Energy X.0 encapsulates the visions for such a revolution in the energy systems considering the technological progress and the need for a revolution to save our planet.
Summary of Obama's transition plan for jobs and investment in infrastructure, energy and energy conservation. Find more info at our website: <a href="http://www.Californiagreensolutions.com">CaliforniaGreenSolutions.com</a>
John A. Herbert is an expert in energy efficiency with extensive experience and credentials. He discusses how energy efficiency can help address global energy challenges and opportunities for Hong Kong businesses. Implementing energy efficiency measures such as better lighting, motor controls, and recycling can help companies reduce costs while listed companies with energy efficiency programs tend to outperform peers. As Herbert states, energy efficiency is not rocket science but is even more important for businesses and the global environment.
Waste to Wealth: Landscape for Waste to Energy for Industrial Wasteckinetics
Perched on the tipping point of ecological and economic rebalancing, the
business and environmental landscape of the world is shifting towards
sustainable growth paths. Energy and resource costs are on the upswing due
to heavy reliance on non-renewable and hence limited sources of energy
and other materials. This is a precursor to the need to: (1) make existing
resources last longer and (2) identify new resources that are both renewable
and viable.
Waste and, in particular, the exponentially growing Industrial Waste presents
one such invaluable opportunity to generate energy from waste; thereby
incorporating a natural by-product of industrial production into meeting the
industrial energy demand.
The Government of India has, through policies and directives, laid significant
emphasis on the need and the pathways to exploit the waste to energy
potential in India. Various programs are providing assistance to industrial
units to set up plants to convert waste to energy.
In addition, the economic viability of Industrial Waste as a substantial, easily
available and renewable source of energy is a key catalyst to drive industrial
uptake of ‘Waste to Energy’ programs.
To accelerate the adoption of Waste to Energy programs, it is imperative to
understand and mitigate roadblocks for all stakeholders. The ASSOCHAM
initiatives on Waste to Wealth, supported by this report detailing the operative
landscape, would create the ideal forum to initiate and incubate the dialogue
that enables the road to generate Wealth from Waste.
Chile imports over 60% of its primary energy and has an installed electricity capacity of 19.5 GW generated across 4 non-connected grids. Electricity comes primarily from coal (41.5%) and hydroelectric (31.6%) sources. Investment opportunities exist in renewable energy projects, upgrading transmission infrastructure, energy efficiency, and green engineering. The electricity market is highly concentrated among a few large companies. Strong environmental opposition has stalled major projects in the past.
Open Energi asked us to help them explain their exciting solution to the energy demand crunch. Working directly with the client, I established the big picture story behind demand response, allowing the client to use this infographic for its sales initiatives promoting clean, secure and affordable energy.
Producer: Aimée Stewart; designers: Paulo Estriga, Zhenia Vasiliev & Nathan Goulbourne at Graphic Digital Agency
LTC, Annual Forum, The Direction of Technology in Transportation, 05/13/2011,...LTC @ CSUSB
The document discusses key drivers of technological change in transportation including air quality, global warming, energy security, and congestion relief. It notes that transportation is the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions, with passenger vehicles accounting for 27% in 2006. To reduce emissions, more non-carbon based fuels like electricity and hydrogen must be used, and vehicle efficiency through improved gas mileage must increase. Energy security means a reliable affordable energy supply. Congestion relief will require technological improvements to transportation like automated vehicles and roadways. The economy is a main driver, as consumers seek affordable mobility. The automobile of 2035 will likely use traditional and new fuels, and could see widespread electric vehicle fast charging and hydrogen refueling, as well as
Summary of Obama's transition plan for jobs and investment in infrastructure, energy and energy conservation. Find more info at our website: <a href="http://www.Californiagreensolutions.com">CaliforniaGreenSolutions.com</a>
John A. Herbert is an expert in energy efficiency with extensive experience and credentials. He discusses how energy efficiency can help address global energy challenges and opportunities for Hong Kong businesses. Implementing energy efficiency measures such as better lighting, motor controls, and recycling can help companies reduce costs while listed companies with energy efficiency programs tend to outperform peers. As Herbert states, energy efficiency is not rocket science but is even more important for businesses and the global environment.
Waste to Wealth: Landscape for Waste to Energy for Industrial Wasteckinetics
Perched on the tipping point of ecological and economic rebalancing, the
business and environmental landscape of the world is shifting towards
sustainable growth paths. Energy and resource costs are on the upswing due
to heavy reliance on non-renewable and hence limited sources of energy
and other materials. This is a precursor to the need to: (1) make existing
resources last longer and (2) identify new resources that are both renewable
and viable.
