Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 18 October, 2020
Can you name any other energy plant that you build, operate and try to understand if it's performing efficiently, without actually measuring the fuel that you're supplying? A wind farm is often exactly that. According to a recent 'A Word About Wind' study, almost 50% of those surveyed placed the val...
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Think Tank, PES Essential, Exclusive Articles — 16 October, 2020
The declaration of a climate emergency in Scotland, quickly followed by the rest of the UK, has been a boon for the renewable energy sector. After all, without clean power, heat and transport fuels, our ambitious net-zero targets are totally out of reach. But we know tackling the carbon emissions ca...
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Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 16 October, 2020
Delivering climate neutrality requires adequate new national energy strategies, policies, and regulatory frameworks to be in place due to the massive energy transformation needed. The European Union has been at the forefront of global climate action so far, and is the first major economy to put in p...
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Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 16 October, 2020
In recent years, the construction of offshore wind farms has flourished as many countries strive to increase the share of renewable energy in their overall energy mix. Offshore wind offers some significant advantages compared to onshore developments, including stronger and more stable wind condition...
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Solar, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 03 October, 2020
With the steady growth of solar power and the increase of PV plants worldwide, a new series of PV modules, suitable for 1500-Volt systems, is on the rise. The higher demand for the latest, '1500 Volt ready' generation of PV connectors from Stäubli Electrical Connectors, raises the question of the in...
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Solar, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 03 October, 2020
Powerful vacuum technology and reliable tightness control for improved efficiencies of solar receivers When solar energy for electricity generation is discussed, photovoltaic systems most often come to mind. However, concentrated solar power systems are gaining popularity as an interesting alternati...
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Solar, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 03 October, 2020
Ireland's first competitive auction for renewable energy capacity took place this summer. The results spell sunny times ahead for the nascent solar industry in Ireland and mark an important step towards the country's target to meet 70% of its electricity supply from renewables by 2030. Auction resul...
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Solar, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 02 October, 2020
Improved economics, governmental incentives, and increased awareness of solar energy as a viable alternative to grid power are leading more companies to go solar. With the potential to benefit businesses large and small, smart energy solutions are cropping up on unused rooftops of shopping centres, ...
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