts for at least 80 percent of its annual household electricity consumption. .

The Dutch government plans to change the system from 2025. Under the new rules, households that send electricity back to the grid will be able to deduct a reduced amount from their annual bills. Producers will only benefit from the electricity they actually consume until 2031 and will not be compensated for any excess.

All over Europe, people are following the Dutch example. EU solar panel installations have accelerated since the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In May, production was up 10% from the previous year, reaching a record 27 TWh. Solar energy has the key advantage of being fast to install compared to wind, hydro or geothermal energy. All it takes is an incentive for homeowners or real estate companies to turn their rooftops into mini energy parks. But the grid is built around large generators that work in tandem with grid operators to keep the network balanced. A more distributed system is harder to manage and will be tested this summer.

While record solar and wind production has helped to phase out coal and gas plants at an alarming rate by 2023, the EU is still a long way from meeting its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

Better coping with the ebb and flow of renewable energy generation will require a new kind of flexibility in the power system, not necessary when all the electricity comes from a few giant fossil fuel and nuclear power plants that can be built according to demand Turn it up or down. There are various ways to adapt. Batteries connected to the grid can use power during the sunniest or windiest parts of the day to sell when renewable energy production is low. Consumers can also be incentivized to use electricity during peak production periods. This is especially important as more electric vehicles hit the road and homes switch from traditional boilers to heat pumps.

Under the trend of global carbon neutrality, energy saving and emission reduction have become the top priority of the whole planet. At present, boilers and heat pump systems are the most used in family life in the European market. In many cases, household electricity is used Losses are often higher than we expect. According to research data, the current unnecessary loss of household electricity consumption is as high as 37%, which not only brings a burden to the power system, but also generates many unnecessary bills. Therefore, many smart devices have been derived on the market to reduce these unnecessary losses. For example, thermostats are currently the most used in Europe. At present, almost 80% of households will install different types of thermostats, such as mechanical thermostats, smart thermostats, wifi remote control thermostats, programmable digital thermostats, etc. Etc., there are many kinds. Choosing a suitable thermostat can indeed reduce household bills. According to survey statistics, the energy-saving efficiency of smart thermostats can reach 22%. It can save unnecessary power consumption from multiple angles: such as forgetting to turn off when you go out Cooling or heating equipment, forget to close the window when turning on the cooling or heating equipment. At the same time, it can also adjust the indoor temperature according to the user's habits. For example, when you are about to go home from get off work, the smart thermostat will be turned on within 15 minutes before you arrive home, so that you can feel the most comfortable experience as soon as you arrive home. A best thermostat can not only save you money on bills, but also improve the happiness of life.

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WT-25 smart life wifi rf wireless thermostat can be a convenient solution for controlling a gas boiler or air-to-water heat pump. These thermostats typically connect wirelessly to the heating system, allowing you to control and monitor the temperature settings remotely through a smartphone app

*   Large LCD Display with tempered glass design 

*   Multiple modes control(Manual,Economy and PRG. Mode)

*   Water or Electric underfloor heating or cooling system

*   7 days Programmable (4periods/day)

*   Child Lock

*   Open Window Detection

*   Frost protection

*   CE, ROHS approved

*   2.4Ghz Tuya Smart Life APP

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