The document provides an overview of global energy usage and issues, highlighting several key points:
1) Population and economic growth, especially in China and India, are driving increased global energy consumption and causing escalating energy costs and security issues as well as climate change from fossil fuel usage.
2) China will surpass the US in total energy consumption by 2020 and consume 30% more energy than the US by 2030 if trends continue, increasing competition for limited fossil fuel resources.
3) The US lacks a comprehensive national vision and strategy for sustainable energy initiatives to address looming environmental issues while reviving the economy, and urgently needs to transition rapidly towards clean sustainable energy.
Microsoft word new base 994 special 02 february 2017 energy newsKhaled Al Awadi
Greetings,
Attached FYI (NewBase 02 February 2017 ) , from Hawk Energy Services Dubai . Daily energy news covering the MENA area and related worldwide energy news. In today’s issue you will find news about:-
Il World Energy Focus, nuovo mensile online della WEC's community, una e-publication gratuita per essere sempre aggiornato sugli sviluppi del settore energetico. Il World Energy Focus contiene news, interviste esclusive e uno spazio dedicato agli eventi promossi dai singoli Comitati Nazionali.
The document discusses various energy crises around the world. It provides background on causes of energy crises including increasing energy demand, limited fossil fuel resources, and environmental issues from dirty energy production methods. Solutions proposed include transitioning to renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, improving energy efficiency, and investing in new energy technologies. The social and economic impacts of energy crises are also examined.
This document discusses the causes and effects of energy crises. It notes that overconsumption of fossil fuels, which currently supply 85% of global energy demand, can lead to crises. Dependence on a single energy source and political issues like wars also contribute to crises. When electricity, oil, communications or transportation are disrupted, major problems ensue. Long-term solutions involve transitioning to renewable resources like solar and wind, reducing consumption through public transportation and efficiency, and increasing awareness of non-renewable resources' finite nature.
This document summarizes a report analyzing the top 30 CO2-emitting coal power plants in the EU. Germany has 4 plants in the top 5, including the #1 and #2 emitters. Poland also has several high-emitting plants. The report argues that EU policy is not strong enough to phase out coal and transition to renewable energy by 2030 as needed to meet climate targets. It calls for policies to specifically accelerate the phase-out of coal-fired power in Europe.
COULD THE SUN COMPETE WITH FOSSIL FUELS IN GREECE AND THE MIDDLE EAST?Fotini Maltezou
Greece and the Middle East - with their unrivalled regional climatic advantages - are experiencing a small-scale solar revolution demonstrating increasingly attractive economics that could prove to be a cost-competitive alternative to conventional fossil fuels.
by Fotini Maltezou, 2015
Microsoft word new base 994 special 02 february 2017 energy newsKhaled Al Awadi
Greetings,
Attached FYI (NewBase 02 February 2017 ) , from Hawk Energy Services Dubai . Daily energy news covering the MENA area and related worldwide energy news. In today’s issue you will find news about:-
Il World Energy Focus, nuovo mensile online della WEC's community, una e-publication gratuita per essere sempre aggiornato sugli sviluppi del settore energetico. Il World Energy Focus contiene news, interviste esclusive e uno spazio dedicato agli eventi promossi dai singoli Comitati Nazionali.
The document discusses various energy crises around the world. It provides background on causes of energy crises including increasing energy demand, limited fossil fuel resources, and environmental issues from dirty energy production methods. Solutions proposed include transitioning to renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, improving energy efficiency, and investing in new energy technologies. The social and economic impacts of energy crises are also examined.
This document discusses the causes and effects of energy crises. It notes that overconsumption of fossil fuels, which currently supply 85% of global energy demand, can lead to crises. Dependence on a single energy source and political issues like wars also contribute to crises. When electricity, oil, communications or transportation are disrupted, major problems ensue. Long-term solutions involve transitioning to renewable resources like solar and wind, reducing consumption through public transportation and efficiency, and increasing awareness of non-renewable resources' finite nature.
This document summarizes a report analyzing the top 30 CO2-emitting coal power plants in the EU. Germany has 4 plants in the top 5, including the #1 and #2 emitters. Poland also has several high-emitting plants. The report argues that EU policy is not strong enough to phase out coal and transition to renewable energy by 2030 as needed to meet climate targets. It calls for policies to specifically accelerate the phase-out of coal-fired power in Europe.
COULD THE SUN COMPETE WITH FOSSIL FUELS IN GREECE AND THE MIDDLE EAST?Fotini Maltezou
Greece and the Middle East - with their unrivalled regional climatic advantages - are experiencing a small-scale solar revolution demonstrating increasingly attractive economics that could prove to be a cost-competitive alternative to conventional fossil fuels.
by Fotini Maltezou, 2015
Climate change poses an urgent threat that requires global cooperation and action. While reducing emissions will be challenging, as emissions are linked to economic growth, countries must work together to reinvent growth through low-carbon development strategies. Equity is needed between rich and developing countries, with the rich reducing emissions more to allow space for poorer countries' growth. The Commonwealth is well positioned to lead global negotiations and provide solutions to fund the transition to low-carbon economies through reformed carbon markets and other financial mechanisms.
The document discusses the impacts of an energy crisis in Pakistan. It affects the economy through higher electricity prices and unemployment. The textile sector has faced severe losses and declined performance due to load shedding and increased oil and gas prices. Society is affected through imported fuels, shortage of natural gas, and decreased agriculture production. Recommendations to overcome the crisis include importing electricity, exploration for more resources, and developing alternative energy sources like wind and coal.
A search for hope on the climate front lines in 2020Jeremy Leggett
My presentation at Cambridge University on 5th March. In it I describe an idea for a new people-power company to help lead the charge to a zero-carbon world by decarbonising, recarbonising, and pressuring foot draggers: ZeroCarbon Revolution. A video of the talk can be found at https://climateseries.com/
New base 15 march 2021 energy news issue 1415 by khaled al awadi2-compressedKhaled Al Awadi
NewBase 15 March 2021 Energy News issue - 1415 by Khaled Al Awadi2.pdf
NewBase 15 March 2021 Energy News issue - 1415 by Khaled Al Awadi2.pdf
NewBase 15 March 2021 Energy News issue - 1415 by Khaled Al Awadi2.pdf
The document outlines President Obama's blueprint for a clean and secure energy future which includes an all-of-the-above energy strategy. It discusses how the administration is committed to increasing domestic oil and gas production while also investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency. The strategy aims to reduce oil imports, double renewable energy production, and improve energy productivity across the American economy.
Annual Energy Conference Presentation May 2015karen abbott
This document summarizes the key topics from Skadden's 19th Annual Energy Projects Conference. It discusses the collapse of oil prices in 2014 and resulting cuts to exploration budgets. It also notes projections that the US will become a net energy exporter by 2030 due to the growth of natural gas. Renewable energy growth is discussed, with record global capacity additions in 2014 unaffected by falling oil prices. Government policy support and developments in distributed solar plus storage are highlighted as areas of uncertainty and potential transformation in the energy industry.
A history of the solar century so far: a tale of disruption, denial, and exis...Jeremy Leggett
An account of the oil industry's response to climate risk and the emergence of low-cost solar since that late 1990s as seen by a bit-part player in the drama. As presented in the closing keynote at the UBS Renewables and Energy Transition Virtual Conference, 17th September.
Covid-19 has accelerated the stranding of fossil-fuel-economy assets. What do...Jeremy Leggett
- Covid-19 has accelerated the decline of fossil fuel assets and demand, with peak fossil fuel demand possibly already reached according to some analysts. Renewables made up 3/4 of new power capacity in 2019.
- The world faces two pathways - transitioning to renewable energy and benefiting the global economy and environment, or remaining dependent on declining fossil fuels which threatens both.
- Predictions of fossil fuel decline are playing out, with only renewable energy demand growing. However, complete transition to renewable energy is not inevitable due to resistance from fossil fuel interests and support from some governments.
- The energy transition and climate change battles are now intertwined with defending open societies from authoritarianism, as authoritarians often
The global context of Solarcentury's work: my presentation at the company's q...Jeremy Leggett
Latest developments in matters relevant to the solar industry in energy, climate, tech and the future of civilisation, spanning the period 24th July to 21st October.
The document summarizes key findings from reports by the International Energy Agency in November 2013. It finds that:
1) Fossil fuels still account for over 80% of the world's energy supply and CO2 emissions from fuel combustion continue to rise exponentially, putting the world on a trajectory for 6°C of warming by 2100.
