technology: Energy Efficiency

Energy Sector - WhatNext

Digital twin use cases in the UK energy sector

The UK energy sector is in a transition phase where the UK has set an ambitious goal of net-zero emission by 2050. The UK energy sector needs to adopt innovative strategies and digital technologies to combat challenges such as energy security, affordability, integration of renewable energy, and optimization of the operating cost of the UK’s …

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Cybersecurity Solutions - WhatNext

Protecting the Australian grid against cyber attacks

Australia is constantly moving towards the development of smart grids with a key focus on ensuring reliability, efficiency, and sustainability. Ever-increasing electricity demand, energy security, de-carbonization, renewable energy integration, climate change events, integration of AI and IoT devices, and technological innovations are accelerating this transition towards smart grids. This development of digital technologies, smart grids, …

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Microalgae Growth - WhatNext

Important Influencing Parameters for Algae Growth for Biofuel Production

Microalgae Growth: Research institutes and industries have shown increased interest in using microalgae to produce both low-value products like biofuels and high-value products like nutraceuticals. The anticipated depletion of fossil fuels and environmental concerns related to climate change are driving the search for renewable, clean, and sustainable energy sources. Microalgae appropriately meet this requirement. However, …

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Renewable Energy - WhatNext

Comparison of HVDC and HVAC for the transport of renewable energy

Global Landscape of Renewable Energy Deployment An unprecedented development of renewable energy has been observed across the globe in the last two decades. Major economies worldwide are heavily investing in renewable energy sources to become environmentally friendly and implement the targets set in the Paris Agreement. China is emerging as a world leader in renewable …

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Municipal Solid Waste - WhatNext

Use of microwaves in efficient torrefaction of municipal solid waste to char

Municipal solid waste (MSW) generation has steadily grown due to rapid urbanization, industrialization, and economic growth. Thus, there is a need to find a practical approach that can get rid of MSW affordably and quickly. One of the viable solutions for the disposal of MSW is incineration. It offers several benefits over other methods, including …

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Municipal Solid Waste - WhatNext

Torrefaction of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to Char – Current and Future Trends

Residential areas throughout the world have problems with waste disposal with over 2 billion tonnes of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) produced annually around the world. The anticipated population growth of 9.5 billion by 2050, along with industrialization and rapid development of urban and suburban areas, is expected to keep increasing the amount of MSW generated. …

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Real-time Telematics - WhatNext

Real-time Telematics for Dynamic Route Scheduling in Public Transits

Real-time Telematics: The demand for higher efficiency and increased flexibility in route planning and scheduling has increased, with these pressures passed on to public transport providers, retailers, delivery service providers, and third-party logistics providers. The number of public transport and delivery vehicles on the road has steadily risen over the past decade due to increased …

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Demand Response - WhatNext

Current Outlook of Demand Response in Europe

Demand Response (DR) enables utilities to reduce or shift consumers’ electricity usage during peak periods, which leads to a major relief in the power grid operation. The DR initiatives can help significantly reduce energy prices as the demand shifts during the high tariff hours. Policymakers and market participants across the globe understand the benefits of …

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Hydrogen Storage - WhatNext

Additives for improving hydrogen storage in magnesium hydride

While accomplishing the global market usage of hydrogen requires addressing numerous concerns, such as hydrogen production, transportation, and application, the primary constraint on the growth of a hydrogen-based energy ecosystem lies in the nonexistence of a perfect hydrogen storage material. Magnesium hydride is very promising among several hydrogen-storage materials because of its high hydrogen capacity, low …

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Sector Coupling - WhatNext

Sector coupling’s effect on the market price of renewable energy

A crucial effort for the future decades will be to decarbonize the energy supply by switching out fossil fuels for renewable energy sources to meet climate protection goals. When determining future financing requirements, knowing the potential growth and commercial viability of renewable energy sources in the power industry is critical. However, as variable renewable energy …

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