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Plugging into electricity’s energy challenge

Envirotec Magazine

How is technology helping to address the challenges faced by power grids? According to the International Energy Agency, global electricity demand rose by more than 6% in 2021, the largest increase since the recovery from the financial crisis in 2010. The energy distribution model is becoming decentralised.

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Interview – The impact of GeothermEx on the geothermal industry in the last 50 years

ThinkGeoEnergy

Rarely do we see decades’ worth of experience combined with a mindset of innovation, but SLB’s GeothermEx is proof that the combination exists and that it is an essential component to remaining relevant in a constantly evolving geothermal industry. GW of geothermal power installed around the world—has helped the geothermal industry to grow.

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Energy efficiency: EP100 hails one billion tonnes of corporate carbon savings

Business Green

Initiative that invites businesses to double their energy productivity reveals huge scale of emissions and energy cost savings already being realised. Energy efficiency has been vital to the economy ever since the oil crisis of the 1970s," she said.

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Majority of companies to miss net-zero targets, analysis shows

Envirotec Magazine

Many companies in carbon-intensive industries — such as oil and gas and chemicals — have set net-zero target dates of or close to 2050, while many in services sectors aim for around 2035. Our findings show that it is possible, but only if European businesses act now,” Ollagnier said. And as our study shows, the targets work.

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A decidedly impartial review of Mark Jacobson’s 100% Clean, Renewable Energy and Storage for Everything

Renewable Energy World

When you’ve followed the evolving research of a leading clean energy expert and become a supporter of his vision for a global clean energy transition, it should come as no surprise that I was eager to crack open Mark Jacobson’s 2021 book release, 100% Clean, Renewable Energy and Storage for Everything. Jacobson’s Early Story.

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Coronavirus, the stay-at-home workstyle, and cloud energy consumption

Business Green

Between video calls, collaboration applications and streaming services, data centers are working overdrive - proving why energy efficiency matters more than ever. One obvious exception: the world's data centers and internet infrastructure, which are experiencing an unprecedented spike in usage. How much more efficient?

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Is There Enough Biomass to Fuel the World? Part II

Mr. Sustainability

How much energy do we need and where do we need it? Summary - The world needs 384 TWh of energy per day, of which 87% comes from fossil fuels. Energy is needed in 3 sectors, to do 3 things (3x3 rule). The sectors are transportation, industry and buildings. Ok, this is more than just one question.