Table of ContentsRegularsEditor's LetterA decade of progressI hope you like the new look of the magazine for the start of the new decade – we like to think we have updated the design to improve its visual appeal.
CommentThe road from CopenhagenIt has been reported that there were over 1200 limos and 140 private jets in Copenhagen for COP-15 and the emissions from the meeting exceeded those of many African nations for an entire year.
FeaturesUtility engagement with distributed generation gaining momentumThe benefits to utilities of distributed generation (DG) used to be unclear, and its economic value was often uncertain. Today, there is evidence that some utilities see potential value in DG, and are beginning to explore how they can deploy it most effectively. Here, Michael Brown and Sytze Dijkstra describe some examples and anticipate how this trend may continue.
Cogeneration in EuropeScope for 50% more CHP by 2020Europe's directive on cogeneration was passed in 2004 but it is only now that the new 'CODE' project is monitoring its implementation that the scope for more cogeneration under the directive is becoming apparent. COGEN Europe's Fiona Riddoch reports.
Project Profile:Campus district energy system steady improvements in system efficiencyDistrict energy systems can operate particularly well at university campuses, where a number of buildings are owned by the same organization. Here, Juan M. Ontiveros describes one highly successful US installation where, despite substantial growth in size of the facility, natural gas consumption has been reduced back to that of 1977.
Award Winning CHPAward winning CHP from the UK trigeneration, district energy and renewable fuelsThe UK market for CHP is on the move again, particularly in the buildings sector, largely due to innovations in both technology and contractual frameworks, as illustrated here by these award-winning schemes. The winners were selected by a panel of judges including Steve Hodgson.
Engine-based CHPR&D continues on efficiency and emissions Engine-based CHP for Belgian greenhouseA CHP plant based on a G3520E generator set from Caterpillar is providing both energy and carbon dioxide (for enhanced plant growth) at a greenhouse in Belgium. Meanwhile, engine researchers continue to look for higher efficiency and lower emissions.
Waste-to-energyWaste-to-energy CHP lessons from Europe Following foot stepsSeveral European countries are well ahead of the UK in terms of the development of waste- and bio-fuelled CHP plants for on-site energy generation. Here, Damian Shevloff describes how the proven track record of waste-to-energy CHP in Europe is beginning to set an example for Britain, starting in Scotland.
Utilizing associated gasUtilizing associated gas in Industrial gas turbinesUsing any of a range of 'associated' and waste gases from the oil and gas industry in gas turbines poses a considerable technical challenge. Geraldine Roy reports on efforts made by Siemens to use theses resources while minimizing emissions.
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