Presentation by Ben Pearson at Fine Food Queensland - March 2012. How restaurant, cafe, hotel and club operators can reduce water, gas, electricity and waste disposal costs.
Renewable and low carbon energy capacity study for the East of Englandcrifcambs
This document provides a summary of a study on renewable and low carbon energy capacity in the East of England region. The study aimed to assess the region's potential to contribute to national renewable energy targets and identify opportunities at the local level. Key findings included that the total estimated energy resource potential is 260% of predicted 2020 demand, but realistic potential is estimated at around 10% after accounting for constraints. Opportunity maps were produced to identify priority areas for different renewable technologies like onshore wind and energy from waste. Next steps discussed disseminating the results to local authorities and exploring project feasibility and delivery through local workshops and engagement.
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The document discusses energy challenges and opportunities in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. It provides examples of UNDP projects that promote energy efficiency and renewable energy. Key points include:
- Countries in the region face issues like energy insecurity, inefficient energy use, and vulnerability to climate impacts. UNDP supports the transition to more sustainable energy through projects in areas like buildings, district heating systems, and small hydro power.
- Projects aim to boost energy efficiency, shift to renewable sources, and attract public and private investments through actions such as establishing regulatory frameworks, building capacity, and demonstrating pilot initiatives.
- Sustainable Energy for All is seen as an opportunity to accelerate regional efforts to create an enabling environment for investments in energy efficiency
The U.S. Department of Energy announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement to assess the potential environmental impacts for the proposed action of providing Federal funding for the proposed Texas Clean Energy Project near Odessa, Texas.
The document discusses the U.S. Army's Energy Initiatives Task Force (EITF), which was established to implement large-scale renewable energy projects on Army installations using private sector financing. It provides details on the EITF's organization, acquisition process, opportunity assessments of Army installations, and ways to work with and follow the EITF, with the goal of helping the Army meet its energy goals and reduce costs.
This document discusses options for existing U.S. coal-fired power plants facing costs for carbon dioxide emissions, including continuing operations, switching fuels, retrofitting with carbon capture and sequestration, repowering with advanced coal technology incorporating CCS, and refurbishing to improve efficiency. The authors modified the National Energy Modeling System to evaluate the economics of retrofitting, repowering, and refurbishing options compared to other strategies. Under a $45-60/MTCO2e carbon price, the estimated market for retrofitting existing plants with near-commercial CCS technology is around 100 GW, while a similar market exists for repowering with not-yet-commercialized technologies. Refurbishing can
Deep Savings: Using Case Studies in Our Search for Success
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Presentation by Ben Pearson at Fine Food Queensland - March 2012. How restaurant, cafe, hotel and club operators can reduce water, gas, electricity and waste disposal costs.
Renewable and low carbon energy capacity study for the East of Englandcrifcambs
This document provides a summary of a study on renewable and low carbon energy capacity in the East of England region. The study aimed to assess the region's potential to contribute to national renewable energy targets and identify opportunities at the local level. Key findings included that the total estimated energy resource potential is 260% of predicted 2020 demand, but realistic potential is estimated at around 10% after accounting for constraints. Opportunity maps were produced to identify priority areas for different renewable technologies like onshore wind and energy from waste. Next steps discussed disseminating the results to local authorities and exploring project feasibility and delivery through local workshops and engagement.
Energy Challenges in Eastern Europe and CISUNDP Eurasia
The document discusses energy challenges and opportunities in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. It provides examples of UNDP projects that promote energy efficiency and renewable energy. Key points include:
- Countries in the region face issues like energy insecurity, inefficient energy use, and vulnerability to climate impacts. UNDP supports the transition to more sustainable energy through projects in areas like buildings, district heating systems, and small hydro power.
- Projects aim to boost energy efficiency, shift to renewable sources, and attract public and private investments through actions such as establishing regulatory frameworks, building capacity, and demonstrating pilot initiatives.
- Sustainable Energy for All is seen as an opportunity to accelerate regional efforts to create an enabling environment for investments in energy efficiency
The U.S. Department of Energy announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement to assess the potential environmental impacts for the proposed action of providing Federal funding for the proposed Texas Clean Energy Project near Odessa, Texas.
