Harnessing Mobile Energy: The Future of Portable Power Solutions
Few technologies have spread as intensively and rapidly as mobile phones. This article analyses their energy needs and trends, using a new methodology based on logistic curves.
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EV Charging
EV charging is a key technology in enabling people to drive more miles on a single charge. The power capacity of an EV battery is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh): the larger the battery, the more kWh it holds.
Mobile EV charging solutions can be deployed in fleets, multifamily residential communities and other sites where fixed infrastructure is not available. The EV charging-as-a-service (CaaS) business model enables businesses and organizations to offer public EV charging as part of a sustainability strategy, employee engagement initiative or to meet customer demand.
Bidirectional vehicles can also provide backup power to buildings and specific loads, sometimes as part of a microgrid, through vehicle to building (V2B) charging, or provide electricity to the grid through vehicle to grid (V2G) charging. This flexibility allows EVs to participate in demand response and time of use (TOU) pricing programs, helping reduce energy costs.
Film Production
Film production is the entire process of making a movie from an initial idea to a finished product that audiences see in theaters and on online streaming platforms. It is a highly collaborative effort that requires the work of dozens or more individuals with different specialized skills and talents. Film production can be broadly divided into five phases: development, pre-production, production, post-production and film distribution.
During the development stage, producers work with scriptwriters to expand a high concept into a more detailed screenplay. They also create a logline, which is a one-sentence summary of the general tone and plot that will be used to sell the film to potential investors.
Once financing is secured, the producer and director will begin production. The first step is to plan out the shoot with a schedule that organizes filming by day and scene. Then, each filmed take is logged and edited into a first assembly, rough cut, and fine cut.
Disaster Response
Few technologies have spread as fast or as widely as mobile phones, with the global number of subscriptions reaching 4 billion in 2017. This growth reflects the utility of this versatile device as it connects people, facilitates communications, and supports humanitarian aid and disaster recovery efforts.
The devastation of natural disasters can impose severe constraints on energy innovation. For one, the destruction of infrastructure can redirect financial and human resources toward immediate relief efforts, which syphon off funding from innovative endeavors. Additionally, natural disasters can also disrupt supply chains and halt research, introducing unforeseen delays in the pursuit of new energy sources.
These challenges can be mitigated by developing systemic disaster response mechanisms and procedures. Legislative frameworks that outline the roles and responsibilities of organizations in prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and relief will allow for faster, more efficient disaster response and recovery. Additionally, establishing communication channels between different stakeholders and organizations allows for seamless coordination, resulting in a more cohesive, effective response to disasters.
Electrification
Electrification refers to the shift from technologies that use fossil fuels (like gas, oil, and coal) to those powered by electricity. It’s key to achieving carbon neutrality by dramatically reducing greenhouse gases and pollutants and improving air quality.
This is especially true for transport, which accounts for a quarter of EU emissions. You’ve likely noticed an increasing number of electric buses and taxis, as well as cars sporting “EV” stickers.
In our homes, we’re moving from traditional heating systems to efficient electric heat pumps that can also generate their own clean energy through smart metering. In the future, these electric devices can become a key element of demand flexibility and distributed energy resource programs that provide valuable services to our grids. And in rural areas, legislative opportunities exist to leverage EV and heat pump technologies as a leapfrog strategy for supplying continuous power to communities outside of the urban core.