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EnergyDecentral is the international marketplace for decentralized energy supply

With its outstanding programme, the trade fair EnergyDecentral 2014 organized by DLG (Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft – German Agricultural Society) together with the industry association VDMA Power Systems was a unique marketplace for the energy sector. The some 370 specialist exhibitors from 13 countries and more than 220 exhibitors with product ranges addressing both the energy ...

Nov. 25, 2014

By German Agricultural Society (DLG) / DLG-International GmbH

Managing Germany´s Decentralized Power

The greatest challenge facing the energy companies in Germany right now is not making sure that sufficient power is produced, but rather directing that energy efficiently. This, and other related topics, will be discussed at the SMART GRIDS summit from January 28-30 in Berlin, where Germany Trade and Invest will be advising on the industry developments in Germany. "Distribution System ...

Jan. 24, 2013

By Germany Trade & Invest

Frost & Sullivan: Renewables Boost the Power Industry, and Solar Photovoltaic is the Fastest Growing

Increased decentralization, the need to decarbonize electricity generation, and digitization to boost operational efficiency are driving market opportunities in the power industry. Continued regulatory support for renewable energy in key markets will see global power investment reach $443.5 billion in 2017, according to a new ...

May 12, 2017

By Smart Grid Observer

ABB Wins $30 Million Order to Support Integration of Renewables in Germany

ABB has received an order of around $30 millon from the Dutch-German transmission system operator, TenneT, to supply a stabilization solution that will enhance the reliability and quality of power as the grid absorbs more renewable energy. The order was booked in the second quarter of 2017. Germany's "Energiewende" energy transition roadmap aims for a renewable energy target of at ...

Aug. 14, 2017

By Smart Grid Observer

AllEarth Renewables Completes the Largest Distributed Solar Tracker Farm in North America

AllEarth Renewables, Inc. has designed and installed the largest distributed solar tracker farm in North America. Located in South Burlington, Vt., the 2.2-megawatt PV system includes 382 AllSun Tracker Series 24 GPS-oriented, dual-axis trackers and 382 SMA Sunny Boy 6000-US inverters. The estimated 2.91 million annual kWh of power generated by the installation will be sold to Vermont’s ...

Jul. 27, 2011

By SMA America, LLC

Best green technologies at the 8th South-East European Energy Forum

The 8th Congress and Exhibition on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE & RE) and the South-East European (SEE) Solar Exhibition will be held in the period 28 to 30 March 2012 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The events will gather key industry players from green energy sector and it will be a great platform for knowledge exchange and business contacts establishment on a global scale. The event is ...

Nov. 7, 2011

By Via Expo Ltd.

Most Countries Need Major Changes in Systems for Sourcing and Consuming Energy to Support Future Demand Growth, Reports Accenture and World Economic Forum

The continued increase in energy consumption, which is expected to grow by approximately 40 percent by 20351,will require significant changes in countries’ energy architectures as they try to meet the demands of economic growth, environmental sustainability and energy security, finds a joint report by Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and the World Economic Forum. ...

Jun. 13, 2012

By Accenture

Newark Housing Authority Signs Energy Performance Contract with Constellation Energy Guaranteeing $78 Million in Savings

Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG) and the Newark Housing Authority (NHA) today announced the signing of an energy performance contract (EPC) for approximately $50 million in ...

Oct. 31, 2011

By Constellation Energy

European future energy forum 2011 – A preview

Making innovation happen for a sustainable world Q: WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST ISSUES FACING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY AT THE MOMENT? A: We have asked our speakers to help us identify the biggest issues that they are currently facing and how they feel they could make a difference. Here’s what they said… Prof. Mario Paolone, Distributed Electrical Systems ...

Aug. 24, 2011

By Turret Media FZ LLC

EU Energy Transition: New Roadmap for R&I in Smart Networks

The European Technology and Innovation Platform Smart Networks for Energy Transition (ETIP SNET) recently released its new ten-year Research & Innovation (R&I) Roadmap, 2017-26. The Roadmap provides a system view to the entire energy transition by addressing a scope larger than smart electricity grids: It also encompasses interactions with the gas and heat networks and focuses on ...

