When 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 articleEnergy revolution starts with Smart grids
Building safe, secure and efficient energy infrastructure is one of the EU's top goals which is going to be boosted by an investment of almost 1 billion euros. About 84% of this amount should be used…
Read Full articleEnergy Efficiency Or How SMEs Can Revolutionize Their Bottom Line
The Hidden Potential in SME Energy Management Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of many economies worldwide. Yet, when it comes to energy management, these vital businesses…
Read Full articlePowering an Energy Efficient Future
On the 30 th September I moderated a webinar on energy efficiency, Powering an Energy Efficient Future , for the IPFA as part of their energy transition series. We had three great panelists who are…
Read Full articleInnovative financial solutions to fight energy poverty
Social housing associations and EU projects are countering energy poverty with innovative financial schemes and “solidarity mechanisms”: “Buildings refurbishment benefits both the people and the…
Read Full articleFeeding the world, preserving the planet
Do you know the environmental impact of the sandwich you had for lunch? Food production requires about 30 percent of the world’s total energy consumption and is still highly reliant on fossil fuels .…
Read Full articleElectrifying the Future: Joule-Heated Catalytic Reactors as a Pathway to Decarbonization and Innovation
In today's energy landscape, one of the most pressing challenges is reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly from energy-intensive industries like chemical manufacturing. With climate change…
Read Full articleOverview of main actors in the e-mobility ecosystem
The transport sector still accounts for a quarter of EU carbon emissions, mainly coming from road transport. Direct electrification is playing a leading role in decarbonising the sector with electric…
Read Full articleElectrifying Industry: The Path to Decarbonizing Process Heat
As the world races to decarbonize, industrial process heating emerges as a critical frontier. A new study by Agora Industry reveals that direct electrification technologies could potentially meet 90%…
Read Full articleHydrogen on the Horizon: Shaping the Energy Future
In the midst of the global transition towards sustainable energy, hydrogen is increasingly being recognized as a pivotal player. With governments, corporations, and research institutions exploring its…
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