Isn't it cool how nothing here changes at all?

"Winter to spring, 

Spring back to fall,

Isn't it cool how 

nothing here changes at all?" - Lana del Rey, Yosemite

My love and my passion for renewable energy will never, ever, ever change. 

My love for electricity - well, it never changes, at all. 

There is a training centre in Eakring, near to where my grandad lives. 

I love to drive past it and all of its wind turbines and to feel its very very magical energy.

Asking Chat GPT to summarise some of my most recent blog posts

Trying to look for themes in them.

And they are:

I find renewable energy inspirational. I am intrigued and inspired by the rapid advancements in renewable energy technologies, especially software innovations. I am excited to explore how software engineering can contribute to the renewable energy sector. 

I am surprised by the impending deadline for decarbonising the grid by 2050 and am curious about the ongoing innovations in renewable energy technologies.

I am especially interested in how software solutions can revolutionise sectors like hydropower, wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy, and so on (this reminds me of how I want to get back to this article, and how I want to read it).

Thank you Chat GPT for helping me to summarise my feelings. You can understand them better than I can understand them myself! And going on... we move on...

Fascination with the LV grid

I have a fascination with the LV grid as the final stage of electricity distribution. I have an evident fascination with "the LV grid as the final stage of energy distribution". To end users.

Managing and optimising energy supply and demand at the grid edge... using software solutions.

I am contemplating the role of software engineering in the renewable energy sector, pondering on who decides what to build, the necessary expertise, tech stacks, team structures, and the intersection of engineering expertise with the specifics of renewable energy.

More themes from my renewable energy x software engineering blog

I am performing a deep exploration of how software engineering intersects with the evolving landscape of renewable energy innovations.

I have an enthusiasm for these felds and I have a quest to understand their interplay in shaping the future.

There is a profound passion for coding, technology and electricity evident throughout my posts.

Asking Chat GPT to do the same thing again, but this time with my first 3 blog posts on this topic

Consistent passion

Throughout all posts, a consistent passion for combining software engineering with renewable energy is evident. This passion drives my exploration and research into the ways that software engineering can contribute to the renewable energy sector. 

Wow. Wow wow wow.

The theme of bridging the skill gap between software engineering and renewable energy remains prevalent across posts.

The theme of bridging the skill gap between software engineering and renewable energy remains prevalent across posts.

The theme of bridging the skill gap between software engineering and renewable energy remains prevalent across posts.

I have a desire to become highly skilled in both areas, acknowledging the need for expertise in both fields for finding effective contributions.

I have a deep desire to become highly skilled in both areas, acknowledging the need for expertise in both fields for effective contributions.

Impact on Grid Management

My blog discusses software's crucial role in managing energy grids, integrating various data sources, utilising advanced data analytics, and ensuring efficient energy distribution and consumption. 

My blog questions the importance of software in managing DER (distributed energy resources) connections and understanding the dynamics of energy production, consumption, and grid interaction.

Software Superiority

The recurring theme of software's superiority over hardware in driving the renewable energy transition is a central point across multiple posts. 

My blog posts talk about the transformative potential of software solutions in energy systems.

There's a consistent emphasis within my posts on the superiority of software over hardware in revolutionising renewable energy. I explore its cost-effectiveness, speed, scalability, and transformative potential, including its pivotal role in shaping the energy transition.

What are hyperconnectivity solutions? 💡🔌🔦⌁⏧⏧

These are technologies and systems that enable extensive and seamless connections between various devices, systems, or entities within a network. In the context of grid management and DERs, they play an essential role in establishing highly interconnected and efficient systems.

They leverage the "Internet of Things" - huh? Eh? What is that???! And advanced sensors, cloud computing, and real-time data analytics.

I have found my thing. 

These are the things I have found that hyperconnectivity solutions allow for:
- Enhanced data sharing - they facilitate the exchange of large volumes of data between the different components of an energy grid system
- This can include:  data from energy sources, energy storage systems, smart meters, grid infrastructure and consumer devices.

