By Fernando Nuno / Published on Tue, 2010-03-09 11:14
In this session the main elements of the parabolic trough technology will be described: concentrators, receivers, heat transfer fluids, connecting elements, etc.
Then, the main characteristics of today’s parabolic trough solar thermal power plants will be presented: design, operation and costs.
Finally, the audience will get some ideas for future developments.
This is the 2nd lesson of the general training on CSP technology.
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By Fernando Nuno / Published on Thu, 2010-02-18 15:55
Lesson 1 : Fundamentals of concentrating solar thermal power
In this session, the contents will focus on the physical and thermodynamic basis of Concentrated Solar Power:
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By Fernando Nuno / Published on Wed, 2010-02-10 14:28
Some fundamental questions for any country willing to introduce renewables and distributed generation are:
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By Roman Targosz / Published on Tue, 2010-02-02 17:21
The second course in the comprehensive programme on power quality covers the subject of harmonics and interharmonics.
The knowledge acquired during the course should be sufficient for:
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By Fernando Nuno / Published on Tue, 2010-01-12 15:46
The European power system has changed considerably in the last 15 years. The liberalisation and unbundling of the electricity market has led to increased international power flows and reduced influence of the system operators. Meanwhile, renewable and other small-scale uncontrolled and variable energy sources are being installed in the system.
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By Fernando Nuno / Published on Tue, 2010-01-12 15:01
The European power system has changed considerably in the last 15 years. The liberalisation and unbundling of the electricity market has led to increased international power flows and reduced influence of the system operators. Meanwhile, renewable and other small-scale uncontrolled and variable energy sources are being installed in the system.
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By Fernando Nuno / Published on Sun, 2009-12-27 22:56
Session 8: Pricing
Once the revenue requirements are established they should be converted into tariff systems. This session explains the major economic principles of electricity pricing and the general pricing models using average and marginal costs. Moreover the session explores the major pricing models for the electricity activities including: generation, transmission, distribution and retail activities.
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By Fernando Nuno / Published on Sun, 2009-12-27 22:50
Session 7: Quality of Supply Regulation
Quality of supply regulation is becoming more and more important as cost-decreasing incentives may have a mid- and long-term effect on the quality provided. This session explains how quality of supply is defined, measured and regulated.
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By Fernando Nuno / Published on Wed, 2009-12-23 11:46
A PSERC Public Webinar
The inherent variability of generation from renewable sources, such as wind and solar power, may
1) increase the operating costs associated with additional ramping requirements, and
2) increase the amount of installed conventional generating capacity needed to maintain the operating reliability of a network.
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By Fernando Nuno / Published on Fri, 2009-11-27 15:06
This webinar will provide a general view of drivers and barriers for CSP development, with a particular focus on the structure of the CSP Value Chain. From a technical point of view, the main key performances will be reviewed for the different technologies.
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By Fernando Nuno / Published on Wed, 2009-11-18 10:10
Session 6: Efficiency Assessments
Regulators use efficiency assessment to set the efficiency targets of the regulated service providers. This session explains the role of the efficiency assessment, the methods to measure efficiency and the incorporation of efficiency results in the price control.
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By Fernando Nuno / Published on Wed, 2009-11-18 09:59
Webinar 5: Cost of Capital
The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) methodology is a widely accepted method for calculating the allowed rate of return. Regulators use different models to set the allowed cost of capital. This section explains the models and their practical application.
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By Fernando Nuno / Published on Wed, 2009-11-18 09:52
Session 4: Revenue requirements and Regulatory Asset Base
The allowed revenue for provision of regulated services includes the operating cost, depreciation and return on regulated assets. The return, if calculated as the allowed rate of return (cost of capital) is charged on the regulatory asset base. This session explains how to the regulated revenue is set and the role of regulatory asset base (RAB).
· Revenue components : Depreciation / Return on assets (Regulatory asset base (RAB) - Rate of return on assets) / OPEX
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By HDK / Published on Mon, 2009-11-02 06:16
Jean-Paul Hautekeer will explain why innovation, efficiency and sustainability have become such crucial needs for business and how silicon technology can help to meet those needs, particularly in the context of building design and protection. He will begin by discussing some of the factors influencing sustainability, defining sustainable building and explaining its benefits. Looking towards the future, he will reflect on why cities will increasingly depend on sustainable technologies and how silicon will contribute to the needs of urban areas.
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