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One of the objectives of the SECOVE project is to establish a cooperation network between centers of excellence in vocational training (CoVEs) and companies linked to the sustainable energy sector in order to, among other things, create specific training and educational material for vocational training that responds to the needs of the labor market in renewable energies, as well as in smart grids. That said, it is also true that the project seeks energy sustainability.
In this sense, smart grids represent a fundamental evolution in global energy infrastructure. These grids use advanced communication, automation, and control technologies to efficiently manage the generation, distribution, and consumption of electrical energy, promoting a more sustainable and resilient system.
The contribution of smart grids to energy sustainability can be summarized as follows:
1. Integration of renewable energies: Smart grids facilitate the incorporation of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric, which are variable and dispersed. Thanks to their monitoring and control capabilities, they make it possible to manage intermittency and ensure the efficient distribution of these clean energies.
2. Reduction of Losses and Energy Efficiency: Automation and advanced control reduce transmission and distribution losses, optimizing energy use and reducing waste.
3. Promotion of Self-Consumption and Energy Communities: Smart grids allow consumers to become producers and consumers, generating their own energy and sharing it with the community, promoting a more decentralized and sustainable energy model.
4. Demand Response and Peak Management: The ability to manage demand in real time helps prevent overloads and reduce dependence on fossil fuels during times of high demand, lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
Despite these contributions and the benefits, they bring, the implementation of Smart Grids faces challenges such as investment in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and staff training. However, technological advances and growing awareness of sustainability are driving their global adoption.
That is why the SECOVE project is being promoted to train future professionals in the energy sector and current energy company employees so that their actions pave the way toward a cleaner and more balanced future, aligned with sustainability and climate change goals.
