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In the period from 2006-2008 clean tech was one of the hot topics for venture capital funds. At the MIT Gaddy et al (2016) compared the data from clean tech with two other technology sectors: Software and Medical. In 2010, Google acquired Nest, which is the only reason why the IRR in 2010 for cleantech is above -25%. The first two reasons can explain why clean tech underperforms compared to software startups and why most startups outside the clean tech sector are focusing on digital products or services. High investment costs for RandD and production are required for the medical sector as well Least active utilities actually come from Europe, with two German utilities (E.on and RWE) being among the top 5. The analysis in this paper comes down to this: RES in Germany reduces the average price (-50% between 2008 and 2014) for electricity generation sold via the spot market, which reduces the revenue for conventional power plants.
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Can data analytics replace people in energy efficiency?
Data analytics can identify potential customers where there may be energy efficiency opportunities. Existing load information cannot determine exactly what is creating the load pattern. analytics can only provide directional vs. actionable information. It will never be able to gauge the interest .
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Compressed Air: Energy efficiency at the top of the ComVac agenda (HM17)
The latest edition of ComVac will be staged from 24 to 28 April 2017 in Hannover, Germany. 260 exhibitors will be there in halls 26 and 27 to shocase the current state of the art in industrial compressed-air and vacuum-.
Read Full articleHydraulische Systeme - Optimierung Energieeffizienz
Kurzdarstellung des 4-Stufen Prozesses von KSB zur Optimierung der Energieeffizienz von hydraulischens Systemen. Mit einem Fokus auf den ges.
Read Full Business PracticeHydraulic system - energy efficiency optimization
This paper describes the 4 step approach of KSB to optimize the energy efficiency of a hydraulic system. It starts with a system analysis to detect optimization potential and ends with usage of smart pump technology and services during operation - see also paper on industry 4.0.
Read Full Business PracticeIndustrie 4.0 und smarte Pumpentechnologie
Smarte Pumpentechnologie und smarte Serviceleistungen kommen zusammen. Dies geschieht basierend auf den wesentlichen Produkteigenschaften Vernetzbarke.
Read Full Business PracticeIndustry 4.0 and smart pump technology
This paper shows the IoT or industry 4.0 approach of KSB. It describes how KSB sees smart pumps and smart services coming together. The paper also contains links to further information on KSB website. Back to Mail Online home.
Read Full Business PracticeNew - automated predictive maintenance using unstructured data
Warwick Analytics briefly describes their next level software developments leading to automated predictive maintenance. It also claims to solve implementation barriers like unstructured data or complex IT integration. The benefits of such tools like reduced downtime and a reduction of energy and waste is not new.
Read Full Business PracticeCybersecurity solutions designed to ensure the operational continuity of industrial (ICS/SCADA) networks
This short paper highlights the new risks that manufacturing companies are exposed to due to the adoption of IoT/Industrie4.0 technologies. SCADAfence at worlds leading trade fair Hannover Messe 2016, hall 7, stand A02.
Read Full Business PracticeSmart Metering : Is it really interesting for Industry?
The smart metering is literally the act of using a smart meter. 80% of smart meters roll out in Europe by 2020 is the goal the European Parliament set out in 2009. Smart metering represents as well a technological as an economic approach.
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