Viridor Waste Management, CRT Heaven, and MDJ Light Brothers are companies involved in plastics and electronics recycling in the UK. The opportunity involves increasing recycling of electronics and plastics, which currently have low recycling rates. Electronics contain valuable materials like gold but also toxins, while plastic consumption is growing but most is not recycled. Government initiatives aim to boost recyclate markets and recycling infrastructure to create more opportunities in this area and meet environmental targets.
Perspectives on Energy Efficiency Opportunities and Strategies:Technology an...Alliance To Save Energy
On September 14, Executive Vice President for Programs Brian Castelli keynoted the Riso International Energy Conference 2009 at the Technical University of Denmark, where he addressed the role of energy efficiency in reducing greenhouse gases (GHG).
Dish Stirling - CSP - Technology in TransitionSmithers Apex
- Technology overviews
- Workable business model for Stirling CSP
- What can we expect by 2016
- Battle –Strategy and Sustainable challenges for Dish and other CSP
- Drivers- Barriers and Performance
Cynthia Christensen, President, CORNWELL GROUP
Chris Hickman
President, Innovari Energy
Business Model Innovation: Utility-Friendly, Consumer Valued, Regulator Accepted Solutions for the Future of Energy
EOI · 20/09/2012 · http://www.eoi.es/mediateca/video/1708
La Huella de Carbono es un concepto que se ha abierto paso con gran fuerza los últimos años, ya que cada día son más las empresas y organismos públicos a nivel nacional e internacional que realizan su transición hacia un modelo de gestión baja en carbono, esto exige ir más allá de la forma habitual de gestionar, obliga a colaborar con los proveedores para calcular sus emisiones, evaluar cuántos GEI (gases de efecto invernadero) se han generado en el ciclo de vida y sobre todo valorar las fuentes de emisiones asociadas a los diferentes productos y actividades.
Perspectives on Energy Efficiency Opportunities and Strategies:Technology an...Alliance To Save Energy
On September 14, Executive Vice President for Programs Brian Castelli keynoted the Riso International Energy Conference 2009 at the Technical University of Denmark, where he addressed the role of energy efficiency in reducing greenhouse gases (GHG).
Dish Stirling - CSP - Technology in TransitionSmithers Apex
- Technology overviews
- Workable business model for Stirling CSP
- What can we expect by 2016
- Battle –Strategy and Sustainable challenges for Dish and other CSP
- Drivers- Barriers and Performance
Cynthia Christensen, President, CORNWELL GROUP
Chris Hickman
President, Innovari Energy
Business Model Innovation: Utility-Friendly, Consumer Valued, Regulator Accepted Solutions for the Future of Energy
EOI · 20/09/2012 · http://www.eoi.es/mediateca/video/1708
La Huella de Carbono es un concepto que se ha abierto paso con gran fuerza los últimos años, ya que cada día son más las empresas y organismos públicos a nivel nacional e internacional que realizan su transición hacia un modelo de gestión baja en carbono, esto exige ir más allá de la forma habitual de gestionar, obliga a colaborar con los proveedores para calcular sus emisiones, evaluar cuántos GEI (gases de efecto invernadero) se han generado en el ciclo de vida y sobre todo valorar las fuentes de emisiones asociadas a los diferentes productos y actividades.
Long-Term Fundamentals Intact Though Headwinds Persist
The “Smart Grid” is often described as the “Internet for Electricity” in which will
modernize our aging electricity distribution grids with the goals of reducing excess
energy and incorporating renewable energy sources. Numerous factors are forcing
the outdated energy distribution grids around the world to become ‘smarter’, from
rising energy costs to environmental concerns. That said, three challenges remain:
1) absence of bold incentives as utilities struggle with their return on investment
case, 2) unclear regulatory guidelines, and 3) a lack of standards and international
harmonization.
The Nigeria Alternative Energy Expo is Nigeria’s leading Energy Expo. NAEE features line-up of local and international speakers, delegates and exhibitors, who will gather to debate a new energy future for Africa's most populous nation
Building a Thriving and Extended Utilities Value ChainCognizant
To transform from commodity power suppliers to innovative service providers, utilities must lead an emerging ecosystem that facilitates revenue decoupling, renewable energy and energy efficiency portfolio standards.
Link Resources Capabilities Statement 2013Link Resources
Link Resources Capabilities Statement
Link's interactive, distinctive, and branded approach to energy consulting and our nineteen years of success across the spectrum of the energy space enables clients to accelerate objectives, mitigate risks, and rejuvenate performance during transitions - - whether such transitions include start-up, commissioning, decommissioning, contractor turnover, reorganization, acquisition, process rejuvenation, or even transitioning from engineering to procurement to construction to operations. In the Federal space Link has experience with DOE, multiple Federal prime contractors, and has project resumes at Portsmouth, Hanford, LANL, INEL, and Oak Ridge. In the Commercial arena Link has extensive experience with electric utilities and independent energy producers across the country and offshore as well - - from waste coal to biomass to oil/gas to biofuels to desalinization to CHP and the majority of the renewable energy technologies. Unlike most consultants, Link has millions of man-hours in hands-on operations experience, including cradle-to-grave as well as full-scope accountability for output or outcome, with lifecycle lessons learned that can be applied to consulting assignments.
