Solar energy is an important source of power generation in the modern world, and its absence can be equally critical for the power markets. On March 20, 2015, a solar eclipse in Europe profoundly impacted regional power markets. The continent underwent an absence of a major portion of its sunlight from 8:30 to 11 a.m., […]
It’s no secret that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the coal industry are at a constant battle with one another; one side fighting for change, the other fighting to remain the same. In recent years, the EPA has taken strong measures to restyle America’s energy production. The imperfectly-shaped black mineral that was once regarded […]
Central Appalachia (CAPP) was once the heart of coal mining in the United States. At its peak, the area was the dominant source of coal in the United States, producing 294 million tonnes of coal per year (Downstream Strategies). But in recent years, coal production from Central Appalachian mines has fallen drastically from 291 million […]
Last week, the EPA issued their very first draft rules limiting carbon dioxide emissions from future coal and natural gas power plants in the United States (EPA). The new rules will limit the carbon emissions of all future coal-fired plants to 1100 pounds of carbon dioxide per megawatt-hour (lbs CO2/MWh) and to 1000 lbs CO2/MWh for […]
It’s 67 years today that India gained its independence from British Rule. In that time India has seen its population increase threefold, while its economy has risen to ninth strongest in the world. In terms of energy India is the fourth largest consumer after the U.S., Russia and China, having seen its commercial primary energy […]
When it comes to renewable energy, we have all heard the ongoing debate about its sustainability, efficiency, and most importantly, its potential as an alternative energy source in response to the depreciating state of the environment and the depletion of finite resources. However, new claims that say the cost of producing solar energy could rival […]
President Obama’s climate change speech last Tuesday at Georgetown University was a solid affirmation that the U.S. will be taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, help the country adapt to climate change, and make the U.S. a leader in international efforts to avert severe global warming. The President’s 21-page Climate Action Plan that went […]
ZE PowerGroup Inc. ® (ZE) has reached a working partnership with The Oxford Princeton Programme, the world’s leading provider of education and training solutions to the energy, commodity and derivatives industries. The partnership will enable the Oxford Princeton Programme to use ZE’s Enterprise Data Management (EDM) software for market discovery and analysis in its educational […]
With so many solution offerings in the data space, it is often difficult to differentiate the value proposition between them. At a first glance, the ZEMA Suite™ may look similar to other data management solutions on the market, but once clients get a deeper look, they quickly find out how unique and empowering ZEMA really […]