Combined power plant - interaction of renewable energies

The secure and constant provision of power anywhere and at anytime by renewable energies is now made possible thanks to the Combined Power Plant. The Combined Power Plant links and controls 36 wind, solar, biomass and hydropower installations spread throughout Germany. It is just as reliable and powerful as a conventional large-scale power station.

The Combined Renewable Energy Power Plant shows how, through joint control of small and decentralised plants, it is possible to provide reliable electricity in accordance to the demand. The Combined Power Plant optimally combines the advantages of various renewable energy sources. Wind turbines and solar modules help to generate electricity in accordance to how much wind and sun is available. Biogas and hydropower are used to make up the gap: they are converted into electricity as needed in order to balance out short-term fluctuations, or are temporarily stored. Technically, there is nothing preventing us from providing electricity from 100% renewable energies.

The Combined Power Plant is an initiative of the companies Enercon GmbH, Schmack Biogas AG and SolarWorld AG, and is supported by many partners from the renewable energy sector.

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The Combined Power Plant

Introductory film of the operating mode of a Combined Power Plant (7:24 min.)

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Background information

No more power failures

Anyone opting for renewable energy does not have to worry about power failures.

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