Long-Term Fundamentals Intact Though Headwinds Persist
The “Smart Grid” is often described as the “Internet for Electricity” in which will
modernize our aging electricity distribution grids with the goals of reducing excess
energy and incorporating renewable energy sources. Numerous factors are forcing
the outdated energy distribution grids around the world to become ‘smarter’, from
rising energy costs to environmental concerns. That said, three challenges remain:
1) absence of bold incentives as utilities struggle with their return on investment
case, 2) unclear regulatory guidelines, and 3) a lack of standards and international
harmonization.
The Nigeria Alternative Energy Expo is Nigeria’s leading Energy Expo. NAEE features line-up of local and international speakers, delegates and exhibitors, who will gather to debate a new energy future for Africa's most populous nation
Building a Thriving and Extended Utilities Value ChainCognizant
To transform from commodity power suppliers to innovative service providers, utilities must lead an emerging ecosystem that facilitates revenue decoupling, renewable energy and energy efficiency portfolio standards.
Link Resources Capabilities Statement 2013Link Resources
Link Resources Capabilities Statement
Link's interactive, distinctive, and branded approach to energy consulting and our nineteen years of success across the spectrum of the energy space enables clients to accelerate objectives, mitigate risks, and rejuvenate performance during transitions - - whether such transitions include start-up, commissioning, decommissioning, contractor turnover, reorganization, acquisition, process rejuvenation, or even transitioning from engineering to procurement to construction to operations. In the Federal space Link has experience with DOE, multiple Federal prime contractors, and has project resumes at Portsmouth, Hanford, LANL, INEL, and Oak Ridge. In the Commercial arena Link has extensive experience with electric utilities and independent energy producers across the country and offshore as well - - from waste coal to biomass to oil/gas to biofuels to desalinization to CHP and the majority of the renewable energy technologies. Unlike most consultants, Link has millions of man-hours in hands-on operations experience, including cradle-to-grave as well as full-scope accountability for output or outcome, with lifecycle lessons learned that can be applied to consulting assignments.
Travel behaviour change - Winning hearts and mindsSustrans
A presentation to Changing Gear: Active Travel Conference in Belfast, 16 October 2014, by Sarah Toy, Head of Workplace, Education & Community Projects, Sustrans.
Succession “Losers”: What Happens to Executives Passed Over for the CEO Job?
By David F. Larcker, Stephen A. Miles, and Brian Tayan
Stanford Closer Look Series
Overview:
Shareholders pay considerable attention to the choice of executive selected as the new CEO whenever a change in leadership takes place. However, without an inside look at the leading candidates to assume the CEO role, it is difficult for shareholders to tell whether the board has made the correct choice. In this Closer Look, we examine CEO succession events among the largest 100 companies over a ten-year period to determine what happens to the executives who were not selected (i.e., the “succession losers”) and how they perform relative to those who were selected (the “succession winners”).
We ask:
• Are the executives selected for the CEO role really better than those passed over?
• What are the implications for understanding the labor market for executive talent?
• Are differences in performance due to operating conditions or quality of available talent?
• Are boards better at identifying CEO talent than other research generally suggests?
Steve Thompson, VP Enterprise Application Solutions & Alliances, Johnson Controls Inc.
From the 2010 Responsible Supply Chains Conference at Stanford Graduate School of Business: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/scforum/ser/conference
For more resources from previous years:
http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/scforum/ser/conference/resources.html
This is a client presentation from 2006. The challenge was to find a publicly traded company whose products were based on novel materials, preferably nanotech, that was in the Alternative Energy space, preferably Solar. It was to be bought and held for 3 years, and there was no risk management (options) available. While the capital was patient, they really did want to see returns in 6 months.
This stock was selected in June 2006 at $9. As of today (10/22/09) it's $31.
The analysis I used began with understanding the available scientific scopes for nanotech solar materials, then performing both traditional financial and novel social analysis.
At the time, I found nothing undervalued -- particularly to the point it would be a 3 year buy-and-hold. I expanded the scientific realm to include all novel materials in the alternative energy field in order to find this home run.
Short strategic analysis on costruction Industry focused on NCC DK construction company.
NCC is one of the leading construction and property development companies in the Nordic region. The Group had sales of SEK 58 billion in 2013, with approximately 18,500 employees.
