Securing the Energy Transition

January 12, 2023

Energy security and affordability present global challenges, but both are integral elements of a successful energy transition, alongside sustainability to mitigate climate change. The current energy crisis is driving inflation, slowing economic growth
and contributing to social turmoil. Some choices made by countries in response to the crisis, such as improving energy efficiency and scaling renewables, will be beneficial for the wider energy transition. But other actions – including
increased production of electricity from coal and broad-based consumption subsidies – put longterm energy transition imperatives at risk, while leaving those countries more vulnerable to future crises and putting global climate goals out of reach.

Spotlight

Environmental Assessment and Oversight Agency (OEFA)

The Environmental Assessment and Control Agency (OEFA) is a public, specialized technical agency, attached to the Ministry of the Environment, responsible for environmental control and ensuring the right balance between private investment in extractive activities and environmental protection

OTHER WHITEPAPERS

TreeCycle Whitepaper

whitePaper | May 22, 2022

Landlocked in the heart of South America, and bifurcated by a major river running north to south, lies Paraguay. Voted the happiest country in the world1 and blessed with the continent’s second strongest growing economy, Paraguay is the ideal setting for an arboreal project. Its favourable geography, climate, government, economy and social structure make the country the perfect staging post for a regenerative project.

Introduction to Microgrids

whitePaper | September 30, 2022

transmission lines to consumers. This electricity is usually fuelled by coal, gas or nuclear sources. However, the traditional power generation model is being put under more and more pressure, and in the interim,consumers are left exposed to power fluctuations, blackouts and more frequent critical infrastructure.

FRED ENERGY

whitePaper | June 8, 2022

Due to supply and demand, this will contribute trillions of dollars to the energy corporates but will lead to above inflation price increases for consumers. The overall effects will be felt by all of us but those most vulnerable such as low-income earners and the elderly will be unable to meet the growing energy costs causing them to fall into what is termed “fuel poverty”. Energy suppliers are forecast to move towards greener alternative energy sources and this is great news for the environment, but it will have little effect on the consumer at cost level

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. The company evaluated three of our PU products: a pultrusion resin, an infusion resin, and coating raw materials for leading edge protection (LEP). The aim was to quantify the impact of Covestro polyurethane solutions compared to standard alternative products used on a typical offshore wind farm.

Integrating Renewable Energies Challenges and Solutions

whitePaper | June 22, 2022

This White Paper published by EDF R&D, the Research and Development division of French utility EDF (Electricité de France), presents key challenges induced by the development of renewable energy sources and related innovative solutions. Mainly aimed at electric utilities across the world, grid operators, renewables producers, along with international financing institutions, industrials and public agencies involved in the energy sector, this White Paper is designed to share EDF R&D insights, experience and expertise on this matter.

Better Plants 2021 Progress Update

whitePaper | October 27, 2021

As of October 2021, more than 250 companies have partnered with DOE in the Better Plants Program and Challenge. The Better Plants 2021 Progress Update reports that, to date, partners have saved more than $9 billion dollars and 1.9 quadrillion Btus of energy. Over 60 partners have met their initial energy reduction goals, and many have gone on to set new goals with the U.S Department of Energy. In 2021, twenty new companies joined the program, seven Better Plants partners achieved their energy intensity reduction goals and three partners that previously achieved their energy-intensity reduction goals repledged with new goals.