2) There has been little change in the global energy sector's reliance on fossil fuels or coal since 1971, and their share of the energy mix is projected to only decline slightly by 2035.
3) Despite growth in non-fossil sources like nuclear and hydropower, CO2 emissions from the power sector are projected to increase from 13.0 gigat
The Unscientific Fantasy: 100% RenewablesKarl Pauls
27-9-2017 at Ada's Technical Books, Jim Conca presents a lecture and answers questions on the Stanford University / Mark Z. Jacobson 100 Percent Renewables proposal.
Credits:
Speaker - Jim Conca
Host - Seattle Friends of Fission
Venue - Ada's Technical Books, Seattle, WA
Video, Audio - Karl Pauls
Audio - Charles H. / KBFG Radio 107.3 Seattle, WA
Video on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/8iQnMYGUwiE
Downloadable audio available on soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/karl-pauls/seattle-friends-of-fission-27-9-2017-jim-conca-unscientific-fantasy-100-percent-renewables
The document summarizes key points from the World Energy Outlook 2010 report by the International Energy Agency. It finds that while recent policy commitments would help reduce energy demand growth and carbon emissions, they are not enough to put the world on a sustainable path. Energy demand from developing countries like China is growing rapidly. Fossil fuels, especially coal, will continue to dominate the energy mix but renewables and natural gas will grow significantly. Stronger policies are needed to transition to a lower-carbon energy system and limit global warming to 2 degrees Celsius.
1) By 2050, global energy demand could more than double or triple due to population growth, development needs in emerging economies, and goals to raise living standards worldwide. Meeting these energy needs will require substantial investment in energy infrastructure transitions akin to those of the last century.
2) Rising energy usage has contributed to increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which is the main driver of observed global temperature increases over the past century. Continued carbon emissions could cause further global warming of 1-4 degrees Celsius by 2100 and potentially disruptive climate change.
3) Transitioning to a more sustainable energy system by 2050 will require lowering carbon emissions to 2000 levels while still accommodating sharply rising energy demand, through a mix of
New base 23 december 2019 energy news issue 1304 by khaled al awadi -compr...Khaled Al Awadi
Greetings,
Pleased to be able to share with you our latest energy news via NewBase Energy News 23 December 2019 - Issue No. 1304 Senior Editor Eng. Khaled Al Awadi .
Please share as you wish.
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Khaled Al Awadi
Your Energy ConsultantGreetings,
Pleased to be able to share with you our latest energy news via NewBase Energy News 23 December 2019 - Issue No. 1304 Senior Editor Eng. Khaled Al Awadi .
Please share as you wish.
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Your Energy ConsultantGreetings,
Pleased to be able to share with you our latest energy news via NewBase Energy News 23 December 2019 - Issue No. 1304 Senior Editor Eng. Khaled Al Awadi .
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Georg Erdmann, Prof. for Energy System at the Berlin University of Technology WEC Italia
Slides presentate in occasione del Seminario "The Energy transition in Europe: different pathways, same destination? organizzato da Edison in collaborazione con WEC Italia il 29 maggio 2013 a Roma - TWITTER #NRGstrategy
After multiple discussions around the world, this is an emerging view on the future of energy that is being shared for further comment and feedback. Events in London, Dubai, Shanghai, Delhi and New York have explored key drivers of change. Other events elsewhere have added in additional perspectives.
Global energy demand is expected to rise 25% by 2040, driven primarily by population and economic growth in China, India, and other developing nations. China and India will account for almost half of increased global energy demand as their populations and economies continue to expand rapidly. Developed nations in the OECD will see relatively flat energy demand or declines of around 5% as policies promote efficiency and emissions reductions. Significant increases in global energy use will be required to meet needs of a growing population and expanding global middle class, particularly in developing Asia and other regions.
Coal’s Global Power Generation Dominance & The Growing Importance Of Natu...Vincent J. Lentini
This 40-page research paper provides an overview of global coal and natural gas dynamics, major projects and producers. It discusses topics like the environmental impacts of coal, EPA regulations, growing natural gas consumption, major LNG supply agreements, and the operations of coal companies Peabody Energy, Arch Coal and Alpha Natural Resources. The conclusion reflects on challenges like carbon emissions and forecasts that coal will still dominate global power generation for decades, while natural gas and Australia's LNG exports play larger roles.
Los reinos de Taifas marcaron el arte hispanomusulmán entre 1031 y finales del siglo XI, caracterizado por la construcción de murallas de barro y rica decoración de yeso para suplir la pobreza de materiales. Los almorávides y almohades introdujeron el uso sistemático de ladrillo, mampostería, arcos polilobulados y decoración geométrica. Edificios notables incluyen la Aljafería de Zaragoza, la mezquita y Giralda de Sevilla y la torre
Climate change poses an urgent threat that requires global cooperation and action. While reducing emissions will be challenging, as emissions are linked to economic growth, countries must work together to reinvent growth through low-carbon development strategies. Equity is needed between rich and developing countries, with the rich reducing emissions more to allow space for poorer countries' growth. The Commonwealth is well positioned to lead global negotiations and provide solutions to fund the transition to low-carbon economies through reformed carbon markets and other financial mechanisms.
The document discusses the impacts of an energy crisis in Pakistan. It affects the economy through higher electricity prices and unemployment. The textile sector has faced severe losses and declined performance due to load shedding and increased oil and gas prices. Society is affected through imported fuels, shortage of natural gas, and decreased agriculture production. Recommendations to overcome the crisis include importing electricity, exploration for more resources, and developing alternative energy sources like wind and coal.
A search for hope on the climate front lines in 2020Jeremy Leggett
My presentation at Cambridge University on 5th March. In it I describe an idea for a new people-power company to help lead the charge to a zero-carbon world by decarbonising, recarbonising, and pressuring foot draggers: ZeroCarbon Revolution. A video of the talk can be found at https://climateseries.com/
New base 15 march 2021 energy news issue 1415 by khaled al awadi2-compressedKhaled Al Awadi
NewBase 15 March 2021 Energy News issue - 1415 by Khaled Al Awadi2.pdf
NewBase 15 March 2021 Energy News issue - 1415 by Khaled Al Awadi2.pdf
NewBase 15 March 2021 Energy News issue - 1415 by Khaled Al Awadi2.pdf
The document outlines President Obama's blueprint for a clean and secure energy future which includes an all-of-the-above energy strategy. It discusses how the administration is committed to increasing domestic oil and gas production while also investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency. The strategy aims to reduce oil imports, double renewable energy production, and improve energy productivity across the American economy.
Annual Energy Conference Presentation May 2015karen abbott
This document summarizes the key topics from Skadden's 19th Annual Energy Projects Conference. It discusses the collapse of oil prices in 2014 and resulting cuts to exploration budgets. It also notes projections that the US will become a net energy exporter by 2030 due to the growth of natural gas. Renewable energy growth is discussed, with record global capacity additions in 2014 unaffected by falling oil prices. Government policy support and developments in distributed solar plus storage are highlighted as areas of uncertainty and potential transformation in the energy industry.
A history of the solar century so far: a tale of disruption, denial, and exis...Jeremy Leggett
An account of the oil industry's response to climate risk and the emergence of low-cost solar since that late 1990s as seen by a bit-part player in the drama. As presented in the closing keynote at the UBS Renewables and Energy Transition Virtual Conference, 17th September.
Covid-19 has accelerated the stranding of fossil-fuel-economy assets. What do...Jeremy Leggett
- Covid-19 has accelerated the decline of fossil fuel assets and demand, with peak fossil fuel demand possibly already reached according to some analysts. Renewables made up 3/4 of new power capacity in 2019.
- The world faces two pathways - transitioning to renewable energy and benefiting the global economy and environment, or remaining dependent on declining fossil fuels which threatens both.
- Predictions of fossil fuel decline are playing out, with only renewable energy demand growing. However, complete transition to renewable energy is not inevitable due to resistance from fossil fuel interests and support from some governments.
- The energy transition and climate change battles are now intertwined with defending open societies from authoritarianism, as authoritarians often
The global context of Solarcentury's work: my presentation at the company's q...Jeremy Leggett
Latest developments in matters relevant to the solar industry in energy, climate, tech and the future of civilisation, spanning the period 24th July to 21st October.
The document summarizes key findings from reports by the International Energy Agency in November 2013. It finds that:
1) Fossil fuels still account for over 80% of the world's energy supply and CO2 emissions from fuel combustion continue to rise exponentially, putting the world on a trajectory for 6°C of warming by 2100.