The document discusses the U.S. Army's Energy Initiatives Task Force (EITF), which was established to implement large-scale renewable energy projects on Army installations using private sector financing. It provides details on the EITF's organization, acquisition process, opportunity assessments of Army installations, and ways to work with and follow the EITF, with the goal of helping the Army meet its energy goals and reduce costs.
This document discusses options for existing U.S. coal-fired power plants facing costs for carbon dioxide emissions, including continuing operations, switching fuels, retrofitting with carbon capture and sequestration, repowering with advanced coal technology incorporating CCS, and refurbishing to improve efficiency. The authors modified the National Energy Modeling System to evaluate the economics of retrofitting, repowering, and refurbishing options compared to other strategies. Under a $45-60/MTCO2e carbon price, the estimated market for retrofitting existing plants with near-commercial CCS technology is around 100 GW, while a similar market exists for repowering with not-yet-commercialized technologies. Refurbishing can
Deep Savings: Using Case Studies in Our Search for Success
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This document provides an overview of renewable energy and solar technologies. It discusses policies promoting renewable energy in over 65 countries and investments exceeding $100 billion in 2007. Specific renewable technologies summarized include solar power (photovoltaics, concentrating solar power, solar hot water), wind power, biomass, geothermal, and hydroelectric. The history of utilizing solar energy from the 7th century BC through modern developments is also outlined.
This document is Mona Idriss' portfolio from 2011 showcasing graphic design work completed for clients such as Enbridge Gas, Touchstone Youth Centre, and The Fairmont Royal York Hotel. It includes posters, brochures, logos and other materials designed to promote fundraising events, energy efficiency programs, restaurants, and more. The portfolio demonstrates Mona's ability to create visual designs that meet branding guidelines and objectives for both corporate and nonprofit organizations.
Borusan EnBW Enerji is a joint venture between Turkish company Borusan Holding and German company EnBW. The JV was formed in 2009 with the goal of developing 2000 MW of installed renewable energy capacity, mostly wind, by 2020. Currently the JV has 611 MW of projects in its portfolio. Turkey has seen increasing wind energy capacity over the years, reaching 1,329 MW installed by the end of 2010, but still has a long way to go to meet its 2023 target of 20 GW of wind capacity. The new feed-in tariff introduced in Turkey in 2010 provides incentives for wind energy but is still not high enough to be truly attractive compared to day-ahead electricity prices. Recommendations
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The document discusses the RES building project which aims to develop a zero energy building (ZEB) in Bjerkreim, Norway. The ZEB will be an exhibition building showcasing sustainable building solutions and energy efficiency. It will produce as much energy annually from renewable sources as it consumes. The building will also house education and research collaborations between local partners on renewable energy and green technology. The goal is for the RES building to serve as a model and drive innovation in energy efficiency.
CPFL Renováveis is the largest renewable energy company in Brazil with 1.7GW of contracted capacity. The presentation discusses Brazil's growing renewable energy market and favorable conditions for wind and hydro power. It provides an overview of CPFL Renováveis' diversified portfolio across sources and regions, as well as its track record of developing and acquiring projects. Performance details for wind, hydro, and biomass generation assets indicate high load factors. Recent projects commissioned and under construction are highlighted. Provisional Measure 579 is not expected to significantly impact CPFL Renováveis due to the long-term nature of its contracts and assets.
Doug Webber presented on green building and sustainability. He discussed Architecture 2030's goal of making all new buildings carbon neutral by 2030. He highlighted the Evergreen at Brickworks project in Toronto as an example of exploring options to make a development carbon neutral. Webber noted that while best practices can reduce emissions by 55-65%, renewable energy sources would need to fill the remaining gap to meet 2030 targets.
India Wind Storage Opportunities Walawalkar FinalRahul Walawalkar
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This document provides a summary of South Africa's first Energy Efficiency Strategy. It aims to minimize energy usage and its impacts on health and the environment through efficient practices. The strategy sets a national target to improve energy efficiency by 12% by 2014. It will be implemented across all energy-using sectors through plans that promote economic and legislative incentives, efficiency standards and labels, energy audits, and public awareness campaigns. The strategy establishes governance structures to coordinate energy efficiency activities and monitor progress towards targets.
