Alternative Energy - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Successful Cybersecurity in Transmission and Distribution/Oil & Gas
An attack on the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system that operates an offshore rig, oil well, pipeline or refinery—or against enabled Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices that deliver monitoring data to such systems—can have devastating consequences.
Using Renewable Energy for LEED Certification
Growing knowledge of energy consumption’s environmental impact has led to a sharp increase in demand for sustainable buildings. This shift has made sustainable certifications — like the LEED certification — a major draw for renters and investors.
The Promise of V2G Technology — and How It Could Accelerate the Clean - Energy Revolution
V2G or ‘vehicle to grid’ technology is not a new concept by any means, but it is nascent. Meaning, corporations are finally coming round to the idea of implementing it to more sensibly
redistribute energy.
5 Predictions for the Corporate Renewable Energy Market in 2021
The tech titans – Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft- have always been at the forefront of renewable energy procurement, and recently mid-sized companies like Salesforce have also pushed the industry forward.
Incorporating Alt Energy Into Urban Planning
By incorporating alt energy into urban planning, we can reduce pollution and carbon output, thereby making a difference on the state of the environment. But what exactly do energy alternatives in city planning look like?
What is ITER?
The original name is The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). It is an international nuclear fusion research and engineering megaproject. This will be the world's largest magnetic confinement plasma physics experiment.
Dawn of a New Day for Energy Companies
“The commercial, operational and safety benefits of smartphones and other smart technologies” are empowering the energy industry says Colin Abrey of Nextivity
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GE Renewable Energy Announces US Blade Recycling Contract with Veolia
Agreement involves using wind turbine blades to replace raw material for cement manufacturing –enabling a 27% net reduction in CO2 emissions from cement production.
The journey of LPG: From ground to the tank
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As demand for LPG has grown in recent years, so has the need for facilities that can store and supply large volumes of this increasingly popular fuel.
Peachtree Corners Smart City and The Ray Install USA's First Road Surface Solar Panels on Autonomous Vehicle Lane
French-engineered road surface solar panels, the first in an American city, may power more parts of the city in the future - from streetlights to other city infrastructure, including backup for grid outages
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'HARNESSING THE POWER OF DATA: ACCELERATING TO NET-ZERO' - NEW UKRI/ALL-ENERGY WEBINAR IN JANUARY
Energy is the pulse of our day-to-day life, but the drive for net zero will require a massive change in the way we create and use it. With new technologies and complex integration needed, it is increasingly clear that there is one important factor in making our future integrated energy systems work: data.
That is the thinking behind the 14 January All-Energy/Dcarbonise webinar sponsored by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and chaired by Laura Sandys CBE, Chair of the Government's Energy Data Taskforce and Non-Executive Director, SGN & Energy System Catapult .
Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Offers Customized Switchgear Simulators
Ideal for training personnel on automatic and manual operation of Russelectric switchgear
CS Energy Completes Its Best Year on Record
2020 saw major milestones and expansion for the national EPC
Nobles 2 Wind Farm in Southwest Minnesota Begins Commercial Operation
Facility Can Produce 250 MW of Renewable Energy for Minnesota Power
BATTERY PACK PRICES CITED BELOW $100/KWH FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2020, WHILE MARKET AVERAGE SITS AT $137/KWH
BloombergNEF's annual battery price survey finds prices fell 13% from 2019
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