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David Hart interviews ITM Power’s Steve Jones (02.05.2012)
Worldwide leaders in the hydrogen and fuel cell industry presented their latest products and innovations at the 18th Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at HANNOVER MESSE 2012 in Germany last week. You can watch E4tech Director Dr David Hart interview Steve Jones, Business Development Manager with ITM Power, and discuss solutions for materials handling and airports.
More information about E4tech’s hydrogen and fuel cell activities can be found here.
E4tech to lead Parliamentary groups’ fuel cell debate (25.04.2012)
On 30 April E4tech Director Adam Chase will moderate a debate in Westminster amongst UK hydrogen and fuel cell industry leaders. The event is being hosted by the UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association, the All Party Parliamentary Group for Intelligent Energy, and the Parliamentary Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group. ‘Hydrogen Energy: Delivering a Low Carbon Britain’ will be held at Portcullis House, Westminster, providing Parliamentarians with a chance to learn more about these technologies and their prospects in the UK and beyond.
For more information about E4tech’s hydrogen and fuel cell activities visit our website.
E4tech at the European Algae Biomass Conference 2012 (24.04.2012)
On 25 and 26 April, E4tech Director Dr Ausilio Bauen will be joining other industry professionals at the European Algae Biomass Conference in London to discuss the business potential of algae. The two day conference will include a series of informative formal presentations from senior executives and experts and a discussion panel that will look into the potential and future outlook for algae in emerging markets. Ausilio will deliver two key presentations: one on the drivers for adoption of biofuels and green chemicals, and one on economic and environmental aspects of algae biofuels.
For more information about E4tech's expertise in bioenergy visit our website.
David Hart to chair the Fuel Cells 2012 Science and Technology conference (09.04.2012)
E4tech Director Dr David Hart will chair the Fuel Cells 2012 Science and Technology conference on April 11 & 12 in Berlin. This conference brings together leading fuel cell researchers and technologists to discuss the state-of-the-art, highlight new developments and propose research priorities. David, who leads E4tech's fuel cell practice also chairs the Grove Committee which organises this event with Elsevier.
Radio interview on future of vehicles (12.03.2012)
E4tech Director Adam Chase was interviewed on World Radio Switzerland’s morning news show today. The interview covered the prospects for electric vehicles such as the Opel Ampera, and whether they will ever become a mainstream option. Adam’s main message was that electric vehicles are actually a stable of different technologies (battery, plug in hybrid, and fuel cell) and that it will be a ‘horses for courses’ future where the right technology, fuel and vehicle will need to be matched to the circumstances.
E4tech at World Biofuels Markets 2012 (29.02.2012)
E4tech invites you to World Biofuels Markets 2012 - Europe's largest biofuels Congress & Exhibition, taking place on 13 - 15 March 2012 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. E4tech Director Dr Ausilio Bauen will moderate the 'Automotive Futures' session, which will examine how biofuels contribute to a sustainable automotive future and address recent advances in biofuels technology and strategy. Later he will join other experts to discuss the latest developments in algae research and commercialisation.
All participants are welcome to visit the E4tech exhibition stand (#B303) where Dr Bauen and several of our bioenergy experts will be available to discuss our bioenergy services. Please contact us to set up a face-to-face meeting with Dr Bauen or his colleagues.
E4tech's David Hart featured on Bloomberg (09.02.2012)
In a recent Bloomberg article, E4tech's David Hart discusses the opportunities an Italian fuel cell maker is targeting in emerging markets, by offering its clients the first early commercial fuel cell systems that don't require an external fuel supply. As quoted by Bloomberg, David talks about the demand for reliable energy systems for the rapid growth in telecommunications in developing countries.
You can read more about E4tech's expertise in Fuel Cells here.
