Thin Film Solar Summit Europe 2010

By Fernando Nuno / Published on Thu, 2010-02-18 22:03

A comprehensive session on technical, economic and financial issues related to the thin film photovoltaics. Go to the website for more information and registration.

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Concentrated Solar Thermal Power - Training course on Technology in 5 lessons

By Fernando Nuno / Published on Sun, 2010-02-07 12:18

This course is free and universally accessible via the web.

Register for the course here.

Calendar (click on the title to access the contents) - 17h00 Brussels time

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International Conference on Renewable Energies and Power Quality (ICREPQ'10)

By Fernando Nuno / Published on Tue, 2010-01-12 12:23

The intention of the organisers is to give an opportunity to academics, scientists, engineers, manufacturers and users from all over the world to come together in a pleasant location to discuss recent development in the areas of Renewable Energies and Power Quality.

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Training Module on Electricity Market Regulation - SESSION 6

By Fernando Nuno / Published on Wed, 2009-11-18 10:10

Session 6: Efficiency Assessments

Regulators use efficiency assessment to set the efficiency targets of the regulated service providers. This session explains the role of the efficiency assessment, the methods to measure efficiency and the incorporation of efficiency results in the price control.

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Aggregated Electricity Load Modeling & Control for Regulation and Load Following Ancillary Services (PSERC Webinar)

By HDK / Published on Thu, 2009-10-22 12:26

This talk will present new methods to model and control the aggregated power demand from a population of thermostatically controlled loads. The control objective is to produce relatively short time scale responses (hourly to sub-hourly) for ancillary services such as load following and regulation. The control signal is applied by manipulation of temperature set points.

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International Testing Centres Workshop

By Sarah Hatch / Published on Tue, 2009-09-01 10:32

International Energy Agency Project - Raising the quality of motor testing worldwide

Joining the International Testing Centres Network (organised by Task C of IEA 4E: Electric Motor Systems Annex)

If your test laboratory wishes to become part of the International Testing Centres Network, please fill out the online Registration Form.

The first International Testing Centres Workshop 17 September 2009, France

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PSERC Webinar - Recent Advances in Energy Conversion and Storage

By HDK / Published on Tue, 2009-08-25 08:37

Power electronics is an innovative and expanding area in electrical engineering. Recent advances in high power devices permit the control and flow of electric energy efficiently. The digital nature of power switching devices makes the control of electric power switching circuits convenient with the use of digital signal processors. Power electronics has widespread applications in today’s industry such as in power supplies, variable speed drives, automotives, marine, etc.

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4th International Renewable Energy Storage Conference IRES 2009

By HDK / Published on Fri, 2009-08-21 14:45

The International Renewable Energy Storage conference 2009 is already the 4th of its kind. EUROSOLAR and the WCRE have established a successful international conference series that contributes to the developments in energy storage and publicises their applications.

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The National Power Conference and Exhibition in Romania - CNEE 2009

By Roman Targosz / Published on Fri, 2009-06-05 16:30

The CNEE is a conference that was initiated and sustained by Society of Power Engineers in Romania (SIER) and it is taking place ones at every two years.

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First Annual Congress on Low Carbon Electricity Systems

By HDK / Published on Fri, 2009-05-29 08:41

Date & Venue: June 16, 2009 - Arnhem

A new annual congress has been established with the intention of exchanging knowledge on low carbon electricity systems. The congress invites the participation of professionals interested in developing their vision of low carbon electricity, including policy makers, utility planning managers, consultants, energy industry representatives, research journalists and academics. Participants can expect a realistic, market-oriented approach with academic validation.

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Smart Domestic Appliances Provide Flexibility for Sustainable Energy Systems

By Hans De Keulenaer / Published on Mon, 2009-05-25 16:31

The international workshop “Smart Domestic Appliances Provide Flexibility for Sustainable Energy Systems” will be held on Monday 15 June 2009 from 14:00 to 18:00 in the Estrel Hotel & Convention Centre in Berlin (Germany). The workshop is an official side event of the 5th International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Domestic Appliances and Lighting (EEDAL 2009), which takes place in Berlin from 16-18 June 2009 (www.eedal.eu).

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Virtual Energy Forum 2009

By Hans De Keulenaer / Published on Mon, 2009-05-04 14:43

The Virtual Energy Forum – the world's largest online conference dedicated to renewable energy, sustainability, and energy-efficient practices in business – returns June 24th and 25th, 2009! Get the information your company needs to cut costs and implement better energy management practices, without travel or time out of the office.

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Energy Efficiency as a Resource

By Sergio Ferreira / Published on Mon, 2009-05-04 14:13

Across the United States, policy initiatives are raising the bar for energy efficiency programs. How can we achieve these ambitious goals? ACEEE's 5th National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource will explore new opportunities and challenges in utility-sector energy efficiency policies and programs for both electricity and natural gas.

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International Conference on Applied Energy

By HDK / Published on Mon, 2009-04-06 15:44

The International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE) is a truly integrated forum on research, development and application of energy technology and policy. ICAE aims to facilitate debate on topics ranging from energy R&D and energy resource optimization to urban energy efficiency standards and climate change policy. In today’s sophisticated energy environment, we need to weave layers of scientific, engineering, research and social analysis to obtain an accurate road map for the future.

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24th International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium

By Hans De Keulenaer / Published on Mon, 2009-04-06 09:56

The International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition (EVS) series, organized by the World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA), is recognized as the premier event for academic, government and industry professionals involved in electric drive technologies.

The World Electric Vehicle Association unites the European Association for Battery, Hybrid and Fuelcell Electric Vehicles (AVERE), the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) and the Electric Vehicle Association of Asia Pacific (EVAAP).

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First Annual Congress on Low Carbon Electricity Systems

By Hans De Keulenaer / Published on Fri, 2009-03-13 13:39

Register for this event
(participation is free of charge, but seating is limited)

 

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Power quality in future electrical networks

By Isabelle Heriakian / Published on Wed, 2009-03-11 17:13 “Power Quality in Future Electrical Networks”

conference is focused on ‘future’ industry PQ issues that are fast becoming reality, such as :

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Conferencia de la Industria Solar – Spain 2009 (CIS-ES 2009)

By Fernando Nuno / Published on Tue, 2009-03-10 13:16

This annual conference has become one of the main platforms for debate and the exchange of information and knowledge across the solar energy sector and related fields. It aims to bring members of the sector into contact with political representatives, the financial world and the media. The conference will provide a framework allowing contact between people interested and involved in renewable energy issues.

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15th COGEN Europe Annual Conference

By Hans De Keulenaer / Published on Mon, 2009-03-02 10:42

Europe currently faces various energy challenges and cogeneration can contribute in reaching strategic EU energy objectives, such as security of supply, CO2 emission reductions and energy efficiency. The 15th COGEN Europe Annual Conference therefore puts the theme ‘Cogeneration: a strategic energy choice for Europe’ squarely on the EU agenda.

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