l   Solar Energy - A Widely Applied Energy Type

Solar energy is one of the most widely used alternative energy sources today, utilizing both solar photovoltaic and thermal energy. For instance, solar buildings can collect, store, and distribute the energy that falls on them, converting solar radiation into electricity. After absorbing solar energy, buildings can heat domestic water and reduce indoor temperatures. The photovoltaic industry chain includes various sub-sectors such as inverters, photovoltaic encapsulation film, photovoltaic glass, silver paste, photovoltaic junction boxes, and solder strips.

l   Wind Energy - A Trend for Power Generation in Remote Areas

Wind power can be used in remote areas where small to medium amounts of electricity are needed. Wind power harnesses wind energy and converts it into mechanical energy through wind turbines. The industry application can be further divided into wind turbine main shafts, marine cables, tower cylinders and pipe piles, castings and forgings, blades, and complete machines.

l   Marine Energy - An Exclusive Energy for Coastal Countries

Marine energy is derived from the characteristics of the ocean, such as tidal energy, wave energy, ocean thermal energy, salinity gradient energy, and ocean current energy. Tidal energy generates electricity by using the change in water levels to drive turbines. While tidal power has established large-scale plants internationally, other forms of marine energy are still in the demonstration and testing phases, awaiting technological breakthroughs.

l   Biomass Energy - Energy Derived from Biomass

Biomass, organic material from living organisms that can be used as an energy source, is one of the alternative energy types. Common biomass energies include biodiesel, ethanol gasoline, biogas, and waste-derived fuels. Biodiesel is a fuel made by mixing vegetable oil or used cooking oil with diesel. Biogas, produced through biological digestion, is mainly composed of methane and can be used for electricity generation. Biomass energy can be generally classified into three types:

l   Gaseous Biomass Energy: 

Commonly includes biogas power generation, which uses kitchen waste, sludge, animal manure, etc., as raw materials. Anaerobic fermentation produces gas, mainly methane.

Liquid Biomass Energy: Common examples include bioethanol and biofuels. Bioethanol is made by fermenting sugarcane, corn, and other materials into ethanol. Biofuels are produced through the transesterification of soybeans, rapeseed, animal fats, etc., to become fuels for transport.

Solid Biomass Energy: Waste fibers, waste paper, waste wood, sludge, and agricultural waste, after screening and removing non-combustible materials, can be used as fuel for industrial boilers, generating steam for power and heat.

l   Geothermal Energy - "150°C is the Key"

There are essentially four types of geothermal power generation technologies: dry steam, flash steam, binary cycle, and single-flash. The first three types are more commonly discussed, while the fourth, single-flash, is less mentioned due to the complexity of nozzle and blade manufacturing and matching. When geothermal temperatures exceed 150°C, they can be used for power generation. Geothermal power plants convert geothermal energy into electrical energy. If the temperature is below 150°C, the heat can be used for greenhouse heating and industrial heat applications. Geothermal power generation shares the same principle as thermal and hydropower, driving turbines to convert mechanical energy into electricity. Geothermal power does not require boilers or fuel, which reduces operating costs. Additionally, the recovered tailwater can be used for greenhouse agriculture, building air conditioning, spa baths, etc. However, geothermal resource development is highly constrained by environmental conditions, and the development process can lead to environmental pollution. Initial setup costs are high, with exploration and drilling expenses in the early development stages being exceptionally high. The technical requirements are also stringent.

l   Hydrogen Energy - A Broadly Applicable Energy Source

In the industrial sector, hydrogen can be used not only for power generation but also in synthetic gases, fuels, and the production of industrial raw materials. It can also be a power source for transportation. The future growth potential for hydrogen in the transportation sector is vast.

Transportation: Establishing a hydrogen refueling station network is essential to promoting the application and development of hydrogen-powered vehicles, along with developing hydrogen fuel cells with long range and short refueling times.

Industrial Sector: Hydrogen's main applications include the chemical industry, iron and steel metallurgy, ammonia and methanol production.

In the future, hydrogen energy will first be applied in transportation systems, replacing fossil fuels; secondly, in the iron and steel metallurgy industry and combined heat and power generation, replacing coal and natural gas; and finally, in the production of hydrogen-containing chemical products, partially replacing coal and oil.

l   Energy Storage Systems - Excellent Supporters of the New Energy Market

Energy storage systems have two primary functions: storing electricity and assisting in smoothing power output during discharge. "Energy storage" plays a crucial role in the production and application of new energy. Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower share a common problem: instability. Energy storage systems can act as excellent supporters when insufficient electricity is generated or in emergency situations within the power grid. They shorten energy supply times, addressing the intermittency issues of many renewable energy sources. Through the coordination of the Power Conditioning System (PCS), Battery Management System (BMS), and Energy Management System (EMS), the communication protocols, system parameters, software programs, chip processing capabilities, data collection, and transmission within the energy storage system effectively regulate power resources. This balance in power usage between day and night and across different seasons is an effective means to apply renewable energy and achieve interactive grid management.

Additionally, common applications such as electric vehicle energy storage systems, large outdoor energy storage cabinets, and even the AI server data centers and streaming data analysis industries, which are currently popular, are all part of the energy storage industry. These types of energy storage systems require rigorous cooling solutions due to the high computational demands, leading to the development of many emerging cooling technologies.

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Fulltech Casting is committed to the development of the electric vehicle industry, recognizing the critical importance of die-cast components in this sector. Leveraging our professional expertise and advanced equipment, we provide high-quality, high-performance die-cast products to the global market. We will continue to innovate and enhance product quality, contributing to the advancement of the global electric vehicle industry. We believe that with the drive towards carbon neutrality, electric vehicles will become the mainstream in future transportation, and Fulltech Casting will move forward with the industry, working together towards a greener, smarter future.