Cleantech in Western Switzerland - E4tech's analysis underpins CleantechAlps strategic study (19.01.2012)
E4tech analysis underpinned the recently published CleantechAlps study "To better understand the cleantech sector in Western Switzerland". The publication is based largely on studies by E4tech for CleantechAlps , where we mapped the companies active in the water, photovoltaics and smart grids sectors along their respective value chains, assessed barriers to their growth, and suggested opportunities for development.
Cleantech en Suisse Romande - E4tech contribue à l'étude stragétique de CleantechAlps (19.01.2012)
E4tech a contribué dans une large mesure à la récente étude de CleantechAlps intitulée "Pour mieux comprendre les cleantech en Suisse occidentale". Cette publication se base sur une étude réalisée par E4tech qui présente le panorama des acteurs romands actifs dans les filières de l'eau, du photovoltaïque et des smarts grids, indique leur positionnement sur la chaîne de valeur, et évalue les barrières et opportunités de développement de ces secteurs. Ces panoramas sont étoffés par l’avis d’experts reconnus, et une galerie de portraits d’entreprises complète le tableau.
E4tech at the World Future Energy Summit 2012 (12.01.2012)
Between the 16th and 19th of January, E4tech's Ausilio Bauen will join world leaders, international policy makers, industry leaders, investors, intellectuals and experts at the World Future Energy Summit 2012 in Abu Dhabi. Ausilio will moderate the 'Bioenergy: Biomass for Power Generation' panel of the Technology & Innovation Forum.
Demand for biomass for power stations is growing globally, in particular in Europe and the US. International trade in a range of biomass feedstocks is growing. Sustainability certification is increasingly required for feedstocks. The session will explore the drivers behind biomass demand for power, how it may grow globally and regionally, what type of power stations will dominate demand, how an increasing demand may be supplied by domestic or internationally traded feedstocks and in what form, interesting emerging supply chains and business models, and how sustainability may influence feedstock procurement and supply. The debate will be led by a panel of representatives from utilities, biomass suppliers and international agencies.
Read more about E4tech's expertise in Bioenergy.
Biofuels Digest praises E4tech biofuels report (06.01.2012)
E4tech’s report on the UK’s renewable transport fuel goals was selected by Biofuels Digest as one of five biofuels reports “worth getting now”.
“Development of illustrative scenarios describing the quantity of different types of bioenergy potentially available to the UK transport sector in 2020, 2030 and 2050” was compiled for UK Department for Transport and was suggested by Biofuels Digest for those serving the UK market, or developing projects in the EU. It is available for free from here.
Learn more about E4tech's expertise in Bioenergy.
Seasons Greetings from E4tech (23.12.2011)
All of us at E4tech wish you all the happiness this season can bring. We look forward to a successful 2012!
***Because the season of goodwill has arrived and sustainability comes in many forms, we continue to make donations in lieu of sending paper cards. This year our three chosen charities are Oxfam, SolarAid and Friends of India.***
UK biodiesel squeeze in medium term, but energy crops promising long term (21.12.2011)
Recent E4tech work for UK Department for Transport (DfT) shows that EU Renewable Energy Directive sustainability thresholds could constrict availability of biodiesel by 2020. Beyond then, overcoming market barriers and freeing up land areas globally could dramatically increase the availability of energy crops for lignocellulosic biofuels. This is despite increasing global competition for bioenergy in the heat, power and industry sectors.
E4tech’s work assessed potential bioenergy uptake scenarios in the UK transport sector to 2050. Results of this work have already been used in the Committee on Climate Change bioenergy review, and DfT has recently commissioned further sensitivity analyses. The 10 month project was conducted alongside AEA, as part of the larger ‘Modes’ projects.
Our report is published on DfT's website and can be accessed here.
Learn more about E4tech's expertise in Bioenergy.
E4tech is first to draw vital lessons for buildings LCA from biofuels (24.11.2011)
Life cycle analysis (LCA) is entering the lexicon of building designers, who until recently only scrutinised carbon and other emissions for buildings in service. LCA is already commonly used in ‘well to wheels’ calculations of CO2 from vehicle fuels. E4tech has been closely involved in the development of regulations for biofuels LCA and is now applying the lessons learned to buildings, where it is also active as both consultancy and software developer.