Business Case For Going Green, Fdu Green Conference May 2009Victoria Zelin
4 Sustainability executives from Campbell Soup, BASF, Ingersoll Rand and Roche share the advantages for their organizations in going green. Facilitated by Victoria Zelin, of a human capital consulting firm. May 2009
Search and Society: Reimagining Information Access for Radical FuturesBhaskar Mitra
The field of Information retrieval (IR) is currently undergoing a transformative shift, at least partly due to the emerging applications of generative AI to information access. In this talk, we will deliberate on the sociotechnical implications of generative AI for information access. We will argue that there is both a critical necessity and an exciting opportunity for the IR community to re-center our research agendas on societal needs while dismantling the artificial separation between the work on fairness, accountability, transparency, and ethics in IR and the rest of IR research. Instead of adopting a reactionary strategy of trying to mitigate potential social harms from emerging technologies, the community should aim to proactively set the research agenda for the kinds of systems we should build inspired by diverse explicitly stated sociotechnical imaginaries. The sociotechnical imaginaries that underpin the design and development of information access technologies needs to be explicitly articulated, and we need to develop theories of change in context of these diverse perspectives. Our guiding future imaginaries must be informed by other academic fields, such as democratic theory and critical theory, and should be co-developed with social science scholars, legal scholars, civil rights and social justice activists, and artists, among others.
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
PHP Frameworks: I want to break free (IPC Berlin 2024)Ralf Eggert
In this presentation, we examine the challenges and limitations of relying too heavily on PHP frameworks in web development. We discuss the history of PHP and its frameworks to understand how this dependence has evolved. The focus will be on providing concrete tips and strategies to reduce reliance on these frameworks, based on real-world examples and practical considerations. The goal is to equip developers with the skills and knowledge to create more flexible and future-proof web applications. We'll explore the importance of maintaining autonomy in a rapidly changing tech landscape and how to make informed decisions in PHP development.
This talk is aimed at encouraging a more independent approach to using PHP frameworks, moving towards a more flexible and future-proof approach to PHP development.
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and SalesLaura Byrne
Clients don’t know what they don’t know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
JMeter webinar - integration with InfluxDB and GrafanaRTTS
Watch this recorded webinar about real-time monitoring of application performance. See how to integrate Apache JMeter, the open-source leader in performance testing, with InfluxDB, the open-source time-series database, and Grafana, the open-source analytics and visualization application.
In this webinar, we will review the benefits of leveraging InfluxDB and Grafana when executing load tests and demonstrate how these tools are used to visualize performance metrics.
Length: 30 minutes
Session Overview
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During this webinar, we will cover the following topics while demonstrating the integrations of JMeter, InfluxDB and Grafana:
- What out-of-the-box solutions are available for real-time monitoring JMeter tests?
- What are the benefits of integrating InfluxDB and Grafana into the load testing stack?
- Which features are provided by Grafana?
- Demonstration of InfluxDB and Grafana using a practice web application
To view the webinar recording, go to:
https://www.rttsweb.com/jmeter-integration-webinar
Slack (or Teams) Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Soluti...Jeffrey Haguewood
Sidekick Solutions uses Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apricot) and automation solutions to integrate data for business workflows.
We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on the notifications, alerts, and approval requests using Slack for Bonterra Impact Management. The solutions covered in this webinar can also be deployed for Microsoft Teams.
Interested in deploying notification automations for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 3DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 3. In this session, we will cover desktop automation along with UI automation.
Topics covered:
UI automation Introduction,
UI automation Sample
Desktop automation flow
Pradeep Chinnala, Senior Consultant Automation Developer @WonderBotz and UiPath MVP
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Builder.ai Founder Sachin Dev Duggal's Strategic Approach to Create an Innova...Ramesh Iyer
In today's fast-changing business world, Companies that adapt and embrace new ideas often need help to keep up with the competition. However, fostering a culture of innovation takes much work. It takes vision, leadership and willingness to take risks in the right proportion. Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder of Builder.ai, has perfected the art of this balance, creating a company culture where creativity and growth are nurtured at each stage.
"Impact of front-end architecture on development cost", Viktor TurskyiFwdays
I have heard many times that architecture is not important for the front-end. Also, many times I have seen how developers implement features on the front-end just following the standard rules for a framework and think that this is enough to successfully launch the project, and then the project fails. How to prevent this and what approach to choose? I have launched dozens of complex projects and during the talk we will analyze which approaches have worked for me and which have not.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
1. StrategyEye
South West Clean Technologies Review
Trend Analysis and Discussion
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2. Overview
1. Introduction
2. Energy Efficiency in Residential Construction
3. Tidal and Wave Energy
4. Offshore Wind Farms
5. Producing Fuels from Biomass
6. Plastics and Electronics Recycling
7. Aerospace Energy Efficiency
8. Photovoltaics
9. CO2 Algae Transformation
10. Combined Heat and Power
11. Hybrid and Flex-Fuel Engines
12. Conclusion
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3. Introduction:
Methodology
v We reviewed close to 500 South West region organisations, 401 of which were relevant
Sources:
– SwRDA team, RegenSW database
– MarketClusters primary and secondary research
v Our assessment of regional strengths and weaknesses combines several factors
– Strengths and weaknesses benchmarked against other regions around the world
– Regional strengths identified based on:
» Number of relevant companies in industry categories
» Size of relevant companies in industry categories
» Innovation created by relevant companies in industry class / Reputation of relevant companies in industry categories
The results are displayed on the Industry SIM
Regional strength: strong combination of companies in region
Regional weakness: no significant companies in region
v We have created a shortlist of opportunities taking into account further industry factors
Global market size and growth (Low / Medium / High)
South West Ticket to Play (Disadvantaged / Neutral / Advantaged)
Takes into account South West strength in relevant industry classes ..
