Eurelectric Annual Conference in Bologna, June 2013Statkraft
This document discusses Statkraft's experience in offshore wind projects in the UK and how they are applying innovative learning from the petroleum sector. It provides examples of how Statkraft has transferred technologies like using spring bearings to prevent grout failure in monopile foundations from oil and gas to their offshore wind projects. It outlines Statkraft's growing capabilities and ambitions in developing larger offshore wind projects, using new foundation technologies like suction buckets inspired by oil and gas. The document promotes Statkraft's role in providing system operation and balancing services for renewable energy producers.
Germany's decision of giving up nuclear energy, Isn't well thought through as it will need to burn more coal to make up for the shortfall of electricity and rely on “backdoor imports” of nuclear energy from “other” countries- a prime cause of global warming and climate change.
The document discusses the REFLEX research platform which aims to develop solutions for recycling carbon in renewable energy systems. The challenges of meeting the Paris Agreement goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 are outlined. The proposed solution is to build a flexible energy system based on solar and wind power, with energy storage technologies, hydrogen production through electrolysis, and power-to-X technologies that can convert hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide into synthetic fuels and chemicals. The objective of the REFLEX platform is to conduct research on modelling the energy transition, key power-to-X technologies, and related business models. Current and planned research projects involving partners are mentioned, with the goal of building the first power-to-X pilot plant that produces
Fortum is a power and heat company operating in the Nordic countries, Russia, Poland, and the Baltics. It has power generation capacity of over 80 TWh and heat sales of over 50 TWh annually. Fortum is investing in additional clean energy capacity, including 950 MW of 100% CO2-free sources such as nuclear upgrades, hydro, biomass CHP plants, and wind power. Fortum is also investing in wave and solar power, including a 5.4 MW solar plant in India and supporting development of the largest wave power plant in Sweden. Fortum aims to help consumers be more active and aware in the energy system through network upgrades and other measures.
Denmark has ambitious renewable energy targets, aiming to install 1000 MW of solar power by 2020 and 3400 MW by 2030. The country also relies heavily on renewable sources like biomass and wind power, with biomass accounting for 41% of total energy consumption as Denmark imported over 2 million tonnes of wood pellets. Non-renewable sources like coal, oil, and natural gas still make up a portion of the energy mix but are expected to decline as Denmark works to transition fully to renewable energy.
A fully renewable energy system, including all energy consuming sectors, is not only a possible but a viable solution for Finland, according to a new research. Researchers from LUT have investigated renewable energy system options for Finland in 2050. Results indicate that a fully renewable energy system is possible, and represents a competitive solution for Finland with careful planning.
The document describes a CO2 estimator software that allows users to calculate approximate CO2 emissions at the macro or micro level. The estimator takes in data on fuel consumption, renewable energy generation, and electricity usage to calculate the total CO2 produced for a given location and time period, such as a month. It does this by using formulas to determine CO2 from fuel combustion and estimates of lifecycle CO2 from renewable energy sources, combined with country-specific average CO2 emissions per kWh of electricity to yield a total monthly CO2 output. The goal is to help individuals and organizations understand their carbon footprint and motivate emissions reductions for future generations.
Presentation from Hannah Marczinkowski at the November meeting from the Orkney Renewable Energy Forum on District heating, AAU energy planning and energyPLAN research
Eurelectric Annual Conference in Bologna, June 2013Statkraft
This document discusses Statkraft's experience in offshore wind projects in the UK and how they are applying innovative learning from the petroleum sector. It provides examples of how Statkraft has transferred technologies like using spring bearings to prevent grout failure in monopile foundations from oil and gas to their offshore wind projects. It outlines Statkraft's growing capabilities and ambitions in developing larger offshore wind projects, using new foundation technologies like suction buckets inspired by oil and gas. The document promotes Statkraft's role in providing system operation and balancing services for renewable energy producers.
Germany's decision of giving up nuclear energy, Isn't well thought through as it will need to burn more coal to make up for the shortfall of electricity and rely on “backdoor imports” of nuclear energy from “other” countries- a prime cause of global warming and climate change.
