The document provides information about the "Utility Scale PV Yield Optimization Conference & Expo" taking place from November 30 to December 1, 2010 in San Jose, US. The conference aims to help attendees optimize their balance of system engineering to lower costs and boost output from utility-scale photovoltaic plants. It will feature over 25 expert speakers and sessions on topics like plant layout, component selection, wiring design, and performance monitoring to help maximize yield and profits. Attendees will also be able to network and find solutions from exhibitors to improve their system design and operations and maintenance strategies.
Utility Scale PV Yield Optimization Conference & Expo 2010New Solar Today
The document provides information about the Utility Scale PV Yield Optimization Conference & Expo taking place November 30 - December 1, 2010 in San Jose, US. The conference will focus on improving balance of system engineering to lower levelized cost of energy and boost power output of utility-scale photovoltaic plants. It outlines topics to be covered including optimal plant layout, component selection, wiring design, mounting strategies, and downtime forecasting. Experts from developers, engineering procurement construction companies, and technology providers will present case studies and technical strategies.
Companies can improve supply chain efficiency and reduce costs and environmental impact by studying their physical infrastructure and building designs. Buildings are large energy users and wasters, so designing, constructing, operating and maintaining buildings with environmental impacts in mind can yield significant efficiencies. When selecting sites and designing buildings, considering factors like proximity to suppliers/customers, transportation infrastructure, and building certification programs can help green the supply chain. Pepsi's new plant in Chongqing, China was designed to significantly reduce water and energy usage.
Powerblocks is a modular lighting system that allows users to build and customize their own lighting configurations. It is described as LEGOs for lighting. The document discusses Powerblocks' business model, which involves designing modular lighting pieces that can be assembled, reconfigured, and reused in different arrangements. It aims to target various customer segments, including high-end homeowners, offices, dorm students, and mid-range homeowners. The business model outlines key partners, activities, resources, cost structure, and revenue streams centered around creating customizable lighting solutions.
The document discusses challenges in the electronics industry due to economic recession, including companies reducing resources for standardization and laying off standards experts. This delays standards development and can increase costs across the supply chain. It also introduces NeoKinetics Inc. (NKI) which offers expert representation for standards development at various levels of engagement in order to help companies focus resources on core activities and lead in standardizing their intellectual property.
PoleCo is a leading designer and supplier of solar and wind powered lighting systems based in Nova Scotia, Canada. They have over 20 years of experience providing renewable off-grid lighting solutions to commercial, industrial, and government clients. PoleCo's solar and wind lighting products provide reliable performance without grid connections or environmental impacts of traditional lighting, and offer the lowest total cost of ownership over the lifetime of the project. Their customized solutions are designed to meet client needs and budgets.
Standard Solar is a solar energy company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Rockville, MD with offices in DE and PA. It has over 85 employees and $42 million in annual revenue. The company has installed over 23 MW of solar capacity across commercial, government, educational, and utility sectors on the East Coast and in the Southwest. Standard Solar provides full turnkey solar solutions including design, engineering, installation, financing, and maintenance for both large and small commercial and residential customers.
Dish Stirling - CSP - Technology in TransitionSmithers Apex
- Technology overviews
- Workable business model for Stirling CSP
- What can we expect by 2016
- Battle –Strategy and Sustainable challenges for Dish and other CSP
- Drivers- Barriers and Performance
Cynthia Christensen, President, CORNWELL GROUP
GEM provides design, construction, and maintenance services to maximize customer return on facility investments. It has single source responsibility from design through construction. GEM has self-performance capabilities across multiple trades allowing for fast-track project completion. It also offers integrated energy solutions including facility management and building control systems to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. Customers highlighted include Penn National Gaming, BASF Corporation, and The University of Toledo.
Utility Scale PV Yield Optimization Conference & Expo 2010New Solar Today
The document provides information about the Utility Scale PV Yield Optimization Conference & Expo taking place November 30 - December 1, 2010 in San Jose, US. The conference will focus on improving balance of system engineering to lower levelized cost of energy and boost power output of utility-scale photovoltaic plants. It outlines topics to be covered including optimal plant layout, component selection, wiring design, mounting strategies, and downtime forecasting. Experts from developers, engineering procurement construction companies, and technology providers will present case studies and technical strategies.
Companies can improve supply chain efficiency and reduce costs and environmental impact by studying their physical infrastructure and building designs. Buildings are large energy users and wasters, so designing, constructing, operating and maintaining buildings with environmental impacts in mind can yield significant efficiencies. When selecting sites and designing buildings, considering factors like proximity to suppliers/customers, transportation infrastructure, and building certification programs can help green the supply chain. Pepsi's new plant in Chongqing, China was designed to significantly reduce water and energy usage.
Powerblocks is a modular lighting system that allows users to build and customize their own lighting configurations. It is described as LEGOs for lighting. The document discusses Powerblocks' business model, which involves designing modular lighting pieces that can be assembled, reconfigured, and reused in different arrangements. It aims to target various customer segments, including high-end homeowners, offices, dorm students, and mid-range homeowners. The business model outlines key partners, activities, resources, cost structure, and revenue streams centered around creating customizable lighting solutions.
The document discusses challenges in the electronics industry due to economic recession, including companies reducing resources for standardization and laying off standards experts. This delays standards development and can increase costs across the supply chain. It also introduces NeoKinetics Inc. (NKI) which offers expert representation for standards development at various levels of engagement in order to help companies focus resources on core activities and lead in standardizing their intellectual property.