– .. reputation (of region and individual companies) in relevant industry classes
longlist (trend spider) trend presentation
– .. and stickiness (sustainability) of regional strength
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4. Introduction:
Key Findings from the CleanTech SIM
Key findings from Strategic Industry Map
Supporting Infrastructure
v Strong presence of regional and
international supporting companies
(consulting etc.)
v Developed academic research base
Small Scale Power Generation Resource Consumption
v Weak presence in small scale power v Range of efficiency-related
generation companies with proprietary companies able to provide quick
technologies savings and environmental results
v Well developed portfolio of added v Weak representation of biofuel
value (small scale) project technology companies
management companies
Waste Management
v Broad cluster of waste management
and specialist companies
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6. 1) Energy Efficiency in
Residential Construction
Opportunity Description & Market Sizing
v Energy efficient construction relates to the development of materials whose production is less harmful to the environment and the construction or retrofitting of buildings that use less
energy than conventional ones.
v Over a quarter of total UK energy consumption was related to domestic needs, especially heating & cooling [Source: National Statistics], with about 2m UK households spending over
10% of their income on domestic energy. With the recent sharp increase in energy prices, energy efficient construction is gaining in momentum. The Government s annual house-building
target is around 240,000 new homes – a notable increase from the approximately 140,000 currently being built per year [Sources: Rowntree, National Statistics].
v Since April 2006, the UK BERR's Low Carbon Buildings Programme has offered grants to public sector and charitable bodies for the installation of micro-generation technologies,
funding up to the 50% of total project cost.
Key Player Profiles
Kensa Engineering Powertech Solar Burdens Environmental
Heat Pumps Micropower Environmental Building Systems
Key:
Kensa Engineering is a supplier and manufacturer Powertech supplies micropower generation Burdens supplies a range of products for the shell Company with SW
of ground source heat pumps. Its testing facility in systems to be integrated in houses. Micropower (walls, roofs and floors) of the building. These
HQ
Cornwall was involved in international standard solutions include micro wind turbines, multi source products combine breathable, well insulated and Multinational
company with
setting for heat pumps. Originally the company thermal stores, solar thermal collectors, PV panels, healthy living accommodation using environmental significant
developed sea water sourced heat pumps for air to water heat pumps and underflooring heating presence in SWE
marine application. friendly and sustainable materials.
Leading Company
in Category
Why (Market and regional strengths) Why Not Market Size
v New building regulations already in place (e.g. Home
Information Packs, Part L&F Building Regulations)
v Improvements for existing houses more likely with
v Current lack of tight legal requirements reduces
incentives to adopt construction energy efficiency
v Private residents are reluctant towards upfront payments
L M H
rising energy prices for environmentally friendly construction or upgrades, and
financial alternatives are still scarce SW Ticket To Play
D.N.A
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7. 2) Tidal and Wave Energy
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8. 2) Tidal and Wave Energy
Opportunity Description & Market Sizing
v Tidal power is the extraction of energy from the of the rising and falling motion of sea levels. It is not easy to capture tidal power efficiently, but Britain has very strong potential as it is
surrounded by sea with strong tidal and current flows. In the SW, there are several suitable locations for tidal power off the top South West tip and off the coast from Weymouth.
v According to MCT, 20% of the UK s electricity needs could be met by harnessing tidal power through marine turbines. The total amount of available tidal electric energy is estimated to
be a vast 22TWh [Source: National Statistics].
v Wave power is the use of waves to produce energy. One of the most famous devices which produces energy from waves is the Pelamis, used in demonstration wave farms in Scotland
and Portugal. These projects in Scotland and in Portugal are pilot projects of interest to ascertain opportunities around the South West Coast. Scottish Wavegen is currently building a
small, commercial wave energy plant in Spain. Another project is to be installed 10 miles off Hayle. It will provide the world's biggest testing ground for wave power devices (Wave-Hub).
Companies taking part are Oceanlinx (AUS), Ocean Power Technologies (US/UK), Fred Olsen (NOR) and WestWave (E.On and Ocean Prospect).