The document discusses the REFLEX research platform which aims to develop solutions for recycling carbon in renewable energy systems. The challenges of meeting the Paris Agreement goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 are outlined. The proposed solution is to build a flexible energy system based on solar and wind power, with energy storage technologies, hydrogen production through electrolysis, and power-to-X technologies that can convert hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide into synthetic fuels and chemicals. The objective of the REFLEX platform is to conduct research on modelling the energy transition, key power-to-X technologies, and related business models. Current and planned research projects involving partners are mentioned, with the goal of building the first power-to-X pilot plant that produces
Fortum is a power and heat company operating in the Nordic countries, Russia, Poland, and the Baltics. It has power generation capacity of over 80 TWh and heat sales of over 50 TWh annually. Fortum is investing in additional clean energy capacity, including 950 MW of 100% CO2-free sources such as nuclear upgrades, hydro, biomass CHP plants, and wind power. Fortum is also investing in wave and solar power, including a 5.4 MW solar plant in India and supporting development of the largest wave power plant in Sweden. Fortum aims to help consumers be more active and aware in the energy system through network upgrades and other measures.
Denmark has ambitious renewable energy targets, aiming to install 1000 MW of solar power by 2020 and 3400 MW by 2030. The country also relies heavily on renewable sources like biomass and wind power, with biomass accounting for 41% of total energy consumption as Denmark imported over 2 million tonnes of wood pellets. Non-renewable sources like coal, oil, and natural gas still make up a portion of the energy mix but are expected to decline as Denmark works to transition fully to renewable energy.
A fully renewable energy system, including all energy consuming sectors, is not only a possible but a viable solution for Finland, according to a new research. Researchers from LUT have investigated renewable energy system options for Finland in 2050. Results indicate that a fully renewable energy system is possible, and represents a competitive solution for Finland with careful planning.
The document describes a CO2 estimator software that allows users to calculate approximate CO2 emissions at the macro or micro level. The estimator takes in data on fuel consumption, renewable energy generation, and electricity usage to calculate the total CO2 produced for a given location and time period, such as a month. It does this by using formulas to determine CO2 from fuel combustion and estimates of lifecycle CO2 from renewable energy sources, combined with country-specific average CO2 emissions per kWh of electricity to yield a total monthly CO2 output. The goal is to help individuals and organizations understand their carbon footprint and motivate emissions reductions for future generations.
Presentation from Hannah Marczinkowski at the November meeting from the Orkney Renewable Energy Forum on District heating, AAU energy planning and energyPLAN research
Breakthrough Institute: Does Japan need nuclear to reduce carbon emissions?Joe Bacchus
Japan has struggled to reduce its carbon emissions since phasing out nuclear power after the Fukushima disaster. Increasing use of fossil fuels to replace lost nuclear generation has led to higher emissions, air pollution deaths and illnesses, and Japan's first trade deficit in 30 years. To meet its emissions reduction targets and transition to a low-carbon economy, studies show Japan will need to significantly grow both its nuclear and renewable electricity generation to displace fossil fuels. However, relying solely on renewables like solar and wind would require considerably more land than if nuclear is also included in the energy mix. Therefore, bringing nuclear power back online is likely necessary for Japan to successfully decarbonize its economy.
Germany has invested heavily in renewable energy like wind and solar power. It now has some of the largest solar parks in the world and has broken records by obtaining 85% of its electricity from renewables on some days. As a large economy with limited fossil fuel reserves apart from coal, Germany is transitioning away from nuclear power and investing in more offshore wind farms. Some villages in Germany also power themselves entirely through biofuel generated from local waste in biogas plants.
This week there was less hydro available in Chile's power system, requiring more generation from fossil fuels like coal, LNG, and oil. On Sunday, wind power was unusually strong in the south of the country with an average plant usage rate of 58%. Marginal costs for power generation increased across several regions this week compared to the previous week, with the highest increase at the Alto Jahuel plant rising to USD 96/MWh from USD 64/MWh.