Dariusz Kardaś - Barriers to biogas/bioenergy development on national and reg...Pomcert
The document discusses barriers to biogas and bioenergy development in Poland at the national and regional level. It identifies legal, administrative, infrastructure, information, financial, and social barriers. Specific barriers mentioned include inconsistent definitions and regulations between bodies, complicated permitting procedures, high grid connection costs, lack of technical knowledge and skills, and public opposition. The document also provides examples of barriers identified by a Polish biogas company and proposed legislative changes to address barriers.
Opportunities in wind power technology value chain in brazilBusiness Finland
This document summarizes an seminar on opportunities in wind power in Brazil. It discusses how renewable energy sources like wind power are growing significantly in Brazil's energy matrix. Wind power capacity and production are increasing rapidly due to government auctions that contract long-term projects. Major wind turbine manufacturers are establishing production facilities in Brazil to meet rising local content requirements for components. The seminar identifies opportunities for foreign suppliers to enter the Brazilian wind market by providing competitive components, maintenance services, or establishing local manufacturing.
Robert B. Weisenmiller, Commissioner, California Energy Commission in the Plenary Panel session talks about current developments in California regulatory policy and issues related to energy efficiency retrofitting, power plant siting, the New Solar Homes Partnership and the state’s renewable energy portfolio standards.
This document summarizes research on developing photocatalytic materials for solar hydrogen production. Photocatalytic materials use solar energy to drive the reaction of splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen gases. The researchers aim to develop materials that can harness more of the sun's visible light spectrum through smaller band gaps. Their goals are to synthesize and characterize new small band gap materials, increase the efficiency of existing materials like TiO2, and develop lower cost production methods for photocatalytic materials. The document discusses various photocatalyst materials like WO3, Fe2O3, and doped versions to tailor their properties for improved solar hydrogen production.
The document summarizes the energy and materials report for Credit Suisse Group (Switzerland) for 2001. It provides key data on energy consumption, waste production, and other environmental metrics for CSG properties managed by MIB AG. It notes a 5% increase in total energy consumption and higher electricity use. Water consumption decreased. Chemical consumption increased due to expanded data collection. The report identifies areas of focus in 2001 and outlines next steps to further improve environmental management.
Credit Suisse Group developed a new sustainability strategy in 2004 with the goal of achieving greenhouse gas neutrality for its operations. A key part of the strategy is optimizing energy use in buildings through tools like an energy portfolio analysis to identify properties with high consumption. Total energy use increased slightly in 2005 but electricity costs decreased. The company purchased over 7 GWh of renewable energy, making it the second largest consumer of renewable power in Switzerland.
Role of carbon finance in promoting renewable energy development in indiaPallav Purohit
This document discusses the role of carbon finance in promoting renewable energy development in India. It provides an overview of India's power sector and the status of renewable energy. Carbon finance mechanisms like the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) have supported many renewable energy projects in India. However, continued policy support and financing will be needed to fully realize India's large renewable energy potential and meet its climate and development goals.
Germany has ambitious renewable energy targets of 80% renewable generation by 2050 and 35% by 2020 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to a sustainable energy system. This has led to a large increase in distributed renewable generation, especially solar PV, connected to the distribution grid. This is challenging grid operators as renewable generation introduces high variability that must be balanced. Pilot projects are exploring solutions like smart metering, demand response, and energy storage to improve grid observability, balance generation and load, and maximize grid capacity utilization in adapting distribution grids to the energy transition.
The document discusses energy performance contracting (EPC) as a way for organizations to finance energy efficiency upgrades without using capital budgets. It provides an overview of the Governor's Energy Office (GEO) EPC program in Colorado, including the typical EPC process, case studies of EPC projects in Colorado schools and state agencies, and opportunities and challenges for expanding EPC in both the public and private sectors. The GEO pre-qualifies energy service companies and provides support to help public entities navigate the EPC process to implement upgrades paid through guaranteed energy savings.