Key Player Profiles
Tidal Generation ORECon Marine Current Turbines (MCT)
Tidal Turbines Wave energy Systems Renewable Energy
Key:
Tidal Generation develops tidal turbines to ORECon develops wave energy devices. The The company develops technology for exploiting Company with SW
HQ
generate electricity from tidal flows. Each machine company’s development program includes: small- flowing water and tidal streams.
Multinational
can produce sufficient electricity to power 650 scale tank testing at the University of Plymouth MCT partners and corporate shareholders include company with
homes. and large-scale testing at two of Europe's largest Bendalls Engineering, EDF Energy, Guernsey significant
presence in SWE
The company will install the turbines at the facilities Brest & Nantes. Electricity, Seacore, Tridios Bank and BankInvest.
European Energy Centre in Orkney and Leading Company
in Category
anticipates that it will start to contribute to the UK
energy needs by 2010.
Why (Market and regional strengths) Why Not Market Size
v Numerous South-West sites suitable for tidal power
v Already supported by SWRDA
v UK has expertise in these types of power plants
v Expensive projects, costs too high to be profitable within
the next 5 years (especially for wave systems)
v Environmental impact concerns, such as e.g. possible
L M H
v Support through the Wave and Tidal Energy conflicts with fisheries
Demonstration funding scheme v Weak power grid around the coast SW Ticket To Play
D.N.A
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10. 3) Offshore Wind Farms
Opportunity Description & Market Sizing
v Offshore wind farms are wind turbine farms built in the sea and away from shallow waters close to the land. The electricity produced by these farms is routed through underwater cables
back to the grid on the mainland. The wind turbines are based on the same technology as onshore ones, but due to wind conditions at sea, offshore wind turbines can be built bigger and
are able to generate more power.
v According to a 2005 assessment by Ernst & Young, the UK is one of the most viable countries for the generation of offshore wind energy.
v The world s largest offshore wind farm is planned to be built near the coast of North Devon. The £3bn Atlantic Array scheme once completed around 2016, will generate 1,5MW, energy
to power more than 1,000,000 homes. Five operating offshore farms currently operate in the UK: Blyth, North Hoyle, Scroby Sands, Kentish Flats and Barrow. Even though turbines are
mostly imported (Vestas, REpower etc.), local companies profit from construction, maintenance or even operation.
Key Player Profiles
Npower renewables Farm Energy2 Seawind
Renewable energy company Atlantic Array Project Offshore wind projects
Key:
Npower has signed a contract with Siemens plc to Farm Energy2 is a Devon based company that will International provider of project management, Company with SW
supply and install 25 wind turbines for the new develop the £3bn Atlantic Array project, the world’s engineering, construction and operations services HQ
Rhyl Flats Offshore Wind Farms, located west of biggest wind farm. to the offshore wind energy industry. Multinational
North Hoyle. The Rhyl Flats, with a £10 million The energy company was involved with proposals Ongoing development projects include: 50MW in company with
significant
capital grant, is expected to generate electricity for for a huge offshore wind project in the Thames Ireland, 20MW in the UK, 380MW in Germany, presence in SWE
61,000 homes. estuary which was approved by the Government 90MW in Czechoslovakia, 40MW in Spain, 100MW Leading Company
last year. in South America and 300MW in North America. in Category
Why (Market and Regional Strengths) Why Not Market Size
v More energy than onshore wind farms (higher wind
speed, less turbulence), and fewer visual impact issues
v Enough grid capacity in the South West
v Deep seabeds around the southwest complicate turbine
installation
v Expensive projects (foundations, corrosion and
L M H
v Numerous SW sites suitable for offshore wind power connection to the grid)
(40% of Europe s wind passes through UK) v Potential conflicts with fisheries SW Ticket To Play
v BWEA says offshore wind farms can meet 6% of v Weak grid around the coast
D.N.A
demand by 2015
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12. 4) Producing Fuels from Biomass
Opportunity Description & Market Sizing
v Today s biofuel production focuses on the use of energy crops, such as sugar cane, corn and oil palm. As these plants demand large land space and energy to be grown, and their use
as fuel sources can compete with their use as food, which has ethical and economical implications. BTL (biomass-to-liquid) processes use the waste part of edible plants. Newer
processes are also capable of converting biological residue such as corn stover, straw and human/animal sewage into biogas and biofuels, for on-site and off-site use. According to the
Office of National Statistics, approximately 62% of Municipal Solid Waste ( MSW ) is from biodegradable sources, which shows the potential synergies between Biomass fuel production
and waste reduction.
v In 2006, UK biodiesel production capacity was approximately 290m liters; demand reached about 95m litres for bioethanol and 200m liters for biodiesel. [Sources: HMRC, National
Statistics]. Current legislation (Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation) requires that by 2010, 5% of all transport fuel will be derived from renewable sources.
v Near-term projects focus on the direct combustion of energy crops and wood processing waste for power generation. An example is the 7MW combined heat and power plant at the
Charlton sawmill in Buckland (Somerset).
