Powering Efficiency: Revolutionising Compressed Air Systems for a Sustainable Future
In the quest for sustainable industrial practices, compressed air systems (CAS) have emerged as a prime target for energy efficiency improvements. These systems, vital to many manufacturing processes,…
Read Full articleUsing Non-Energy Benefits to Build Better Business Cases
First published here . A few weeks ago I wrote about the need for better business cases for energy efficiency projects. More and more it seems that one of the most effective ways of building better…
Read Full articleGlobal Energy Efficiency Benchmarking, and Low Energy Buildings and the Role for Smart Management Systems
This joint workshop, hosted by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC) has been organised as two sessions: The first session will feature an update on the G20 Global Energy…
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How technology and training can green India’s steel re-rolling industry With a booming economy, demand for construction materials has skyrocketed in India. In particular, the need for steel has grown…
Read Full articleProMinent - process metering pumps
Short case study describing how ProMinent implemented a complex pump system while at the same time achieving energy savings up to 60%. The implementation was guided by KSB energy efficiency system concept covering all components of the pump system, from variable speed drive controls to the monitoring system.
Read Full Business PracticeUtilize all the available energy — Heat recovery
Today, global industry consumes a vast amount of energy. The biggest challenge is that as much as half of it is wasted due to the inefficient and complicated recovery of low-grade energy. Heat in the…
Read Full articleGame Changers in the energy system
" Important changes in the provision and consumption of electricity services are now underway, driven to a significant degree by a confluence of factors affecting the distribution side of power…
Read Full articleLaunch Investor Forum
Register The aim of the LAUNCH Investor Forum is to think BIG - key market players will discuss why EPC has not yet been securitized and what is needed to achieve securitization of Sustainable Energy Assets under EPC contracts. The November 27 event…
DetailsSolvay - optimizing cooling water pumps
Short case study describing how the application of KSB energy efficiency system approach has led to energy savings of 25% at Solvays recooling plant in Bad Wimpfen, Germany. For details about KSB energy efficiency system approach, see paper about optimising hydraulic systems.
Read Full Business PracticeAn Uber for heat: How a new platform can help industries reuse excess heat and meet decarbonisation goals
Mafalda Silva is a Senior Researcher at the Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering ( INEGI ) at the University of Porto. She has a PhD in Sustainable Energy…
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