What is Cambridshire's potential for renewable energy? – Duncan Price, Camcocrifcambs
Duncan and his team have identified a range of different technologies that could generate energy locally, providing greater self-sufficiency for Cambridgeshire and buffering it from the impacts of global competition for fossil fuels – a decreasing resource.
This presentation is capturing an indicative scale and range of technologies to demonstrate the energy challenge Cambridgeshire faces. The CRIF project is taking this work and talking to our communities, businesses and public sector partners to inform debate on what is realistic and feasible for Cambridgeshire.
This document provides an overview of renewable energy and solar technologies. It discusses policies promoting renewable energy in over 65 countries and investments exceeding $100 billion in 2007. Specific renewable technologies summarized include solar power (photovoltaics, concentrating solar power, solar hot water), wind power, biomass, geothermal, and hydroelectric. The history of utilizing solar energy from the 7th century BC through modern developments is also outlined.
This document is Mona Idriss' portfolio from 2011 showcasing graphic design work completed for clients such as Enbridge Gas, Touchstone Youth Centre, and The Fairmont Royal York Hotel. It includes posters, brochures, logos and other materials designed to promote fundraising events, energy efficiency programs, restaurants, and more. The portfolio demonstrates Mona's ability to create visual designs that meet branding guidelines and objectives for both corporate and nonprofit organizations.
Borusan EnBW Enerji is a joint venture between Turkish company Borusan Holding and German company EnBW. The JV was formed in 2009 with the goal of developing 2000 MW of installed renewable energy capacity, mostly wind, by 2020. Currently the JV has 611 MW of projects in its portfolio. Turkey has seen increasing wind energy capacity over the years, reaching 1,329 MW installed by the end of 2010, but still has a long way to go to meet its 2023 target of 20 GW of wind capacity. The new feed-in tariff introduced in Turkey in 2010 provides incentives for wind energy but is still not high enough to be truly attractive compared to day-ahead electricity prices. Recommendations
This document summarizes Germany's targets and progress towards increasing the use of renewable energies. It outlines Germany's goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2020, 55% by 2030, 70% by 2040, and 80-95% by 2050 compared to 1990 levels. Germany also aims to increase the share of renewables in electricity consumption to 35% by 2020, 50% by 2030, and 80% by 2050. The document discusses the development and growth of renewable electricity generation in Germany since the early 1990s, driven by policy support. It highlights ongoing efforts to advance renewables through research funding and cooperation with Turkey.
The document discusses the RES building project which aims to develop a zero energy building (ZEB) in Bjerkreim, Norway. The ZEB will be an exhibition building showcasing sustainable building solutions and energy efficiency. It will produce as much energy annually from renewable sources as it consumes. The building will also house education and research collaborations between local partners on renewable energy and green technology. The goal is for the RES building to serve as a model and drive innovation in energy efficiency.
CPFL Renováveis is the largest renewable energy company in Brazil with 1.7GW of contracted capacity. The presentation discusses Brazil's growing renewable energy market and favorable conditions for wind and hydro power. It provides an overview of CPFL Renováveis' diversified portfolio across sources and regions, as well as its track record of developing and acquiring projects. Performance details for wind, hydro, and biomass generation assets indicate high load factors. Recent projects commissioned and under construction are highlighted. Provisional Measure 579 is not expected to significantly impact CPFL Renováveis due to the long-term nature of its contracts and assets.
Doug Webber presented on green building and sustainability. He discussed Architecture 2030's goal of making all new buildings carbon neutral by 2030. He highlighted the Evergreen at Brickworks project in Toronto as an example of exploring options to make a development carbon neutral. Webber noted that while best practices can reduce emissions by 55-65%, renewable energy sources would need to fill the remaining gap to meet 2030 targets.
India Wind Storage Opportunities Walawalkar FinalRahul Walawalkar
The document discusses opportunities for energy storage in India to address infrastructure challenges. It notes that India's GDP and electricity generation capacity are growing rapidly, with expected additions of 200-450 GW of new capacity in the next 5-10 years. There is also exponential growth in renewable energy like wind and solar due to policy incentives. However, this presents challenges in integrating intermittent renewables into the grid and maintaining stable grid frequency. Energy storage could help bridge supply-demand gaps, integrate renewable energy sources more smoothly by balancing fluctuations, and help comply with the tightened frequency standards in India's new grid code.