UNC Sustainability Symposium: Jennifer Turner 2082013UNCEurope
China relies heavily on coal for electricity but coal uses a significant amount of water. By 2010, coal was using 20% of China's water. China's demand for energy is growing faster than its freshwater supply, creating challenges. Some solutions being pursued include developing renewable energy sources like solar and wind, building massive water infrastructure projects to move water from southern China to the north, and exploring shale gas as a new energy resource. However, these all carry environmental and social risks that could further strain China's water-food-energy nexus.
By Robert Sansom, Imperial College
Presented at 'UK Energy System in Transition: Technology, Infrastructure and Investment'; an event organised by the UK Energy Research Centre, ClimateXChange and the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation, on Tuesday 1 April 2014, 14.00-17.00, in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
The document discusses energy production, consumption, and costs in Italy. It provides statistics on Italy's primary energy sources in 2008, which include oil, natural gas, coal, and renewable sources. It also summarizes domestic energy consumption patterns, including that the average Italian family spends around €449 per year on energy and consumes over 3,000 kWh of electricity annually. Additionally, it outlines Italy's plans to introduce time-of-use electricity pricing to encourage efficient energy use.
Presentation at EduIgnite Wellington at Wellington Girls College on 3 April 2013
Audio available separately as well at https://archive.org/details/EduIgniteWelly20130403
The document discusses the importance of nuclear energy in Lithuania and provides details on the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant and plans for the Visaginas Nuclear Power Plant. It notes that in 2009, the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant produced 76.23% of Lithuania's energy. It was the largest nuclear power plant in the world. Nuclear energy accounts for about 3/4 of Lithuania's total energy due to its reliance on the Ignalina plant. The plant had two reactors and a total capacity of 3,000 MW before being shut down in 2004 and 2009. Plans are underway to build the Visaginas Nuclear Power Plant at the same site, with a proposed capacity of 3,400 MW from two new reactors to be built
District heating is common in Sweden, providing heat to homes and buildings from centralized plants. The document discusses Sweden's use of renewable energy sources like biogas from waste and surplus heat from industry for district heating. Over 1,000 km of district heating networks exist in Sweden. A shift towards renewable fuels like biofuels and waste incineration has occurred, now accounting for over half of Sweden's district heating fuel mix and reducing emissions.
Influencing res projects on islands heading for 100 % res (EN)UNDPhr
Denmark has a strong cooperative energy sector with experience in sustainable technologies like district heating, wind power, electricity supply, and biogasification. There are approximately 400 consumer-owned district heating cooperatives and 250 community-owned wind power cooperatives, as well as some community-owned hydro and solar projects and a biogasification plant. Two notable energy cooperatives are Middelgrunden, established in 1997 with 20 offshore wind turbines owned by 8,600 citizens, and Samsø, a renewable energy island since 1997 with 10 wind turbines and CO2-neutral ferries owned by its 3,806 citizens. Lessons from such projects show that outside expertise is needed to help small communities tackle big energy problems and political and legislative
Cross-border cooperation in the electricity sector - the Nordic exampleGlobal Utmaning
The document discusses cross-border cooperation in the electricity sector through the Nordic example. It outlines the history of interconnections between Nordic countries dating back to 1963, which grew over time through the establishment of Nordel in 1992 to facilitate cooperation between transmission system operators. Nordel later joined ENTSO-E and helped coordinate the decarbonization of the power sector in the region through increasing renewable energy and electrification while maintaining a reliable grid through 2050. The context of cooperation has become more complex over time with new drivers like emissions pricing and public demand, as well as obstacles around political will, governance capacity, and handling interdependencies across borders.
The document discusses a BioWind project in South Ostrobothnia, Finland that aims to increase renewable energy production through wind power and biofuels. The project will expand wind power capacity to 500 turbines producing 1800 MW of power. It will also increase the use of forest biomass for bioenergy to between 6-13.5 million cubic meters per year by 2020. The goal is for renewable sources to provide 25% of the region's total energy production and for bioenergy to account for 90% of renewable energy.
Scotland Centered Energy 2030 | Stuart Haszeldineicarb
1) The document discusses Scotland's vision for its energy future out to 2030, focusing on reducing carbon emissions while maintaining energy supply and security.
