Energy efficiency Features for March 2016

Energy efficiency Features Archive

Environment back on the UK government's agenda at sector roundtable Environment back on the UK government's agenda at sector roundtable

A recent round table discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities currently facing the environmental sector. As a participant in the discussion, Alex Zachary shares some of the key points that were raised at the meeting, including the need for more government intervention in relation to energy policy and the potential repercussions Brexit could have for the industry.

Measures to stimulate the micro-grid market Measures to stimulate the micro-grid market

Onsite power generation at remote locations presents an attractive business case for many renewable energy companies but at the same time requires considerable market introduction efforts, says Dr. Thomas Hillig.

Korean energy storage project features largest lithium NMC system deployed for electricity grid frequency regulation Korean energy storage project features largest lithium NMC system deployed for electricity grid frequency regulation

In South Korea, battery company Kokam has deployed two lithium nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) oxide energy storage systems (ESS) – rated at 24 MW/9 MWh and 16 MW/6 MWh – for frequency regulation on the national electricity grid. The company says that the 24 MW system is the world’s largest-capacity lithium NMC ESS used for frequency regulation.

Defusing the hype in the smart home space Defusing the hype in the smart home space

Alex Herceg at Lux Research provides an analysis of the smart home market and explains why functions related to energy efficiency are still central to the appeal of this technology.