IDEAS Insights Strengthening Energy Reliability | Page 2
IDEAS Globally has a commitment to make and scale positive social change. Our work
is always backed by academic, scientific, and professional research. As part of this
commitment, we aim to share unique insights in sectors relating to international
development. If you or a colleague has a perspective that would benefit others, we’d
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issues for both our community and the public. All Insights are published at
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area, which provides knowledge resources on approaches to meeting development
challenges, based on the experience of our writers.
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Summary
Against the backdrop of an increasing international drive to secure reliable energy, Joe
Forsdick examines some of the technological solutions that are gaining traction across
the globe. Joe proposes that by adopting battery technologies and micro-grids, regional
energy supplies can withstand natural disasters and incorporate renewables into their
energy mix.
The cost of blackouts
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Innovative solutions in power delivery
Batteries included
Micro-grids: Local solutions to national problems … … 3
4-7
References … 8-9
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