PoleCo is a leading designer and supplier of solar and wind powered lighting systems based in Nova Scotia, Canada. They have over 20 years of experience providing renewable off-grid lighting solutions to commercial, industrial, and government clients. PoleCo's solar and wind lighting products provide reliable performance without grid connections or environmental impacts of traditional lighting, and offer the lowest total cost of ownership over the lifetime of the project. Their customized solutions are designed to meet client needs and budgets.
Standard Solar is a solar energy company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Rockville, MD with offices in DE and PA. It has over 85 employees and $42 million in annual revenue. The company has installed over 23 MW of solar capacity across commercial, government, educational, and utility sectors on the East Coast and in the Southwest. Standard Solar provides full turnkey solar solutions including design, engineering, installation, financing, and maintenance for both large and small commercial and residential customers.
Dish Stirling - CSP - Technology in TransitionSmithers Apex
- Technology overviews
- Workable business model for Stirling CSP
- What can we expect by 2016
- Battle –Strategy and Sustainable challenges for Dish and other CSP
- Drivers- Barriers and Performance
Cynthia Christensen, President, CORNWELL GROUP
GEM provides design, construction, and maintenance services to maximize customer return on facility investments. It has single source responsibility from design through construction. GEM has self-performance capabilities across multiple trades allowing for fast-track project completion. It also offers integrated energy solutions including facility management and building control systems to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. Customers highlighted include Penn National Gaming, BASF Corporation, and The University of Toledo.
This document summarizes information about Mercury Solar Systems, a commercial solar company. It provides details about the company such as its headquarters, offices, years in business, lines of business, partnerships, notable customers, and standardized installation methodology. It also includes examples of solar installations for commercial customers and discusses the benefits of solar panels, such as lowered electricity costs.
Finance workshop Session 1 - Project Financing and Project OpportunitiesSeattle2030District
The document discusses financing energy efficiency projects through energy services agreements. It provides an overview of how energy service companies implement turnkey energy efficiency upgrades with no upfront capital costs to the building owner. The projects are paid for through operating cost savings guaranteed by the energy service company. Utility incentives and other funds can be used for financing through a subordinated loan and debt service reserve. This model allows building owners to implement upgrades while preserving capital for other purposes.
Putting The Green Supply Chain In Context Ahma Webinar December 2009GXS
The document discusses the importance of supply chain sustainability and green initiatives. It provides examples of how large companies like GE have benefited financially from focusing on sustainability. Research indicates that sustainability-focused companies outperform peers and see advantages in supplier selection. The document urges companies to consider the environmental impact of their entire supply chain and how optimizing areas like transportation and paper usage can provide benefits while reducing environmental footprint. It promotes attending an upcoming forum to learn more about assessing and improving supply chain sustainability.
Nalco is the world's largest manufacturer of water treatment chemicals. They provide best-in-class water treatment programs and services to data centers to improve reliability and sustainability. Their programs are designed to improve operational reliability, prevent downtime, and reduce water and energy costs. Nalco differs from competitors in their expertise in data center industries, extensive research and development capabilities, and focus on understanding each facility's specific needs to design customized water management programs.
The document describes Squid Labs' Technology Polygraph service, which rapidly identifies solutions to technical problems through a two-week brainstorming and prototyping process. It provides a case study of developing an improved human-powered generator for laptop computers through functional requirement analysis, high-speed prototyping, and testing iterations to create a more efficient, durable, and cost-effective design. The result was a solution that exceeded existing products' performance at under 60% of the target cost and enabled delivering over a million units within nine months.
The document summarizes a research project led by Perena Gouma to commercialize nanocatalysts for water remediation. The nanocatalysts can efficiently decompose hydrocarbons and are intended to be used for oil decomposition and environmental cleanup. Potential customers include water remediation companies, coastal guards, shipping industries, and government environmental agencies. The project aims to validate the intellectual property, conduct pilot studies, establish partnerships for manufacturing and distribution, and generate revenue through direct sales, leasing, licensing, or partner channels. Market estimates suggest the total environmental nanotechnology market was $6.1 billion in 2010 and projections put the target remediation market over $8 billion.
This document summarizes a business plan for developing hydrogen sensors for use in chlor-alkali plants. It outlines the founding team including the CEO and advisors from Carnegie Mellon University. It describes the major market opportunity in monitoring hydrogen levels in chlorine production plants and compares the innovation of real-time monitoring to current periodic monitoring. Finally, it lists next steps in product development, market testing, exploring partnerships, and understanding the economics between sensor suppliers and industrial plant customers.
The document discusses The Energy Desk's services for reducing energy expenditure and increasing usage. It offers procurement of energy supplies, energy efficiency programs, renewable technology options, bill validation services, and help achieving carbon reduction targets. The Energy Desk has over 22,000 customers and achieved over £1.6 billion in energy procurement in 2011. It retrieved £4 million in billing errors that year through bill validation services.
Progress Energy Carolinas installed nine LED street lights to replace high pressure sodium lights on a block of East Davie Street in Raleigh, North Carolina. Measurements found the LED lights provided a 51% reduction in footcandles on the street and 8% reduction on sidewalks, while reducing wattage by 42%. Observations showed improved visibility and uniformity with the LED lights. Progress Energy concluded the LED lights were a viable alternative, though further testing is needed on controls and long term performance.
Register by 28th March to receive a £300 discount or by 30th April to receive a £100 discount for the 3rd annual European Demand Response and Dynamic Pricing conference on 24-25 June 2013 in London. The conference will discuss demand response projects and reforms, dynamic pricing, consumer engagement, and energy storage. A half-day workshop on 26 June will focus on engaging consumers in demand response.