Waste and, in particular, the exponentially growing Industrial Waste presents
one such invaluable opportunity to generate energy from waste; thereby
incorporating a natural by-product of industrial production into meeting the
industrial energy demand.
The Government of India has, through policies and directives, laid significant
emphasis on the need and the pathways to exploit the waste to energy
potential in India. Various programs are providing assistance to industrial
units to set up plants to convert waste to energy.
In addition, the economic viability of Industrial Waste as a substantial, easily
available and renewable source of energy is a key catalyst to drive industrial
uptake of ‘Waste to Energy’ programs.
To accelerate the adoption of Waste to Energy programs, it is imperative to
understand and mitigate roadblocks for all stakeholders. The ASSOCHAM
initiatives on Waste to Wealth, supported by this report detailing the operative
landscape, would create the ideal forum to initiate and incubate the dialogue
that enables the road to generate Wealth from Waste.
Chile imports over 60% of its primary energy and has an installed electricity capacity of 19.5 GW generated across 4 non-connected grids. Electricity comes primarily from coal (41.5%) and hydroelectric (31.6%) sources. Investment opportunities exist in renewable energy projects, upgrading transmission infrastructure, energy efficiency, and green engineering. The electricity market is highly concentrated among a few large companies. Strong environmental opposition has stalled major projects in the past.
Open Energi asked us to help them explain their exciting solution to the energy demand crunch. Working directly with the client, I established the big picture story behind demand response, allowing the client to use this infographic for its sales initiatives promoting clean, secure and affordable energy.
Producer: Aimée Stewart; designers: Paulo Estriga, Zhenia Vasiliev & Nathan Goulbourne at Graphic Digital Agency
LTC, Annual Forum, The Direction of Technology in Transportation, 05/13/2011,...LTC @ CSUSB
The document discusses key drivers of technological change in transportation including air quality, global warming, energy security, and congestion relief. It notes that transportation is the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions, with passenger vehicles accounting for 27% in 2006. To reduce emissions, more non-carbon based fuels like electricity and hydrogen must be used, and vehicle efficiency through improved gas mileage must increase. Energy security means a reliable affordable energy supply. Congestion relief will require technological improvements to transportation like automated vehicles and roadways. The economy is a main driver, as consumers seek affordable mobility. The automobile of 2035 will likely use traditional and new fuels, and could see widespread electric vehicle fast charging and hydrogen refueling, as well as
Natural group solar presentation - Solar Market India Aug 2012Ritesh Pothan
The document summarizes a conference on India's solar market in 2012. It discusses targets for grid-scale, small-scale, rooftop, and off-grid solar projects. It outlines challenges like high transmission losses, lack of energy storage, and poor rural access. Recommendations include improving grid efficiencies, facilitating international financing for developers, incentivizing commercial and residential rooftop projects, and utilizing a mix of technologies and delivery models for off-grid areas. The goal is a balanced energy system with lower subsidies, improved living standards, and more local jobs through increased decentralized solar power generation and private sector participation.
Southern California Edison is one of the largest utilities in the US serving over 14 million customers across 50,000 square miles. Through 23 years of energy efficiency programs, they have saved over 23 billion kWh of energy, equivalent to taking over 2 million cars off the road, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 10 million metric tons. Moving forward, they are focusing on technology priorities like equipment redesign, regulatory changes, and distributed energy resources to continue helping customers save energy and reduce emissions through utility programs and customer choice.
Digital technologies are transforming the cleantech sector in three key ways:
1) Cleantech solutions now involve combinations of clean energy, resource efficiency, and information technologies, disrupting traditional industry boundaries.
2) The Internet of Things is enabling connectivity and data sharing across infrastructure systems, with a projected global economic impact of $3.9-11.1 trillion by 2025.
3) New business models are emerging around mobility as a service, with digital platforms integrating multiple transportation options to offer customized mobility solutions to customers.
Dr building the esco case market potential (aj-18 june2012) (1)jackaway
The document discusses the potential for deep energy retrofits in US buildings. It notes that over $279 billion could be invested across residential, commercial, and institutional sectors, yielding over $1 trillion in energy savings over 10 years. This level of retrofitting could mitigate 600 million metric tons of CO2 emissions annually and create over 3.3 million jobs. New financing mechanisms like energy service agreements, PACE, and on-bill financing could help drive more retrofits at scale. Overall the document argues retrofits represent a major investment and savings opportunity.
