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Sunday, August 22, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Energy Solutions from Europe
In previous Blogs, I have discussed some of the energy work that is being done around the world, including Germany. Some of my engineer friends have added valuable information to previous information that might be helpful to those who are interested. On the solar PV side, we see a small percentage of power generation with a large expenditure; on the wind turbine side we see a larger percentage of power generation with a similar expenditure, so possibly a better IRR. As for CHP with District Heating, the increase in efficiency always improves what is being achieved especially when a locat industrial plant is situated near the CHP plant to keep the construction cost of teh District Heating system as low as possible.
Beside the sustainable energy attributes, one of my financial associates points out that in Europe the bankers also have an incentive for funding many of these green projects. so this becomes a win-win prospect from both the energy side and the financial side.
I have attached a web link on solar energy that might be interesting to read.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_power_in_Germany
While all of this is going on, countries in Europe are seriously reevaluating the use of nuclear energy as a power source, which will cause a change in approach of what is being done over the next 20 to 40 years for power generation.
http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,605957,00.html
I certainly hope that all of you stay focused on various aspects of solar, wind, biomass CHP, District Heating and Cooling, Geothermal and other forms of energy solutions as you attempt to achieve innovative solutions for buildings and process facilities. Lets have an even handed approach to local, regional and US energy approaches which will include all energy options, including nuclear energy where appropriate.
Beside the sustainable energy attributes, one of my financial associates points out that in Europe the bankers also have an incentive for funding many of these green projects. so this becomes a win-win prospect from both the energy side and the financial side.
I have attached a web link on solar energy that might be interesting to read.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_power_in_Germany
While all of this is going on, countries in Europe are seriously reevaluating the use of nuclear energy as a power source, which will cause a change in approach of what is being done over the next 20 to 40 years for power generation.
http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,605957,00.html
I certainly hope that all of you stay focused on various aspects of solar, wind, biomass CHP, District Heating and Cooling, Geothermal and other forms of energy solutions as you attempt to achieve innovative solutions for buildings and process facilities. Lets have an even handed approach to local, regional and US energy approaches which will include all energy options, including nuclear energy where appropriate.
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