2nd annual nuclear power uprate conference Dean Murphy
The document is an invitation to the 2nd Annual Nuclear Power Uprate Conference taking place on June 16-17, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The conference will provide information on current regulatory, licensing, and technical challenges for nuclear power uprate projects. Attendees will learn regulatory updates from the NRC, case studies from utilities that have implemented uprates, and technical strategies for digital modifications, cooling tower upgrades, and reverse engineering. Experts expect the nuclear power uprate market to be worth $25 billion. The conference will help attendees understand how to maximize profits and successfully execute these complex and costly projects.
How the Cloud Enables Consumer Electronic SuccessOz Development
This document summarizes a panel discussion on how the cloud enables success for consumer electronics companies. The panel consists of representatives from NetSuite, Able Planet, Polyera, and OzLINK. They discuss how the changing nature of global commerce and the move to cloud-based systems can help consumer electronics companies address challenges like shifting sales channels, shrinking product lifecycles, cost control, and access to timely business information. The cloud provides benefits like a complete business view, streamlined processes, anytime access, and lower costs of operations. Common deployment options considered are software-as-a-service and hosted private clouds. Security, costs, and customization are key concerns for some. Ecommerce and mobile are highlighted as areas of
DECO Lighting: Leading Manufacturer of Commercial & Industrial LED Lighting S...Get Deco
Deco Lighting is a leading manufacturer changing the world of lighting with the latest green technology, energy saving lighting and controls. Deco Lighting products are proven in commercial, municipal, military and government installations throughout the U.S. and worldwide. For more Info, Visit us at http://www.getdeco.com/.
\n\nThe document discusses developing photocatalysts called NanogridsTM to remove hydrocarbons from polluted water, particularly for treating wastewater from fracking. It notes an initial target market of $8 billion for environmental remediation. The team conducted customer discovery interviews and identified remediation of petroleum-based polluted water as the target market, and that distributing through partners makes more sense than direct sales. \n\n\n\n\nHuman: Thank you for the summary. Summarize the following document in 3 sentences or less:
[DOCUMENT]:
The meeting minutes from the company board meeting outlined the following:
- Revenues for Q1 were $500
The document summarizes a study comparing LED and fluorescent lighting systems in a cold storage warehouse. Key findings include:
1. Installation of an LED system is projected to reduce peak demand by 42% compared to the fluorescent system due to shorter occupancy sensing.
2. Measured LED light levels dropped by 2-4 footcandles after 6,000 hours, raising questions about long-term performance claims.
3. The LED system is estimated to reduce energy usage by 70% compared to fluorescent, though direct measurements of the fluorescent system were not taken.
4. Payback for the LED system is estimated at 3.5 years with a 35% internal rate of return, suggesting it could be
This document summarizes an event promoting ComEd's Smart Ideas energy efficiency program. It provides an overview of the program's goals and incentives for upgrading lighting, HVAC systems, and other equipment. Case studies show the program has helped offices, warehouses, hospitals, and industrial plants upgrade their lighting and other systems, reducing energy use and paying back the investments in under three years on average. Attendees are encouraged to identify energy savings opportunities and work with Smart Ideas trade allies to complete projects and receive incentives.
Scaling up Higher Quality Coffee in Esat Africa - Experience from EthiopiaPaulo Henrique Leme
Ethiopia is highly dependent on coffee, which contributes about 40% of foreign exchange earnings. [1] Coffee production and quality has been increasing through several initiatives to improve the coffee sector. [2] A quality coffee project piloted from 2004-2007 introduced semi-washed processing and improved sundrying, significantly boosting quality and prices received by farmers. [3] The Ethiopian government now seeks to scale up this successful project with support from international partners.
Richard van Berkel, directeur bij contentmarketingbureau LVB Networks, heeft een presentatie gehouden over contentmarketing in de zorg. Dit is naar aanleiding van zijn boek 'Succesvolle contentmarketing in de zorg'. Het boek is via http://shop.adformatie.nl/details.asp?pr=17572 te bestellen.
CSP Project Development Conference and ExpoCSP Today
This document provides information about an upcoming Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Project Development Conference & Expo scheduled for October 25-26, 2010 in Denver, US. The conference will provide attendees with information to help overcome hurdles in CSP project development, including locating suitable land, connecting to the electric grid, negotiating power purchase agreements, and securing project financing. The agenda focuses on practical strategies and will feature over 30 expert speakers from leading CSP companies, utilities, national laboratories, and government agencies. Attendees will gain insights on best practices for mastering each stage of the CSP project development cycle.
4th International Concentrated Solar Thermal Power SummitCSP Today
This document provides information about the 4th International Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Summit happening November 15-17 in Sevilla, Spain. The summit will bring together over 700 CSP executives to discuss topics like funding innovation, dispatchability, high temperature vs modular CSP, water issues, and international CSP markets. Attendees will learn from over 40 speakers and have opportunities to network and schedule meetings. The summit includes an expo with 50 stands, technical workshops, and an award ceremony.
Structure of Ethiopia’s coffee export sector essp2
The document summarizes a study on Ethiopia's coffee export sector over the last decade. Key findings include:
1) The structure of the export sector has become less concentrated over time, with more exporters participating but average transaction sizes remaining small.
2) Coffee quality remains low overall, though there is a growing market for certified and washed specialty coffees that command a price premium.
3) Cooperative involvement in exports remains limited despite efforts to promote their participation in the value chain. Most exports originate from private traders and parastatal organizations.
This document summarizes information about Mercury Solar Systems, a commercial solar company. It provides details about the company such as its headquarters, offices, years in business, lines of business, partnerships, notable customers, and standardized installation methodology. It also includes examples of solar installations for commercial customers and discusses the benefits of solar panels, such as lowered electricity costs.
