Energy efficiency Features for April 2014

Energy efficiency Features Archive

Managing and mitigating risks for renewable technologies: Part II Managing and mitigating risks for renewable technologies: Part II

Stephen Morris, power and energy underwriting manager at HSB Engineering, concludes his two-part feature on risk management.

Canada stakes its claim in 'cleantech' Canada stakes its claim in 'cleantech'

Ontario has emerged as a global green energy cluster, thanks in large measure to the combination of university-level research, local talents pools and ambitious renewable energy procurement goals.

Mitigating risk on renewable projects: Part I Mitigating risk on renewable projects: Part I

HSB Engineering’s Stephen Morris examines the many risk factors which have to be considered when financing and executing renewable energy projects.

Spotlight on Africa: Renewable energy projects hold promise Spotlight on Africa: Renewable energy projects hold promise

The roadblocks impacting renewable energy growth in some parts of Africa are well documented. But that's not discouraging aggressive expansion in those countries where the potential for new solar and wind projects is greatest.

May/June Issue Preview: Landfill gas site series, Part III May/June Issue Preview: Landfill gas site series, Part III

In this third and final part of Andrew Mourant's fascinating mini-series, the author examines case studies that highlight LFG's tremendous potential.

Biogas plant turns hog waste into energy Biogas plant turns hog waste into energy

Read how the US$17 million, 3.2Mw Blue Mountain biogas power generation plant in Beaver County, Utah, began generating electricity from methane gas via the anaerobic digestion of swine manure. Bryan Orchard reports on the project.