2) There has been little change in the global energy sector's reliance on fossil fuels or coal since 1971, and their share of the energy mix is projected to only decline slightly by 2035.
3) Despite growth in non-fossil sources like nuclear and hydropower, CO2 emissions from the power sector are projected to increase from 13.0 gigat
The Unscientific Fantasy: 100% RenewablesKarl Pauls
27-9-2017 at Ada's Technical Books, Jim Conca presents a lecture and answers questions on the Stanford University / Mark Z. Jacobson 100 Percent Renewables proposal.
Credits:
Speaker - Jim Conca
Host - Seattle Friends of Fission
Venue - Ada's Technical Books, Seattle, WA
Video, Audio - Karl Pauls
Audio - Charles H. / KBFG Radio 107.3 Seattle, WA
Video on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/8iQnMYGUwiE
Downloadable audio available on soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/karl-pauls/seattle-friends-of-fission-27-9-2017-jim-conca-unscientific-fantasy-100-percent-renewables
The document summarizes key points from the World Energy Outlook 2010 report by the International Energy Agency. It finds that while recent policy commitments would help reduce energy demand growth and carbon emissions, they are not enough to put the world on a sustainable path. Energy demand from developing countries like China is growing rapidly. Fossil fuels, especially coal, will continue to dominate the energy mix but renewables and natural gas will grow significantly. Stronger policies are needed to transition to a lower-carbon energy system and limit global warming to 2 degrees Celsius.
1) By 2050, global energy demand could more than double or triple due to population growth, development needs in emerging economies, and goals to raise living standards worldwide. Meeting these energy needs will require substantial investment in energy infrastructure transitions akin to those of the last century.
2) Rising energy usage has contributed to increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which is the main driver of observed global temperature increases over the past century. Continued carbon emissions could cause further global warming of 1-4 degrees Celsius by 2100 and potentially disruptive climate change.
3) Transitioning to a more sustainable energy system by 2050 will require lowering carbon emissions to 2000 levels while still accommodating sharply rising energy demand, through a mix of
New base 23 december 2019 energy news issue 1304 by khaled al awadi -compr...Khaled Al Awadi
Greetings,
Pleased to be able to share with you our latest energy news via NewBase Energy News 23 December 2019 - Issue No. 1304 Senior Editor Eng. Khaled Al Awadi .
Please share as you wish.
Regards
Khaled Al Awadi
Your Energy ConsultantGreetings,
Pleased to be able to share with you our latest energy news via NewBase Energy News 23 December 2019 - Issue No. 1304 Senior Editor Eng. Khaled Al Awadi .
Please share as you wish.
Regards
Khaled Al Awadi
Your Energy ConsultantGreetings,
Pleased to be able to share with you our latest energy news via NewBase Energy News 23 December 2019 - Issue No. 1304 Senior Editor Eng. Khaled Al Awadi .
Please share as you wish.
Regards
Khaled Al Awadi
Your Energy Consultant
Georg Erdmann, Prof. for Energy System at the Berlin University of Technology WEC Italia
Slides presentate in occasione del Seminario "The Energy transition in Europe: different pathways, same destination? organizzato da Edison in collaborazione con WEC Italia il 29 maggio 2013 a Roma - TWITTER #NRGstrategy
After multiple discussions around the world, this is an emerging view on the future of energy that is being shared for further comment and feedback. Events in London, Dubai, Shanghai, Delhi and New York have explored key drivers of change. Other events elsewhere have added in additional perspectives.
Global energy demand is expected to rise 25% by 2040, driven primarily by population and economic growth in China, India, and other developing nations. China and India will account for almost half of increased global energy demand as their populations and economies continue to expand rapidly. Developed nations in the OECD will see relatively flat energy demand or declines of around 5% as policies promote efficiency and emissions reductions. Significant increases in global energy use will be required to meet needs of a growing population and expanding global middle class, particularly in developing Asia and other regions.
Coal’s Global Power Generation Dominance & The Growing Importance Of Natu...Vincent J. Lentini
This 40-page research paper provides an overview of global coal and natural gas dynamics, major projects and producers. It discusses topics like the environmental impacts of coal, EPA regulations, growing natural gas consumption, major LNG supply agreements, and the operations of coal companies Peabody Energy, Arch Coal and Alpha Natural Resources. The conclusion reflects on challenges like carbon emissions and forecasts that coal will still dominate global power generation for decades, while natural gas and Australia's LNG exports play larger roles.
Los reinos de Taifas marcaron el arte hispanomusulmán entre 1031 y finales del siglo XI, caracterizado por la construcción de murallas de barro y rica decoración de yeso para suplir la pobreza de materiales. Los almorávides y almohades introdujeron el uso sistemático de ladrillo, mampostería, arcos polilobulados y decoración geométrica. Edificios notables incluyen la Aljafería de Zaragoza, la mezquita y Giralda de Sevilla y la torre
This document summarizes and evaluates the implementation of Forest Rights in India. It discusses key cases like the Orissa Mining Corporation case that upheld customary rights of local communities under the Forest Rights Act. However, there are still issues with proper implementation as community forest rights claims are often denied or delayed. The document recommends establishing a national council to better monitor implementation of the Forest Rights Act, increasing legal awareness of the Act, and ensuring development projects do not constrain existing rights under the Act.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Este documento lista los componentes de una computadora personal con sus precios respectivos. Incluye una tarjeta madre ASUS P7H55-M PRO por 1550, un procesador Intel Core i5 760 por 2420, memoria RAM Corsair de 4GB por 310, un disco duro Hitachi de 320GB por 415, una unidad de DVD LG por 240, un monitor HP de 23 pulgadas por 2000, un gabinete Acteck por 450, una fuente de poder Cooler Master de 550W por 700, y un teclado y mouse por 130, sumando un total de $8215.
Este documento presenta una tabla comparativa de los formatos de documentos, gráficos, animaciones y videos, y sonidos más comunes, detallando sus ventajas y desventajas. Se analizan formatos como PDF, DOC, XLS, PPT para documentos; BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF para gráficos; SWF, MPG, AVI, WMV para animaciones y videos; y MP3, MP4, WAV para sonidos.
El documento describe los conceptos fundamentales de encuadre y composición en el cine. Define el encuadre como la delimitación del campo de visión a través de la cámara según el ángulo y objetivo escogidos. Explica que el encuadre puede influir en la imagen a través del tamaño, forma, distancia, ángulo y altura. También describe las funciones narrativas y no narrativas del encuadre como dejar elementos fuera de campo o mostrar detalles significativos. Además, analiza conceptos como composición, peso visual
El documento describe diferentes ángulos de visión utilizados en las artes visuales, incluyendo el ángulo medio o natural que sitúa la cámara a la altura de los ojos para dar naturalidad, el ángulo en picada que capta la acción desde arriba para empequeñecer, y el ángulo contrapicado que capta la acción desde abajo para producir sensaciones de poder o grandeza. También menciona el ángulo aéreo que tiene el punto de vista desde lo alto del sujeto.
El documento describe el origen y características del arte islámico. Señala que surgió tras las revelaciones de Mahoma y la difusión del Corán. Destaca elementos arquitectónicos como la mezquita, con salas de oración y alminares, así como tipos de decoración geométrica y epigráfica prohibiendo imágenes humanas. Explica la influencia de culturas como la persa y bizantina y las diferentes tipologías de plantas y alminares en función de la región.
Romanticism developed in the early 19th century as a reaction against rationalism and classicism, valuing individualism, feelings, and nationalism. In sculpture, artists expressed movement and patriotism, while paintings featured dramatic landscapes, movement, bright colors, and light. Realism emerged later in the century as artists sought to depict ordinary life and social problems realistically. Key romantic painters included Géricault, Delacroix, and Turner, while Courbet and Millet led the realist movement with scenes of peasant life. Sculptors like Meunier captured working classes, and printmakers like Daumier offered social commentary.
Aidan Ryan is an experienced hospitality professional with over 9 years of experience in customer service roles in bars, restaurants, and as a DJ in Ireland, Spain, and Italy. His CV highlights his strong experience in front of house management, customer service, barista skills, and staff training. He is proficient in Microsoft Office and oral Spanish, and has held several roles with increasing responsibility such as Front of House Manager at Beach House Greystones from 2014 to present.
Este documento presenta un manual de etiqueta que orienta sobre la vestimenta y comportamiento apropiado en diferentes eventos sociales y de negocios. Explica las reglas de etiqueta para la vestimenta masculina y femenina según el tipo de evento, así como la etiqueta a seguir en la mesa, al hablar por teléfono y correo electrónico. El objetivo es causar una buena primera impresión y mantener los modales correctos cuando se interactúa con otros.
