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New recording of energy performance contracts (EPCs) in government accounts
New recording of energy performance contracts (EPCs) in government accounts Recently Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, published new guidance on recording of energy performance…
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 PracticeLoad Management of Industrial Systems
If a company wants to reduce its energy costs, its primary focus should be on reducing energy consumption. However, in many cases, companies can also realize significant savings by optimizing 1. Their energy consumption profile and 2. Their energy contract and purchasing strategy. Among other things, this paper will discuss various ways of adjusting consumption supported by practical examples.
Read Full Business PracticeOutokumpu Cools Machine Shop using natural Elements
To cool the rolling mill's machine shop, Outokumpu has chosen a solution that saves energy compared with more conventional alternatives. There are two ways to cool the machine shop. One is to use outdoor air, the other to use industrial water from a nearby river and cool the air through existing cooling coils and a SWEP B649 brazed plate heat exchanger.
Read Full Business PracticeBakery UK - production air with heat recovery
Just three months after installing two fixed-speed L110s and one regulated-speed L132RS compressor, along with a heat recovery system from CompAir, a leading supplier of bread products is on target to achieve annual energy savings in the region of £188,000, with a payback on investment in less than two years.
Read Full Business PracticeUCC First University to Achieve ISO 50001
University College Cork (UCC) claims to be the first university worldwide and the first public sector body in Ireland to achieve ISO 50001 certification. Aided by ISO 50001 implementation software (Enerit) that covered significant energy users, energy saving opportunities, energy actions and planning, corrective actions and audit management, UCC implemented its energy management programme in just…
Read Full Business PracticeCase study: Monitoring and Targeting method applied in automotive industry
Case Study of the implementation of the Monitoring and Targeting method to optimize the heating system in a body shop of an automotive producer. Starting with an in-depth explanation of the methodology, the case study shows how the methodology was applied - from analytical findings to financial impact. According to HE Consulting, this methodology is an appropriate tool to achieve savings through…
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An 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 articleCase Study of Regal Petrochemical Company
Regal Petrochemical Company (RPC) has joined hands with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Iranian Fuel Conservation Company (IFCO) to implement a structured approach to energy management in their operations, under the Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded project, “Industrial Energy Efficiency in Key Sectors”. Through this cooperation, the RPC has already…
Read Full Business Practice10 Facts about Solar Power
Solar’s lowcost, versatility and reliability, means that it is poised to become the dominant energy source by 2050. Solar is easy to install, easy to maintain and an easy way to save money. Perhaps the most common objection from solar sceptics is “the sun doesn’t shine at night”. We have solved this: we now have storage systems that temporarily store generated solar power and deliver clean…
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