A newly published paper by E4tech consultants in the journal Energy provides an introduction to LCAs, reviews trends in their use for bioenergy, compares these with the analysis included in building standards, and suggests changes the use of the methodology may undergo in the building sector. Whereas LCA studies in bioenergy are supporting strategic policy and technical decisions about emerging technologies, the building sector has come to LCA through the evolution and tightening of energy standards for relatively mature technologies. Building sector LCA practitioners are encouraged to engage with the LCA community to ensure their concerns are considered – which should also help insure against game-changing surprises equivalent to indirect land-use change (ILUC) in the bioenergy sector.
For details see Lessons from the bioenergy life-cycle assessment journey by E4tech consultants Kathrine Vad, Claire Chudziak and Luca Bertuccioli and E4tech Software CEO Flavio Foradini, published in the Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Energy (Vol.164, Issue EN4).
E4tech’s ILUC report praised at prestigious awards ceremony (16.11.2011)
E4tech’s work on Indirect Land Use Change and Biofuels has been recognised by a panel of leading figures from the world of low carbon vehicles and fuels. The report for the UK Department of Transport was Runner-up out of a list of eight finalists for the Low Carbon Report of the Year in the 2011 LowCVP Carbon Champions Awards. The panel of 28 experts praised E4tech’s work for its groundbreaking approach to the topic of land use change, providing an important contribution to the ongoing debate about the sustainability of biofuels.
Download E4tech’s ILUC report ‘A causal descriptive approach to modelling the GHG emissions associated with the indirect land use impacts of biofuels’ here or check out this presentation by Dr Chris Malins of the International Council on Clean Transportation.
For more information about the LowCVP Carbon Champions Awards click here.
E4tech presenting at Elsevier's Sustainability in Bioenergy Webinar (31.10.2011)
E4tech's Ausilio Bauen will speak about the pros and cons for bioenergy and sustainability challenges facing the bioenergy industry in a forthcoming webinar. The free event, organised by Elsevier in partnership with the World Future Energy Summit 2012, will take place on 10 November 2011 at 15:00 GMT. More information about the event can be found here.
Learn more about E4tech's expertise in Bioenergy.
New version of USai available (26.10.2011)
E4tech Software announces the release of USai 3.0, a software tool that calculates the heat transfer coefficient of walls and predicts the risk of damaging condensation on the walls interior surface. It can be used to quickly model ranges of facade renovation options, and to determine respective U-values (overall heat transfer coefficient). USai 3.0 is connected to the product databases of several major building materials suppliers via materialsdb.org.
Securing the supply chain for renewable energy (20.10.2011)
E4tech is proud to announce it has been selected by the International Energy Agency’s IEA-RETD to lead a key project on the major challenges in facilitating the large-scale deployment of renewable energy technologies. RE-SUPPLY, as the project is dubbed, will assess which elements of the supply chains of on- and offshore wind and solar photovoltaics are or could evolve as major challenges to mass scale deployment. For this project E4tech has partnered with Mumbai-based Avalon Consulting, part of the 1200-person Avalon Group which straddles the entire knowledge value chain.
Today, various studies on the state of the renewable energy supply chain are available. However most of these have a limited scope, in terms of geographical reach, technology, supply chain stage, time horizon etc. RE-SUPPLY aims to bridge this gap by providing a broad analysis of the most critical supply chain issues that may prevent or limit large scale renewable energy technology deployment. Adam Chase, Director of E4tech, said: “We feel strongly that this challenge requires both breadth and depth. E4tech and Avalon are uniquely positioned to combine global reach with deep sector-knowledge along the supply chain”.