This document is the written testimony of Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), before the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on global climate trends and progress addressing climate change. In his testimony, Dr. Birol provides an overview of global CO2 emissions trends, the transformation of the electricity sector towards renewables, and the need for grid modernization and electricity security as energy systems change. He notes that China is the largest emitter, the U.S. has reduced emissions the most of any country, and emissions must be reduced rapidly to avoid severe climate impacts.
This document discusses the need for massive scaling of sustainable energy initiatives globally and locally to address climate change impacts and create economic opportunities. It outlines the vision of the organization invVEST to enable leadership in sustainable energy for the US through initiatives like solar energy, education, and energy efficiency. Specific sustainable energy opportunities and initiatives in Colorado are also highlighted.
Energy power shift 04 2015 rallis vasilis Vasilis Rallis
Webinar, Manchester Business School, MBA Energy and Industry Club
A general outlook on the energy industry and changes shaping the future. The presentation describes the shifting trends in Oil, Gas, Power (Electricity and RES), Climate Change and emerging business models
Coal, which fueled the industrial revolution, may become the primary energy source again by 2030, surpassing oil. Currently, coal provides 40% of the world's electricity but also accounts for a large portion of CO2 emissions. While renewable energies like solar and wind are growing, they still only provide a small fraction of total global energy consumption and fossil fuels will likely remain the dominant source for the foreseeable future. The real energy of the future is the energy we avoid using through increased efficiency and reduced consumption.
Looking ahead to the big environmental and sustainability stories for 2012. Topics include: What does the U.S. presidential election mean for key environmental issues, including the future of the EPA? What will be the key drivers for renewable energy in 2012? What does China’s upcoming leadership transition mean? How will the expanding global population impact scarce natural resources, including forests? What will happen at the 2012 Earth Summit in Rio?
Technology and Policies are Available to Save Our Environment.Paul H. Carr
OUTLINE: POLICY INFLUENCERS
1. Wall Street Journal - Is climate science settled?
2. Peer-reviewed Climate Science Articles- 99% settled.
3. Forbes – Is carbon-free energy available?
4. Nashua Telegraph – What about China’s coal burning?
5. Risky Business Report - Economics of Global Warming. by Bloomberg, Paulsen, & Steyer
6. Pope Francis’ Moral Responsibility to bequeath a habitable planet to future generations
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Renewable Energy Sources Can Satisfy Energy Demands
Renewable Energy
,
2012
"A fully sustainable renewable power supply is the only way we can secure energy for all and avoid environmental catastrophe."
The following viewpoint is an extract from a report undertaken by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Ecofys (a consulting firm for sustainable energy projects), and the Office for Metropolitan Architecture. The viewpoint summarizes the findings of an Ecofys study that predicted the world can switch from
fossil fuels
to a fully
renewable energy
future by 2050. According to the study, most energy will be electricity-based, and that energy will be supplied chiefly by solar power.
Wind power
, geothermal heat, and water power will also serve to create electricity and heat homes. Finally the Ecofys scenario argues that biofuels will be needed to power some transport systems and industrial processes that require liquid fuels. According to the WWF and Ecofys, the renewables-driven future will save money, stall
climate change
, and create a sustainable energy system.
As you read, consider the following questions:
According to the WWF, by what percent does the International Energy Agency predict oil and gas reserves will fall by 2030?
What percent of the world's energy needs does Ecofys claim can be satisfied by renewables in 2050?
Why does Ecofys's scenario only provide for a small increase in hydropower by 2050?
The way we produce and use energy today is not sustainable. Our main fossil fuel sources—oil,
coal
and gas—are finite natural resources, and we are depleting them at a rapid rate. Furthermore they are the main contributors to climate change, and the race to the last 'cheap' fossil resources evokes disasters for the natural environment as seen recently in the case of the [2010] BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. In the developing world, regional and local desertification is caused by depletion of fuelwood and other biomass sources that are often used very inefficiently, causing substantive indoor
pollution
and millions of deaths annually. A fully sustainable renewable power supply is the only way we can secure energy for all and avoid environmental catastrophe.
Risks and Harms of Fossil Fuels
While most of us take energy for granted as a basic right, a fifth of the world's population still has no access to reliable electricity—drastically reducing their chances of getting an education and earning a living. As energy prices increase, the world's poor will continue to be excluded.
At the same time, more than 2.7 billion people are dependent on traditional bioenergy (mainly from wood, crop residues and animal dung) as their main source of cooking and heating fuel. This is often harvested unsustainably, causing soil erosion and increasing the risk of flooding, as well as threatening biodiversity and adding to greenhouse gas
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China has made significant progress in developing low carbon industries and implementing policies to support renewable energy and energy efficiency. The report found that China has already become a global leader in several areas: it has the largest renewable energy capacity, is the top investor in renewables, and is the largest or soon will be the largest manufacturer of critical green technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, and energy efficient appliances. This suggests China is transitioning to become a pioneer in low carbon development and a global hub for green industries.
Former Ambassador and head of the US delegation to the Kyoto Protocol negotiations, Stuart Eizentstat, Partner with law firm of Covington & Burling LLP, delivered the keynote address at the GW Solar Institute Symposium on April 19, 2010. View more info at: solar.gwu.edu/Symposium.html
The document provides an executive summary of ExxonMobil's 2050 global energy outlook. It finds that:
1) Global energy demand will increase 15% by 2050 to support a growing and more prosperous population of nearly 10 billion people. Nearly all of this growth will come from developing countries seeking to improve living standards.
2) Oil and gas will still meet over half of global energy needs in 2050, though renewables like solar and wind will quintuple their share to 11% of the total mix.
3) Energy-related carbon emissions will decline 25% by 2050 through efficiency gains and fuel switching, but will need to fall further to meet a 2-degree warming target according to
The global perspective of Energy Crisis.pptxMist Shea
The document summarizes the key causes and impacts of the global energy crisis. It identifies overpopulation, infrastructure issues, waste, and excessive consumption as contributing to dwindling energy supplies. The crisis has led to high fuel prices, conflicts over resources in the Middle East, and countries seeking new nuclear energy options. Potential solutions proposed include transitioning to renewable resources, promoting energy efficiency, improving energy grids, and implementing stricter controls on lighting and emissions. The crisis affects both developed and developing nations by threatening affordable access to electricity and cooking fuels.
The document discusses the 1970s energy crisis where major industrialized nations faced substantial petroleum shortages and rising oil prices. It led to an overall energy crisis where the demand for energy resources was exceeding the available supply. This caused market failures and disruptions to energy infrastructure and supplies. The energy crisis had major social and economic impacts as it increased costs for consumers and businesses. It highlighted the world's dependence on oil and need to transition to more sustainable energy sources and technologies.
Climate change poses urgent challenges that require global cooperation and drastic action. The impacts of climate change like extreme weather events are already being felt around the world. However, countries have made little progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions despite decades of climate negotiations. Developed nations need to make deeper cuts in emissions while providing funding and technologies to help developing countries transition to low-carbon economies. Equity is needed to share the remaining carbon budget fairly and ensure the poor can still develop. Major changes are required across energy, transport, land use and forestry to reinvent economic growth sustainably.
This document summarizes a technical seminar on biomass power. It discusses increasing global population and energy demand, the role of alternative energies, and implications for the future. Key points include that demand for oil is projected to grow 30-50% in the next two decades; biomass has potential as a viable fuel but major infrastructure changes would be needed; and providing stable, affordable energy for a growing population will require utilizing all available energy sources including fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables. The conclusions are that all forms of energy production will be needed to meet demand.
By analyzing macro-economic themes that are representative of energy and resource production and consumption, this report provides an overview of the near-term themes in cleantech as we see it.
World Energy Outlook 2014 - Dr. Fatih BIROLCluster TWEED
Nous avons eu le plaisir de vous convier le 14 janvier 2015 à la présentation du Dr. Fatih Birol, Chief Economist de l'IEA (International Energy Agency) et superviseur de la publication annuelle de l'IEA, le World Energy Outlook (WEO).
