överskottsenergin

Överskottsenergi, meaning surplus energy in Swedish, refers to the excess electricity generated by renewable energy sources when production exceeds immediate demand. This situation typically arises when solar panels or wind turbines produce more power than is being consumed by homes, businesses, or the grid at that particular moment. The availability of överskottsenergi is a natural consequence of the intermittent nature of many renewable energy technologies.

When överskottsenergi occurs, the surplus electricity can be handled in several ways. It can be stored in batteries for later use, fed back into the electricity grid for other consumers, or in some cases, if storage or grid capacity is limited, it might be curtailed, meaning it is intentionally not produced or used. The development of efficient energy storage solutions is crucial for maximizing the utilization of överskottsenergi, thereby increasing grid stability and the overall efficiency of renewable energy systems. Managing överskottsenergi effectively is a key challenge and opportunity in the transition towards a more sustainable energy landscape.