One definition of Green jobs is that they contribute substantially to preserving or restoring environmental quality. They impact agriculture, manufacturing, research & development, administrative, and service activities. Green energy jobs are a vital type of green-collar jobs that are growing in number and have a secure future.
For more information please visit: http://www.GreenCollarVets.org
Challenge Bibendum conferences since 1998 have brought together industry and governments to discuss sustainable road transport and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The document discusses how road mobility must adapt to growing urbanization and address issues like energy efficiency, diversified energy sources, pollution, and oil dependency. It notes that current road transport is not sustainable and that solutions proposed so far are not commensurate with the challenges. Key issues that must be addressed are urban pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, congestion, and oil dependency.
The document discusses the key lessons learned from Challenge Bibendum events over 10 years about making road transportation more sustainable and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It outlines the major issues that need to be addressed like urban pollution, congestion, and oil dependency. If changes are not made, carbon dioxide emissions from transportation are projected to double rather than reduce. Electric vehicles and hybrid technologies need to be further developed and adopted to help meet emission reduction targets.
CRESS energy storage for industrial efficiency | Investment PitchRichard Bradshaw
CRESS Systems has developed a revolutionary flywheel energy storage and recovery system for industrial use. The system harvests kinetic energy from industrial machinery like container cranes during braking, stores it in a high-speed flywheel, and then uses that stored energy to power the machinery instead of burning fuel. This could save port operators over 30% on energy costs annually by reducing their diesel usage. CRESS has validated the technology and received government grants, and their flywheel system offers benefits over traditional chemical batteries like longer lifespan and no charging time. They plan to initially sell the systems to major port operators and container crane manufacturers.
Huge corporations ranging from Intel to Walmart are all stepping up the game, showing that profitability doesn’t need to be compromised in pursuit of sustainability. https://www.sterlitepower.com/blog/working-towards-world-where-sustainability-and-innovation-walk-hand-hand
Southern California Edison helps new technologies in the food processing industry. They have invested in emerging technologies through their energy efficiency programs. Some examples of technologies they are researching include low-charge ammonia systems for refrigeration and thermal storage. Their research involves lab testing and field evaluations of these systems to understand their performance benefits compared to traditional systems using refrigerants like R-507A and R-22. They are working with partners on projects to demonstrate low-charge ammonia and carbon dioxide systems for refrigerated warehouses and process cooling applications.
March 2011 - Michigan Energy Forum - Brett C. SmithAnnArborSPARK
Have you ever considered purchasing an electric vehicle? Want to find out what all the hype is about? Join us for an evening of information and updates on the rollout of electric vehicles in Michigan and the United States.
The document summarizes a presentation on alternative energy given by Thomas H. Arrington III to the Hampton Roads S.A.M.E. Chapter. The presentation discussed the benefits of alternative energy such as reducing costs, assisting states to meet renewable energy standards, and reducing carbon emissions. It noted that no single solution exists and change will be costly. The presentation then covered various alternative energy sources for the Hampton Roads region like wind, solar, compressed natural gas, and their technical specifications. It advocated creating a pro-wind attitude and utilizing the region's infrastructure and facilities to promote this industry and new job growth.
The document outlines a company's strategy to address climate change through developing and commercializing niche low-carbon energy technologies, originating and trading carbon credits globally, and providing integrated energy systems and services. The company aims to focus on renewable energy, low-carbon transportation, gasification, carbon capture and storage, and carbon commoditization technologies. It also describes several business lines and projects revenue projections for a biofuels trading platform, wind turbine composites, a carbon credit origination business, and an energy services company targeting industrial energy users.
Nikolas Perrault | Why are More Companies Making the Switch to Renewable Energy?Nikolas Perrault
More companies are making the switch to renewable energy for primarily economic reasons. A survey found that 65% of major corporations said lower prices were the biggest factor in purchasing renewable energy sources over traditional fossil fuels. Additionally, 57% have set renewable energy targets to reduce emissions and demonstrate environmental leadership. The use of renewable energy like wind and solar has grown substantially, with deals signed in 2017 supporting over 2.8 gigawatts of new renewable capacity, around the same as all of Iceland's power plants. As renewable technologies advance and consumer demand for sustainability increases, more companies will likely transition their operations to renewable energy sources in the coming years.
