Are ZNE-ready manufactured homes on the horizon
First published here . Earlier this year, we looked at how zero net energy can make life more comfortable as the weather gets weirder , and how utilities can strategically use ZNE to address the…
Read Full articleIs an energy revolution underway in Chile?
First published here Chile’s share of renewable energy has tripled in the past five years. Maximiliano Proaño takes a look at the policy behind this massive growth, and the road ahead. In May, Chile’s…
Read Full articleUtilities and Governments are Wasting Millions of Dollars Subsidizing A Wrong Technology for Motor Systems Efficiency
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), electric motor systems consume more than half of global electricity. Industrial electric motor systems account for over 70% of total global…
Read Full articleIndustrial heat: An emission free energy source
Heat is a form of energy that is all around us. There’s heat from the sun (solar thermal), and from the earth (geothermal), but for this post, I want to talk about industrial heat - heat that is a…
Read Full articleEnergy Management System in cement industry
Salonit Anhovo is the leading cement manufacturer in Slovenia. As an environmentally and energy-friendly company, Salonit decided to carry out an energy management project. The project included an introduction to energy management systems and energy optimization in cement manufacturing. It is a large industrial area and LoRaWAN communication was the only suitable alternative to the classical wired…
Read Full Business PracticeAsset managing your data on the way to electrification
By taking an asset management approach to your data, you can generate value both in the short and the longer term. If you think of asset management in terms of real estate, it is the process of…
Read Full articlePrayon case study: with data mining to energy efficiency improvements
Prayon is the world leader in production of phosphate salts. This short case study describes how Engis, the main plant of Prayon, saves EUR 500.000 per year on energy costs. Prayon has applied three main steps delivered by specialist PEPITe: advanced data mining techniques, real-time visualization and cross department training.
Read Full Business PracticeMaking existing lending processes drive energy efficiency
Making existing lending processes drive energy efficiency A recent article entitled “ All Lenders must be green lenders ” by friend and EnergyPro collaborator in the US Sean Neil emphasised an…
Read Full articleLaunch at EUSEW 2017: Investors for energy efficiency in industry, district energy and street lighting
If we are to make headway in achieving our energy efficiency objectives, ensuring financing is essential. While there are some low-cost measures, the bulk of what needs to be done is relatively…
Read Full articleSmart Engineering of Pump Systems in chemcial processes
Presentation about smart engineering of pump systems in chemical processes. Includes overview of technology in relation to fluids pumped and highlights opportunities for increasing the efficiency of punps systems. This includes energy efficiency as well as maintenance both leading to lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership). Presentation hold by CP Pump Systems CEO Thomas Wuersch @ EEIP Energy Recovery…
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