Cleantech Investor

Linda Jameson of Invest Northern Ireland discusses the areas of cleantech expertise which are emerging in Northern Ireland.

Includes an overview of the collaborative networks in cleantech: Glantek (Eenergy from Waste), One Industrial (biomass construction & O&M) and the Global Maritime Alliance (wave & tidal)

A selection of three video clips of interviews with the Invest Northern Ireland trade delegation representatives at All-Energy 2011.

1. Michael McSherry discusses the Global Marine Alliance (GMA) Collaborative Network, which focuses on wave and tidal energy

2. Alistair Nicol discusses the One Industrial Collaborative Network which focuses on biomass construction and O&M. 3. John Toner discusses the Glantek Collaborative Network which focuses on Energy from Waste

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Interview with Linda Jameson of Invest Northern Ireland

First published in Cleantech magazine, January 2011. Copyright Cleantech Investor 2011

The Isle of Man is best known in biking circles for the TT Races. The enthusiasts converging on the island for the iconic event in June are now joined each year by a growing crowd of battery bike enthusiasts for the TT Zero Emissions race.

The TT Zero, open to electric bikes, is a much quieter affair than the petrol-fuelled races. The Isle of Man has also been quiet about its expertise in cleantech to date. That looks set to change – although the technology behind the bikes won’t get any louder! The Isle of Man has created the conditions for a 'cleantech cluster' – similar to the clusters it has created around other industries such as aerospace, commercial space projects and E-gaming. And the Department of Economic Development uses the TT Zero as a showcase for the island's capabilities in clean technology and to encourage enterprise and innovation.The Department of Economic Development is also able to provide opportunities to sponsor the TT Zero race and would welcome further applications from race competitors.

First published in Cleantech magazine, July/August 2010. Copyright Cleantech Investor Ltd 2010

The Singapore Energy Market Authority’s ‘Intelligent Energy System’ pilot project is creating a ‘living laboratory’ for smart grid systems.

By Dr Denis Gross

Conventional electricity grids pose various challenges, not least of which is the inherent wastage in centralised generation models due to losses in conversion, transmission and distribution.  Industrial and commercial users are generally ‘savvy’ about consumption, and for the most part their usage patterns are steady and controlled. Domestic consumption, however, tends to display high volatility, with sharp peaks and troughs. These challenges alone might underpin the case for a ‘smart grid’. Add rising electricity prices, the need for energy security, growing levels of generation of intermittent renewable energy and the anticipated growth of electric vehicles, and it becomes clear that traditional grids must change if the world is to avoid energy rationing and power outages.