Energy infrastructure Features for March 2013

Energy infrastructure Features Archive

Mar/Apr preview: HVDC breakthrough heralds a new era for renewables Mar/Apr preview: HVDC breakthrough heralds a new era for renewables

Power technology group ABB says it has made a breakthrough in the ability to interrupt direct current (DC), solving a 100-year oldelectrical engineering puzzle, and paving the way for a more reliable electricity system.

Simulating wind in forest environments Simulating wind in forest environments

Without reliable wind energy measurements and simulation, dependable predictions ­of wind energy yield are next to impossible in topographically complex forest areas.

NREL US solar skills report findings (online version) NREL US solar skills report findings (online version)

Barry Friedman outlines the findings of a recent report by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on the US Solar Installation Labour Market.

Off grid renewables - could this be an end to diesel dependency? Off grid renewables - could this be an end to diesel dependency?

A recent project involving smart grid technology from GE Digital Energy demonstrates a more efficient and cost effective way of covering the energy requirements of an off-grid remote community…

The Interview: Christian Kjaer The Interview: Christian Kjaer

Part 1. Christian Kjaer is soon to leave his role as CEO of the European Wind Energy Association, departing for pastures new in April. Here he speaks to Gail Rajgor, giving his final thoughts on the state of the wind industry.

10 Solar Survival Strategies 10 Solar Survival Strategies

Part 3. The last few years has been a rollercoaster for the solar industry. Many companies went under, so what did the “survivors,” do right? (Even if some of the survivors themselves continue to struggle...)

Market focus: renewables development in Hamburg Market focus: renewables development in Hamburg

With the influx of firms to the region gaining pace, a 40% boom in renewables employment between 2011–2015 is forecast for Hamburg.

10 Solar Survival Strategies 10 Solar Survival Strategies

Part 1. The last few years has been a rollercoaster for the solar industry. Many companies went under, so what did the “survivors,” do right? (Even if some of the survivors themselves continue to struggle...)

Oil, Gas and Wind: offshore harmony? Oil, Gas and Wind: offshore harmony?

Part 3. The UK has extensive offshore expertise through its oil & gas heritage. But how the wind industry can take advantage of this remains the million dollar question…

Renewable energy project monitor Renewable energy project monitor

November/December 2012: Our regular column, written by the Energy Industries Council, reports on project development in the renewable energy marketplace.