Finance workshop Session 1 - Project Financing and Project OpportunitiesSeattle2030District
The document discusses financing energy efficiency projects through energy services agreements. It provides an overview of how energy service companies implement turnkey energy efficiency upgrades with no upfront capital costs to the building owner. The projects are paid for through operating cost savings guaranteed by the energy service company. Utility incentives and other funds can be used for financing through a subordinated loan and debt service reserve. This model allows building owners to implement upgrades while preserving capital for other purposes.
Putting The Green Supply Chain In Context Ahma Webinar December 2009GXS
The document discusses the importance of supply chain sustainability and green initiatives. It provides examples of how large companies like GE have benefited financially from focusing on sustainability. Research indicates that sustainability-focused companies outperform peers and see advantages in supplier selection. The document urges companies to consider the environmental impact of their entire supply chain and how optimizing areas like transportation and paper usage can provide benefits while reducing environmental footprint. It promotes attending an upcoming forum to learn more about assessing and improving supply chain sustainability.
Nalco is the world's largest manufacturer of water treatment chemicals. They provide best-in-class water treatment programs and services to data centers to improve reliability and sustainability. Their programs are designed to improve operational reliability, prevent downtime, and reduce water and energy costs. Nalco differs from competitors in their expertise in data center industries, extensive research and development capabilities, and focus on understanding each facility's specific needs to design customized water management programs.
The document describes Squid Labs' Technology Polygraph service, which rapidly identifies solutions to technical problems through a two-week brainstorming and prototyping process. It provides a case study of developing an improved human-powered generator for laptop computers through functional requirement analysis, high-speed prototyping, and testing iterations to create a more efficient, durable, and cost-effective design. The result was a solution that exceeded existing products' performance at under 60% of the target cost and enabled delivering over a million units within nine months.
The document summarizes a research project led by Perena Gouma to commercialize nanocatalysts for water remediation. The nanocatalysts can efficiently decompose hydrocarbons and are intended to be used for oil decomposition and environmental cleanup. Potential customers include water remediation companies, coastal guards, shipping industries, and government environmental agencies. The project aims to validate the intellectual property, conduct pilot studies, establish partnerships for manufacturing and distribution, and generate revenue through direct sales, leasing, licensing, or partner channels. Market estimates suggest the total environmental nanotechnology market was $6.1 billion in 2010 and projections put the target remediation market over $8 billion.
This document summarizes a business plan for developing hydrogen sensors for use in chlor-alkali plants. It outlines the founding team including the CEO and advisors from Carnegie Mellon University. It describes the major market opportunity in monitoring hydrogen levels in chlorine production plants and compares the innovation of real-time monitoring to current periodic monitoring. Finally, it lists next steps in product development, market testing, exploring partnerships, and understanding the economics between sensor suppliers and industrial plant customers.
The document discusses The Energy Desk's services for reducing energy expenditure and increasing usage. It offers procurement of energy supplies, energy efficiency programs, renewable technology options, bill validation services, and help achieving carbon reduction targets. The Energy Desk has over 22,000 customers and achieved over £1.6 billion in energy procurement in 2011. It retrieved £4 million in billing errors that year through bill validation services.
Progress Energy Carolinas installed nine LED street lights to replace high pressure sodium lights on a block of East Davie Street in Raleigh, North Carolina. Measurements found the LED lights provided a 51% reduction in footcandles on the street and 8% reduction on sidewalks, while reducing wattage by 42%. Observations showed improved visibility and uniformity with the LED lights. Progress Energy concluded the LED lights were a viable alternative, though further testing is needed on controls and long term performance.
Register by 28th March to receive a £300 discount or by 30th April to receive a £100 discount for the 3rd annual European Demand Response and Dynamic Pricing conference on 24-25 June 2013 in London. The conference will discuss demand response projects and reforms, dynamic pricing, consumer engagement, and energy storage. A half-day workshop on 26 June will focus on engaging consumers in demand response.
2nd annual nuclear power uprate conference Dean Murphy
The document is an invitation to the 2nd Annual Nuclear Power Uprate Conference taking place on June 16-17, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The conference will provide information on current regulatory, licensing, and technical challenges for nuclear power uprate projects. Attendees will learn regulatory updates from the NRC, case studies from utilities that have implemented uprates, and technical strategies for digital modifications, cooling tower upgrades, and reverse engineering. Experts expect the nuclear power uprate market to be worth $25 billion. The conference will help attendees understand how to maximize profits and successfully execute these complex and costly projects.
How the Cloud Enables Consumer Electronic SuccessOz Development
This document summarizes a panel discussion on how the cloud enables success for consumer electronics companies. The panel consists of representatives from NetSuite, Able Planet, Polyera, and OzLINK. They discuss how the changing nature of global commerce and the move to cloud-based systems can help consumer electronics companies address challenges like shifting sales channels, shrinking product lifecycles, cost control, and access to timely business information. The cloud provides benefits like a complete business view, streamlined processes, anytime access, and lower costs of operations. Common deployment options considered are software-as-a-service and hosted private clouds. Security, costs, and customization are key concerns for some. Ecommerce and mobile are highlighted as areas of
DECO Lighting: Leading Manufacturer of Commercial & Industrial LED Lighting S...Get Deco
Deco Lighting is a leading manufacturer changing the world of lighting with the latest green technology, energy saving lighting and controls. Deco Lighting products are proven in commercial, municipal, military and government installations throughout the U.S. and worldwide. For more Info, Visit us at http://www.getdeco.com/.
