The Mechanics of Ceramics: How the Industry Can Decarbonize
Although the world’s industries have tried to transition to more sustainable methods, the annual global extraction of materials has tripled over the last 50 years. In Europe’s ceramics industry has…
Read Full articleGetting to grips with the complexities of industrial decarbonisation using soft systems
On the 12th October I moderated a panel on industrial decarbonisation at the Carbon Forward London conference . Not being a carbon markets specialist I was out of my comfort zone – which is always a…
Read Full articleTransforming Europe’s Social Housing: Survey on Energy Efficient Refurbishment Strategies
SUPER-i survey is an innovative online survey aimed at collecting valuable insights on the current state of the energy-efficient refurbishment of social housing stocks in Europe. This survey…
Read Full articleEnergy efficient industrial pump systems: market potential, success factors and financing options
Energy efficiency is a key concern for industrial operations, as reducing energy consumption can lead to significant cost savings and a decrease in environmental impact. One area where energy…
Read Full articleCleantech startups: German utilities bridging the valley of death?
4 reasons why Cleantech startups failed in the past Starting a new company in the energy sector, especially in the clean tech branch, is risky and every so often not successful. Still, in the period…
Read Full articleEvolution in energy efficiency financing
First published here. On the 9th July I attended the launch of the Mayor of London's Energy Efficiency Fund (MEEF), a £500m public-private energy efficiency fund established by the Greater London…
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…
Read Full articleHow ICP can contribute to the success of energy efficiency networks
How ICP can contribute to the success of energy efficiency networks Very few of us in our work lives can work in a vacuum. There is a need to bounce ideas back and forth; there is a need to test our…
Read Full articleInnovative Pathways in Hydrogen Production: A Catalyst for Change in Clean Energy
Current Landscape The global shift towards cleaner energy sources is no longer a distant ideal but a pressing reality. Hydrogen, recognized as a pivotal component in the clean energy transition, holds…
Read Full article6 principles for a market design that enables the energy transition
Does the classical business model of utilities have a future in Europe given the transition towards a decentralized energy system? This was the key question discussed by different economists at the…
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