
Redefining energy efficiency in new construction programs
First published here . When it comes to integrating the latest technologies and efficiencies into a facility, nothing provides a cleaner slate to work with than a new facility. But in too many cases,…
Read Full articleRenewables: wind farms and grid support functions
Renewable energy is increasingly a challenge to maintain grid stability. Therefore power stations are often required to provide adaptable grid-supporting functions in the form of so-called “grid codes” or feed-in regulations. This case study describes the situation in Portugal, the need to adapt to Portaria 596 grid code and how the reactive current converters of Knorr-Bremse PowerTech deliver…
Read Full Business PracticeCracking the Hydrogen Colour Code
Recently there has been more and more in the media about hydrogen as a future fuel. These discussions often talk about hydrogen using a colour coding – which has the potential to confuse an already…
Read Full articleAre ZNE-ready manufactured homes on the horizon
First published here . Earlier this year, we looked at how zero net energy can make life more comfortable as the weather gets weirder , and how utilities can strategically use ZNE to address the…
Read Full articleNew Hydrogen Infrastructure Map
To showcase the state of play of hydrogen infrastructure in Europe and how the various hydrogen projects can act as a key enabler to reach the REPowerEU hydrogen targets, six industry associations…
Read Full articleChina is investing $13 trillion in construction. Will it pursue zero carbon buildings?
China is in the midst of a construction mega-boom. The country has the largest buildings market in the world , making up 20% of all construction investment globally. And it’s only set to grow: China…
Read Full articleNew report from JRC: Enabling Positive Energy Districts across Europe: energy efficiency couples renewable energy
From an energy perspective, zero or positive energy districts (PED) provide opportunities to achieve cost-effective levels of high-energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. This newly published…
Read Full articleSMEs and Start-ups: 60.000 EUR for new services for network operators and household consumers
Horizon 2020 project OneNet calls out for innovative services The consortium is looking for new services that will contribute to the impact of OneNet project in the energy ecosystem OneNet - One…
Read Full articleTop 10 EU Initiatives for Digitalizing the Energy System: Transforming Europe’s Energy Landscape
In response to the urgent need for a greener, more efficient energy system, the European Union has taken bold steps to digitalize its energy infrastructure. As Europe moves towards its ambitious 2030…
Read Full articleWhen is the grid “full”?
Recently, I wrote about the latest negotiation results for a new German government . On Sunday, the Social Democrats adopted the proposal for a new grand coalition – a repeat with the Christian…
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