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German pipeline forum: Hybrid grids in focus

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At its stand, the rbv pipeline industry association promoted a higher quality standard and more advanced skills in pipeline construction

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The 28^th Oldenburg Pipeline Forum was held under the heading of “Pipelines as Part of Hybrid Grids – A Crucial Feature of the Future Energy Mix”. As usual, the forum was attended by representatives of the entire German pipeline industry.

Hybrid grids are considered to be one of the possible solutions to the problem of the so-called storage gap in the system of electricity supply. Hybrid grids combine systems and grids for electricity, gas and heat, and thus enable the conversion of energy from one form to another. Experts hope to apply this approach in order to add the flexibility and stability...

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