Digital technologies are driving changes across the utility industry by disrupting demand, increasing competition, changing customer expectations, and putting pressure on capital spending. Utilities are responding by using digital tools to optimize existing business models, but stakeholders are pushing for transformation to meet needs like innovative services, lower carbon emissions, and more flexible energy networks. The document discusses how some utilities are transforming their business models into three "power plays" focused on low-carbon energy production, optimizing distribution systems, and providing innovative customer solutions. A full digital transformation of the utility business model is needed to unlock $1.3 trillion in potential value by 2025.
Delivering New Energy Experiences for Future GrowthAmrYasser40
The document discusses research on new energy consumers and delivering new energy experiences for future growth. It identifies five key takeaways from the research: 1) lead with purpose-driven customer experiences, 2) embrace sustainable offerings, 3) seize opportunities from new energy products and services, 4) pivot from a utility to a digital energy services business, and 5) go digital. It also outlines forces shaping the ecosystem, emerging sources of value, strategic plays for energy companies, and guidelines for successful execution at scale with a focus on digital customer experience.
Natural group solar presentation - Solar Market India Aug 2012Ritesh Pothan
The document summarizes a conference on India's solar market in 2012. It discusses targets for grid-scale, small-scale, rooftop, and off-grid solar projects. It outlines challenges like high transmission losses, lack of energy storage, and poor rural access. Recommendations include improving grid efficiencies, facilitating international financing for developers, incentivizing commercial and residential rooftop projects, and utilizing a mix of technologies and delivery models for off-grid areas. The goal is a balanced energy system with lower subsidies, improved living standards, and more local jobs through increased decentralized solar power generation and private sector participation.
Southern California Edison is one of the largest utilities in the US serving over 14 million customers across 50,000 square miles. Through 23 years of energy efficiency programs, they have saved over 23 billion kWh of energy, equivalent to taking over 2 million cars off the road, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 10 million metric tons. Moving forward, they are focusing on technology priorities like equipment redesign, regulatory changes, and distributed energy resources to continue helping customers save energy and reduce emissions through utility programs and customer choice.
Digital technologies are transforming the cleantech sector in three key ways:
1) Cleantech solutions now involve combinations of clean energy, resource efficiency, and information technologies, disrupting traditional industry boundaries.
2) The Internet of Things is enabling connectivity and data sharing across infrastructure systems, with a projected global economic impact of $3.9-11.1 trillion by 2025.
3) New business models are emerging around mobility as a service, with digital platforms integrating multiple transportation options to offer customized mobility solutions to customers.
Dr building the esco case market potential (aj-18 june2012) (1)jackaway
The document discusses the potential for deep energy retrofits in US buildings. It notes that over $279 billion could be invested across residential, commercial, and institutional sectors, yielding over $1 trillion in energy savings over 10 years. This level of retrofitting could mitigate 600 million metric tons of CO2 emissions annually and create over 3.3 million jobs. New financing mechanisms like energy service agreements, PACE, and on-bill financing could help drive more retrofits at scale. Overall the document argues retrofits represent a major investment and savings opportunity.
One definition of Green jobs is that they contribute substantially to preserving or restoring environmental quality. They impact agriculture, manufacturing, research & development, administrative, and service activities. Green energy jobs are a vital type of green-collar jobs that are growing in number and have a secure future.
For more information please visit: http://www.GreenCollarVets.org
Challenge Bibendum conferences since 1998 have brought together industry and governments to discuss sustainable road transport and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The document discusses how road mobility must adapt to growing urbanization and address issues like energy efficiency, diversified energy sources, pollution, and oil dependency. It notes that current road transport is not sustainable and that solutions proposed so far are not commensurate with the challenges. Key issues that must be addressed are urban pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, congestion, and oil dependency.
The document discusses the key lessons learned from Challenge Bibendum events over 10 years about making road transportation more sustainable and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It outlines the major issues that need to be addressed like urban pollution, congestion, and oil dependency. If changes are not made, carbon dioxide emissions from transportation are projected to double rather than reduce. Electric vehicles and hybrid technologies need to be further developed and adopted to help meet emission reduction targets.
CRESS energy storage for industrial efficiency | Investment PitchRichard Bradshaw
CRESS Systems has developed a revolutionary flywheel energy storage and recovery system for industrial use. The system harvests kinetic energy from industrial machinery like container cranes during braking, stores it in a high-speed flywheel, and then uses that stored energy to power the machinery instead of burning fuel. This could save port operators over 30% on energy costs annually by reducing their diesel usage. CRESS has validated the technology and received government grants, and their flywheel system offers benefits over traditional chemical batteries like longer lifespan and no charging time. They plan to initially sell the systems to major port operators and container crane manufacturers.
