The first quarter of 2017 was the biggest in history for the U.S. energy storage market. According to GTM Research and the Energy Storage Association’s (ESA) latest U.S. Energy Storage Monitor, 234 megawatt-hours of energy storage were deployed in the …
Is the Solar Boom Over?
In 2016, a third less money was invested worldwide in photovoltaics than in 2015. Is the solar boom over? On the contrary: the costs are so low that the power is at least ten times. For many years, the …
European Transmission System Operators Cooperate to Develop North Sea Wind Power Hub
The Dutch electricity network operator TenneT has partnered with Danish Energinet.dk to develop a wind power hub in the North Sea. These power hubs are expected to provide the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, the UK, Belgium and Norway with power …
The United States’ offshore wind industry is determined to grow
North Americas offshore wind industry has seen some remarkable developments over the past year. North Carolina’s first offshore wind auction is set to take place in march 2017 and throughout different Atlantic states, several offshore wind projects are now …
Technological Advances Pushing Renewable Energy Towards the Turning Point
Technological advances are changing supply as well as demand dynamics in the energy and resource sector. By raising productivity and increasing energy efficiency the technological progress will continue to push the global economy. Energy consumption is becoming less intense …
Platform Business Models or: The New Marketplaces
Image Source: Fotolia by Adobe Platform Business Models or: The New Marketplaces Without the rise of the Internet, platform business models would not have been able to walk the path they have been taking over the past years. Unlike …
Online Platforms and Customer Satisfaction
Image Source: Fotolia by Adobe The Devil is in the Detail: Online Platforms and Customer Satisfaction Online platforms have dramatically changed the digital economy over the past two decades and occupy a central position within the digital society. They …
Why the energy sector should keep an eye on freelancers and independent workforce
Image Source: Fotolia by Adobe Why the energy sector should keep an eye on freelancers and independent workforce Discussing innovations within the energy sector tends to lead to the same few topics every time: Renewable energy vs. conventional energy, …
Weather forecasting control – Krobath Econ Energy Services
Weather forecasting control – Krobath Econ Energy Services Heating buildings is one of the least efficient tasks in terms of energy use worldwide. Especially heating old structures comes with high losses and rehabilitation investments are cost intensive. In addition, the …
MG Energy+ Celebrates 5 Years of Successful Work and Partnerships
MG Energy+ Celebrates 5 Years of Successful Work and Partnerships As our company had its 5th anniversary last week on Friday, this blog post covers the success story of MG Energy+ and how the company developed over the past five …
E-nable+ Relaunch: How the Energy Platform is Expanding.
E-nable+ Relaunch: How the Energy Platform is Expanding. Started in March 2016, MG Energy+ launched it’s new Energy Project Platform “E-nable+ // energy meets capital”. With the first of September of 2016, the platform will develop further with the go-live …
Energy Innovations Targeted at End Consumers: New Solar Technologies Providing Mobile, Independent, and Worldwide Power Supply.
Energy Innovations Targeted at End Consumers: New Solar Technologies Providing Mobile, Independent, and Worldwide Power Supply. Technological advances and innovations are shaping the ever changing landscape of energy sectors worldwide but many technologies and innovations have potential ranging outside the …
The US Presidential Candidates’ view on Energy and Renewables
Image Source: Fotolia by Adobe The US Presidential Candidates’ view on Energy and Renewables After increasing in 2014, a 2015 Gallup poll shows that the percentage of Americans concerned about global warming and environmental issues is dropping, but still, related issues …
Why You Cannot Afford to Overlook Africa’s Energy
Image Source: Fotolia by Adobe Why You Cannot Afford to Overlook Africa’s Energy The cost and efficiency of energy is stifling development opportunities and, for owners and investors, acts as a barrier to entry to many African markets. However, through …
Energy Storage – the Blind Spot in the Current Energy Landscape?
Energy Storage – the Blind Spot in the Current Energy Landscape? As discussed in one of our recent blogs (you can find here), energy storage systems can be an economically viable add-on for renewable energy projects on a case-by-case basis, …
Harnessing Solar Power on Water
Harnessing Solar Power on Water Offshore wind farms are gaining momentum and popularity as energy providers worldwide seek for different ways of harvesting power from renewable sources without using valuable land resources. One unique idea developed by engineers at Vienna …
Energy Storage as a Solution to Compensate Forecasting Errors of Wind Power Plants
Energy Storage as a Solution to Compensate Forecasting Errors of Wind Power Plants In markets where feed-in tariff systems face out or where different market-based incentives schemes (such as green certificates) are in place, wind power plant operators need an …
Why Aviation Know-How Pushes PV-Modules to New Levels
Why Aviation Know-How Pushes PV-Modules to New Levels The following article covers an interview with Mr. Matthias Schoft, managing director of DAS Energy GmbH, a joint venture of Alternative Energy Solutions and Diamond Aircraft Group. DAS Energy GmbH is an …
The Internal Rate of Return: Assessing the Profitability of Potential Investments
The Internal Rate of Return: Assessing the Profitability of Potential Investments Long-term project investments differ from their short-term sisters in many ways. Risk, financing structure, and investment ticket size are just some of the aspects which need to be addressed …
Tidal Power: underestimated or superseded?
Tidal Power: Underestimated or Superseded? By using the Earth’s natural energy from tidal power, reliable electricity can be generated while conserving other resources. However, within the scope of renewable energy, tidal power seems to be a less exact topic of …
The Solar-Innovation from Austria
The Solar-Innovation from Austria This week’s technology snapshot covers an interesting interview with Mr. Alexander Friedrich, CEO of 3F SOLAR Technologies GmbH introducing their innovative hybrid photovoltaic modules. We’ve heard that you’ve recently finished a very interesting pilot project in …