This document provides a summary of South Africa's first Energy Efficiency Strategy. It aims to minimize energy usage and its impacts on health and the environment through efficient practices. The strategy sets a national target to improve energy efficiency by 12% by 2014. It will be implemented across all energy-using sectors through plans that promote economic and legislative incentives, efficiency standards and labels, energy audits, and public awareness campaigns. The strategy establishes governance structures to coordinate energy efficiency activities and monitor progress towards targets.
Dariusz Kardaś - Barriers to biogas/bioenergy development on national and reg...Pomcert
The document discusses barriers to biogas and bioenergy development in Poland at the national and regional level. It identifies legal, administrative, infrastructure, information, financial, and social barriers. Specific barriers mentioned include inconsistent definitions and regulations between bodies, complicated permitting procedures, high grid connection costs, lack of technical knowledge and skills, and public opposition. The document also provides examples of barriers identified by a Polish biogas company and proposed legislative changes to address barriers.
Opportunities in wind power technology value chain in brazilBusiness Finland
This document summarizes an seminar on opportunities in wind power in Brazil. It discusses how renewable energy sources like wind power are growing significantly in Brazil's energy matrix. Wind power capacity and production are increasing rapidly due to government auctions that contract long-term projects. Major wind turbine manufacturers are establishing production facilities in Brazil to meet rising local content requirements for components. The seminar identifies opportunities for foreign suppliers to enter the Brazilian wind market by providing competitive components, maintenance services, or establishing local manufacturing.
Robert B. Weisenmiller, Commissioner, California Energy Commission in the Plenary Panel session talks about current developments in California regulatory policy and issues related to energy efficiency retrofitting, power plant siting, the New Solar Homes Partnership and the state’s renewable energy portfolio standards.
This document summarizes research on developing photocatalytic materials for solar hydrogen production. Photocatalytic materials use solar energy to drive the reaction of splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen gases. The researchers aim to develop materials that can harness more of the sun's visible light spectrum through smaller band gaps. Their goals are to synthesize and characterize new small band gap materials, increase the efficiency of existing materials like TiO2, and develop lower cost production methods for photocatalytic materials. The document discusses various photocatalyst materials like WO3, Fe2O3, and doped versions to tailor their properties for improved solar hydrogen production.
The document summarizes the energy and materials report for Credit Suisse Group (Switzerland) for 2001. It provides key data on energy consumption, waste production, and other environmental metrics for CSG properties managed by MIB AG. It notes a 5% increase in total energy consumption and higher electricity use. Water consumption decreased. Chemical consumption increased due to expanded data collection. The report identifies areas of focus in 2001 and outlines next steps to further improve environmental management.
Credit Suisse Group developed a new sustainability strategy in 2004 with the goal of achieving greenhouse gas neutrality for its operations. A key part of the strategy is optimizing energy use in buildings through tools like an energy portfolio analysis to identify properties with high consumption. Total energy use increased slightly in 2005 but electricity costs decreased. The company purchased over 7 GWh of renewable energy, making it the second largest consumer of renewable power in Switzerland.
Role of carbon finance in promoting renewable energy development in indiaPallav Purohit
This document discusses the role of carbon finance in promoting renewable energy development in India. It provides an overview of India's power sector and the status of renewable energy. Carbon finance mechanisms like the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) have supported many renewable energy projects in India. However, continued policy support and financing will be needed to fully realize India's large renewable energy potential and meet its climate and development goals.
Germany has ambitious renewable energy targets of 80% renewable generation by 2050 and 35% by 2020 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to a sustainable energy system. This has led to a large increase in distributed renewable generation, especially solar PV, connected to the distribution grid. This is challenging grid operators as renewable generation introduces high variability that must be balanced. Pilot projects are exploring solutions like smart metering, demand response, and energy storage to improve grid observability, balance generation and load, and maximize grid capacity utilization in adapting distribution grids to the energy transition.
