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Energy World November 2014

01/11/2014

Smart grids – the main theme for this issue – is a loose term covering the gradual evolution of transmission and distribution systems for electricity into something altogether more modern and flexible; able to accommodate new renewable and distributed generators and to allow electricity consumption to be optimised against cost, security and environmental criteria.

Electricity storage features both on the front cover and in an article on UK energy storage on page 18. We also include articles on how high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology is increasingly used in transmission systems; and the poorly connected state of Europe’s power grids.

Our second main feature is energy used for transport. Leaving electric vehicles aside for once, we look at the merits of hydrogen fuel cells, LPG and LNG, including bio-LNG. Moving out to sea, how much do you know about ship propulsion? We cover the growing use of hybrid electric systems.

The issue also includes the usual home and international news sections.

Last, the second in a series of three ‘infographic’ sections is bound into the middle of the magazine.

Issue details

EW Nov 14.pdf

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Journal title: Energy World

Publisher: Energy Institute

Organisation: Energy Institute

Content in this issue:

Westermost Rough Onshore substation

First ORC heat recovery plant for steel plant

Cañete in, Bratušek out

Swiss dam raised by 20 metres to enable pumped storage

Support for new district heating networks

Wylfa will generate to the end of 2015

Ofgem and Which? highlight poor service from energy companies

Bioenergy makes record contribution