Although there is still some debate on the causal relationship between energy and GDP, energy clearly has the power to propel communities out of poverty, improve economic conditions, and provide a better quality of life for billions of people. This paper demonstrates how electric utilities can leverage technological advancements and reach beyond traditional operational boundaries to address the increasing worldwide demand for energy and reduced CO2 emissions.
06 May 2016
Using routine sampling and chemical analysis of heat transfer fluid, early in a plant build, can help to extend the lifetime of CSP plants. Christopher Ian Wright BSc PhD MBA, explains.
22 May 2015
The Renewable Cities Global Learning Forum is set to take place May 13–15 at the award-winning Four Seasons hotel in Vancouver, Canada. The Forum brings together key city and utility staff with the private sector, civil, society and researchers to participate in a solutions-focused dialogue.
27 March 2015
In 2013 the cumulated hydropower capacity reached 1,103 GW, with an estimated annual electricity generation of around 3,704 TWh/y. This growth positioned hydropower energy as the highest cumulated installed capacity among renewable energy sources. Intriguing, considering that over the last two years solar and wind power generation actually grew faster than hydropower.
07 October 2014
Newly installed wind power capacity decreased by nearly 20% in 2013, generating 35.4 GW compared to 45 GW in 2012. In fact, capacities generated in 2013 fell to levels not seen since 2009. REMIPEG research shows it was the first decline in the segment in past 15 years.
06 October 2014
The global newly installed PV power capacity reached 36 GW in 2013, a 28% increase over 2012. Another dramatic change: Europe, the prevalent market in the PV sector in 2012, scaled back a bit as Asia assumed the leadership position in the PV sector with 19 GW of newly installed capacity.
05 October 2014
The solar thermal power market is seeing growth after a period of uncertainty. At the end of 2013 there was approximately 3.8 GW of installed CSP capacity globally, and newly installed capacity increased more than 60% to roughly 1.17 GW last year.
04 October 2014
Worldwide, biomass generated electrical capacity of around 88 GW (installed), including bio fired power- and CHP-plants. That made biomass the most widely used renewable source of energy within the global energy system in 2013.
04 October 2014
More than 500 MW of geothermal power capacity (newly installed) was realised in 2013, a 42.3% increase over 2012. This translated to an overall global capacity of approximately 12 GW of geothermal power by the end of 2013.
03 October 2014
The newly released 2014 Wind Energy Update (WEU) Onshore Operations and Maintenance Report provides cost-effective strategies to minimise downtime and maximise wind energy yield. This download offers a "sample" chapter of a five-chapter report.
03 June 2014
This guide provides exclusive data on the current project pipeline in the United States, as well as the future growth potential of the domestic market. Furthermore, it examines the potential use of CSP in other niche markets and the opportunities for U.S. companies to export their know-how and technology into lucrative markets, such as South Africa, Chile and the MENA region.
28 April 2014
This paper demonstrates that it is possible to reduce chemical costs by identifying and limiting the wastes found in dispensing, storage and application. Reducing these hidden costs will also improve productivity
and health and safety in the workplace.
05 March 2014
The Waste & Hazard Walk is a systematic facility tour which looks for ways to improve productivity and safety, with a specific focus on industrial supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE). This free download outlines how your company could benefit from a Waste & Hazard Walk.
04 February 2014
For the past few years, investors, owners, and consultants in the US wind industry have been challenged by well-documented cases of wind project underperformance. Attention to this issue has yielded many process improvements, but have we truly addressed the problem?
20 December 2013
Could a Solar Resource Assessment be the difference between a solar plant that performs well and one which under-delivers?
18 December 2013
How can using a gearbox lubrication solution improve wind turbine availability?
19 November 2013
Is it possible for the wind industry to partner with the offshore oil and gas sector? This article from our archive explores the theme in detail from the perspective of the UK, which continues to develop its offshore wind industry despite the challenges...
14 October 2013
How could your company change its approach to cutting VOC hazards on the shop floor?
23 September 2013
Prepared by GL Garrad Hassan on behalf of Scottish Enterprise and The Crown Estate, this guide aims to outline the scale and nature of the opportunities offshore wind operations and maintenance presents.
30 August 2013
How could your company change its approach and become a more efficient workplace?
11 July 2013
Interested in learning more about saving energy in the built environment...
01 December 2012
Interested in how environmental labels could help the drive for sustainability?
01 December 2012
The UK wind and marine industry is at a pivotal point. The potential for growth is immense, but there are many unanswered questions about how that growth can be achieved, especially in times of economic austerity.
26 November 2012
Over the course of the next ten years demand for electricity is going to far exceed the supply by three times. Steps Towards a Low Carbon Future discusses the solutions and technologies that will support the global revolution required and transition to clean energy.
27 September 2012
Utilities must change business practices to keep pace with the evolving intelligent grid transformation. This whitepaper explores some of these challenges and discusses the benefits of implementing innovative software solutions to design and manage the modern grid from plant to point of service.
22 September 2010
This white paper presents a rationale for apposite and effective governemental policies on renewable energies in the developing world.
26 January 2010
This white paper provides a rationale for effective governmental renewable energy policies worldwide.
25 January 2010
Join Dr. Peter Hoedl, Director for Renewable Energy at PerkinElmer, as he discusses biofuels, the global market trends, and the regulations that are defining the analytical requirements for biofuels production.
01 October 2009