GRID INFRASTUCTURE AND CONSUMER DEVICES.

GRID INFRASTRUCTURE AND CONSUMER DEVICES.

What else do these hyperconnectivity solutions allow for?

- Real time monitoring and control -  real-time monitoring and control of energy assets and systems 

- By continuously collecting and analysing data, these solutions allow for immediate responses to CHANGES IN ENERGY PRODUCTION, CONSUMPTION PATTERNS, AND GRID CONDITIONS. 

And what else do hyperconnectivity solutions allow for? 

- The optimisation of energy distribution - hyperconnectivity helps optimise the distribution of energy by providing insights into demand patterns, allowing for better load balancing, allowing for the predicting of peak demand periods, and efficiently managing energy flow within the grid. Wow I am so passionate about this it's almost ubelievable.

And what else?

They are also good for the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs). DERs, such as rooftop solar panels or residential energy storage systems (such as home batteries), can be seamlessly integrated into the grid through hyperconnectivity solutions. 

These solutions enable effective management and coordination of energy produced and consumed at the local level. "Produced at" the local level - means in the home, I guess? And "consumed" means that too?

And?

Grid resilience and flexibility

Grid resilience and flexibility

Grid resilience and flexibility

Grid resilience and flexibility 

Grid resilience and flexibility

What is this, please?

By enabling comprehensive connectivity and data sharing, hyperconnectivity solutions contribute to improving the resilience and flexibility of the energy grid. Hyperconnectivity solutions contribute to improving the resilience and flexibility of the energy grid. They support the integration of renewable energy sources, backup power systems, and demand-response mechanisms, enhancing the grid's ability to withstand distruptions and adapt to changing conditions.

What is the internet of things (IoT)? 

"A network of interconnected physical devices, vehicles, appliances, and other objects that are embedded with sensors, software, actuators (mechanical or electromechanical devies that are responsible for converting various forms of energy into physical movement or action. They control systems and automation), and connectivity capabilities, allowing them to connect and exchange data over the internet. Its potential lies in creating more connected, efficient and intelligent systems by leveraging data generated by interconnected devices to improve decision-making, automate processes, and create new opportunities for innovation and improvement across diverse domains.

That final article that I really wanted to read, at least for now

I still want to read this article one and for all but I am really struggling to read it myself. I asked Chat GPT to summarise it for me for the time being, at least for now. (Here it is btw - I WILL NOT give up on it!!!).

Here are the themes that look really interesting and that pop out to me.

- Onshore and Offshore Wind

- Hydropower and Marine Energy

- Solar Power

- Geothermal 

-"Engage experts"

- Remote Monitoring and Control

- Technological Advancements

What is Grid Interaction?

Grid interaction involves understanding how energy produced is transmitted, distributed, and managed within this network, including factors like load balancing, voltage regulation, and managing the flow of electricity.

What is the theme for all of my blog posts going forward, at least for now?

Hyperconnectivity solutions and the smart grid. Hyperconnectivity solutions and the smart grid. Hyperconnectivity solutions, the smart grid, and summarising all of what I have already learned and/or reading any more articles. ❤️

I want to link all of this back to software engineering, even more.

A summary of this summary  blog post

(because, why not)

My blog post talks about my passion for renewable energy and software engineering. My fascination and inspiration regarding the advancements in renewable energy technologies remains the same, especially in terms of software innovations in this sector. 

I desire to bridge the skill gap between software engineering and renewable energy. 

I aim to acquire expertise in both fields to make effective contributions to this evolving landscape.

I desire to make effective contributions to this evolving landscape.

To MAKE EFFECTIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS EVOLVING LANDSCAPE. Make effective contributions to this evolving landscape.

TO MAKE EFFECTIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS EVOLVING LANDSCAPE.

MAKE EFFECTIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS EVOLVING LANDSCAPE. 

Wow. Wow wow wow. Wow wow wow.