2) It notes that electricity accounts for only a small portion of total energy use, which also includes heat, transportation, and industrial sectors.
3) A key challenge is balancing continued fossil fuel extraction with carbon reduction goals, making a case for carbon capture and storage to help decarbonize industrial sectors and make unburnable fuel reserves actually useable.
The document discusses carbon footprints, which measure the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, event, organization, or producer. It notes that the USA has the highest CO2 output per capita and that CO2 emissions have increased rapidly since 1950 based on the type of energy source used. Carbon footprints vary significantly depending on the energy source, with renewable sources like solar and wind having much lower footprints than fossil fuels like coal and oil.
The document summarizes energy consumption in the Philippines. It finds that total primary energy usage is roughly 1.260 quadrillion Btu, accounting for only 1% of Asia and Oceania's total energy consumption. However, the Philippines is in the median among Southeast Asian countries for energy utilization. Electricity is the main energy source for Philippine households, with 18 million households (87.2%) using electricity, primarily for lighting and recreation. Coal is the most commonly used fossil fuel by industries, which primarily use energy to run machines. Biomass fuels are also significant for industrial and commercial use.
Pakistan relies heavily on thermal energy sources like gas and fossil fuels for electricity production. However, due to a lack of domestic production capabilities, Pakistan must import these resources. This dependence on imported fuels is unsustainable and contributes to issues like global warming. The document proposes increasing utilization of renewable sources like wind and solar energy, which Pakistan has in abundance. Major countries around the world have already invested heavily in wind and solar power production.
The World Energy Council Chair opened a global energy leaders summit to discuss long-term energy policy under the energy trilemma framework. The Council also signed an agreement with the Eurasian Economic Commission to strengthen cooperation on energy issues in Eurasia. Additionally, the Council presented at conferences on hydropower development and trends in Austria's energy future.
Horizon 2020 is the new EU programme for research, development and innovation from 2014 to 2020 with a total budget of 77 billion euros. It aims to support activities closer to the market and orient research towards societal challenges and key technologies. For SMEs, there is more funding available under Horizon 2020 totaling 8.9 billion euros, compared to 6.8 billion euros under previous programmes. This includes 2.8 billion euros for the new SME instrument to replace existing SME support programmes. The SME instrument is linked to societal challenges and industrial leadership priority areas and supports business-driven innovation projects through concept assessment, demonstration, and commercialization funding.
Agder Energi - Flexibility from Norwegian Hydro Power to Germany - Øyvind Sta...Innovation Norway
Agder Energi is a major hydropower producer in Norway that generates 7,800 GWh annually from 47 power stations and 1,700 MW of installed capacity. Flexibility is needed in Germany's power system as intermittent renewables increase. Norway's hydropower system can provide flexibility through its reservoirs, interconnectors, and ability to indirectly store power by exporting excess generation. Agder Energi discussed how 10,000 MW of new interconnectors between Norway and Germany could provide flexibility to Europe by 2030 through some interconnectors combined with pump storage and connections to multiple countries.
Breakthrough Institute: Does Japan need nuclear to reduce carbon emissions?Joe Bacchus
Japan has struggled to reduce its carbon emissions since phasing out nuclear power after the Fukushima disaster. Increasing use of fossil fuels to replace lost nuclear generation has led to higher emissions, air pollution deaths and illnesses, and Japan's first trade deficit in 30 years. To meet its emissions reduction targets and transition to a low-carbon economy, studies show Japan will need to significantly grow both its nuclear and renewable electricity generation to displace fossil fuels. However, relying solely on renewables like solar and wind would require considerably more land than if nuclear is also included in the energy mix. Therefore, bringing nuclear power back online is likely necessary for Japan to successfully decarbonize its economy.
Germany has invested heavily in renewable energy like wind and solar power. It now has some of the largest solar parks in the world and has broken records by obtaining 85% of its electricity from renewables on some days. As a large economy with limited fossil fuel reserves apart from coal, Germany is transitioning away from nuclear power and investing in more offshore wind farms. Some villages in Germany also power themselves entirely through biofuel generated from local waste in biogas plants.