A Geological Perspective On Global WarmingPaul Schumann
By Peter Rose
The relative contribution of Man's activities, as opposed to Nature's activities,,to the observed recent rises in Earth temperatures, is unresolved. In addition to the oft-noted inability of climate modeling to reproduce the documented recent past, a major shortcoming of contemporary climate studies is that they rest upon very short time spans, whereas climate change considered from a geological perspective encourages much less anxiety about the climate future of the world. If it turns out that most observed global warming is the result of natural causes, as seems increasingly likely, proposed voluntary economic initiatives by Western nations to limit CO2 emissions will constitute a serious and unnecessary economic wound, self-inflicted at the worst possible time. Sunspot cycles suggest that we are about to enter -- indeed may have already begun -- an extended period of global cooling. Recent unsavory revelations (“Climate Gate”) have cast doubt on thedependability of the science underpinning Anthropogenic Global Warming.
Peter R. Rose (BS, MA, PhD, Geology, University of Texas at Austin) is a certified petroleum geologist who was Staff Geologist with Shell Oil Company; Chief, Oil and Gas Branch of the U.S. Geological Survey; and Chief Geologist and Director of Frontier Exploration for Energy Reserves Group, Inc. (now BHP Petroleum (Americas), Inc.). In 1980, he established his own independent oil and gas consulting firm, Telegraph Exploration, Inc. His clients include most major U.S. companies and prominent independents as well as many international firms and state oil companies. Dr. Rose has explored for oil and gas in most North American geological provinces and has published and lectured widely on U.S. resource assessment, basin analysis, play development, prospect evaluation, and risk and uncertainty in exploration. He has taught extensively at the professional level and was a 1985/1986 AAPG Distinguished Lecturer.
Energy crisis : Media & Current Affairs : Student CollaborationAli Haider Saeed
An illustration of student-teacher collaborative discussion model in the subject of Media & Current Affairs during the Fall session 2020, Students engaged in the discussion on energy crises
This document discusses the potential for reducing the cost of solar photovoltaic energy to $1 per watt through a "Sunshot" initiative modeled after President Kennedy's goal of landing a man on the moon. It notes that while solar costs have declined, they remain higher than wholesale electricity costs. Achieving $1 per watt installation costs could make solar broadly cost competitive and accelerate the solar industry's growth to over 100 gigawatts annually within the next decade. However, significant technological advances would still be needed to reach that goal.
Doe 1 dollar per watt roadmap dpw lushetskychandyGhosh
The document summarizes a presentation by John Lushetsky from the Department of Energy's Solar Energy Technologies Program on reaching the goal of $1 per watt electricity from solar. It discusses progress in reducing costs for both crystalline silicon and cadmium telluride solar modules. Achieving costs below $0.50 per watt will require innovations across the entire solar photovoltaic supply chain, including in materials, manufacturing, and balance of system costs like installation. Even with major cost reductions, solar energy costs are projected to remain above average wholesale electricity prices in the United States without policy support.
Arpa e doe dollar per watt 2 28 2011 workshopchandyGhosh
The SunShot Program aims to make solar energy cost-competitive with traditional energy sources by 2020. It has price and date targets of 5-6 cents per kilowatt-hour for fully installed utility-scale solar and grid parity for residential and commercial markets by 2020. SunShot focuses on transforming solar technologies like PV modules, balance of system components, and power electronics. It takes a team approach, funding vertically integrated teams to develop technologies according to roadmaps. Stakeholder engagement is also emphasized. The goals are to enable widespread solar deployment without subsidies, boost U.S. competitiveness, and improve energy security and the environment.
Spirae is a company based in Fort Collins, Colorado that provides smart grid control solutions for distributed energy resources. Their Bluefin software platform allows utilities to intelligently control assets like wind turbines, solar panels, and energy storage to manage the distribution grid. Spirae has implemented projects in Denmark, Colorado, and the Pacific Northwest to test their control capabilities like facilitating islanding and providing ancillary grid services. They also operate a test lab with Colorado State University to validate systems with high renewable distributed generation.
The document discusses the transition from today's electricity system to a 21st century smart grid. It notes that today's system is electromechanical, carbon-intensive, and lacks information and control. The vision for the future grid is that it will be information-rich, utilize distributed and automated operations, integrate clean technologies like storage, and enable end-user participation and smart homes/buildings. Game changing technologies like sensors, communications, and controls are driving this transformation to a more optimized, efficient and flexible grid.
The document discusses the need to accelerate sustainable energy initiatives between the USA and India. It argues that global leadership in the 21st century will depend on a balanced global economic growth, rather than China's dominance. Continuing dependence on fossil fuels is also not sustainable. The document outlines invVEST's mission to provide a roadmap for a sustainable future through USA-India collaboration on projects, research, and pilots involving sustainable energy. Key challenges for India include achieving inclusive growth through infrastructure development starting with the energy sector. The massive scale of India's expected energy needs over the next 20 years represents a $4-6 trillion market opportunity for sustainable energy initiatives.
The document provides an overview of India's power sector and initiatives to develop smart grid technologies. It discusses:
1) Key organizations in India's power sector including the Ministry of Power, Central Electricity Authority, and state/central transmission utilities.
2) Current power scenario including installed capacity mix, plans for capacity additions, and transmission infrastructure.
3) Initiatives to modernize distribution networks and reduce losses through the Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Program (R-APDRP).
4) Efforts to develop smart grid technologies through the constitution of the Indian Smart Grid Task Force and India Smart Grid Forum to coordinate activities and establish standards.
Oracle India Mop Delegation Visit to Colorado 051611chandyGhosh
The document discusses key trends transforming the utility industry and Oracle's smart utility platform. It outlines trends like smart grid investments, intermittent renewables, aging assets, and increased data. It then describes Oracle's platform for addressing these trends with solutions for core utility functions, integration, and foundational technologies. The platform aims to maximize data value through analytics, grid optimization, and improved asset and workforce management.
Steven Hauser India Delegation May162011chandyGhosh
This document discusses smart grid technology and the transition to more modern electricity systems. It summarizes that today's electricity system is largely electromechanical, follows demand, and has aging infrastructure. The vision for the 21st century system is that it will be information-rich, use distributed and automated operations, prioritize clean energy, have ubiquitous storage, and enable high user participation. It then provides examples of smart grid technologies like smart meters, electricity storage, and tools for visualizing power flows that can help modernize the grid.
This document discusses smart grids from a regulatory perspective in Colorado. It provides background on types of electric utilities in Colorado, trends in electric generation fuels from 1990-2008 showing increased natural gas and renewables. It defines smart grids as using bi-directional communication and control over the electric grid. The document outlines challenges for regulators around technology choices, standards, and ensuring benefits for both utilities and customers. It emphasizes the need for regulatory frameworks to promote innovation while managing risks and costs for ratepayers.
The document summarizes a presentation on creating Colorado's smart grid deployment roadmap. It discusses Colorado's current smart grid projects, Senate Bill 180 which established a task force to develop a smart grid plan, and recommendations for reconfiguring the energy system including accelerating renewable integration, providing regulatory certainty for grid investments, and expanding access to energy usage data.
Colorado has successfully transitioned its electricity portfolio away from coal and towards renewable energy sources like wind and solar through bold state policies. The renewable energy standard has had a low impact on electricity rates while providing economic and environmental benefits. Continued federal policy support is needed to complement state policies and provide stable investment in renewable energy technologies, though political divisions have made establishing national energy policy challenging. Looking ahead, Colorado aims to understand its post-2020 energy portfolio potential and identify new opportunities like diversifying transportation fuels.
Probir Ghosh India Delegation invVEST 5-16-2011chandyGhosh
This document discusses the need to accelerate sustainable energy initiatives between the US and India. It presents two scenarios for the global GDP breakdown by country in 2050: a China-dominant scenario and a more balanced power scenario. The balanced scenario can be achieved through a global energy transition, which represents an $80-120 trillion opportunity. Rapid energy transition is critical for global leadership this century and avoiding an unprecedented global crisis. India's main challenges are achieving inclusive growth through infrastructure development starting with energy and managing regional instability. US economic growth depends on equitable trade with emerging economies like China and India.
The document provides an overview of the smart grid concept, including its rationale, taxonomy, benefits, financing and stimulus, initial investment areas, and implementation challenges. It discusses how a smarter grid can help balance supply and demand, integrate renewable energy, reduce costs and emissions. Key points include how $4.5B in stimulus funding will support projects improving transmission efficiency and interoperability standards are needed for large-scale adoption. Initial focus areas for investment include advanced metering infrastructure, distribution networks, pricing models, demand response, home networks, and energy storage.
This document discusses green collar jobs and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). It provides an overview of green collar jobs and analyzes ARRA spending on energy and transportation. Specifically, it breaks down the $85 billion allocation to those sectors and estimates the number of job-years created based on economic models. However, it notes that green collar jobs may only provide a temporary solution and will likely face difficulties becoming long-term, sustainable careers.
