The challenges of renewable energy and variable generation, National Renewable Energy Laboratory conducts studies to solve variable generation for wind and solar, Resource World Investment Opportunities and News Magazine, December 2011/January 2012
One of the most progressive laboratories in North America that offers hope for the advancement of renewable energy is the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in the United States, the only federal laboratory dedicated to this case. This article covers the challenge of delivering renewable energy, such as wind and solar energy, and integration of this variable power generation into the greater power system. Scientists, researchers, and engineers are diligently exploring renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
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Global Clean Energy Congress and Exhibition 2011 Highlights, Resource World Investment Opportunities and News Magazine, December 2011/January 2012
This is a brief version of the Global Clean Energy Congress and Exhibition 2011 Highlights that was presented in November 2011. The future of energy in Alberta, Canada and globally was discussed extensively. “Revolutions are about confidence, leadership, and courage, not fear,” said Lewin. “We must push back the barriers and listen with an open mind. Innovation and ingenuity can achieve outstanding results. We are here because clean energy matters to everyone. Once we define what we mean by that, we need a strategy to get there.” The event was organized by dmg events and WADE Canada.
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Global Clean Energy Congress and Exhibition Report 2011, prepared for Digital Journal, November 2011.
On November 1-3, the inaugural Global Clean Energy Congress and Exhibition 2011 was hosted in Calgary AB at Stampede Park. The very successful informative event featured keynote speakers, inventors, educators, scientists, and investors. Sessions were held on many topics. Participants at the event explored the possibilities of new and future technologies, real-world applications of forward-thinking initiatives, and strategies for a successful integration. This is an extensive 12 page report on the Global Clean Energy Congress and Exhibition held in Calgary, Alberta. This is a full length 12 page Report covering the Global Clean Energy Congress and Exhibition 2011.
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The 3rd Annual Canadian Water Summit Report prepared for Digital Journal, June 28, 2011, Calgary, Albert, Canada.
On June 28, 2012, the 3rd Annual Canadian Water Summit was held in Calgary, Alberta, at the new Science Centre TELUS Spark. The whole day was a think tank session with experts in different fields strategizing and collaborating over the management of our vast water supply. The Canadian Water Summit was initiated in 2010 to unite leaders, experts and stakeholders to overcome water-related challenges by creating solutions and partnerships between business, government, and the public. This Canadian Water Summit focused primarily on the Water-Food-Energy NEXUS that connects us all. “Decisions affecting water are made without realizing the importance and role of water.”
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Peak Oil: Fact or Fiction? Resource World Investment Opportunities and News Magazine, Issue 6, Vol. 3 – March 2008
This article presents both sides of the Peak Oil debate. Matthew R. Simmons is a proponent of the Peak Oil theory. On the other side of the debate is Craig R. Smith and Jerome Corsi, supporters of the contrary Abiotic Oil theory. These experts state their cases for or against Peak Oil. In 1956, ‘Peak Oil’ was first defined by M. King Hubbert, a geophysicist who worked in a Houston, Texas research lab for Shell Oil. Peak Oil occurs when “the maximum global petroleum production rate is reached and the rate of production then enters its terminal decline. If the global consumption is not eased before the peak occurs, the accessibility of conventional oil will drop and prices will rise.”
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