This week there was less hydro available in Chile's power system, requiring more generation from fossil fuels like coal, LNG, and oil. On Sunday, wind power was unusually strong in the south of the country with an average plant usage rate of 58%. Marginal costs for power generation increased across several regions this week compared to the previous week, with the highest increase at the Alto Jahuel plant rising to USD 96/MWh from USD 64/MWh.
UNC Sustainability Symposium: Jennifer Turner 2082013UNCEurope
China relies heavily on coal for electricity but coal uses a significant amount of water. By 2010, coal was using 20% of China's water. China's demand for energy is growing faster than its freshwater supply, creating challenges. Some solutions being pursued include developing renewable energy sources like solar and wind, building massive water infrastructure projects to move water from southern China to the north, and exploring shale gas as a new energy resource. However, these all carry environmental and social risks that could further strain China's water-food-energy nexus.
By Robert Sansom, Imperial College
Presented at 'UK Energy System in Transition: Technology, Infrastructure and Investment'; an event organised by the UK Energy Research Centre, ClimateXChange and the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation, on Tuesday 1 April 2014, 14.00-17.00, in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
The document discusses energy production, consumption, and costs in Italy. It provides statistics on Italy's primary energy sources in 2008, which include oil, natural gas, coal, and renewable sources. It also summarizes domestic energy consumption patterns, including that the average Italian family spends around €449 per year on energy and consumes over 3,000 kWh of electricity annually. Additionally, it outlines Italy's plans to introduce time-of-use electricity pricing to encourage efficient energy use.
Presentation at EduIgnite Wellington at Wellington Girls College on 3 April 2013
Audio available separately as well at https://archive.org/details/EduIgniteWelly20130403
The document discusses the importance of nuclear energy in Lithuania and provides details on the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant and plans for the Visaginas Nuclear Power Plant. It notes that in 2009, the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant produced 76.23% of Lithuania's energy. It was the largest nuclear power plant in the world. Nuclear energy accounts for about 3/4 of Lithuania's total energy due to its reliance on the Ignalina plant. The plant had two reactors and a total capacity of 3,000 MW before being shut down in 2004 and 2009. Plans are underway to build the Visaginas Nuclear Power Plant at the same site, with a proposed capacity of 3,400 MW from two new reactors to be built
District heating is common in Sweden, providing heat to homes and buildings from centralized plants. The document discusses Sweden's use of renewable energy sources like biogas from waste and surplus heat from industry for district heating. Over 1,000 km of district heating networks exist in Sweden. A shift towards renewable fuels like biofuels and waste incineration has occurred, now accounting for over half of Sweden's district heating fuel mix and reducing emissions.
Influencing res projects on islands heading for 100 % res (EN)UNDPhr
Denmark has a strong cooperative energy sector with experience in sustainable technologies like district heating, wind power, electricity supply, and biogasification. There are approximately 400 consumer-owned district heating cooperatives and 250 community-owned wind power cooperatives, as well as some community-owned hydro and solar projects and a biogasification plant. Two notable energy cooperatives are Middelgrunden, established in 1997 with 20 offshore wind turbines owned by 8,600 citizens, and Samsø, a renewable energy island since 1997 with 10 wind turbines and CO2-neutral ferries owned by its 3,806 citizens. Lessons from such projects show that outside expertise is needed to help small communities tackle big energy problems and political and legislative
Cross-border cooperation in the electricity sector - the Nordic exampleGlobal Utmaning
The document discusses cross-border cooperation in the electricity sector through the Nordic example. It outlines the history of interconnections between Nordic countries dating back to 1963, which grew over time through the establishment of Nordel in 1992 to facilitate cooperation between transmission system operators. Nordel later joined ENTSO-E and helped coordinate the decarbonization of the power sector in the region through increasing renewable energy and electrification while maintaining a reliable grid through 2050. The context of cooperation has become more complex over time with new drivers like emissions pricing and public demand, as well as obstacles around political will, governance capacity, and handling interdependencies across borders.
