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Rue de la Loi, 82
1040 Brussels
Belgium
Metro: station Maelbeek
Phone: +32 (0)2 737 1340
Registered identification number: BE0825.054.581
5G is the next generation wireless network technology. It will be faster and able to handle more connected devices than the existing 4G LTE network. Key benefits of 5G are Ultra low latency (~1ms vs 100ms for 4G), Speed (Higher than 1Gbps vs 100Mbps for 4G) and Connectivity (~1 000 000 devices / km2 vs 100 000 for 4G). These developments are accompanied by disruptive technological choices opening up new possibilities:
In 2022, all EU countries have now commercial 5G service available at least in a part of the country. Close to 256,074 5G base stations are now active in the EU and approximately 72% of EU’s population is covered by at least one 5G network.
Today, hydrogen is almost exclusively used in industry, especially the chemical industry, metallurgy and refining. It is currently 96% produced from fossil fuels. Recent technological advances have imporved the yields and reliability of water electrolysis processes. Hydrogen can thus be produced from decarbonized or renewable electricity. As a consequence, the significant role of the hydrogen sector in the decarbonization of part of economy throgh its chaining with the electricity sector leads DSOs to study the impact of the development and intergration of H2 technologies and systems (electrolysers, storage, fuel cells in particular) in the electricity system.
To meed the full projected hydrogen demand in Europe by 2050 (2150-2750 TWH), it would take about 2900 - 3800 TWh of electricity. Despite announcements of gigawatts of electrolysers being installed over the next decade, operational electrolyser capacity is yet to reach 100 MW across Europe. 48% of European electrolyser capacity in Germany, no other country has more than 10 MW installed today. Around one third of the installed capacity is providing some form of ancillary service to the electricity system.
Although the transmission and distribution of electricity is almost exclusively carried out in alternating current (AC), certain trends call for a reconsideration of the interest of direct current (DC): (1) renewable energies (PV and wind) and batteries (in particular EV) operate natively in DC, and the acceleration of renewable energies reinforces this interest, (2) the proportion of energy consumed in DC in the home is high (50% in 2018) and growing sharply ( 80% by 2030) and (3) innovation and falling costs in power electronics are making the use of DC increasingly economical. The use of direct current could make it possible to limit conversions on the distribution network, be a source of simplification and improve the energy efficiency of the electrical system.
DC solutions, in particular for the distribution network, are arising great interest, with numerous demonstrators around the world and, it seems, a proactive industrial policy in China.
Standardization of DC networks is of critical importance (even more for LVDC to enable development of appliances). The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have all started standardization work on MV and LV DC networks.
Robotics is used in multiple fields (industrial, agricultural, domestic, scientific, educational, medical, military, leisure, service, transport robotics, etc.). It is a science of technological integration at the crossroads of mechanics, electronics, computer science and networks, in particular communication. The desire to relocate production to Western countries and the aging of the population are drivers of the revival of robotics. Especially since the key technologies of robotics are experiencing spectacular advances: the rise of artificial intelligence, sophistication of sensors, improved battery efficiency, loT, 5G, etc.
Artificial Intelligence is used in multiple fields (industrial, agricultural, domestic, scientific, educational, medical, military, leisure, service, transport robotics, etc.). It is a science of technological integration at the crossroads of mechanics, electronics, computer science and networks, in particular communication. The desire to relocate production to Western countries and the aging of the population are drivers of the revival of robotics. Especially since the key technologies of robotics are experiencing spectacular advances: the rise of artificial intelligence, sophistication of sensors, improved battery efficiency, loT, 5G, etc.
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