Foreign media: A new study from China found that a high proportion of renewable energy integration may accelerate the aging of power transformers in the United States.
The study shows that a high proportion of wind and solar energy increases the bidirectional flow of electricity, putting additional pressure on transformers, which existing standards do not take into account. The research team found that bidirectional current accelerates transformer aging by 23% compared to current standards.
With the surge in power demand, especially from electrification and artificial intelligence data centers, the shortage of transformers has become more severe. The study indicates that renewable energy may place greater pressure on aging power grid systems, such as those in the United States and Europe.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856640132615239/
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