The document discusses Xcel Energy's operations across several midwestern and western states, including its leadership in wind and solar energy. It outlines Colorado's growing energy needs and Xcel's support for climate policy and renewable energy standards. The summary also mentions Xcel's investments in developing a green workforce, energy efficiency programs, and renewable resources like wind, solar, and biogas.
Solar energy technologies provide clean energy without greenhouse gases, air pollution, acid rain, or damage to soil, plants, animals, or human health. There are various photovoltaic technologies for converting sunlight into electricity such as crystalline silicon and thin films made from materials like amorphous silicon, cadmium telluride, and copper indium gallium selenide. Thin film photovoltaic production is led by American companies First Solar and Global Solar.
LHH Renewable Energy Presentation041609chandyGhosh
This document summarizes a presentation on sustainable energy initiatives and opportunities in renewable energy. It discusses how sustainable energy projects have provided significant savings and job growth for companies like HP and 3M. Renewable energy is also growing substantially in the United States and Colorado through 2030, with increasing jobs in solar, wind, and other renewable industries. Challenges and opportunities exist in areas like wind turbine technology, wildlife impacts, and securing government support.
Let's Integrate MuleSoft RPA, COMPOSER, APM with AWS IDP along with Slackshyamraj55
Discover the seamless integration of RPA (Robotic Process Automation), COMPOSER, and APM with AWS IDP enhanced with Slack notifications. Explore how these technologies converge to streamline workflows, optimize performance, and ensure secure access, all while leveraging the power of AWS IDP and real-time communication via Slack notifications.
How to Get CNIC Information System with Paksim Ga.pptxdanishmna97
Pakdata Cf is a groundbreaking system designed to streamline and facilitate access to CNIC information. This innovative platform leverages advanced technology to provide users with efficient and secure access to their CNIC details.
Maruthi Prithivirajan, Head of ASEAN & IN Solution Architecture, Neo4j
Get an inside look at the latest Neo4j innovations that enable relationship-driven intelligence at scale. Learn more about the newest cloud integrations and product enhancements that make Neo4j an essential choice for developers building apps with interconnected data and generative AI.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 5DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 5. In this session, we will cover CI/CD with devops.
Topics covered:
CI/CD with in UiPath
End-to-end overview of CI/CD pipeline with Azure devops
Speaker:
Lyndsey Byblow, Test Suite Sales Engineer @ UiPath, Inc.
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
Programming Foundation Models with DSPy - Meetup SlidesZilliz
Prompting language models is hard, while programming language models is easy. In this talk, I will discuss the state-of-the-art framework DSPy for programming foundation models with its powerful optimizers and runtime constraint system.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
AI 101: An Introduction to the Basics and Impact of Artificial IntelligenceIndexBug
Imagine a world where machines not only perform tasks but also learn, adapt, and make decisions. This is the promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a technology that's not just enhancing our lives but revolutionizing entire industries.
Infrastructure Challenges in Scaling RAG with Custom AI modelsZilliz
Building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems with open-source and custom AI models is a complex task. This talk explores the challenges in productionizing RAG systems, including retrieval performance, response synthesis, and evaluation. We’ll discuss how to leverage open-source models like text embeddings, language models, and custom fine-tuned models to enhance RAG performance. Additionally, we’ll cover how BentoML can help orchestrate and scale these AI components efficiently, ensuring seamless deployment and management of RAG systems in the cloud.
For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/building-and-scaling-ai-applications-with-the-nx-ai-manager-a-presentation-from-network-optix/
Robin van Emden, Senior Director of Data Science at Network Optix, presents the “Building and Scaling AI Applications with the Nx AI Manager,” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
In this presentation, van Emden covers the basics of scaling edge AI solutions using the Nx tool kit. He emphasizes the process of developing AI models and deploying them globally. He also showcases the conversion of AI models and the creation of effective edge AI pipelines, with a focus on pre-processing, model conversion, selecting the appropriate inference engine for the target hardware and post-processing.
van Emden shows how Nx can simplify the developer’s life and facilitate a rapid transition from concept to production-ready applications.He provides valuable insights into developing scalable and efficient edge AI solutions, with a strong focus on practical implementation.
Full-RAG: A modern architecture for hyper-personalizationZilliz
Mike Del Balso, CEO & Co-Founder at Tecton, presents "Full RAG," a novel approach to AI recommendation systems, aiming to push beyond the limitations of traditional models through a deep integration of contextual insights and real-time data, leveraging the Retrieval-Augmented Generation architecture. This talk will outline Full RAG's potential to significantly enhance personalization, address engineering challenges such as data management and model training, and introduce data enrichment with reranking as a key solution. Attendees will gain crucial insights into the importance of hyperpersonalization in AI, the capabilities of Full RAG for advanced personalization, and strategies for managing complex data integrations for deploying cutting-edge AI solutions.
HCL Notes and Domino License Cost Reduction in the World of DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-and-domino-license-cost-reduction-in-the-world-of-dlau/
The introduction of DLAU and the CCB & CCX licensing model caused quite a stir in the HCL community. As a Notes and Domino customer, you may have faced challenges with unexpected user counts and license costs. You probably have questions on how this new licensing approach works and how to benefit from it. Most importantly, you likely have budget constraints and want to save money where possible. Don’t worry, we can help with all of this!
We’ll show you how to fix common misconfigurations that cause higher-than-expected user counts, and how to identify accounts which you can deactivate to save money. There are also frequent patterns that can cause unnecessary cost, like using a person document instead of a mail-in for shared mailboxes. We’ll provide examples and solutions for those as well. And naturally we’ll explain the new licensing model.
Join HCL Ambassador Marc Thomas in this webinar with a special guest appearance from Franz Walder. It will give you the tools and know-how to stay on top of what is going on with Domino licensing. You will be able lower your cost through an optimized configuration and keep it low going forward.
These topics will be covered
- Reducing license cost by finding and fixing misconfigurations and superfluous accounts
- How do CCB and CCX licenses really work?
- Understanding the DLAU tool and how to best utilize it
- Tips for common problem areas, like team mailboxes, functional/test users, etc
- Practical examples and best practices to implement right away
GraphRAG for Life Science to increase LLM accuracyTomaz Bratanic
GraphRAG for life science domain, where you retriever information from biomedical knowledge graphs using LLMs to increase the accuracy and performance of generated answers
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
TrustArc Webinar - 2024 Global Privacy SurveyTrustArc
How does your privacy program stack up against your peers? What challenges are privacy teams tackling and prioritizing in 2024?
In the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey, we asked over 1,800 global privacy professionals and business executives to share their perspectives on the current state of privacy inside and outside of their organizations. This year’s report focused on emerging areas of importance for privacy and compliance professionals, including considerations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, building brand trust, and different approaches for achieving higher privacy competence scores.
See how organizational priorities and strategic approaches to data security and privacy are evolving around the globe.