The IEA Renewable Energy Technology Deployment (IEA-RETD) is one of several Implementing Agreements between members of the IEA. Its mandate is to address cross-cutting issues influencing the deployment of renewable energy and act as a vehicle to accelerate the market introduction and deployment of renewable energy technologies.
E4tech develops Biomass and Biogas Carbon Calculator (07.10.2011)
The UK Government has launched its Biomass and Biogas Carbon Calculator, which has been developed by E4tech. The Calculator is designed to help bioenergy producers report to Ofgem for compliance with the requirements of the Renewables Obligation Order. It calculates the greenhouse gas emissions of plants fuelled with solid biomass and biogas based on the calculation methodology set out in the European Commission's Renewable Energy Directive. E4tech developed the Calculator with input from generators, trade associations and representatives from the farming, forestry and waste sectors. The project is supported by the Environment Agency, the Department of Energy and Climate Change and the NNFCC, and the Calculator is available on Ofgem's website .
E4tech previously played a leading role in developing a world first carbon reporting scheme for the UK Government’s Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation and developed the UK Department for Transport’s Carbon Calculator .
E4tech’s Lausanne office has a new telephone number (21.9.2011)
E4tech Consulting can now be reached in Lausanne on +41 21 331 1570. E4tech Software remains reachable at +41 21 331 1579. Please see our contacts page for all contact details for our offices in Switzerland and the UK.
E4tech to manage ETI’s £3m CCS System Modelling Tool-kit project (16.9.2011)
The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) yesterday launched a £3m project that will help support the future design, operation and roll-out of cost effective carbon capture and storage (CCS) systems in the UK, helping to ensure the UK’s leadership position in this area. The two-and-a-half year long project, managed by E4tech, will create a modelling tool-kit capable of simulating the operation of all aspects of the CCS chain, from capture and transport to storage.
E4tech’s Director Adam Chase stated "CCS is often considered in static and not dynamic terms – this project will address this, allowing decision-makers to explore the performance of a key part of the UK’s low carbon energy mix.”
In addition to modelling technology provider Process System Enterprise, the project involves industrial partners EDF Energy, E.ON, Rolls-Royce and Petrofac, who expect to be involved in capturing, compressing, transporting and storing CO2 in the future. The CCS System Modelling Tool-kit will be used to identify and understand system-wide operational issues such as the effects of power station ramp-up or ramp-down on downstream storage operation, or the effect of downstream disturbances on power generation. It will benefit owners or developers of power stations who need to know the effect of CCS on their operations, future transport and storage operators and technology suppliers who will want to understand future requirements for their equipment. It will also provide policy makers with a powerful support tool to help with decisions related to overall CCS operation.
ETI’s press release
E4tech presenting at the 18th CLSA Investors’ Forum in Hong Kong (15.9.2011)
Asia’s leading independent brokerage and investment group, CLSA , will host the 18th CLSA Investors’ Forum in Hong Kong 19-23 September. E4tech’s David Hart will join actor and human rights activist George Clooney; Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and East Timor President H.E. Dr Jose Ramos-Horta; and Google APAC president Daniel Alegre as one of the 30+ keynote and specialist speakers. The CLSA Investors’ Forum will be attended by more than 1,500 institutional investors from 30 countries and more than 300 senior executive from 200 listed companies.
Read more about E4tech’s services in finance.
E4tech to speak in the IET Alternative Fuels for Transport Debate (14.9.2011)
E4tech’s Adam Chase will speak about freight transport fuels in a forthcoming debate on how to make transport more sustainable. The debate, arranged by the UK Institute for Engineering & Technology Transport Policy Panel, will gather experts in the field to create concrete suggestions for transport energy solutions over the next 10 years. More information about the event can be found here.
Learn more about E4tech’s expertise in renewable fuels
Aviation biofuels – options, impact and future (12.9.2011)
Dr Ausilio Bauen, E4tech Director, will be co-chairing the sessions on Aviation and Renewable Fuels at the Creating Climate Wealth Summit in London 13-14 September. The aim of the summit is to stimulate the flow of capital to clean technologies, creating new markets and making carbon reductions. The event is co-hosted by the Carbon War Room and the Long Run Venture.