Key Player Profiles
BICAL Green Fuels Compact Power
Energy crop specialist Biomass processing equipment Process Technology
Key:
Bical develops methods for crop production and Green Fuels produces Biodiesel processors and Compact Power has developed pyrolysis and Company with SW
onward processing focusing on miscanthus. The hydrogen generators. The company is also gasification technology, using waste and biomass, HQ
company formed Bical Energy and the BiCep currently developing bioethanol equipment and to create a method for waste processing and Multinational
producer group to promote the spread of consults in all aspects of plant construction. renewable energy. company with
significant
Miscanthus. presence in SWE
Leading Company
in Category
Why (Market and Regional Strengths) Why Not Market Size
v New opportunities for crop growers
v Biodiesel production can serve as early entry,
bioalcohols as later entry
v Technology still under development with uncertain
outcome for different types of biomass
v Petrol distribution infrastructure not yet ready for
L M H
v Reduction of total waste volume bioalcohols
v Production of heat, power, fuels and gas from biomass v Need to monitor gas emissions for health and SW Ticket To Play
opens wide range of application environmental risks
D.N.A
v Plants for mechanical separation of biological waste from
MSW needed
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13. 5) Plastics and Electronics Recycling
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14. 5) Plastics and Electronics Recycling
Opportunity Description & Market Sizing
v Electronics: The European directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment ( WEEE ) aims to increase reuse and recycling by making producers and distributors responsible for
collection and treatment of used equipment. Many electronics contain toxic substances (mercury, cadmium) as well as valuable raw material for recycling (steel, glass, silicon, lead, gold).
According to the Office of National Statistics, at present less than 15% of WEEE is properly disposed of.
v Major manufacturers, such as Sony, Dell and Staples, have started recycling programmes in the last few years.
v Plastics: Plastics consumption grows about 4% every year in Western Europe. In the UK, it is estimated that only 7% of the total plastic waste of 4.7m tonnes are currently recycled
[Source: Defra]. For recycling, plastics are sorted and broken down into their constituent monomers, which can then be reused.
v One of the main problems in plastic recycling is an underdeveloped infrastructure and low market demand. Recycled plastics are mainly used in the manufacture of low-specification
products.
v The Government s WRAP initiative aims to develop the recyclate markets and plastics recycling in general.
v Key Player Profiles
Viridor Waste Management CRT Heaven MDJ Light Brothers
Waste management company for various types Machinery for the recycling industry Waste recycling and waste management
of waste services Key:
Company with SW
Viridor is a waste service company. It currently CRT Heaven produces recycling equipment to MDJ provides recycling for metal, WEEE (and HQ
operates 25 regional landfill sites, regional handle used CRT Computer and TV monitors. The WEEE plastics), plastic and other materials. The Multinational
recycling facilities and 189 waste processing sites. end product of the recycling process is saleable company also provides collections services for a company with
significant
raw material. wider range of wastes and trades the recyclates. presence in SWE
Leading Company
in Category
Why (Market and Regional Strengths) Why Not Market Size
Electronics
v Reduces toxic substances in landfills
v Increasing volume of complex electronics waste
Electronics
v Toxicity of certain substances
v Strong competition from overseas recycling operations
L M H
v Recovery of valuable materials v Danger of sensitive information retrieval
Plastics SW Ticket To Play
Plastics
v Recycling complex due to 50+ different plastic types
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v Conservation of energy
v Degradable plastics gaining momentum
v Use of plastics is growing
v Recycled mainly overseas
v Price of oil to produce plastics is volatile and high
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16. 6) Aerospace Energy Efficiency
Opportunity Description & Market Sizing
v Major airliner manufacturers are investing in research to develop efficient eco-friendly airframes and engines that will both save airline companies fuel costs and decrease the impact on
the environment as well reduce noise pollution, as required by EU legislation and by the Kyoto protocol. CO2 and noise emission can be reduced by modifying aircraft aerodynamics and
weight ratios, as well as optimising engine performance.