Jan. 20, 2017

By Smart Grid Observer

Power and Energy Measurement: Worldwide Market Forecasts - First Edition

Measuring real-time energy consumption, and adjusting power delivery at critical loads (as opposed to simple “on-off” functions), are becoming increasingly important in today’s commercial, residential and industrial environments. The ability to “fine-tune” energy usage requires sophisticated power monitoring and measurement techniques. Driven by such diverse trends ...

Feb. 20, 2012

Clean Energy Innovation Fund Invests In Greensync To Help Create The Smart Electricity Grid Of The Future

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has committed $5 million to an innovative Melbourne-based company aiming to bring smart technology solutions to the energy grid of the future, as part of an $11.5 million Series B capital raising by GreenSync. The CEFC investment is through the Clean Energy Innovation Fund, which finances emerging Australian technologies and businesses that have the ...

Feb. 13, 2017

By Smart Grid Observer

New ventures forum addresses challenges to scaling up clean energy access in India

New Ventures India, part of WRI’s center for environmental entrepreneurship, and CDF-IFMR convened a workshop in Mumbai earlier this summer to address the barriers to the clean energy industry serving India’s rural poor. Representatives from every major clean energy company in India ...

Aug. 18, 2011

By World Resources Institute WRI

SMA Sunny Tripower Inverters Energize O2 Energies’ 4.25 MW Rockwell Solar Farm

O2 Energies has flipped the switch on its 4.25 MW Rockwell Solar Farm in North Carolina. The utility-scale PV plant is powered by decentralized inverter solutions by SMA, including 145 ...

Mar. 5, 2015

By SMA America, LLC

Report from North America`s Electricity System Operators Examines Impact of Emerging Technologies

A report from an affiliation of independent electric grid operators concludes that the future of the North American power grid depends on effectively adding renewables to the grid, the accuracy and availability of data from "behind-the-meter" resources and coordinating these distributed energy resources at the grid operator level to preserve reliability. The report, "Emerging Technologies: How ...

Mar. 17, 2017

By Smart Grid Observer

Alpiq Creates Structures For Future Growth

Swiss energy company Alpiq notes that the digital transformation of the energy world covers the entire value chain from electricity generation to consumption. The integration of new renewable energies as well as the shift from traditional end customers towards prosumers present new and complex challenges to infrastructure in the energy industry. The Commerce & Trading and Energy Services ...

Mar. 13, 2017

By Smart Grid Observer

First solar power plant in Europe to provide operating reserve at the high-voltage level

BELECTRIC GmbH connected its state-of-the-art, cost-effective battery storage system, the Energy Buffer Unit, at the solar power plant Alt Daber in Brandenburg. It thereby became the first solar power plant in Europe capable of providing operating reserve at high-voltage level comparable to conventional plants. The innovative lead-acid storage device with a capacity of 2,000 kWh is intended for ...

Nov. 26, 2014

By BELECTRIC Solarkraftwerke GmbH

Distributed Power Generation in China

Like many other countries with developing economies, China is expected to shift its focus to cleaner fuels for power generation. In the past, the country deployed district heating systems based around coal-fired heat-only boilers. However, the introduction of new small-scale power generation technologies using natural gas and potentially available renewable fuels such as biomass have provided a ...

Mar. 20, 2013

Market statistics: European solar thermal market remains static in 2011

There are signs that the strong decline reported over the last two consecutive years has come to an halt in 2011, according to the annual solar thermal market statistics published today by the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation. However, for a full trend reversal, the industry must develop new market segments and improve price competitiveness. Besides, to meet the 2020 targets, it is now ...

Jun. 11, 2012

By European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF)

Germany`s Solar Market Saves Customers Money and Time

Germany's solar market is the most efficient and cost effective in Europe, according to a recent survey by PV Legal. While the average time to connect a new small-scale system to the grid is between 14 and 50 weeks across the continent, German residents are connected in only 6 weeks on average. At the ...

Jul. 11, 2011

By Germany Trade & Invest

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