\n\nThe document discusses developing photocatalysts called NanogridsTM to remove hydrocarbons from polluted water, particularly for treating wastewater from fracking. It notes an initial target market of $8 billion for environmental remediation. The team conducted customer discovery interviews and identified remediation of petroleum-based polluted water as the target market, and that distributing through partners makes more sense than direct sales. \n\n\n\n\nHuman: Thank you for the summary. Summarize the following document in 3 sentences or less:
[DOCUMENT]:
The meeting minutes from the company board meeting outlined the following:
- Revenues for Q1 were $500
The document summarizes a study comparing LED and fluorescent lighting systems in a cold storage warehouse. Key findings include:
1. Installation of an LED system is projected to reduce peak demand by 42% compared to the fluorescent system due to shorter occupancy sensing.
2. Measured LED light levels dropped by 2-4 footcandles after 6,000 hours, raising questions about long-term performance claims.
3. The LED system is estimated to reduce energy usage by 70% compared to fluorescent, though direct measurements of the fluorescent system were not taken.
4. Payback for the LED system is estimated at 3.5 years with a 35% internal rate of return, suggesting it could be
This document summarizes an event promoting ComEd's Smart Ideas energy efficiency program. It provides an overview of the program's goals and incentives for upgrading lighting, HVAC systems, and other equipment. Case studies show the program has helped offices, warehouses, hospitals, and industrial plants upgrade their lighting and other systems, reducing energy use and paying back the investments in under three years on average. Attendees are encouraged to identify energy savings opportunities and work with Smart Ideas trade allies to complete projects and receive incentives.
Scaling up Higher Quality Coffee in Esat Africa - Experience from EthiopiaPaulo Henrique Leme
Ethiopia is highly dependent on coffee, which contributes about 40% of foreign exchange earnings. [1] Coffee production and quality has been increasing through several initiatives to improve the coffee sector. [2] A quality coffee project piloted from 2004-2007 introduced semi-washed processing and improved sundrying, significantly boosting quality and prices received by farmers. [3] The Ethiopian government now seeks to scale up this successful project with support from international partners.
Richard van Berkel, directeur bij contentmarketingbureau LVB Networks, heeft een presentatie gehouden over contentmarketing in de zorg. Dit is naar aanleiding van zijn boek 'Succesvolle contentmarketing in de zorg'. Het boek is via http://shop.adformatie.nl/details.asp?pr=17572 te bestellen.
CSP Project Development Conference and ExpoCSP Today
This document provides information about an upcoming Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Project Development Conference & Expo scheduled for October 25-26, 2010 in Denver, US. The conference will provide attendees with information to help overcome hurdles in CSP project development, including locating suitable land, connecting to the electric grid, negotiating power purchase agreements, and securing project financing. The agenda focuses on practical strategies and will feature over 30 expert speakers from leading CSP companies, utilities, national laboratories, and government agencies. Attendees will gain insights on best practices for mastering each stage of the CSP project development cycle.
4th International Concentrated Solar Thermal Power SummitCSP Today
This document provides information about the 4th International Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Summit happening November 15-17 in Sevilla, Spain. The summit will bring together over 700 CSP executives to discuss topics like funding innovation, dispatchability, high temperature vs modular CSP, water issues, and international CSP markets. Attendees will learn from over 40 speakers and have opportunities to network and schedule meetings. The summit includes an expo with 50 stands, technical workshops, and an award ceremony.
Structure of Ethiopia’s coffee export sector essp2
The document summarizes a study on Ethiopia's coffee export sector over the last decade. Key findings include:
1) The structure of the export sector has become less concentrated over time, with more exporters participating but average transaction sizes remaining small.
2) Coffee quality remains low overall, though there is a growing market for certified and washed specialty coffees that command a price premium.
3) Cooperative involvement in exports remains limited despite efforts to promote their participation in the value chain. Most exports originate from private traders and parastatal organizations.
CSP Plant Optimization US Conference and ExpoDavid Williams
This document advertises the 2nd CSP Plant Optimization Conference & Expo happening in September 2011 in San Francisco. The conference will provide expert speakers and discussions on designing, constructing, and operating large-scale concentrated solar power plants for maximum efficiency and return on investment. Topics will include plant design, component selection, construction engineering, operations and maintenance best practices. Attendees will learn lessons from industry leaders on how to optimize their CSP plant performance and reduce costs.
This document advertises the PV Balance of Systems Conference & Expo Europe, which will take place on June 28-29 in Berlin. The conference will focus on optimizing PV balance of system components and designs to maximize efficiency and profit margins in the changing European PV market. Topics will include the impacts of feed-in tariff changes, improving components from inverters to trackers, increasing voltage systems, and reducing installation costs. Over 150 attendees will hear from 30 expert speakers about real-world case studies and technical strategies for improving overall plant performance and lowering levelized cost of energy.
This document provides a summary of Mark Mays' professional experience and technical skills. It outlines over 20 years of experience in applications engineering, technical support, and sales roles for companies in the renewable energy, power distribution, and test instrumentation industries. Mays has expertise in system design, troubleshooting, and technical training. He has a track record of successfully growing business and developing new solutions for customers.
Falkonry provides a predictive operations platform called Falkonry LRS that allows operations teams to discover patterns, explain behaviors, and predict outcomes from their existing operational data without requiring data scientists. The platform uses machine learning techniques to analyze time series data and provide insights like detection of abnormal behaviors, classification of conditions, and prediction of future outcomes. It aims to help companies improve key metrics like throughput, quality, safety and yield. Falkonry customers across various industries have reported achieving 5-10x return on investment.