Read more about the Creating Climate Wealth Summit
The big issues affecting the future of energy (7.9.2011)
Leading up to the European Future Energy Forum 2011, industry leaders are expressing their views on the key issues in energy. E4tech Director Dr David Hart, moderator of the interactive session "Renewables: The landscape and trends" at EFEF2011, believes that we have to convince both people and organisations to face up to the fact that although change is hard, not changing will have a much more painful impact. Asking the right questions and doing the right analysis is fundamental.
See the EFEF2011 website for a selection of responses, including more from David, and add your views by participating in the survey. If you wish to meet with David at EFEF2011 in Geneva in October, please contact us.
E4tech conducts technical review of Carbon-14 techniques in support of an Ofgem review (21.7.2011)
The UK Office of Gas and Electricity Markets, Ofgem, has recently approved the use of Carbon-14 techniques to measure the biomass energy content of solid fuels by post-combustion analysis of flue gases. Determination of the biomass energy fraction is necessary for generators to be issued Renewable Obligation Certificates under the terms of the Renewables Obligation Orders.
The Ofgem approval was issued in response to a Fuel Measurement and Sampling procedure application that was submitted by a waste-to-energy plant operator that is a member of the Renewable Energy Association (REA). As part of the approval process, Ofgem required that independent technical reviews of the proposed protocol be commissioned by both Ofgem and the REA.
E4tech conducted the protocol review at the request of the REA and found the proposed protocol to be technically sound and based on mature, well understood technologies. The E4tech review also concluded that the Carbon-14 technique addressed some of the challenges inherent in the current methods that are based on sampling of the solid fuel stream.
The announcement from Ofgem can be found here.
Newfoundland and Labrador Government turns to E4tech to identify energy innovation priorities (14.7.2011)
E4tech has been supporting the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador as it prioritises its future innovation spending, using newly generated surpluses resulting from oil and gas production. The reports on Phase One of this Energy Innovation Roadmap project have now been released.
E4tech led the 15 month project, identifying nine priority areas for energy technology development in Newfoundland and Labrador in support of the Government’s Energy Innovation Roadmap. Engaging with many local stakeholders, the project included a detailed analysis of the energy sector and innovation opportunities in key areas. As well as economic returns, health, safety and sustainability factors were also taken into account, resulting in nine innovation priorities spread across renewable and conventional energy. Orion Innovations and Dr. Wade Locke of Memorial University were project partners.
The reports can be found here:
Analysis Document on ‘Energy Warehouse’ areas (Onshore Wind Energy, Hydroelectricity, Transmission, Upstream Oil and Gas, and Midstream Gas)
Screening Document on other energy types
Analysis Document on other energy themes (Remote energy systems, Marine energy technologies, Energy efficiency)
Recommendations for innovation priorities
Oil & Gas HSE Addendum
Learn more about the project and the upcoming Phase Two of the Energy Innovation Roadmap.
E4tech to help evaluate the future of UK biomass (29.6.2011)
E4tech is proud to announce its participation in two new bioenergy projects commissioned by the UK’s Energy Technologies Institute (ETI). The aim of these projects is to help define the ETI’s Bioenergy strategy, by understanding the opportunities and UK benefit case for the development and deployment of effective bioenergy solutions. Learn more about the projects here
Read more about E4tech’s work in bioenergy
Join E4tech in the Global Energy Conversation (23.6.2011)
Adam Chase from E4tech will be taking part in a global virtual roundtable discussion about the future of energy. The event takes place on 28 June at 09:30 BST and participants will be able to discuss with a panel of experts from London, Singapore and Shanghai.
Read more and join in the discussion here.
