Tag: Energy Efficiency
Classes of DEFRs – Some Essential, All Expensive
 It is broadly, though not universally, acknowledged that a Net Zero electric grid powered predominantly by intermittent renewable…
9 European Union nations pledge to turn the Mediterranean into a green energy hub
LARNACA, Cyprus (AP) — Officials from nine southern European Union member countries said Monday they're focused on harnessing…
Europe Faces Negative Energy Prices Amid Renewable Energy Surplus
Negative energy prices have become a notable phenomenon in Europe, reflecting the complexities of the region's transition to…
Case Study: Spatial Analysis Reduces Wildfire Risk for Electric Customers
Clatskanie People's Utility District (CPUD) serves approximately 4,600 customers in heavily wooded northern Oregon adjacent to the Columbia…
On Demand – Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure: Enhancing Hacker Detection for NERC CIP Compliance While Achieving FERC INSM NOPR Objectives [an Energy Central PowerSession™]
Access On-Demand Recording BelowThe hacker community continues to innovate and find creative ways to disrupt critical infrastructure that…
Can Drones Optimize Wind Farm Maintenance?
Few people ascend to the heights of a wind turbine. Up there, energy professionals engage in maintenance among…
Safe Lifting, Rigging, and Material Handling is Essential for Power Plant Workers
Each year, dozens of workers lose their lives in accidents related to lifting, rigging, and material handling, which…
Daylight saving time and tariffs: what needs to change?
Daylight saving time and tariffs: what needs to change?Brazil will resume daylight saving time. A wise (technical) decision…
Nuclear Recommissioning: Palisades problem, TMI 1 to restart
Just as Holtec International has hit a potentially significant pothole in its road to restart the moribund Palisades…
Integrating Solar and Wind Global experience and emerging challenges REPORT
Solar photovoltaics (PV) and wind power have rapidly grown, doubling their installed capacity and nearly doubling their contribution…
How China’s Green Investments Empower Africa and Boost Global Influence
China is taking significant steps to strengthen its relationship with Africa through green investments aimed at sustainable development.At…
Enabling Technologies for a Smarter Electricity Grid
INTRODUCTION The smart grid market is undergoing rapid transition. The power distribution utilities, technology providers and system integrators…