This webinar will review:
- The top 10 privacy insights from the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey
- The top challenges for privacy leaders, practitioners, and organizations in 2024
- Key themes to consider in developing and maintaining your privacy program
3. Developed Countries vs. Developing Countries Population & GDP Growth Profile Economies need to grow consistently to avoid Recession USA : 06 pop. 307M India: 06 pop. 1,100M China: 06 pop. 1,280M Japan 06 pop. 127M 3 rd in 1990 to 3 rd in 2030 2000 GDP: $ 9.8T 2030GDP: $20.8T -2-4% growth 2 nd in 1990 to 1 st in 2030 2000 GDP: $0.5T 2030GDP: $ 4.9T 6- 9% growth 8 -12% growth 2000 GDP: $1.1T 2030GDP: $ 14.3T 1 st in 1990 to 2 nd in 2030 9 th in 1990 to 15 th in 2030 2000 GDP: $4.2T 2030GDP: $ 5.8T OECD* Europe: 06 pop. 400M 1990 to 2030 practically flat 2000 GDP: $11T 2030GDP: $20T -1-3% growth Adapted from IMF & Goldman Sachs data Population & Economic Growth specially from China will CAUSE….. India while projected to have the largest population in the world will have a much smaller GDP compared to China in 2030. China will be 70% of US GDP by 2030 without considering PPP… With PPP China will exceed US GDP *OECD abbr. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Brazil Russia
4. A STATUS QUO GLOBAL ENERGY SNAPSHOT OECD Europe & USA Energy Usage Overview USA ‘ 06 pop. 307M 3 rd in 1990 to 3 rd in 2030 Quadrillion Btu Steady Economic Growth in USA & OECD Europe CAUSES… …… increased demand for Energy … adapted from EIA databases OECD: 06 pop. 400M 1990 to 2030 practically flat 2000 GDP: $11T 2030GDP: $16T While 23 countries under OECD Europe have higher population & GDP than USA, it consumes 25% less energy & creates 40% more energy from renewables compared to USA & the gap has been increasing Issue # 1: USA Consumes 54% more energy/capita than OECD Europe while having the same GDP/Capita Profile 1990 2010 2030
5. A STATUS QUO GLOBAL ENERGY SNAPSHOT Implications of rapid growth in developing countries China will consume more energy than USA by 2020 & by 2030 will consume 30% more energy than USA Jockeying for limited fossil fuel resources increases exponentially USA ‘ 06 pop. 307M ‘ 06 pop. 1,280M CHINA 3 rd in 1990 to 3 rd in 2030 1 st in 1990 to 2 nd in 2030 Quadrillion Btu CAUSES Population & High Economic Growth in China and other developing countries CAUSES… …… Rapid Growth in Energy Consumption … adapted from EIA databases India is a non player as far as current energy generation trends and pollution it causes globally. 1990 2010 2030
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7. FOSSIL OIL STATUS QUO Limited Resources will Escalate Price and Energy Security Issues Exponentially Mid-East Oil Russia Canada As per IEA: The world has to invest $30 Trillion by 2030 to tap new oilfields as current ones dwindle to meet the increased demand. INCREASED DEMAND FOR LIMITED RESOURCES OF FOSSIL OIL WILL ESCALATE PRICES AND INCREASE ENERGY SECURITY ISSUES EXPONENTIALLY Intake figures are in Quadrillion Btu Number of years if current oil consumption Projections by EIA are followed Black Arrows are reliable sources to USA Red Arrows are not so reliable sources to USA USA prosperity will hit a wall every-time economy heats up Economic volatility & confrontations will escalate even more. Nigeria Venezuela Wall Street Article Nov 14 th 2008 Without imports US runs out of oil rapidly
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11. FOSSIL COAL STATUS QUO GHG FROM COAL BASED POWER PLANTS IN CHINA ARE MAJOR CONECERNS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE US has sufficient coal reserves for 200+ years The issue is cleaner energy 70% of China’s energy comes from Coal, the only fossil fuel China can tap cheaply internally. At the projected rate of consumption, China may run out of coal in less than 50 years. Very soon China will have to import Coal too. China is aggressively setting up its footprint in South Africa and Australia to tap its resources. On a given day in 2008, 25% of pollution in LA comes from China The world’s coal energy reserves are two times more than oil and gas reserves combined. USA needs to lead the world in finding innovative solutions to find clean coal technologies as the owner of world’s largest coal reserves . Japan faces an exponential pollution ISSUES from China compared to USA
12. A STATUS QUO GLOBAL ENERGY SNAPSHOT Implications of Key Dynamics Shaping Energy & Climate Tsunami Energy Consumption in Quadrillion Btu China will consume more energy than USA by 2030 China exceeded USA in total CO2 emissions by 2008 and will emit double of USA by 2030 GLOBALLY, GHG emissions will double by 2030 From 1990 levels QBtu CAUSE SOURCES OF ENERGY EFFECT
13. A STATUS QUO GLOBAL ENERGY SNAPSHOT Implications of Key Dynamics Shaping Energy & Climate Tsunami Energy Consumption in Quadrillion Btu China will consume more energy than USA by 2030 ‘ 06 pop. 307M ‘ 06 pop. 1,280M 3 rd in 1990 to 3 rd in 2030 1 st in 1990 to 2 nd in 2030 The Debate: per capita or absolute On per Capita Basis: USA emitted 5 times more CO2 than China in 2006 and will STILL emit twice as much in 2030 UNLESS WE CHANGE THE WAY WE GENERATE ENERGY QBtu CAUSE EFFECT Per Capita Data
14. The “FAT TAIL” by 2050- 2100 at the current trend rate of greenhouse gas release: There is a 99% probability the Global Temperature will rise by 3 degrees Celsius or 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit There is a 50% probability the Global Temperature will rise by 5.5 degrees Celsius or 10 degrees Fahrenheit The world will see severe environmental impact that may be irrevocable There is a 10% probability the Global Temperature will rise by 10+ degrees Celsius or 18 degrees Fahrenheit High likelyhood of Environmental Calamity impact that will be irrevocable For a more complete presentation please refer to “ Carbon Dioxide: What is Earth’s Point of No Return?” Alexander E. MacDonald, Director, NOAA ESRL See VSNI website: Data& Links & NOAA website for more .
15. A STATUS QUO GLOBAL ENERGY SNAPSHOT What is the Take Away from the last Few Slides? Climate change is an EFFECT The way we use our energy is the CAUSE. Can we change the way we use our energy to create a vibrant economic growth engine AND cure climate change? Our future generation is depending on us. You treat the cause to change the effect We need a National Comprehensive Vision and Deployment Strategy. We need stretch goals to overcome our severe Economic & Environmental crisis. Stretch goals will take people out of their comfort zone, but has a deeply researched deployable strategy designed to overcome crisis of gigantic proportions…. Competing for the Future: Hamel & Prahalad
16. A STATUS QUO GLOBAL ENERGY SNAPSHOT What is the Take Away from the last Few Slides? Because of the policies of the past, USA does not have a comprehensive E nergy Vision & Deployment Strategy that realistically tackle the looming E nvironment Disaster, while reviving the E conomy We cannot change the past, but we can certainly control our destiny, even at this late hour. We just need resolve as a nation to take on stretch goals. To start the process we adapted the model from the German Advisory Council for Global Change, who seem to have one of the most aggressive vision for a comprehensive energy initiative to tackle climate change. WE NEED TO RAPIDLY TRANSITION TOWARDS CLEAN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY. WHERE IS USA SEI COMPARED TO THE REST OF THE WORLD?
17. Oil Wind Hydropower Nuclear Gas Coal Biomass Solar Photovoltaic & Thermal Distributed: Home, Commercial Centralized: Power Plants Solar Thermal Heating Other Renewables Global Energy Usage:The German Comprehensive Vision By the German Advisory Council for Global Change Energy Consumption in Trillions of KWH/Year (equivalent) Germans represent in exajoules Energy from Fossil Fuels Energy from Renewable Fuels Note: Germans do not have any Fossil Fuel Resources $20Trillion $5 Trillion $10 Trillion
18. Oil Wind Hydropower Nuclear Gas Coal Biomass Solar Photovoltaic & Thermal Distributed: Home, Commercial Centralized: Power Plants Solar Thermal Heating Other Renewables Global Energy Usage:The German Comprehensive Vision Overlaying the EIA trend-line on the GAC model and potential impact of GHG Energy Consumption in Trillions of KWH/Year (equivalent) Energy from Fossil Fuels Energy from Renewable Fuels 1950 CO 2 280 ppm 1850 CO 2 230 ppm? 2006 CO 2 380 ppm 2030 CO 2 500 ppm? 2050 CO 2 800 ppm? Current EIA USA , China & India Fossil Fuel Consumption Trend line
19. Countries with Leading Renewable Energy Initiatives & 2007 USA Energy Consumption Profile Hydropower: Norway 98% of electric 60% of total energy needs Nuclear: France 80% of electric 39% of total energy needs Wind & Solar: Germany Wind installed: 22.2 GW Solar PV Installed: 3.8GW >20% of Electric Bio fuels: Brazil 40% of Transportation fuel 11% of total energy needs USA is a poor second on all Renewable Energy components when compared to OECD Europe While still being the first by a huge margin for Fossil fuels. Offshore Wind Power: Denmark 30% of electric needs