The document discusses a BioWind project in South Ostrobothnia, Finland that aims to increase renewable energy production through wind power and biofuels. The project will expand wind power capacity to 500 turbines producing 1800 MW of power. It will also increase the use of forest biomass for bioenergy to between 6-13.5 million cubic meters per year by 2020. The goal is for renewable sources to provide 25% of the region's total energy production and for bioenergy to account for 90% of renewable energy.
Scotland Centered Energy 2030 | Stuart Haszeldineicarb
1) The document discusses Scotland's vision for its energy future out to 2030, focusing on reducing carbon emissions while maintaining energy supply and security.
2) It notes that electricity accounts for only a small portion of total energy use, which also includes heat, transportation, and industrial sectors.
3) A key challenge is balancing continued fossil fuel extraction with carbon reduction goals, making a case for carbon capture and storage to help decarbonize industrial sectors and make unburnable fuel reserves actually useable.
The document discusses carbon footprints, which measure the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, event, organization, or producer. It notes that the USA has the highest CO2 output per capita and that CO2 emissions have increased rapidly since 1950 based on the type of energy source used. Carbon footprints vary significantly depending on the energy source, with renewable sources like solar and wind having much lower footprints than fossil fuels like coal and oil.
The document summarizes energy consumption in the Philippines. It finds that total primary energy usage is roughly 1.260 quadrillion Btu, accounting for only 1% of Asia and Oceania's total energy consumption. However, the Philippines is in the median among Southeast Asian countries for energy utilization. Electricity is the main energy source for Philippine households, with 18 million households (87.2%) using electricity, primarily for lighting and recreation. Coal is the most commonly used fossil fuel by industries, which primarily use energy to run machines. Biomass fuels are also significant for industrial and commercial use.
Pakistan relies heavily on thermal energy sources like gas and fossil fuels for electricity production. However, due to a lack of domestic production capabilities, Pakistan must import these resources. This dependence on imported fuels is unsustainable and contributes to issues like global warming. The document proposes increasing utilization of renewable sources like wind and solar energy, which Pakistan has in abundance. Major countries around the world have already invested heavily in wind and solar power production.
The World Energy Council Chair opened a global energy leaders summit to discuss long-term energy policy under the energy trilemma framework. The Council also signed an agreement with the Eurasian Economic Commission to strengthen cooperation on energy issues in Eurasia. Additionally, the Council presented at conferences on hydropower development and trends in Austria's energy future.
Horizon 2020 is the new EU programme for research, development and innovation from 2014 to 2020 with a total budget of 77 billion euros. It aims to support activities closer to the market and orient research towards societal challenges and key technologies. For SMEs, there is more funding available under Horizon 2020 totaling 8.9 billion euros, compared to 6.8 billion euros under previous programmes. This includes 2.8 billion euros for the new SME instrument to replace existing SME support programmes. The SME instrument is linked to societal challenges and industrial leadership priority areas and supports business-driven innovation projects through concept assessment, demonstration, and commercialization funding.
Agder Energi - Flexibility from Norwegian Hydro Power to Germany - Øyvind Sta...Innovation Norway
Agder Energi is a major hydropower producer in Norway that generates 7,800 GWh annually from 47 power stations and 1,700 MW of installed capacity. Flexibility is needed in Germany's power system as intermittent renewables increase. Norway's hydropower system can provide flexibility through its reservoirs, interconnectors, and ability to indirectly store power by exporting excess generation. Agder Energi discussed how 10,000 MW of new interconnectors between Norway and Germany could provide flexibility to Europe by 2030 through some interconnectors combined with pump storage and connections to multiple countries.
Norway has abundant natural resources like oil, gas, and hydropower. It is a major exporter of oil and gas, which provide a significant portion of its GDP. Norway uses hydropower for most of its electricity, generating over 99% of its supply from hydro. However, it also consumes a lot of energy domestically and from fossil fuels. Norway is trying to transition to more renewable energy and reduce its dependence on hydropower by developing other sources like solar. It also aims to influence other countries' sustainable energy development based on its own experience managing oil resources and developing renewables.