The document discusses energy performance contracting (EPC) as a way for organizations to finance energy efficiency upgrades without using capital budgets. It provides an overview of the Governor's Energy Office (GEO) EPC program in Colorado, including the typical EPC process, case studies of EPC projects in Colorado schools and state agencies, and opportunities and challenges for expanding EPC in both the public and private sectors. The GEO pre-qualifies energy service companies and provides support to help public entities navigate the EPC process to implement upgrades paid through guaranteed energy savings.
What is Cambridshire's potential for renewable energy? – Duncan Price, Camcocrifcambs
Duncan and his team have identified a range of different technologies that could generate energy locally, providing greater self-sufficiency for Cambridgeshire and buffering it from the impacts of global competition for fossil fuels – a decreasing resource.
This presentation is capturing an indicative scale and range of technologies to demonstrate the energy challenge Cambridgeshire faces. The CRIF project is taking this work and talking to our communities, businesses and public sector partners to inform debate on what is realistic and feasible for Cambridgeshire.
Camco CRIF presentation public sector 12 oct 2011crifcambs
The document presents a framework for increasing renewable energy deployment in Cambridgeshire. It finds that the county has significant potential for solar, biomass, heat pumps, and wind energy under different scenarios. Deployment could range from a low scenario of 8% to a high scenario of 30% by 2031, closing the carbon gap. This would represent billions of pounds in investment. Key pathways for deployment include public sector, community, and commercial. The public sector could maximize the potential of its assets and policies to attract investment. Communities need funding and guidance. The commercial sector requires a supportive policy framework and opportunities to be clearly identified.
- The document introduces the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative (HCEI), which aims to achieve 70% clean energy in Hawaii by 2030 through 30% energy efficiency improvements and 40% renewable energy generation.
- It discusses various renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies being researched at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) that could help Hawaii meet its clean energy goals, such as net-zero energy buildings, solar and wind power, geothermal and biofuels.
The document summarizes the strategic energy resources within the Western Energy Corridor and how unlocking these resources could establish a foundation for regional energy and economic development. It outlines that the corridor contains a unique base of carbon, hydrogen, and primary energy sources that could be used to create fuels, electricity, and other products. It also discusses how establishing hybrid energy systems at multiple scales integrating different energy sources could help drive down carbon footprints while leveraging existing energy distribution systems and creating jobs.
Presentation by Camco on the baseline study of Cambridgeshire and the three pathways for delivering renewable energy in Cambridgeshire, at the CRIF final event on 15th November 2011.
This document summarizes the current state of biomass power generation in the UK. It finds that while biomass power is a technology that can help meet the UK's renewable energy targets, it faces constraints including intermittent wind and solar sources and higher costs than some alternatives. Currently, biomass power is generated through both co-firing at large coal plants and smaller dedicated biomass facilities, but future support from government policies is uncertain as incentives like the Renewables Obligation are set to change.
The document summarizes a presentation about integrating solar photovoltaics and batteries. It discusses the motivation to make solar electricity more economical and reliable by reducing costs through integrated PV-battery devices. The presentation outlines challenges with solar and battery economics. It proposes several conceptual designs that combine PV materials with battery electrodes or electrolytes to potentially lower costs by 50% compared to separate systems. Questions are asked about costs, timelines, and measuring progress of a proof-of-concept.
A copy of the presentation by Sheryl French, Duncan Price and Tim Lunel at the CRIF Final Event on Tuesday 15th November at the SmartLife Centre, Cambridge.
The Nigeria Alternative Energy Expo is Nigeria’s leading Energy Expo. NAEE features line-up of local and international speakers, delegates and exhibitors, who will gather to debate a new energy future for Africa's most populous nation
This document discusses renewable energy potential and deployment scenarios in Cambridgeshire, England. It finds that Cambridgeshire has significant potential for renewable electricity and heat, especially from solar, biomass, heat pumps, and wind. Modeling four scenarios, the medium to high scenarios could deliver UK renewable energy and carbon targets by 2031, representing £3-6 billion in investment potential. Three primary delivery pathways are examined: public sector, community, and commercial, with community having potential from solar, heat pumps, wind, and solar water heating totaling hundreds of millions of pounds in capital expenditures.