So how do manufacturers optimize globally stretched production networks and supply chains in a world where expertise is both scarce and widely dispersed? A growing number of global manufacturers are turning to virtual and mobile collaboration solutions to bring experts "face to face" with colleagues, dealers, partners, and customers no matter where they're located.
Among the most advanced of these solutions is Cisco Remote Expert for Manufacturing, an enterprise-class, remote collaboration and communications platform that combines high-definition video, audio streams, and data capabilities.
The Science of Predictive Maintenance: IBM's Predictive Analytics SolutionSenturus
Overview of IBM’s Predictive Maintenance and Quality (PMQ) solution. View the webinar video recording and download this deck: http://www.senturus.com/resources/science-predictive-maintenance/.
We show you the PMQ solution can keep manufacturing processes, infrastructure and field equipment running to maximize use and performance, while minimizing costs.
We show how you can use powerful analytics and data integration to help: Anticipate asset maintenance and product quality problems, Reduce unscheduled asset downtime, Spend less time solving production machinery and field asset problems, Improve asset productivity and process quality, Monitor how assets are performing in real-time and predict what will happen next.
Senturus, a business analytics consulting firm, has a resource library with hundreds of free recorded webinars, trainings, demos and unbiased product reviews. Take a look and share them with your colleagues and friends: http://www.senturus.com/resources/.
This document provides information about the 3rd Annual Nuclear Supply Chain Conference USA taking place in April 2012 in Charlotte, NC. The conference will bring together over 200 experts from the nuclear industry to discuss best practices in effectively managing the nuclear supply chain. Attendees will learn strategies for quality assurance, cost savings, risk mitigation and compliance with regulations. Speakers will include representatives from utilities, regulators, EPC contractors, and suppliers. The conference aims to help both owners and contractors secure lucrative contracts in the growing $100 billion nuclear market.
The document discusses improving solar panel technology to make it a more widely used renewable energy source. It aims to increase solar power integration into residential and commercial areas, which currently account for 70% of electricity usage. The technology still needs to be improved to reduce costs and size while maintaining efficiency and longevity in order to be more conveniently utilized, especially in regions with less sunlight. Customer requirements for the technology include being appealing, small in size, easy to maintain, low cost, easy to use, efficient, long-lasting, and providing reliable power. Engineering specifications to meet these requirements focus on increasing power output, minimizing components, optimizing size efficiency, enabling easy maintenance, adding tracking and adaptive capabilities, selecting durable materials, reducing operating costs,
This document advertises and provides information about the Nuclear Maintenance and Plant Modernization Conference happening on May 25-26, 2011 in Brussels, Belgium. The conference will focus on effective operations and maintenance strategies to improve efficiency, increase output, and reduce outage times. Speakers will discuss topics like predictive maintenance, understanding costs and return on investment, plant reliability assessments, safety and regulatory issues, and managing resources and workforces. The document provides an agenda, speaker information, pricing details, and encourages attendees to register before certain dates to receive discounts.
This document provides an overview of Moser Baer, a leading global technology company. It discusses Moser Baer's history and growth since 1983, locations worldwide, leadership as one of the top two media manufacturers. The document also summarizes Moser Baer's diversification into areas like solar energy, entertainment, peripherals and electronics. It provides highlights about their R&D infrastructure, manufacturing process, quality standards, pricing strategy, and CSR initiatives. In the end, a SWOT analysis of Moser Baer is presented.
This document provides an overview of Moser Baer, a leading global technology company. It discusses Moser Baer's history and growth since 1983, locations worldwide, leadership as one of the top two media manufacturers. The document also summarizes Moser Baer's diversification into various businesses like solar energy, entertainment, IT peripherals and consumer electronics. It provides details on Moser Baer's manufacturing process, quality systems, research and development initiatives, markets served, and competitive strategies.
This document is an invitation and agenda for the Geothermal Operations and Plant Optimization Conference in San Jose, California from September 15-16, 2011. The conference will provide opportunities for geothermal operators, developers, suppliers, and consultants to share best practices for optimizing plant operations and maintenance to increase production and reduce costs. Speakers will present the latest technologies and solutions from companies like Alterra Power Corp, Landsvirkjun, RamPower, Pacific Gas and Electric, and GE. Attendees can learn how to maximize profits, plan for emergencies, take advantage of technology advances, and secure future funding and business opportunities in the growing geothermal energy industry.
الطريق لتقديم خدمات بنكية مستدامة عن طريق التكنولوجيا الخضراء أصبح ممكنا بما يضمن رفع كفاءة المبانى القائمة بنسبة 20%-30% حتى 50% فى بغض المبانى
The road to provide green banking is GREEN
Cooling Strategies for Efficiency – Techniques that Reduces YourEnergy Bill by 20-30% up to 50%
Business Enlightener is a business intelligence portal aimed at small and medium enterprises. It provides centralized access to key performance indicators, analytics, reports and dashboards in an easy-to-use interface. Implementation costs are lower than traditional BI solutions and open source options. Business Enlightener uses SAP BusinessObjects tools and works with various data sources. It offers modular implementation, low maintenance costs, and the ability to start small and expand reporting and analytics over time.
