Energy in Transition
Solving the energy trilemma
Top Tips for Solar Investment Tax Credit in 2020
1. Don't miss out on 26% Investment Tax Credit! The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) will step down an additional 4% in 2021. Which of your projects are ready to procure or start construction for 26% ITC in 2020? Discuss with your tax counsel wha ...
Investing in the clean energy transition: have you found the best opportunities?
As asset managers, pension funds and oil & gas companies evaluate their exposure to fossil fuels and carbon emissions, they are progressively increasing their investments in green energy. There have been a growing number of announcements from ...
SCADA Data Analysis for Solar Energy Projects – How Much is it Worth?
Many of us in the renewable energy industry are familiar with the use of SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) data to provide status updates on the operation of wind farms. The potential value of this data is well understood. From det ...
The Masterclass of Energy
I love to cook. I have recently learned how to make tagliatelle from Massimo Battura, chef of the three-Michelin-star Osteria Francescana, and how to take fried chicken to an amazing gourmet level from Thomas Keller, the only American-born chef t ...
Reflections on renewable energy in the Middle East
Now that the dust (or should I say sand?) has settled after the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi, it is probably a good time to reflect on some of the dynamics affecting the renewable energy market in the region. Although the Middle ...
Finance your solar project faster with Solar Resource Compass
Are you looking to reduce uncertainty in site decisions for your solar energy project? DNV GL's newly released digital tool, Solar Resource Compass, can assist you in increasing the accuracy of your solar energy assessments by helping to select the b ...
Storing sunshine: DNV GL’s experience advising solar + storage projects
Renewable energy + storage is at the forefront of energy transition to a safer, smarter and greener energy future. Our team has provided independent technical services for more than 50 solar + storage projects throughout North America. One not ...
Italy´s growth in the renewable energy sector
Over the past decade, Italy has been developing rapidly in the renewable energy industry. Talking about the country’s progress means mentioning the focus of diversifying from its historical dependency on imported fuels to develop and implement energy policy along the region. ...
More renewables, more markets
Renewable energy is today the low-cost option for power generation. With a market-driven energy transition, it's essential that energy markets are developed, both to handle the effects of the rapid rise of renewable energy and to facilitate the t ...
Keeping the lights on in an age of renewable energy
Accelerating the energy transition is an urgent necessity if we are to avoid climate catastrophe, but first we need to overcome the challenges that a dramatic increase in wind and solar energy brings. 'Dunkelflaute' - this word gives some peop ...