6 principles for a market design that enables the energy transition
Does the classical business model of utilities have a future in Europe given the transition towards a decentralized energy system? This was the key question discussed by different economists at the…
Read Full articleHow smart cities could use digital finance platforms
Financing is often stated as one of the biggest challenges to implement a smart city strategy . This is not only due to pressure on public budgets but also to inherent complexity of smart city…
Read Full articleWhat’s next for industrial energy efficiency?
From Paul Noble, DNV GL, first published here . There has been a great deal of thought about how industrial companies can keep delivering improved energy efficiency. And many companies have made great…
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 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…
Read Full articleDigital Supply Chain Dynamics: Insights from Indonesia’s Food and Beverage Industry
Redefining Performance Metrics Through Digital Transformation This detailed study provides a comprehensive examination of the digital supply chain's influence on operational performance within…
Read Full articleThe RetroMeter project: using metered energy savings to make energy efficiency more investable
It is now becoming widely accepted that increasing the flow of investment into energy efficiency is essential for hitting climate targets, as well as addressing issues including fuel poverty and…
Read Full articleIndia – a global player in energy efficiency
It has been a while since I have had a chance to write a blog because I have been very busy working with our JV partner EESL as well as on other projects. In November I made my first ever visit to…
Read Full articleThe Power of Renewables: A New Era in Clean Energy
As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, renewable energy sources are rapidly transforming the global energy landscape. This shift represents not just a technological…
Read Full articleWhat are critical components of a battery energy storage system (BESS)?
Battery energy storage plays an essential role in today’s energy mix. As well as commercial and industrial applications battery energy storage enables electric grids to become more flexible and…
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