David Hart to moderate European Future Energy Forum session (1.6.2011)
E4tech Director David Hart will kick-off the Renewables theme at EFEF 2011 by moderating the interactive session Renewables: The landscape and trends. The session will address such questions as: “What will be the recipe for the future energy mix?” and “Biofuels and fuel cells – what are the alternatives for fossil fuels in transport?” David will be moderating a diverse panel that will focus on the potential of renewables and discuss how to make things happen. EFEF 2011 will be held in Geneva 10–12 October.
Contact E4tech for more information.
Ethical framework for biofuels needed (20.4.2011)
A recent report by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics highlights the need for a repositioning of EU biofuel policy. The Council report concludes that biofuels per se are not unethical but that policy as it stands can encourage unethical practices. It calls for a global mandatory sustainability standard for biofuels. Its conclusions on the most effective way to deal with the issue of indirect land use echo those drawn by E4tech in its response to the European Commission ILUC consultation.
Read the Nuffield Council on Bioethics report and E4tech's study on ILUC
E4tech engage in the EU ILUC debate (29.3.2011)
E4tech made a submission to the European Commission’s public consultation on indirect land use change (ILUC) in October 2010, following the publication of E4tech’s causal-descriptive study on the indirect land use change impacts of biofuels. E4tech's study was also mentioned in the the UK Government response to the consultation.
The most robust long-term approach for dealing with ILUC is, as E4tech believes, to set up effective land use policies that would encompass the biggest land using sectors (i.e. food and feed production, biofuel feedstock production, etc.). Such policies would protect high carbon stock land across the world, regardless of its potential use. However, as such an approach will be challenging and require time to be implemented, E4tech supports an approach based on ILUC risk levels in the short-term for biofuels.
The Commission will present their conclusions in July 2011. Read more about the the Commission’s recent work on ILUC and E4tech’s work on bioenergy
New building quality software version released (16.3.2011)
E4tech Software has now released the thermal energy balance calculation tool Lesosai 7.1, making the software completely compatible with the new construction standard brand Minergie-ECO 2011®. This makes it possible to integrate life cycle assessments, energy and comfort calculations for improving building quality, with Lesosai 7.1. Minergie-ECO 2011 will be presented in Luzern 11 March, Zurich 4 May and in St Gallen 18 May.
Read more about Minergie® and E4tech Software.
Meet E4tech at World Biofuels Markets (9.3.2011)
E4tech invites you to the World Biofuels Market 2011 Congress and Exhibition in Rotterdam from the 22nd to the 24th of March. E4tech Director Ausilio Bauen will speak about Sustainability, Certification and iLUC and Algae Biofuels. Dr Bauen is also one of the judges for the 3rd annual Sustainable Biofuels Awards.
Please visit us at booth no 46 and learn more about our work on biofuels. Ausilio Bauen, Jo Howes, Claire Chudziak and Hermen Westerbeeke will be available for face-to-face meetings, please contact us for more information and to set up a meeting. We are looking forward to seeing you in Rotterdam!
Read more about E4tech's work on biofuels.
Updated DECC 2050 Pathways Analysis includes E4tech's recommendations (8.3.2011)
The UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has updated its 2050 Pathways Analysis, considering input from 116 stakeholders across the energy industry. E4tech responded to this Call for Evidence in 2010. Our recommendations regarding biomass conversion technology efficiencies have been directly implemented in the update, with DECC creating three new bioenergy trajectories.
As well as updating the 2050 Calculator web tool, which provides a detailed look at the UK’s energy system and GHG emissions, DECC have also launched My2050, a game visualising different options for GHG reductions in the UK. Looking forward, DECC will be including costs in the 2050 Calculator this summer, increasing the power of the model as a policy tool within the framework of securing a low-carbon future for the UK.