v The Strategic Research Agenda (commissioned by ACARE, Advisory Council for Aeronautics Research in EU ) has allocated €1.075 billion to the Aeronautics & Space Industry to
support the objective of halving carbon dioxide emissions and reducing nitrogen oxide emissions by 80% by 2020 (Source: Vision 2020 report)
v In October 2006, nine European Aircraft companies announced the €1.7 billion Clean Sky initiative to develop greener aeronautics systems such as more efficient engines. A
consortium of university engineers and aircraft manufacturers (Rolls Royce, Boeing and Marshall Aerospace) is also collaborating on the Silent Aircraft Initiative (SAI)
Key Player Profiles
University of the West of England Rolls-Royce Airbus UK
Academic education and research Engine manufacturer Aircraft manufacturer
Key:
The Aerospace Manufacturing Research Centre is Since the introduction of jet-powered airliners, the Airbus forecasts that the A380 will be at least four Company with SW
a leading research group of national significance fuel efficiency of aircraft has improved by around decibels quieter than the Boeing 747-400. This HQ
for the aerospace industry. Thee Centre is involved 70 per cent. Rolls-Royce wants to halve engine equates to a perceived 50 percent reduction in Multinational
in aerospace environmental issues as well as noise relative to 1998 levels by 2010, to achieve noise levels. Operating costs per seat will be company with
significant
emissions and environmental impacts. 10% reduction in fuel consumption in all new reduced by about 15 percent. presence in SWE
engines and to cut NOx emissions by 50 %. The A380 wings were designed and are part-built Leading Company
in the Filton facility. in Category
Why (Market and regional strengths) Why Not Market Size
v Airliners are being pressured to develop cleaner
technology as could reduce climate change.
v Energy efficiency results in a decrease of fuel costs
v Impact of aircraft pollution is difficult to assess
v Noise reduction can potentially reduce engine aircraft
performance
L M H
v Substantial funding from institutions v Issue dominated by large manufacturers
v Filton is key R&D centre for next generation airframes v High cost of R&D SW Ticket To Play
and engines
D.N.A
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18. 7) Photovoltaics
Opportunity Description & Market Sizing
v Photovoltaics describes a technology that uses solar cells to convert solar radiation into electricity. The PV cell consists of one or two layers of a semiconducting material, usually
silicon.
v The British Photovoltaic Association currently counts 138 industrial PV parks installed in the UK, with a total (peak) generating capacity of approximately 2.28 megawatt. The
governmental PV Demonstration Programme has supported 80% of small to large scale programmes, counting a total installed capacity of 10MW [Source: Office of National Statistics].
v The main area of application in a temperate country such as the UK is PV systems connected to the local electricity network. In the evening, when the solar system is unable to provide
the electricity required, power can be bought back from the network. In effect, the grid is acting as an energy storage system, which means the PV system does not need to include battery
storage.
Key Player Profiles
Imagination Solar Solar Ray Barum Solarheat
Roof Integrated PV Renewable Energy consultancy small-scale solar power
Key:
Imagination Solar has developed a Hybrid Solar Solar Ray focuses on residential and small The company, based in Devon, has over 25 years
Company with SW
system, which consists of a combination of solar business alternative energy solutions, ranging from of experience in design and installation of small- HQ
hot water and PV systems in a single roof single panel systems for canal boat owners, to grid scale solar power projects.
Multinational
integrated system. Other areas of expertise connected solar roofs systems on commercial Clients include The National Trust, local company with
include low energy building design, home energy buildings. authorities, housing associations and various significant
presence in SWE
ratings, and renewable energy systems.
British Government departments. Leading Company
in Category
Why (Market and regional strengths) Why Not Market Size
v PV systems generate no greenhouse gases, saving
approximately 325kg of carbon dioxide emissions per
year for each kilowatt peak
v High capital cost of photovoltaic installations means
significant government subsidies are still needed for large
scale commercial implementation
L M H
v The DTI introduced a monthly allocation of £500,000 v The UK s climate conditions are not favourable for direct
for householders wishing to apply for capital grants to solar power SW Ticket To Play
install micro-generation in December 2006
D.N.A
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19. 8) CO2 Algae Transformation
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20. 8) CO2 Algae Transformation
Opportunity Description & Market Sizing
v Algae can be used to reduce the CO2 in exhausts from production processes. Additionally algae can absorb different types of pollutants such as nitrous oxide. A number of small
international companies are looking into this new form of pollution reduction. The algae can be reused in the production of biofuels.
v The market for algae production and processing is very small at the moment. A possible future driver may be that captured carbon emissions can be sold under the EU Emissions
Trading Scheme (EUETS). According to Point Carbon, the EUETS doubled last year to EUR22.5bn.
Key Player Profiles
Diversified Energy Corp GreenFuel Technologies OriginOil
Algae production systems Renewable Energy consultancy Developing Algae-to-Biofuel processes
Key:
The company is developing an algae bioreactor GreenFuel's algae farms recycle carbon dioxide OriginOil is developing a that will transform algae
Company with SW
that uses carbon dioxide from industrial exhaust from flue gases to produce biofuels and feed. The into bio-oil. This new oil can be used for many HQ
gas to facilitate algae growth. DEC partners with company just recently secured USD5.5m in bridge products such as diesel, gasoline, jet fuel and
Multinational
XLRenewables to commercialise the system. funding. plastics. company with
significant
presence in SWE
Leading Company
in Category
Why (Market and regional strengths) Why Not Market Size
v Secondary use for production of biofuels
v Mitigating carbon emissions
v Additionally, production of algae as a Biofuel resource
v Early stages of development
v To develop from scratch in South West
v Engines running on bioalcohols are not yet common
L M H
reduces dependence on hydrocarbons and on v Particularly relevant for plants emitting industrial
converting food crops to Biofuel quantities of carbon dioxide (few are present in SW) SW Ticket To Play
D.N.A
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21. 9) Combined Heat and Power
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22. 9) Combined Heat and Power
Opportunity Description & Market Sizing
v Combined heat and power (CHP, also known as cogeneration) is the principle of reusing the waste heat produced in a production process or power station. The heat created as a by-
product can be reused to produce electricity or usable heat. The principle of micro CHP is the use of the same principle in a house or small business. CHP plants are usually connected to
the lower voltage distribution grid, which can provide additional efficiency gains.