Norway has abundant natural resources like oil, gas, and hydropower. It is a major exporter of oil and gas, which provide a significant portion of its GDP. Norway uses hydropower for most of its electricity, generating over 99% of its supply from hydro. However, it wants to reduce dependence on hydropower and fossil fuels by developing more renewable resources like solar. Norway also aims to influence other countries' sustainable energy development based on its own experience managing oil resources and developing hydropower and other renewables.
The document summarizes information about renewable energy sources in Estonia. It discusses that Estonia's renewable energy potential is strongest in wind power and bioenergy. Estonia has exceeded its 2015 renewable energy target, with renewable sources providing over 9% of electricity in 2010. The renewable energy charge finances subsidies for renewable energy producers. Wind power production grew significantly from 2009 to 2010 and is expected to continue rising with new wind farms coming online. Combined heat and power plants also contribute to renewable energy goals.
The document discusses Arbaflame's advanced wood pellet technology for replacing coal in power plants. It summarizes:
1) Arbaflame has over a decade of experience producing advanced wood pellets and testing them as a replacement for coal in power plants. Their pellets can replace coal completely with only minor modifications to plants.
2) Arbaflame plans to build its first commercial plants in 2016 and establish strategic partnerships to license its technology and sell pellets globally.
3) Full scale testing has been conducted successfully at over 8 coal plants worldwide, demonstrating the pellets can be handled like coal throughout the supply chain.
This document summarizes the biogas project at the Pääsküla landfill in Tallinn, Estonia. The landfill opened in 1962 and stores 200-220 thousand tons of organic waste annually. In 1994, a biogas production project was started to collect and utilize the landfill gas. Over time, 10 km of gas filters and 5 km of connection pipes were installed. Two cogeneration heat and power stations were commissioned in 2001 and 2004 to produce electricity and heat from the biogas. Currently, the project produces up to 5.5 MW of heat energy and supplies it to local energy companies. The landfill gas project reduces carbon dioxide and other emissions while utilizing a waste product for energy production.
DSM ON THE NORWEGIAN EXTENDED CONTINENTAL SHELF – SECURING CRITICAL MINERALSiQHub
Deep sea mining on Norway's continental shelf could help meet the growing demand for critical minerals needed for the energy transition. There is potential for polymetallic nodules and crusts found on the seabed to contain metals like copper, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Norway established a Seabed Minerals Act in 2019 and the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has conducted resource assessments estimating over $1 trillion worth of base metals in seabed minerals. Parliament will decide in mid-2023 whether to allow exploration for these minerals.
The document provides information about the Swedish Forest Agency and wood energy and cleantech initiatives in Sweden. It discusses the Swedish Forest Agency's role and responsibilities in sustainable forest management. It also summarizes activities around increasing knowledge and interest in bioenergy, including organizing study tours and meetings with forest owners and experts. Products from the wood energy cleantech project include a project webpage, extension materials, and an information brochure about the wood sector.
Ulf Eriksen, Head of Nordic & UK Trading & Origination in Statkraft, on the European renewables expansion. Presentation held on the conference Fornybarkonferansen in Bergen, Norway June 2014.
This document provides an overview of global energy trends and the international coal market. It discusses that coal reserves are sufficient for the next 137 years at current production rates, and coal accounts for over half of global energy reserves. While the EU's share of global energy reserves is small at 3%, coal and lignite make up 94% of the EU's remaining energy potential. It also notes that global coal consumption reached record levels in 2012, with China's coal production increasing by 130 million tonnes, equivalent to total EU hard coal production. Europe's importance as an energy consumer is declining as demand grows in emerging economies.
Fortum is a power and heat company operating in the Nordic countries, Russia, Poland, and the Baltics. In 2012, Fortum generated 51.6 TWh of power and sold 14.5 TWh of heat in the Nordic countries. Fortum has very low carbon emissions, with 68% of its total power generation and 93% of its EU power generation being carbon-free. Fortum is a leader in sustainability and has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 10 consecutive years.
