Electrification
The first step toward this sustainable world is the comprehensive electrification of the sectors . The aim here is to replace the energy produced from fossil fuels with renewable electricity wherever possible and , at the same time , to provide a comprehensive , efficient infrastructure for the transportation of this energy . This will not only reduce carbon emissions on the consumption side , but also on the energy distribution side . Moreover , electrified plants are easier to integrate into larger data technology systems and are easier to control through automation . Electrification will therefore always be the prerequisite for coupling all areas of life and work within the concept of the All Electric Society .
Networking
The reliable networking of the sectors will create an alliance between data and energy technology . This will enable all relevant information to be exchanged both within the sectors and between the sectors . The aim is to use this information to create an optimized flow of renewable energies – from generation , through transport , all the way to consumption . Energy as a resource will therefore be available whenever and wherever it is needed , and will be used efficiently .
Automation
The automation of processes within and between all sectors is the fundamental prerequisite for intelligent energy management . To achieve this , all machines , devices , sensors , and actuators need to be networked to form an overall system . Data will be exchanged and analyzed within this system . This will ensure that the current energy requirements , the amount of renewable energy that is currently being generated , and how much is available in storage is always known . The goal of automation is to control energy flows without the need for human intervention . This will increase the efficiency of the processes , enable the optimized use of energy , and reduce carbon emissions .
Data and energy flow in the All Electric Society
Mobility Infrastructure
Sector coupling
Energy Industry
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