20. Petroleum 11,664 B kWh Coal 6,682 B kWh Natural Gas 6,916 B kWh Nuclear Energy 2462 B kWh Renewable Energy 1,993 B kWh Transportation 8,499 B kWh Industrial 6,271 kWh Residential & Commercial 3,106 B kWh Electric Power 11,899 B kWh USA Primary Energy Consumption by Source & Sector for 2007 SOURCE SECTOR CONSUMPTION Adapted from EIA 51% 10% 30% 9% 100% 30% 34% 34% 3% 91% <1% 8% 2% 5% 24% 70% 96% 2% 2% 51% 1% 9% 2% 2% 37% 75% 17% 21% 9% 6% 9% Total= 29,717 B kWh Total= 29,776 B kWh OUTPUT 67% loss 3,970B kWh 40% 21.1% 10.4% 28.5% 8.3% 6.7% 22.5% 23.3% 39.3% ICE 82.4% loss 1,496B kWh 44%
21. Wind Solar Photovoltaic Solar Thermal Understanding the CSF’s for Power Parity Index for SEI A perspective adapted from Vinod Khosla’s presentation at NREL Forum Oct, 2008 Cost/W Time Coal 2020 6 Cents/KWh 12 Cents/KWh 30 Cents/KWh 2008 Relevance of Scale Relevance Cost Relevance of Technology Adoption Curve Need to Subsidize 2040? PPI = 1 PPI < 1 PPI = 5 We will need radical new innovations to go beyond 15% of Total Global Energy needs from Renewable Energy, and it needs to be sustainable: stand on its own legs and be economically compelling We can get to 15% of Total Global Energy Needs from Renewable Energy, especially Solar and Wind with current technologies by setting stretch goals & speed of deployment. * Need to work together
22. Renewable Energy Initiatives Powerful Stretch Goals for Renewable Energy Choices Eliminate Fossil Oil Use totally by 2020 Al Gore: Repower America? Shai Agassi Project Better Place RE<C - Eric Schmidt, Google Renewable Energy costs less than Coal
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27. Twenty years from now instead of fighting over a dwindling resource like fossil based oil to generate our energy that increases our pollution levels to the point of no return for our planet, we generate more and more clean, sustainable energy because it actually helps clean up the environment while fueling our economic growth. inv VEST plans to transform this imagination into reality. Imagine a paradigm shift: We believe the 30 million student community in USA in high schools, colleges and universities can be GAME CHANGERS in the way we currently generate and use our energy and help in the rapid transition to clean sustainable energy initiatives. Here is How we Plan to do it:
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30. Top Down Initiative SEI Marketplace Idea Exchange & Implementation Center Generate, debate, deploy Focused initiatives Among thought-leaders & Influencers AMBASSADORS THOUGHT LEADERS SUPPORTERS BOA Bottom-up Initiative Massive Ground Swell Support From Student & Citizens Communities SEI COMMUNITY PAGE What’s Hot, What’s Cool Challenge BOD GLOBAL NATIONAL inv VEST Business Model A Nonprofit Organization Launch 5/26/09 YE 2009 YE 2010 YE 2015 BOA 6 - 10 12 - .20 30 -50 100 Ambassadors 8 - 12 20 - 40 60 - 100 200 Thought Leaders 30 -50 100 - 300 400+ 1,000 Supporters 1,000 10,000 plus 100,000 plus 1 M+ Economic Impact & Funding $1- $3M $1M $50 - $100M $2M+ $200B Plus $20M
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32. The inv VEST Virtual Market Place Matrix for Sustainable Energy Initiatives Use this Matrix to Map & identify the right ambassadors and thought-leaders Functional Clusters Energy Clusters Visit www.invVEST.org to get to SEI market place, Strategy Papers & useful resources.
33. Vertical Clusters SEI Traits 0-10 BASE MAPPING TOOL: SEI Selection Criteria. 6 Traits Defined for Sustainable Energy (SE). The index of 0 means worst, 10 means best. If the energy source does not have the potential satisfy these six criteria It may not qualify for SEI, but it may still be a renewable energy source.
34. The Current State USA Energy Usage Projections USA will continue to rely heavily on fossil fuels
35. Oil Wind Hydropower Nuclear Gas Coal Biomass Solar Photovoltaic & Thermal Distributed: Home, Commercial Centralized: Power Plants Solar Thermal Heating Other Renewables Three Strategies We Plan To Use for USA focused inv VEST initiatives Adapting USA Centric Vision from German Advisory Council for Global Change Energy Consumption in Trillions of KWH/Year Dynamic 1: Fossil Fuel USE Shift Dynamic 2: Energy Efficiency & Conservation Reduce Total Global Energy Use Dynamic 3: Technology Enablers for faster economic parity to fossil fuels Time
36. Speicific Initatives for inv VEST SEI Initiative 3 Students & Citizens Community Groundswell in invVEST initiatives Will strongly influence Initiative 1 Breakthrough Solar Initiative Rooftop solar Initiative 2
37. The Outcome of successful inv VEST SEI Energy Usage shifts to SEI majority (65%)
38. Total energy needed globally is 100,000 times less than the amount of solar energy falling on earth. Solar Energy generates less than 0.05% of total global energy. If solar energy generates 25% of global energy, it needs to scale 10,000 times, creating a $3 Trillion Solar Energy Market. Focus on slicing the pie or make the pie exponentially bigger through massive scaling? Total energy need of the world Total energy from Sun falling on earth surface Total energy need of the world Current Solar Energy generated as % of total energy needs Initiative I: Solar Energy Opportunity Understanding the Exponential Size of the Pie
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41. Initiative I: Why Break Through Solar Initiative . Vital Statistics Country Germany Country USA Sate Colorado County Boulder Population 80M 307M 5.1M 400K GDP $3.5 T $14.5 T $241B $22B Solar Installed in 2008 1,800MW 340 MW 30MW 1MW? Equalized to USA GDP To match Germany 7,400 MW 123 MW 11 MW Breakthrough Solar For 2010 6,000 MW 120 MW ??? Breakthrough Solar For 2020 137 GW 18GW Investment next 7 yrs Return by 2030 $240B 1,200B Solar Revenue 2030 $1,400B $110B Savings from Oil -$20/B$ $3,000B Jobs 2030 3.8M 700,000
42. Colorado based Renewable Energy Initiatives Boulder Denver Golden Windsor Fort Collins School of Mines CU CSU Xcel NREL abound Solar Vestas Ascent Solar Conoco Philips 2010? UCD DU RMI Governor's Aggressive Energy Initiative NREL & Governor’s Aggressive Renewable Energy Initiative are the biggest reasons for spawning the industry… We now need to take it to the next level I-25 I-70 Primestar Solar More than 250 SEI based entities in Colorado and growing… Growing Opportunities for SEI savvy workforce & Management Visit www.invVEST.org Look for resources Under media center tab.
43. Initiative II: Energy Efficiency & Conservation * Guesswork, need to have real data Country USA State Colorado County Boulder* Community Superior* Population 307M 5.1M 400K 12,000 GDP $14.5 T $241B $22B $780M Energy Usage 29.5T kWh 490B kWh 38B kWh 1.1B kWh 1% Energy Saved in next 12 months 295B kWh 4.9B kWh 0.38B kWh 11 M kWh Approximate $ Value Energy saved $30B $500M $40M $1.2M Investment Required With avg. 3 years ROI $90B $1.5B $120M $3.6M Energy Saved in 2020 $360B $6B $480M $14.4M Jobs Created $ Value $120B $2B $160M $4.8M Jobs 2.4M 40,000 3,200 96
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51. OUR VISION: Enabling Massive Scale Sustainable Energy Initiatives will generate the next vibrant economy while protecting our planet for future generations to enjoy. Together , we can.
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54. VSNI Renewable Energy Initiatives Where are we? A Global Perspective In 2005, Colorado consumed 1.43Quadrillion Btu/year or 1.4% of total US consumption China becomes the largest consumer of energy by 2020 Total CO 2 eq. emission Exceeded US in 2008. China will run out of coal & oil in less than 30 years
55. VSNI Renewable Energy Initiatives Where are we? A Global Perspective World’s highest %, using internal resources World’s highest %, using imported resources Significant exporter or abundant resource 4,022 6,704
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57. Renewable Energy Initiatives Strategic Approach to Economically Sustainable Renewable Energy Choices If solar performance & efficiencies track Moore’s Law for computing price performance, Solar installed cost and $/KWH will drop much more dramatically than this scenario. Will need exponential improvements in networked storage, smart grid technologies. Radical /Revolutionary Technology needed
58. Renewable Energy Initiatives Strategic Approach to Economically Sustainable Renewable Energy Choices Solar CSF: Replicating Moore's Law for Cost, Exponential improvement in storage & smart grid Algae CSF: GMO for exponential increase in yield & extraction efficiencies, economies of scale for bioreactors
59. GLOBAL ELECTRICITY USAGE USA, OECD Europe & China consumed 54% of global electricity produced Electricity constitutes 40% of Global Energy Consumption A Strong Case for Energy Efficiency & Conservation Programs USA consumes 53% more Electricity than OECD Europe Which has 25% more population and 15% more GDP Can we have quick wins with Energy Efficiency & Conservation? We can quickly ramp up 1,000,000 plus jobs, with attractive ROI