The Energy Efficient Factory: Everything You Need to Know About Smart Energy ...Design World
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SunPower
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forrest Collins
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Jerald Hunter
Mechanical Engineer Cara Libby
Salt River Project Project Manager,
gary Lawson
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Supervisor Power Contracts, Energy Interactive Working Group Discussion
Trading & Contracts Department Rob Wills
SMUD Energy and Trading Juggling Utility PV Business Processes & BoS
Intergrid
BoS costs include; initiation and origination; financing and
Ward Bower contracting; system design and procurement; permitting,
Stephen Smith testing and inspecting; site preparation, installation and
Distinguished Member founder testing; operation, monitoring and maintenance.
of the Technical Staff Solvida Energy
Sandia National Labs But meeting these business process objectives is made
cumbersome and costly by the challenges of information,
Paula Mints customization, inexperience, unfamiliarity, and lack of
Arturo Alvarez Director, Energy accountability and oversight.
Project Engineer Practice Energy
albiasa Solar Navigant Consulting This session will explore ways
to overcome these challenges
and decrease projects business
Luis Recuero processes costs.
Generalia Group
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UTILITy SCALE PV The SEGIS Program – Increasing PLANT ENgINEERINg &
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installed and generation expectations so by shading
Ward Bower, Distinguished Member of the
you know how to emulate their success Technical Staff, sandia National Labs > EPC’s are improving your plant’s reliability -
> Leading developers share the insights hear how they are guaranteeing a minimum
and best practice tips they have quantity of energy is delivered against the
accumulated building PV plants in the
INVERTERS – HOW TO TREAT amount of irradiation available
European market PV’S ACHILLES HEEL Manfred Baechler, Chief Technical Officer,
David fernandez, Senior Vice President, phoenix solar
Fotowatio Renewable ventures
Inverter Types, Sizes and Luis Recuero, Generalia Group
Christopher Dymond, Solar Technical Communication forrest Collins, Senior Systems Engineer,
Developer, enXco > Uncover the types of intelligent Juwi solar North america
Arturo Alvarez, Project Engineer, communication now available and see
albiasa solar whether your project is the right size for COMPONENT EffICIENCy,
The Tech Specs Utilities Want
these solutions to be economical RELIABILITy & ROI
> Examine the perceived risks of implementing
That Will Win PPas small inverters vs large inverters and the Plug & Play Designs &
> find out the level of performance output economy of scale required to support large Pre-assembly Solutions
you need to guarantee partnerships and inverters - potentially saving you significant > fuses, lightning arrestors, surge suppressors,
lock in long term provider relationships O&M costs meters and monitors - gain insight into the
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- discover whether you should focus you time and money
and controlling assets that complement
your plant design on being economical, > Balancing material costs and labor costs -
utility SCADA systems
efficient or customized analyze the approaches available and assess
Steve Hummel, Vice President of Engineering,
> Utilities speak on interconnection & grid which model makes most sense for your
pv powered
transmissions lines going up to 750 kV budget and time line
and what can be done to limit electrical Representative TBC, satcon
> Beating back environmental factors - learn
efficiency losses
Inverter Reliability & Durability about the preventive measures you can take
> Hear an examination of what utilities that mitigate the risks of wind loading and
Witness a debate on the burning issue of
expect from the future of PV concerning earthquakes - cutting your down time and
inverter reliability by inverter manufacturers
intermittency and energy storage issues saving O&M costs
and EPCs covering questions such as:
Jerald Hunter, Mechanical Engineer, > Strong roots make profitable plants - take a
salt River project > How are inverters improving the detailed look at how the strength and weight of
gary Lawson, Supervisor Power Contracts, performance ratio to harvested electricity your foundation and frame structures affects
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sMuD energy and trading secure every possible kwh of energy
> Inverter failure - how does degradation Critical Roof Mount & Ground
Southern California Edison’s affect efficiency over time and what is the Mount Concerns
PV Perspective full extent of this on overall BoS and plant > Understand the fundamental structural design
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perspective as SCE share lessons of the roof, ease to replace on the roof and
> What is the long term effect of air cooled
learned and what improvements were leaking & foundations
inverters on printed circuit boards mounted
made on BoS components to enhance > find out how you can protect your roof using
unenclosed inside the cabinet as they
efficiency and durability of their PV sealants and supporting equipment that satisfy
become exposed to extreme temperatures
projects building codes and safety regulations
and humidity over time?
> Examination of cost and grid parity, - > get to grips with the right ways to ground your
looking at the attributes of electric utility Michael fife, Director of Quality and Reliability,
pv powered module, attach clips/grounding lugs and how
service, the cost elements of electric to protect the grounding lugs
service and comparison of PV cost to Representative TBC, satcon
> What should your geotechnical study cover?
other generation types
And how will the capacity of the soil affect your
Daniel Breig, PE Director, foundation choices?
southern California edison
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5. More information, more dialogue, more debate
Wiring Design, Durability & ADVANCED PERfORMANCE & Warranty & Insurance –
Efficiency OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE Who Is Responsible for an
> How to master cost effective wiring, learn Underperforming Plant?