This document discusses California's plan to meet its renewable energy and zero net energy building targets through significantly expanding distributed photovoltaic (PV) systems, with a focus on rooftop solar. It estimates California will need over 15,000 MW of new rooftop residential and commercial PV by 2020 to achieve these goals. It also outlines the economic and environmental advantages of distributed PV compared to large remote solar projects requiring new transmission infrastructure. Key challenges remain in fully aligning the utilities' business model with this distributed energy future.
Concentrated Solar Thermal Power can be coupled with Thermal Energy Storage using Molten Salts. This presentations offers a compelling argument why this technology will remain competitive despite future improvements in other storage technologies
We are a young company promoted by IIT Alumni. We provide services which helps individuals and organizations to take the "Green Route" for cleaner future. Our services includes Energy Audit, EPCM for Renewable energy (Solar & Bio-mass) Projects, Technology Evaluation (Research & Analysis) and carbon management services(footprint, mitigation and branding)
Welcome....Small Scale Renewables - by David TerrysustainableCoRE
This document summarizes a workshop on opportunities in small scale renewable energy supply chains. The workshop included presentations on the CoRE approach to retrofitting, the Green Deal and ECO policy changes, and the business strategy implications. It also provided time for networking and one-on-one discussions. The RESCO program aims to support supply chains in renewable energy and housing retrofit through services like market assessments, graduate internships, and university research support. Participation is free for eligible West Midlands companies.
The document discusses MACED's approach to promoting clean energy in Appalachia. It notes that the region faces economic distress due to the decline of coal and rising energy costs, creating an opportunity for clean energy growth. MACED's strategies include supporting new clean energy jobs with capital and assistance, creating examples that benefit local communities, and piloting programs to increase energy efficiency. The organization provides capital, technical support, and advocacy to strengthen the clean energy value chain in Appalachia from entrepreneurs to end users.
This document summarizes the proceedings of a regional workshop held by MCREEE in Cairo from January 29-30, 2008. It discusses Palestine's efforts to develop renewable energy and energy efficiency through initiatives such as increasing renewable energy's share of total final consumption to 20% by 2012, reducing energy imports by 2%, implementing an energy code for buildings, and improving end-use energy efficiency. It also outlines MCREEE's role in supporting the development of solar water heating, concentrating solar power, photovoltaics, wind, biogas, and geothermal energy in Palestine and the region.
The document discusses challenges in balancing electricity supply and demand in the UK grid as the generation mix shifts to lower carbon sources. It notes that while the system is capable of meeting challenges up to 2020, significant uncertainty exists beyond then as different types of intermittent generation and loads come online in different locations. This will stress networks and balancing operations. A whole systems approach is needed to address risks through tools like increased interconnection, electricity storage, and demand side response. Government must consider actions to ensure a secure, affordable and efficient transition of the electricity system to a low carbon future.
Market transformation in the energy sector. The implications of battery storage and reducing renewable energy costs to the Australian environment. Presents projections from NREL, DoE, CSIRO, GDF Suez, IRENA and others
Energy and the Sustainable Development AgendaGlobal Utmaning
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1. Developing the renewable energy
evidence base
Presenter’s name: Daniel Archard
Presented to: Renewables Infrastructure Framework workshop
Date: 05/07/2012
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2. Evidence base underpins everything (targets, planning policies, Framework)
• What is your local renewable energy resource?
• How has it been estimated?
• What is the current contribution?
• Are your targets achievable? Which
technologies? What deployment opportunities?
• Are existing policies supporting the right
technologies in the right way?
• Do all relevant players understand their role
and the available opportunities?
