The following is the text of my presentation made in Cairo on the 18th December 2023 at a UNIDO organised event presenting the results of a project on ESCO contracts completed by a consortium…

The FAO 2011 paper titled "Energy-Smart Food for People and Climate" presents a compelling argument for transforming the global food sector to address the challenges of energy use, food security, and…

Davion Hill, first published here. We’ve talked a lot about falling energy storage costs, and you’ve heard me say cost reductions of 8-15% per year have been the historical norm, at least for the last…

First published here Those who know me will know of my life long-love of aviation. I wanted to be a test pilot even before wanting to be an astronaut but ended up getting into energy. My…

Increase efficiency : focus on 2 components In my first pumps-post « 45% TCO – industrial pumps fight for efficiency » I introduced the topic related to energy efficiency improvement for industrial…

" 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…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved, permeating various sectors, and transforming how we live and work. With this growth comes the need for robust regulations to ensure the ethical and…

Understanding the Food Value Chain The food value chain comprises a complex network of stakeholders involved in the production, processing, distribution, and consumption of food. This network spans…

The energy transition is already happening today. The fourth liberalisation package is going through the EU codecision process and it introduces exciting new elements for a demand-driven electricity…

Compressed Air: the 4th Utility Without knowing who has invented this phrase, e.g. David Andrews from Sullair used it in a recent blog and it is even mentioned at wikipedia, it clearly indicates the…