
Climate neutrality and the potential of digital energy efficiency technologies - Five application examples
Reducing CO2 emissions to zero in 30 years - utopian? The conversion of Germany's energy supply to green and renewable is a done deal. In 30 years, the country is to meet its energy needs from…
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Meet EEIP at the IEA Global Conference on Energy Efficiency 2018. The International Energy Agency’s third annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency will convene dignitaries and leaders from across the globe. The aim is to share insights and…
DetailsEUROPEAN ALUMINIUM: sustainable industrial recovery plan
EUROPEAN ALUMINIUM provides a set of recommendations for a sustainable industrial recovery plan The aluminium industry has traditionally been considered strategic in Europe, however, 2019 data show…
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Heat pump technology is efficient and mature. Capacities range from 20kW to 100kW for residential applications and even higher capacities for commercial applications. Industrial and district heating heat pumps reach capacities of several MW. Operating the unit when surplus electricity is available and storing that surplus energy in the form of heat provides significant demand response capacity to…
Read Full Business PracticeIndustrial Demand Response - too complex?
Demand Response - the next gold rush for industry? It is often said the energy efficiency is a key (or even THE) driver for Demand Response. Well, for utilities and grid operators it is clearly a…
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Energy in Demand is an independent view of the world of sustainable energy. With a focus on Europe, it considers global developments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and the policy context of climate change. Energy in Demand is not new. It started in 1990 as a quarterly newsletter and continued through to 1999. Many of…
Building a greener future one SME at a time
The pyramids in Egypt, the Empire State building in New York, and the Tower of Pisa in Italy are all examples of human creations which left an imprint on history. However, today the construction…
Read Full articleThe Economic Impact of AI on Energy Transition: Financial Institutions at the Forefront of a Green Revolution
The global shift towards sustainable energy sources is one of the defining challenges of our time. While renewable technologies like solar and wind power have made significant strides, their…
Read Full articleThe technical potential of large and industrial heat pumps
Heat pumps are considered large if they exceed capacities of 100kW. They can easily reach the one to several megawatt range with the largest units providing 35MW in a single machine. Currently…
Read Full articleAn overview of the ESCO industry
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…
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