Offshore wind rising to challenge king coal in Polish energy market
First published here . Poland's energy and electricity markets are undergoing major changes. As costs fall in the offshore wind industry, so it is becoming price-competitive with more carbon-intensive…
Read Full articleInsuring Production Up-Time at New Center Stamping
Insuring Production Up-Time at New Center Stamping When unexpected delays in production represent a significant loss of revenue, the reliability of systems integral to production becomes a necessity.…
Read Full articleDeep decarbonisation of industry: The cement sector
Headlines Fossil fuel combustion to meet heating needs accounts for 35% of cement’s CO2 emissions. The remaining 65% are due to direct process emissions, which must also be addressed. The biomass use…
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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 articleWhy and how to modernize your switchgear
There is a significant increase in the number of industries that are installing switchgear. However, as with any equipment, a major issue here is the impact of aging switchgear. An outdated system can…
Read Full articleAll you need to know: The EU's bold Energy Efficiency Directive
The European Union has taken a major step forward in its fight against climate change with the adoption of Directive (EU) 2023/1791 on energy efficiency. This comprehensive legislation aims to…
Read Full articleEU Policies for Advancing Green Hydrogen
Context and Strategic Importance Green hydrogen, produced through the electrolysis of water using renewable energy sources, is increasingly recognized as crucial for the EU's energy transition and…
Read Full articleBatteries included: Gigafactories advance German energy transition
First published here . Wind farms connected to batteries can help Germany go fossil-free (Photo by Frank Schwichtenberg , CC BY 3. 0) Energy storage is going to be a huge industry in the transition to…
Read Full articleThe Pitfalls of LED Linear Tubes and Smart Lighting Systems
from Wesley Whited, DNV GL The Pitfalls of LED Linear Tubes and Smart Lighting Systems At first glance, retrofitting an existing fluorescent fixture with an LED Linear tube seems like an appealing…
Read Full articleWhat are green loans and how are they linked to the EU Taxonomy Regulation?
The EU Taxonomy Regulation is a key part of the European Union's strategy to combat climate change and drive investment towards environmentally sustainable activities. It sets out a common…
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