SEN News

Is There Enough Sun To Power Dubai?

Joe Y. Battikh — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:57:25 -0400

This is a re-post from my LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/enough-sun-power-dubai-joe-y-battikh/

Earlier this month in Dubai, I was at the Dubai and Abu Dhabi Young Professionals in Energy (YPE) speaker series event, where one of the members presented Solar Power in Dubai. During the discussion I thought to myself, is there enough…

Now Available: White Paper 2 - Smart Energy Networks: Establishing a Framework for a Value Proposition

Iris Strickler [AE4H] — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 13:09:59 -0400

Below is an excerpt from Smart Energy Networks: Establishing a Framework for a Value Proposition:

This White Paper is the second in a series of White Papers on smart energy networks (SEN). While the first paper describes the state of the art of SENs, this paper focuses on the establishment of a framework for assessing the key aspects of a value…

Now Available! White Paper 1 - Smart Energy Networks: Progress and Prospects

Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:28:16 -0400

Below is an exerpt from Smart Energy Networks: Progress and Prospects.

"As energy systems across Canada continue to change, catalysed by both technological advances and market transformations, the possibilities of using advanced information and communication technologies to identify beneficial synergies across diverse fuels and infrastructures…

Call for Abstracts - QUEST

Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:51:04 -0400

Quality Urban Energy Systems of Tomorrow (QUEST) invites you to submit a Presentation Abstract for the QUEST 2013 Conference & Tradeshow.

QUEST is a collaborative network of stakeholders who are actively working to make Canada a leader in the design, development and implementation of Integrated Community Energy Solutions.

Key session titles…

Can smart appliances save you money?

Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:40:16 -0400

By Bob Burtt, Communications and Public Affairs

Imagine turning on your oven and it automatically uses the best and least expensive energy source available.

Your 'smart shower' might decide whether to use electricity or natural gas to heat water. The "decision" would be based on a number of factors, including the market prices for each fuel and…

Announcing the appointment of Smart Energy Networks (SEN) Advisory Panel

Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:06:17 -0400

We are very pleased to announce the appointment of the Smart Energy Networks (SEN) Advisory Panel convened by the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy (WISE). The intent is to accelerate progress on the SEN national debate by providing senior counsel and innovative ideas to mobilize stakeholders and to strengthen the performance of the…

WISE researchers rethink energy delivery in Canada - Press Release - October 23, 2012

WISE Team — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:23:20 -0400

WISE researchers rethink energy delivery in Canada

WATERLOO October 23, 2012 - Researchers at the University of Waterloo have come up with a bold vision to transform energy delivery in Canada: smart energy networks (SENs) that connect electricity grids, natural gas pipelines, renewable energy resources and district heating networks into a single,…

Many smart grid roadmaps tell only part of the story - by Prof. Ian Rowlands

WISE Team — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:49:17 -0400

Published May 21, 2012 in SmartGridNews.com:

Many smart grid roadmaps tell only part of the story

By Ian H. Rowlands

Roadmaps get high marks from technology specialists.

A technology roadmap usually provides valuable data and analysis on the current state of that particular technology as well as its expected future development. A good…

UNION GAS SUPPORTS UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO RESEARCH TO EXPAND SMART GRID INTO ‘SMART ENERGY NETWORK’

Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:07:26 -0400

$10,000 grant awarded to sustainability institute as part of centennial celebration

WATERLOO, ON - A University of Waterloo research project looking to expand the concept of a "smart grid" beyond electricity is getting a boost from Union Gas, through a $10,000 grant awarded today as part of the company's year-long centennial celebration.
The…