Nuclear Energy: Overview of Congressional Issues

November 16, 2018

The policy debate over the role of nuclear power in the nation’s energy mix is rooted in technology’s fundamental characteristics. Nuclear reactors can produce potentially vast amounts of useful energy with relatively low consumption of natural resources and emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants. However, facilities that produce nuclear fuel for civilian power reactors can also produce materials for nuclear weapons.

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The Hydrogen Economy

whitePaper | October 10, 2022

Climate change and geopolitical turmoil require a radical transformation of today’s fossil fuelbased economy into a renewable energy system. Electricity generation from wind and solar is subject to strong daily and seasonal fluctuations. The potential to produce green electricity also varies greatly geographically. In this context, hydrogen provides an optimal solution for bridging the gap between the volatile generation and the need to supply green energy on-demand across all sectors.

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Solar Development in Pennsylvania

whitePaper | August 10, 2023

This paper offers a comprehensive overview of the status of solar development in the state of Pennsylvania. Beginning with a brief background of potential benefits to individuals and communities from residential and utility scale solar, barriers to realizing these opportunities are then discussed.

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2021 Renewable Energy Market Analysis

whitePaper | December 3, 2021

Improving technologies, high demand, and policy support are driving rapid renewable energy development. With strong growth expected to continue, what are key considerations for pursuing renewables? NRG Trading Advisors' latest white paper explores North American market growth and offers in depth analysis for sustainability and VPPA planning projects.

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Leveraging advanced polyurethane resins and coatings to develop high-performance wind turbine blades

whitePaper | April 1, 2022

Covestro has applied its industrial expertise in high-tech polymer materials to develop innovative polyurethane (PU) solutions for wind turbine applications that offer performance benefits and lower blade costs. To evaluate the impact of our PU solutions for rotor blade applications, Covestro commissioned bewind GmbH, a specialist wind engineering consultancy company, to simulate the costs and benefits of these solutions in terms of production, operational performance, and turbine lifetime.

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COMPETENCES FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

whitePaper | September 15, 2022

When we talk about the green shift or new tech solutions for addressing climate change, we assume, hope, and proclaim engineers and other STEM professionals as the custodians of our smooth transition towards sustainability and net-zero emissions. But we are stuck in a paradox. On the one hand, politicians and industry are sounding the alarm about the catastrophic shortage of engineers, IT, and STEM talents to address the current and future challenges. On the other hand, it is unclear what concrete competences and skills the industry needs to drive the green shift. Squeezed in between are the higher education institutions, racing against time to adapt curricula to match the skills provision with the skills demand.

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RENEWABLE ENERGY OPTIONS FORINDUSTRIAL PROCESS HEAT

whitePaper | November 29, 2019

Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to determine the potential opportunity for integrating renewable energy into industrial process heat applications in Australia. This report documents the analysis undertaken by ITP in conjunction with Pitt&Sherry, the Institute for Sustainable Futures, Sustainability Advice Team and Beyond Zero Emissions. It highlights technology options for renewable process heat applications across Australian industries and provides indicative cost estimates for renewable energy compared with fossil energy.

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