ORC 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 PracticeElectric 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 articleEnergy revolution starts with Smart grids
Building safe, secure and efficient energy infrastructure is one of the EU's top goals which is going to be boosted by an investment of almost 1 billion euros. About 84% of this amount should be used…
Read Full articleDigital platforms in the energy sector – definition & first applications
Integrating renewables into the electricity system is a challenging task. Currently, different concepts of how to do this are being discussed. In our last two posts we focussed on different concepts…
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 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 PracticeThomas Nowak
Thomas represents the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) as Secretary General in Brussels. His main responsibilities are the representation of the industry at the European institutions, networking with other stakeholders in the field of heating…
Author detailsGame Changers in the energy system
" Important changes in the provision and consumption of electricity services are now underway, driven to a significant degree by a confluence of factors affecting the distribution side of power…
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