what you need to do to keep your wiring LCOE Sensitivity assessed > Make sure you are safeguarding your PV
losses under the 2% benchmark > What are the potential cost and LCOE project - understand the securities you
> Avoiding burnout - find out how to secure sensitivities when PV systems lack can put into place to protect against the
a durable wiring system that can cope with reliability? Examine the risks so you are possibility of plant performance dipping
the unexpected DC or AC flash accidents that better able to handle these costly situations below PPA terms
can destroy equipment and lead to costly > Discover the most accurate way to calculate > Examine equipment warranty worst case
site shutdowns LCOE – what values should be used low, scenarios and discover who is liable
> Equip yourself with expert cost saving tips high or most probable? and what you can do to prepare for the
on wiring systems, copper consumption, Matt Campbell, Director of Utility Products, unexpected
where to place breakers and fuses and sunpower
more ADVANCES IN BALANCE Of
> Evaluate the role of corner junction boxes PV O&M Uncovered SySTEMS ENgINEERINg
and how they can limit the wire needed to > find out the results of EPRI’s O&M study
connect modules - plan ahead and you’ll including cost estimates and the main Manufacturing Standards:
save on labor and materials! causes of PV system failure and relative Enhancing Component
Mark Earley, Chief Electrical Engineer, NFpa frequencies so you are prepared for real life Performance
Robert Wills, Intergrid scenarios
> The BoS components that will boost your
> Evaluating the pros and cons of in-house vs. plant’s performance - get a comprehensive
The Costs & Benefits of Tracker outsourced O&M so you can tailor a strategy look at the UL listed products and hear how
Technology that helps your plant generate power over a and when the list will be expanded
> With decreasing module prices what is now longer time within budget > European manufactures share their insight
the most cost effective strategy – deploying Cara Libby, Project Manager Renewable into how best to use standard EU equipment
more modules or using tracking to increase Energy, epRI with American UL standards - so you can get
efficiency? equipped using proven methods
> After twenty years does the cent/per watt Performance Monitoring 101
> Safety strategies to secure plant operation
cost make sense? gain an in depth look at > Hear practical tips to prevent communication - find out how to balance a high degree of
whether tracks really generate the levels of failure so you don’t lose prediction data and safety without overreaching your budget
power expected ensure you get paid for the every kw your Tim Zgonenam, Principal Engineer,
> find out how to tweak your system so that plant produces underwriter Labs
the tracker alignment and programmable > String level monitoring – discover the
logic controller are accurate - reducing effective, budget friendly methods that will Shaping the Future of US
stress and making your tracker last longer slash your labor costs Standards
CaSE STUDY: an assessment of > Take a look at multiple site monitoring > Be part of an instrumental BoS discussion
solutions - a valuable tool in quickly and with key stakeholders, major equipment
Comparative Technology manufacturers, design groups and utilities
easily comparing and analyzing data across
> Benefit from a performance trend evaluation as they look at; UL vs, CE/IEC standards
your plants
between different tracking options that will & norms, string level voltage – 1000v
illustrate the differences and advantages > Understand the available systems that
(European) vs. 600v (USA) & inverter sizing
specific to fixed tilt, 1 axis tracking and 2 include inverter communication and per
and types of inverters
axis tracking and efficiency gains for your module monitoring that can cut down time
> find out where the National Electric Code
plant spent troubleshooting PV arrays
comes into play with US projects & how will
Stephen Smith, founder, solvida energy Representative TBC, tigo energy this impact component design, usage and
Testing Reliability & Predicting plant performance
WORKINg gROUP DISCUSSIONS Downtime Tim Zgonenam, Principal Engineer,
underwriter Labs
JUggLINg UTILITy PV > gain the ability to accurately predict
Arturo Alvarez, Project Engineer,
BUSINESS PROCESSES & BOS production reliability at the pre-construction albiasa solar
phase and evaluate the feasibility of
> Meeting business process objectives and Christopher Dymond, Solar Technical
your plant’s design by comparing design
making BoS decisions is made cumbersome Developer, enXco
alternatives, identify potential failure areas,
and costly by the challenges of information, trade-off system design factors and track Paula Mints, Director Energy Practice,
customization, inexperience, unfamiliarity, Navigant Consulting
reliability improvement
and lack of accountability and oversight.
> This session will explore ways to overcome
> Discover the post construction reliability BoS Innovations
tools that will provide you with warranty > find out about the latest technology
these challenges and decrease projects data analysis and degradation data analysis
business processes costs. innovations being developed and hitting
that will preempt decreased efficiency or the market that will significantly boost your
Lionel Bony, Director, Office of the Chief system failure output, reduce installation costs or even
Scientist, Rocky Mountain Institute
provide power harvesting and management
solutions for utility scale plants
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7. PV Yield Optimization Conference & Expo
Date
Nov 30 - Dec 1, 2010 $50 discount
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8. THE MOST CRUCIAL & RELEVANT UTILITy SCALE PV EVENT save up
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Utility Scale PV Yield
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Optimization Conference & Expo
November 30 - December 1 2010, San José, US
Drive Down your LCOE and Boost your MW TOP PV EXPERTS WORLDWIDE:
Output through Improved Balance of Systems
Engineering
• MasteRING LCoe - understand today’s most accurate LCOE calculation methods that
can help you deliver on PPA expectations and win more projects
• optIMaL pLaNt LaYout - PV project construction experts reveal the design lessons
learned from existing plants in the US & Europe that will help you maximize your plant’s
performance
• sMaRt CoMpoNeNt seLeCtIoN - hear manufacturers examine the reliability,
durability and efficiency of their products so that you can evaluate your ROI and improve
your LCOE
• Bos WIRING WINs - find out how to stay within 2% of wiring loss, calculate the copper
consumption that benefits your plant and secure durable wiring that will enhance your
plant’s output
• RooF aND GRouND MouNtING stRateGIes - gain technical insight into this critical
design factor - discover the right plan and budget that will help your plants O&M and
guarantee protection in harsh weather conditions
• MINIMIZe & FoReCast DoWNtIMe - discover the various monitoring solutions and
key data so you can arm yourself with information to forecast and avoid costly time offline
6 reasons why you must attend this summit
1. The only engineering focused 4. The most relevant international
PV event, take the opportunity PV experience in one room
to discuss real plant
5. PV Balance of System focused
performance issues in detail
break out sessions & exhibition
2. 25+ Expert speakers area
3. 150+ top attendees from EPCs, 6. Online eNetworker which will
developers and technology allow you to contact fellow
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