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Insights from Higher Wind and Solar Generation in Eastern Grid, USA
A new study from the United States Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) used high-performance computing capabilities and innovative visualization tools to model, in unprecedented detail, how the power...
Cities Are at the Frontline of the Energy Transition
Cities dominate energy demand, and by extension are responsible for a significant share of carbon emissions. In 2013, the world’s urban areas accounted for about 64% of global primary energy use and...
From Istanbul to Nordkapp in a Tesla with Saša Cvetojević
Cvetojević will travel from Istanbul to Nordkapp.Elon Musk of Tesla Motors once said: “If something is important enough, you have to try it, even if it is likely that the idea will...
The Pollution-free Benefits of Cooking without Power
No one likes to be stuck in a sweltering kitchen on a hot sunny day. When the weather is gorgeous, summer evenings should be spent outside, not slaving away over air-polluting kitchen...
UK Will Miss its 2020 Renewable Energy Targets, Warn MPs
Urgent action is needed if UK is to meet its targets, particularly for heating and transport
The UK will fail to meet its targets on renewable energy generation, with take-up of clean fuels...
IEA Executive Director on Official Visit to Republic of Korea
Dr. Fatih Birol, IEA Executive Director, was in Korea on an official visit on 1-2 September 2016.
He met with Mr. Joo Hyunghwan, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, with their discussions concentrating...
IRENA Conference Set to Boost Off-Grid Renewable Energy Development Worldwide
Key stakeholders from the off-grid renewable energy sector – including policy makers, the private sector, financiers, and development institutions – will gather in Nairobi, Kenya from 30 September to 1 October 2016,...
Wind farms do not discourage tourists, economists find
Wind farms do not discourage holidaymakers, according to new research which “puts to bed the myth” that the sight of turbines on the horizon damages tourism.
A report by economic consultants said the...
From Swords to Solar, a German Town Takes Control of its Energy
The German town of Saerbeck is a swords to solar panels story. Above this former German military ammunition camp, perched atop a metal stem like an oversized stalk of wheat, giant blades...
Together we improve the quality of life
Every day business practice best testifies on the determination of Hemofarm to proactively create sustainable business models by achieving better business results. At the same time they develop the local community in...
Solar Impulse Proves Innovation, Technology and Pioneering Mindset Can Address Global Challenges
Solar Impulse has made history by completing the first ever round-the-world flight powered only by energy from the sun. The plane landed at its starting point in Abu Dhabi at 04:05 am...
Climate Change: Cities are Key to Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The heat that saw forest fires sweep through Uttarakhand and damage the already fragile ecosystem of the Himalayas… the heat spikes that caused deaths in Rajasthan and Bihar… the drought that put...
We Are Developing on the Basis of Maximum Optimization of our Processes
The basis of socially responsible functioning of each company is the fact that it becomes aware of the importance and necessity of its own impact on improving general social conditions and the...
ABB Wins $30 Million Order to Strengthen Norwegian Grid
ABB has won an order worth more than $30 million from Norway’s transmission system operator Statnett for two substations that will strengthen grid reliability and boost power supplies. The increased transmission capacity...
A Thirst for Power: The Water-Energy Nexus
We all know that when you mix water and electricity, the results are shocking, but there’s an important connection between the two that goes beyond the potential for bathroom tragedy.
But here’s what’s...
Helping to Deliver Egypt’s Renewable Energy Vision
Egypt has set ambitious targets for the roll-out and expansion of renewable generation and transmission infrastructure over the next few years. And ABB is in an excellent position to help the country...
