Articles by
Eric Martinot
Global Initiative for Distributed and Local Energy (DALE)
By
Eric Martinot
Our mission is to support and facilitate the global transition to much greater use of distributed and local energy, community-by-community, city-by-city, and to emphasize and make visible solutions, models, and policies that result in local ownership and that provide income to cities, local communities, local businesses, and individuals.
Grid Integration of Renewable Energy: Flexibility, Innovation, Experience
By
Eric Martinot
Experience with measures and innovations for grid integration in all these categories is given, from several jurisdictions like Germany, Denmark, and California, where renewables already provide 20-40% shares of electricity and plans to reach 50% exist.
Boell: How is Germany integrating and balancing renewable energy today?
By
Eric Martinot
The answer is that Germany has so far managed to integrate and balance high shares of renewable energy with very modest changes to its power system. Bigger changes will be necessary in the future, certainly, including new market frameworks that are currently under active discussion. But today, Germany has managed quite well to reach close to a 30% share, for seven main reasons, which are discussed below.
Power Grid Integration and Balancing of Renewables–Cases of Germany, California, Denmark
By
Eric Martinot
Many power grids around the world are already transitioning to high shares of renewables. The cases of Germany, California, and Denmark are among the leading examples. Germany has already reached a 30% share and targets 35% by 2020. California will meet its target of 33% by 2020. Denmark is already at 33% wind power.