Huge corporations ranging from Intel to Walmart are all stepping up the game, showing that profitability doesn’t need to be compromised in pursuit of sustainability. https://www.sterlitepower.com/blog/working-towards-world-where-sustainability-and-innovation-walk-hand-hand
Southern California Edison helps new technologies in the food processing industry. They have invested in emerging technologies through their energy efficiency programs. Some examples of technologies they are researching include low-charge ammonia systems for refrigeration and thermal storage. Their research involves lab testing and field evaluations of these systems to understand their performance benefits compared to traditional systems using refrigerants like R-507A and R-22. They are working with partners on projects to demonstrate low-charge ammonia and carbon dioxide systems for refrigerated warehouses and process cooling applications.
March 2011 - Michigan Energy Forum - Brett C. SmithAnnArborSPARK
Have you ever considered purchasing an electric vehicle? Want to find out what all the hype is about? Join us for an evening of information and updates on the rollout of electric vehicles in Michigan and the United States.
The document summarizes a presentation on alternative energy given by Thomas H. Arrington III to the Hampton Roads S.A.M.E. Chapter. The presentation discussed the benefits of alternative energy such as reducing costs, assisting states to meet renewable energy standards, and reducing carbon emissions. It noted that no single solution exists and change will be costly. The presentation then covered various alternative energy sources for the Hampton Roads region like wind, solar, compressed natural gas, and their technical specifications. It advocated creating a pro-wind attitude and utilizing the region's infrastructure and facilities to promote this industry and new job growth.
The document outlines a company's strategy to address climate change through developing and commercializing niche low-carbon energy technologies, originating and trading carbon credits globally, and providing integrated energy systems and services. The company aims to focus on renewable energy, low-carbon transportation, gasification, carbon capture and storage, and carbon commoditization technologies. It also describes several business lines and projects revenue projections for a biofuels trading platform, wind turbine composites, a carbon credit origination business, and an energy services company targeting industrial energy users.
Nikolas Perrault | Why are More Companies Making the Switch to Renewable Energy?Nikolas Perrault
More companies are making the switch to renewable energy for primarily economic reasons. A survey found that 65% of major corporations said lower prices were the biggest factor in purchasing renewable energy sources over traditional fossil fuels. Additionally, 57% have set renewable energy targets to reduce emissions and demonstrate environmental leadership. The use of renewable energy like wind and solar has grown substantially, with deals signed in 2017 supporting over 2.8 gigawatts of new renewable capacity, around the same as all of Iceland's power plants. As renewable technologies advance and consumer demand for sustainability increases, more companies will likely transition their operations to renewable energy sources in the coming years.
Digital technologies are driving changes across the utility industry by disrupting demand, increasing competition, changing customer expectations, and putting pressure on capital spending. Utilities are responding by using digital tools to optimize existing business models, but stakeholders are pushing for transformation to meet needs like innovative services, lower carbon emissions, and more flexible energy networks. The document discusses how some utilities are transforming their business models into three "power plays" focused on low-carbon energy production, optimizing distribution systems, and providing innovative customer solutions. A full digital transformation of the utility business model is needed to unlock $1.3 trillion in potential value by 2025.
Delivering New Energy Experiences for Future GrowthAmrYasser40
The document discusses research on new energy consumers and delivering new energy experiences for future growth. It identifies five key takeaways from the research: 1) lead with purpose-driven customer experiences, 2) embrace sustainable offerings, 3) seize opportunities from new energy products and services, 4) pivot from a utility to a digital energy services business, and 5) go digital. It also outlines forces shaping the ecosystem, emerging sources of value, strategic plays for energy companies, and guidelines for successful execution at scale with a focus on digital customer experience.
Circular Economies Case Studies - Softmatter VenturesAishah Avdiu
One of the most impactful ways to deploy capital is to direct investment toward disruptive technologies which reduce waste. In this white paper, we explore case study startups in waste-to-energy, consumer software, and bio-fabrication industries and their potential to continue the path toward total sustainability.
Softmatter Venture Capital, 2018
softmatter.vc
In 5 years:
- Lead-acid batteries will continue to dominate off-grid installations due to low cost. Lithium-ion will become mainstream for home storage as tech improves. Alternative chemistries will gain share.
- Energy storage and intelligent management will connect distributed energy resources to deploy renewables at large scale efficiently and economically.