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3. Key principles in developing a good baseline
1. Follow Government’s standardised
methodology
2. Use best available and reference-able
data sources
3. Test the evidence base - consult on
approach and data sources (and fill
data gaps)
4. Presenting the evidence base - consult
on findings & how to present findings in
most useful way
5. Communicate widely to all
stakeholders
Has to stand up to scrutiny e.g. planning
inspector at EiP
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4. Renewable energy assessment
• Stages for developing a comprehensive evidence base for
renewable energy potential
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5. Key elements of the baseline data
• Baseline energy demand & projected
future demand
• Mapping growth areas
• Mapping existing renewables
infrastructure
• Renewables resource assessment
• CHP & DH resource assessment (heat
mapping)
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6. Installed renewable energy in East of England
Installed renewable energy in the East of England
400
350
300
250 PV
Municipal and Industrial Waste
Hydro
200
Wind
Sewage gas
150
Landfill gas
Dedicated biomass
100
50
0
Essex Hertforshire Bedfordshire Cambridgeshire Norfolk Suffolk
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7. Calculating the technical potential
• Use current evidence base wherever possible and identify gaps that need to be filled
Technologies include:
• Biomass & EfW
• Wind – GIS mapping of locations where turbines could be located
• Solar (PV and SWH) - number of buildings where panels could be located
• Heat pumps
• Hydro
• Modelling trajectory of new building development to assess microgen growth
• GIS mapping of all outputs
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8. Access to available data is key
GIS data
• OS MasterMap
• OS Address Points
• OS 50k Rasters
• Conservation Areas
• Common land
• LLPG
• SHLAA sites & allocated employment land
• Waste data
• Valuation Office Agency (VAO)
• Dwelling Stock Data from ONS
• DUKES/ energy consumption data
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9. Estimate of technical potential across all technologies
Renewable energy technical potential compared to
Cambridgeshire's energy demand
PV
Wind
Heat
generation Biomass
Heat demand
EfW
Electricity Landfill gas
generation
SWH
0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000
GWh
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10. Modelling renewable energy deployment potential
Scenario 4
Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3 (high without
Inputs (low) (medium) (high) wind)
Discount rate 9% 7% 6% 6%
DECC - 'high DECC - 'high
Energy price DECC - 'low' DECC - 'high' high' energy high' energy
[1]
energy prices energy prices prices prices
current rates current rates
(FIT/ RHI (FIT/ RHI
designed to designed to
give fixed give fixed
return & will return & will
Financial lower than adjust to adjust to
incentives current tariff energy energy
(FIT/RHI) rates current rates prices) prices)
Project
deployment
rate
(wind/biomas 30% (0% for
s/EfW) 8% 15% 30% wind)
Green policy
support (for
building
integrated
technologies) Low Medium High High
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12. Producing a relevant & useful evidence base
• Communicating the renewable potential:
– installed capacity (MW)
– Generation potential (MWh)
– CO2 savings
– % energy demand
– Infrastructure
– Geographical resolution
• Other influencing factors:
– off gas areas: high potential for renewable heat
(space, economics & carbon savings)
– district heating networks viable in higher density
urban areas (identify areas over this minimum
threshold)
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13. Producing a relevant & useful evidence base
• Where does the resource lie?
– which technologies, which
locations?
• Who has control over delivery?
– In which assets, buildings & land
does the resource lie?
– by developing the resource
‘bottom-up’, the delivery pathways
can be identified & quantified
– how much of the deployable
resource is under control of public
sector, suitable for community
groups, commercial delivery?
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14. Example output – off gas areas
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15. Example output – heat map
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16. Renewable energy deployment potential for Cambridgeshire
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17. Substantial infrastructure is needed
Number of installations associated with delivery of each scenario
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18. Significant investment opportunity
Investment potential for each scenario in £millions
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19. CRIF delivery pathways
Deployment potential by pathway
1600
1400
Deployment potential (GWh)
Wind >=6 turbines
1200
Wind <=5 turbines
1000
Biomass
800
ASHP
600
GSHP
400
SWH
200
PV
0
Public sector Community Commercial
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20. What does the evidence base tell you?
• Investment potential - e.g. £6 Billion potential in
Cambridgeshire
• Scale of infrastructure -
• Resource potential – identifies which
technologies have the potential.
– Why focus investment on the lower
potential, less cost effective technologies
for your area?
• Common platform of information enables
investment planning and key delivery partners
to come together
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21. Developing the renewable
energy evidence base
Presenter’s name: Daniel Archard
Presented to: Renewables Infrastructure Framework event
Date: 05/07/2012
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Energy and carbon advisory services www.vercoglobal.com