Read more about E4tech's work on bioenergy
E4tech encourages sustainable biofuel innovation (23.2.2011)
E4tech's Ausilio Bauen is on the Advisory Board and Sustainable Biofuels Awards Judging Panel of the 3rd annual World Biofuels Markets 2011 conference in Rotterdam 23 March. The aim of the awards is to contribute to greater focus on sustainability criteria in biofuel innovation and development. The awards will go to the nominees with the operation or technology with "the greatest sustainability benefits as measured by GHG savings, environmental impact and further societal benefits".
E4tech’s David Hart gave closing address at World Future Energy Summit (31.1.2011)
David Hart was invited to give a business perspective on the Summit discussions, together with representatives from REN21, Chatham House and Institut für Solare Energiesysteme (ISE). See the website here for more information and pictures from the conference.
What is ILUC? (26.1.2011)
Indirect land use change is explained in this presentation by Dr. Chris Malins, International Council on Clean Transportation. Dr. Malins talks through E4tech’s oilseed rape biodiesel ILUC scenario prepared for the UK Department for Transport, as part of a broader study on the ILUC implications of biofuels.
See video here or click link:
Read about E4tech’s work on ILUC and other publications here.
E4tech Software’s improved energy balance tool to be presented in Switzerland (6.1.2011)
E4tech Software will present their newly upgraded Thermal energy balance calculation tool Lesosai 7.0 at the network meeting for energy and buildings (Réseau énergie & bâtiment) in Fribourg at 17:00 20 January 2011. The headline will be How to approach renovations with Lesosai 7.0. The location is l’Ecole d’ingénieurs et d’architectes de Fribourg, see invitation for more information.
E4tech teams to grow in London and Lausanne (5.1.2011)
E4tech is recruiting new consultants for our offices in the UK and Switzerland. Continued growth in all our business areas means that we are expanding our teams in both locations.
Read more about our vacanies here.
Come to see us at the World Future Energy Summit (20.12.2010)
E4tech will be speaking about hydrogen as a fuel of the future at the Technology Forum of the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi 19 January 2011. You are welcome to join the session and to visit E4tech in the Swiss Pavilion at the exhibition.
WFES is the leading global forum promoting innovation and investment opportunities in sustainable energy and gathered over 24,760 attendees from 148 countries last year. E4tech will be represented by David Hart, Director, an advisor on hydrogen energy and fuel cells to companies and governments internationally. David heads the fuel cell strategy consulting practice at E4tech. Read more about the conference here or contact David Hart.
IATA supports E4tech report on aviation biofuels (17.12.2010)
The International Air Transport Association, IATA, states that biofuels offer the greatest hope for aviation to reach carbon emissions targets and that government support for the industry could be crucial. An E4tech report for the UK Committee on Climate Change in 2009 identified a significant potential for use of sustainable biofuels in aviation if technologies continue to be developed. E4tech’s estimate for the penetration of biofuels in the aviation fuel mix in 2050 is as high as 85% - given favourable conditions.
Several biofuel test flights have taken place, and Finnair and Lufthansa recently announced that they aim to become the first airlines to use biofuels on commercial flights.
Read the full article in the IATA Airlines International magazine here.
Cancun comment: E4tech emphasises continued support for low carbon innovation (12.12.2010)
The agreements reached at COP16 in Cancun 2010 call for countries to join the UNFCCC’s effort to cut global emissions by half by 2050. Christiana Figueres, Executive
Secretary of the UNFCCC, said that the Cancun Agreement “needs to be implemented as fast as possible”. E4tech supports this objective, but we also recognise that achieving it will be hard.
In the meantime, low carbon innovation must continue. Whether it is by unilateral, bilateral or multilateral means, the need is the same – to make the most efficient, fair and low impact use of the energy resources available to us, whilst capturing economic benefits.
Global frameworks and altruism may play a part, but enlightened self interest is a good reason to act now – Accord or no Accord. E4tech will be busy supporting this action in 2011.
Read more about E4tech's offered services in innovation and the outcomes of COP16 in Cancun.