- A significant portion of renewable systems, from large plants to homes, will have integrated energy storage as growth drives down prices. Reducing costs through scaling up will require efforts from industry and support models to attract investment to increase adoption and reduce costs faster.
This document summarizes the business case for off-grid renewable energy in India. It examines solar home system and decentralized renewable energy business models, assessing technology, key players, economics, growth forecasts and impact. Both sectors show potential for scale but face challenges. Private sector financing is needed to realize India's renewable energy target of 150GW by 2022. The report provides recommendations to promote private investment and engagement in off-grid renewable energy to support national goals.
This document discusses the need for a smart, flexible energy system in the UK and actions being taken to enable it. Key points:
- The UK energy system faces challenges from increasing distributed generation, intermittent renewables, and electric vehicles demanding more flexible solutions.
- A smart energy system using energy storage, demand side response, and other flexibility can address these challenges.
- BEIS is taking steps to remove barriers, catalyze innovation to lower costs, and develop supply chains through funding competitions, analyzing evidence, and considering regulatory changes.
- Over £500 million is being invested in energy innovation including at least £50 million for smart energy projects focused on areas like demand response, storage, and vehicle-to
Power factor: Investor priorities can bring energy efficiency to scaleSustainable Brands
This document discusses energy efficiency as an investment opportunity for institutional investors and identifies policy priorities to help scale up investment. It finds that while energy efficiency presents attractive returns, a lack of large standardized loan pools and project pipelines have prevented secondary markets from emerging. The document reports on a discussion with investors and experts who identified three key policy areas to catalyze secondary market financing: 1) utility regulatory policies to encourage efficiency, 2) demand-driving policies like building codes and disclosure, and 3) finance-enabling policies such as Property Assessed Clean Energy programs and credit enhancement. These policies aim to overcome barriers limiting large-scale efficiency investment and development of secondary markets.
Utilities Global Market Report 2015 Released By The Business Research Company
http://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/our-research/utilities/utilities-global-market-briefing/
Utilities Global Market provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global Utilities sector.
The total value of the utilities sector globally in 2014 was $3,676 billion. Related to a world population of more than 7 billion in 2014 this equates to about $525 per person globally. Given that World Domestic Product was approximately $78 trillion in 2014, the market makes up about 4.7% of the global economy.
83% of households globally were supplied with electricity in 2013. Urban electrification was 95% whereas, rural electrification stood at 70%. The average annual rate of electrification in developing countries increased by 3.7% in 2014.
Global natural gas production was 3500 Bcm (Billion cubic meters) and grew by 1.6% in 2014. The highest level of natural gas consumption was by China (8.6%) followed by Iran (6.8%).
The utilities industry is one of the largest and fastest growing industries in the world. The term utilities refers to electricity, natural gas, water and sewerage services consumed by the public, hospitals, schools and other institutions, agriculture, factories and commercial establishments. In some countries these services are provided commercially by national, state or municipal governments or by cooperatives; in many, however, they are provided by the private sector.
Electric utility companies engage in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity. They source coal from mining companies and heavy oil distillates from oil companies for power generation. Some also source power from sustainable energy sources and nuclear power stations for distribution. The power generated is transmitted over long distances to transformers in substations. The electricity from the substation is then delivered to commercial and residential customers, in some cases along a national or state grid. The market for electricity is often a regulated one. Natural gas businesses deal with the storage, transmission and distribution of gas. In this report we are dealing with the companies engaged in transmission and distribution of natural gas. Natural gas utility companies are either privately held or run by state/national governments. They source gas from oil and gas exploration companies for distribution. The gas is stored in storage tanks, then distributed through high capacity interstate and intrastate pipelines to households, commercial and business establishments and to power plants which use it for generating electricity. The market for gas is often a regulated one.
Power Forward 2.0: How American Companies Are Setting Clean Energy Targets a...Sustainable Brands
Clean energy has entered the mainstream at the world’s largest corporations. This report, the second in the Power Forward series from Ceres, WWF, Calvert Investments, and David Gardiner and Associates, expands upon the analysis of clean energy and climate targets from the U.S. Fortune 100 to include the full U.S. Fortune 500. The report totals the savings that leading companies are realizing and chronicles the rapidly evolving business practices, financial tools, and policy developments that are catalyzing corporate clean energy adoption and making non-energy companies significant players on the electrical grid.