v The UK target for CHP plants are the contribution of 10,000MWe by the end of 2010 (5,500MWe as of 2006). In order to achieve this, the VAT on micro CHP equipment has been
lowered to 5.5% and certain CHP plants are recognised under the EU Emission Trading Scheme. [Source: Office of National Statistics]
v Cogeneration offers energy savings between 15-40% when compared against conventional power stations and boilers. The initial investment in cogeneration projects can be relatively
high but payback periods between 3-5 years might be expected. [Source: Delta Research, Energy Savings Trust]
Key Player Profiles
Centrax Gas Turbine Division Dalkia ENER-G
Turnkey CHP plants Integrated company with solutions for the CHP plants
water, gas and electricity sectors
Key:
Company with SW
Centrax manufacture gas turbine powered Dalkia is part of Veolia Environment. The company ENER-G develops CHP ( Cogeneration ) units for HQ
generator sets. Services provided range from provides energy management solutions that make on-site generation. Clients include hospitals, Multinational
supply and commissioning of generator sets to use of CHP (amongst others). Projects include universities and landfill sites. The company also company with
turnkey contracts for CHP plants. CHP plants for Eli Lilly, a hospital in Birmingham offers pyrolysis and gasification plants through its significant
presence in SWE
and AstraZeneca. subsidiary ENERGOS.
Leading Company
in Category
Why (Market and regional strengths) Why Not Market Size
v Mature technology
v Significant energy and costs savings during operation
v Technology applicable to non-fossil fuel plants and as
v CHP plants primarily operate on fossil fuels
v Complications in recognising carbon emission savings
v High initial investment
L M H
wasted energy recovery systems
v Reliability of electricity production
v Reduces dependency on burning fuels and therefore SW Ticket To Play
meets Kyoto s requirements
v Technology also supports distributed power generation
D.N.A
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23. 10) Hybrid and Flexi-Fuel Engines
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24. 10) Hybrid and Flex-Fuel Engines
Opportunity Description & Market Sizing
v Hybrid engines combine benefits of internal combustion engines with electric motors. The electric motor is used to start and accelerate the car as well as for low speed driving. The
vehicle s batteries can be partly recharged when braking. The combustion engine provides propulsion for high speed driving. Apart from the electric motor, the energy storage technology
is the key to widespread hybrid and pure-electric engines.
v Flex-Fuel engines work with different types and/or blends of fuel. They are especially optimised for a high concentration of alcohols ( bioethanol ) (spark ignition) or biodiesel
(compression ignition). In 2006 there was no biofuel production plant in operation in the UK but bioethanol consumption reached about 95m litres. Most of the produced biodiesel (290m
litres) was blended with fossil derived diesel (e.g. B20/E10). The EU s Research Directorate-General has called for biofuels to provide 25% of European road transport needs by 2030.
v Toyota s launch of the Prius stimulated the car manufacturing industry to invest heavily in hybrid engines. Demand for maintenance and engineering services for hybrid vehicle owners
and speciality transport companies will increase.
Key Player Profiles
Baldor UK PML Flightlink FEV
Electric Motors Electric Motors Engine Developer
Key:
Baldor UK is a division of Baldor Electric and Hampshire-based PML has over 30 years of FEV is engaged in the design and development of Company with SW
HQ
produces industrial electric motors, drives, multi- experience in design and manufacturing of internal combustion engines and provides
axis motion controllers, intelligent servo drives, electric motors, joysticks and drive systems engineering services around hybrid drives. Its Multinational
company with
servo motors and linear motors. for defence, aerospace and mobility clients are large drivetrain OEMs. significant
applications. presence in SWE
Leading Company
in Category
Why (Market and regional strengths) Why Not Market Size
v Big potential market; individual and commercial
transportation
v Profits through retro-fitting
v Advanced engineering knowledge is required, which may
constitute a barrier to entry in some instances
v Potential concerns over land use restrictions regarding
L M H
v New fuels call for new engines and specialist Biofuel production
engineering services
SW Ticket To Play
v Biofuels offers good potential for net CO2 emission
D.N.A
reduction, particularly for transportation
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