The document provides an overview of the oil shale industry in Estonia. It discusses how oil shale is the primary fuel for power generation, accounting for over 90% of power production. It is also used in the chemical industry for oil production. The largest oil shale miners are AS Eesti Põlevkivi, which operates two underground mines and two open-cast mines. Oil shale is consumed by power plants, oil producers like VKG Aidu Oil and Kiviõli Keemiatööstus, and cement producer Kunda Nordic Tsement. Proven oil shale reserves are expected to last 40 more years at the current consumption level. New mines may need to be opened to meet potential increased
3.1 "Natural gas for regional development" – Piotr D. Moncarz [EN]Pomcert
This document summarizes a conference on natural gas for regional development in Gdańsk, Poland from September 5-8, 2011. It discusses how natural gas can support regional economies through jobs, industry, and cleaner energy for power, transport, and other uses. It also addresses technologies for natural gas exploration, transport, storage and utilization. The document notes the strengths and opportunities for energy in East Central Europe, including large reserves of coal and potential for new gas production and wind power in the Baltic Sea. It concludes that shale gas in Poland requires public consensus and that a new strategic energy plan is needed to reconstruct Poland's energy system consistent with utilizing natural gas.
Swiss and Scottish Geoplutonic: How modern drilling technologies could provid...Adam Khan
New technologies are changing the way we communicate and treat medicly. New mining technologies now could change we extract energy for water and electricty production.
See how small UK company -with Zakiewicz game -changer technologies in energy production - is changing the way the entire Swiss and Scottish population are supplied with decentralized low cost, CO2, renewable energy: electricity and heat. This solutions once implemented worldwide could solve the oil, gas, nuclear waste and coal problems without financial burden of subsidies. Watch out and support::)
Silesia as industrial region might face problems with sources of energy. We are in danger of depletion of natural resources. This is when alternative sources of energy need to be considered.
Intervenant: Henri Herkelmann
thèmes: UK Government Policy Electricity Market Reform, EDF Energy’s Projects
Présentation lors d’une table ronde sur les perspectives de plusieurs pays à la convention SFEN du 4 avril 2013.
Op dinsdag 26 maart 2019 spraken drie gastsprekers over waterstof tijdens de Duurzaam Doen Lezing bij ROC Friese Poort. Op initiatief van Centrum Duurzaam, Techniek Nederland, OTIB, Bedrijfsopleidingen en Installatiewerk Noord gingen zij in op de kansen die deze energiedrager biedt. Ruim 100 bezoekers waren aanwezig bij deze bijeenkomst in de Innovatiewerkplaats.
Lees het verhaal: http://www.centrumduurzaamfriesland.nl/nieuws/waterstof-steeds-belangrijker-schakel-in-energietransitie/
The document discusses the Solar Government Quarter project in Berlin, Germany which aimed to power major government buildings with renewable energy. It describes how the project equipped buildings like the parliament, chancellery, and president's office with photovoltaic panels and solar thermal collectors. It also established an independent energy system for the area using renewable technologies like biogas combined heat and power, geothermal energy storage, and solar powered cooling. However, the project ultimately only achieved 1.1% of energy from photovoltaics due to a reliance on biofuels for heating. The document argues for greater renewable energy use and against planned new coal power plants in Berlin.
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Innovasjon Norge: Reiselivsåret 2015 og forventinger 2016Innovation Norway
2015 ble ikke bare et år med flere kommersielle gjestedøgn og et økt turismeforbruk - Norge tok også andeler i internasjonal turisme. Forventningene til 2016 er gode og preget av optimisme.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
3. Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Natural gas
The northernmost LNG plant in the world at Melkøya.
Photo: Statoil ASA
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The Sleipner gas field. Photo: Statoil
4. Produce more renewable energy
Reduce energy consumption
Reduce emissions
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5. Interconnectors
Existing capacity
Planned capacity
Norge
70 MW
Sverige Finland
50 MW
Russland
3915/3615 MW
1000 MW
1400 MW
UK
1400
700 MW
Danmark
700 MW
Nederland
Tyskland
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6. The Norwegian power system
Access to abundant hydropower has been a great benefit for Norwegian industry. To the right: Production of
silisium. Photo: Elkem
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7. Thank you for your attention!
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