Fueling healthy communities v1 energy storage secure supplies whitepaper Daniel Donatelli
This document discusses energy storage and its role in the electricity value chain. It argues that energy storage can play a pivotal role by becoming the "sixth dimension" that integrates existing parts of the electricity market. While electricity cannot be directly stored, it can be stored in other forms like hydrogen and converted back to electricity when needed. The document outlines how energy storage can help address issues like volatility, reliability, and security in the electricity market. It also discusses how energy storage provides benefits across the electricity value chain and can help reduce investment needs. Hydrogen is presented as a long-lasting and stable form of energy storage.
This document discusses energy storage and its role in the electricity value chain. It argues that energy storage is the missing link needed for electricity markets to function properly and reduce price spikes, instability, and volatility. While electricity cannot be directly stored, it can be stored in other forms like hydrogen and converted back to electricity when needed. The document outlines how energy storage can provide multiple benefits, including reducing transmission needs, improving renewable integration, and enhancing power reliability, quality and security. Hydrogen storage is presented as particularly beneficial due to its ability to store energy for long periods and create a new revenue stream from valuable hydrogen gas.
The document discusses the concept of energy productivity and argues that it is a better framework than energy efficiency for policymakers. Energy productivity focuses on obtaining greater economic output from each unit of energy consumed. It helps align environmental and economic development goals. While energy efficiency has improved greatly over decades, significant potential remains to be tapped through overcoming information barriers and other market failures. Tracking and improving energy productivity can set targets to meet energy, economic and environmental objectives.
Tapuwa Dangarembizi – Unlocking the Economic Benefits of Renewable Energy for...Tapuwa Dangarembizi
In a time when sustainability and environmental protection are more important than ever before, renewable energy has emerged as a potent and economically viable panacea for global industries. While the ecological advantages are quite evident, a profound shift is taking place as industries worldwide increasingly pivot towards renewable energy sources to bolster their fiscal health. In this article, we will delve into Tapuwa Dangarembizi Sustainable Solutions: The Economic Advantages of Renewable Energy for Industries.
Navigating the Energy Transformation: Creating Customer and Shareholder Value...Guidehouse
The document discusses the accelerating transformation of the energy industry driven by technology innovation, changing regulations and policies, and evolving customer demands. It describes how the traditional centralized power grid is evolving into a "Energy Cloud" that is cleaner, more distributed, intelligent and mobile. Key trends include the growth of distributed energy resources (DER) outpacing centralized generation, and the emergence of new business models and platforms in areas like energy-as-a-service, transportation electrification, smart cities and transactive energy markets. Utilities are encouraged to evolve their roles and business models to become orchestrators of these new decentralized systems and capture opportunities in the Energy Cloud.
A Conversation with Lorenzo Carnelli, CEO, Board Member and Shareholder, FRIE...Dr. Ivo Pezzuto
A Conversation with Lorenzo Carnelli, CEO, Board Member and Shareholder, FRIEM, Italy
The Global Analyst, Volume 13, Issue 4, April 2024
In this article of the “Forward Thinkers’ Talks Series (c),” conducted by Dr. Ivo Pezzuto, Professor of Global Economics and Digital and Sustainable Innovation at ISM Paris/New York and Founder and Director of the Ivo Pezzuto Forward-Thinking Lab, he interviews Lorenzo Carnelli, CEO, Board Member and Shareholder of FRIEM, Italy.
FRIEM is a seventy-year-old company pursuing bold and environmentally friendly growth strategies in the global electric energy converter market. The firm specializes in the design and production of electrical converters for special applications. FRIEM’s mission revolves around utilizing renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, to generate electricity for the electrolysis process.
Green hydrogen has the potential to decarbonize a whole host of industries (including aviation, fertilizer, long-haul trucking, maritime shipping, construction, petrochemicals, refining, and steel). These are some of the worst emitters of greenhouse gases, defined as “hard-to-abate” industries.
The company holds a central position in the green hydrogen supply chain between renewable energy producers and end users, both in the power-to-gas and gas-to-power processes, therefore it benefits from a unique perspective on the green hydrogen ecosystem.
In this article, FRIEM's CEO explains why he believes that a concerted effort of bold investments in green hydrogen; forward-looking energy policies, and an effective energy mix can lead to a more resilient, environmentally friendly, and sustainable growth model in the future.
