
Electric cars better for climate in 95% of the world
Fears that electric cars could actually increase carbon emissions are unfounded in almost all parts of the world, new research shows. Reports have questioned whether electric cars really are ‘greener’…
Read Full articleORC Technology in Solar Thermal Power Plant
Turboden describes units allowing to convert heat collected by solar collectors into electricity through an efficient thermodynamic cycle. Concentrating Solar Power systems with Turboden ORC can be cost-effective in the range between 200 kW and 20 MW electric.
Read Full Business PracticeArtificial Intelligence Act: Landmark Deal Reached for World's First AI Rules
Introduction After intensive three-day negotiations, a historic agreement on the Artificial Intelligence Act has been reached between the Council presidency and the European Parliament. This act, a…
Read Full articleThe EU moves forward on green investments
An article in Financial Times today looks at easing bank capital rules to spur green investment) outlines the investor hurdles and hesitancies in green investments. From risk assessment, to capital…
Read Full articleAn initiative to establish battery cell production in Germany and Europe
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy in Germany describes a European initiative to establish battery cell production in Germany and Europe, which includes comment from the Economic…
Read Full articleHow reusing waste heat can take aluminium one step closer to becoming a greener industry
Aluminium is one of the most recycled commodities in the world, but the processes involved in the production of this metal still leave a high environmental impact on the planet. New waste heat…
Read Full articleChatGPT and the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act
The European Union (EU) is considering a new legal framework that aims to significantly bolster regulations on the development and use of artificial intelligence. The proposed legislation, the…
Read Full articleORC-systems are helping to create a sustainable energy future
ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle) technology made possible by SWEP brazed plate heat exchangers is being used in Sweden to transform waste heat into renewable electricity. This high efficiency and low maintenance way to produce sustainable electricity is being adopted by district heating systems around the world. Read how Ronneby Municipality put this innovative technology to use.
Read Full Business PracticeORC Technology in Waste to Energy Solutions
Turboden shows its ORC technology which can be profitably and efficiently used to produce electric using energy from waste to energy recovery processes which include steam or water from incinerator boiler, municipal solid waste gasification, landfill engines exhaust gas, primary heat conversion system. The power of Turboden turbogenerators in this application ranges from 200 kW to 20 MW electric.
Read Full Business Practice6 Lessons on energy decarbonization from countries leading the way
Getting to a net-zero-carbon energy system is essential . It will be a major effort, one that requires significant investment in new low-carbon infrastructure, from renewable power plants to electric…
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