Aspen Forum 2017 - Jan Vrins - Building Value in the Energy CloudGuidehouse
The document discusses the accelerating transformation of the energy industry towards a more decentralized and intelligent "Energy Cloud" system. It notes several tipping points indicating this transformation is happening more quickly, such as increasing corporate renewable energy investments and distributed energy resource growth outpacing central generation. The document outlines three potential scenarios for the industry in 2030 and how value may shift across different parts of the energy sector. It then examines two strategic pathways utilities could take to create value in the new "Energy Cloud" - providing energy as a service and developing energy cloud platforms.
Future of energy nordic edge - 27 sept 2018Future Agenda
This is the starting stimulus for a future of energy workshop taking place on 27 Sept in Stavanger, Norway. As part of the Nordic Edge 2018 event, and in partnership with ISPIM, we are running an accelerated session focused on key shifts for energy in smart cities over the next decade or so.
More details are on https://www.nordicedgeexpo.org/program/ispim-immersive-workshop
This draws on previous future agenda focus on the future of energy, the future of cities and the future of transport and is the starting point for a new more focused exploration of the specific changes and opportunities for low carbon, renewable EV driven urban energy strategies. More details on www.futureagenda.org
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
Microbial characterisation and identification, and potability of River Kuywa ...Open Access Research Paper
Water contamination is one of the major causes of water borne diseases worldwide. In Kenya, approximately 43% of people lack access to potable water due to human contamination. River Kuywa water is currently experiencing contamination due to human activities. Its water is widely used for domestic, agricultural, industrial and recreational purposes. This study aimed at characterizing bacteria and fungi in river Kuywa water. Water samples were randomly collected from four sites of the river: site A (Matisi), site B (Ngwelo), site C (Nzoia water pump) and site D (Chalicha), during the dry season (January-March 2018) and wet season (April-July 2018) and were transported to Maseno University Microbiology and plant pathology laboratory for analysis. The characterization and identification of bacteria and fungi were carried out using standard microbiological techniques. Nine bacterial genera and three fungi were identified from Kuywa river water. Clostridium spp., Staphylococcus spp., Enterobacter spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Shigella spp., Proteus spp. and Salmonella spp. Fungi were Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus flavus complex and Penicillium species. Wet season recorded highest bacterial and fungal counts (6.61-7.66 and 3.83-6.75cfu/ml) respectively. The results indicated that the river Kuywa water is polluted and therefore unsafe for human consumption before treatment. It is therefore recommended that the communities to ensure that they boil water especially for drinking.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
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RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, which is also known as t...vijaykumar292010
RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, which is also known as the Directive 2002/95/EC. It includes the restrictions for the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. RoHS is a WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
2. ENERGY X.0 IS PRESENTING FUNDAMENTAL BUSINESS
AND OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES
THE ROLE OF UTILITIES
WILL FUNDAMENTALLY
CHANGE AND NEW
ACTORS WILL ENTER
THE MARKET
COMPETITIVE
DISTRIBUTED ENERGY
RESOURCES PROVIDES
OPPORTUNITY TO OWN
ENERGY SYSTEM
DISTRIBUTED
RESOURCES WILL
CHANGE THE DYNAMIC
OF THE MARKET AND
THE REQUIRED
CAPABILITY TO MANAGE
NEW SYSTEMS AND DATA
CONTINUED
DISTRIBUTED ENERGY
RESOURCES POLICY &
RATE DESIGN
UNCERTAINTY
KEY ENERGY X.0 CHALLENGES
3. FOUR PILLARS OF ENERGY X.0
ENERGY
X.0
Renewable
Energy
Investment
Sustainable
Transportation
NEW Energy
Solutions
Local Energy
Systems
4. 4
ENERGY X.0 SYSTEMS
Renewable Energy Investment NEW Energy SolutionsLocal Energy Systems Sustainable Transportation
More and more renewable
power plants are built and
more industries invests on
their own renewable
electricity generation units. In
addition, more renenwable
power plants are being built
by private investors to be
used by industries.
In order to reach emissions
free society, apart from
renewable generation, NEW
energy solutions and services
can also make large
contribution. Solutions such
as IoT, AR and AI are
changing the future of energy
systems.
While the share of
renenwable electricity
generation (connected to low
voltage levels) increases, the
possibility of having local
energy system increases.
This can replace current
hierarchical energy systems.
Sustainable Transportation
refers to any means of
transportation that is 'green'
and has low impact on the
environment. Sustainable
transportation is also about
balancing our current and
future needs. The future of
transportation will be fed by a
mix of multiple fuels.
5. 5
For more detailed information contact
Ahmad KarnamaPhD in Sustainable Energy Systems from MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
16 Years of Industry and Research Experience in Energy sector