Tag Archives: Renewable Energy

Enerdynamics’ Online Energy Training: Your Questions Answered

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Enerdynamics

by John Ferrare, Enerdynamics CEO As online training becomes increasingly popular – and more effective – there are several questions I’m often asked about Enerdynamics’ online training program. So I thought I’d take this opportunity to answer some FAQs. As … Continue reading →

Is Europe Still Leading the Charge on Renewables?

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Enerdynamics

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor For most of the 30 years I have spent working in the energy industry, renewables have been viewed as an interesting yet impracticable source of electricity except in a few unique circumstances. … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged Directive (European Union), Energy, Energy development, Energy Education, European Commission, European Union, European Wind Energy Association, Renewable Energy | Leave a comment

Is Renewable Power Cheaper Than Coal?

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Enerdynamics

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor It has for many years been accepted “knowledge” in the electric industry that renewable power simply can’t compete with coal power on price. It’s commonly believed that if we want clean renewable … Continue reading →

Posted in Electricity, Renewables | Tagged Electricity Markets, Energy Education, Photovoltaic, PV, Renewable, Renewable Energy, Solar Power, Utilities | 2 Comments

Fuel Your Career in 2012 with Energy Business Training

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Enerdynamics

Happy New Year! Enerdynamics is proud to announce its lineup of 2012 public seminars aimed at helping those in the energy industry thrive in today’s uncertain energy environment. With a comprehensive understanding of the energy business and an industry-savvy staff, … Continue reading →

Posted in Electricity, Natural Gas, Renewables | Tagged Electric Markets, Electricity Markets, Electricity Training, Energy Education, Energy Training, Natural gas education, Natural gas industry, Natural Gas Markets, Renewable Energy | Leave a comment

Enerdynamics Instructor Examines Post-Nuclear Japan in Series for Solar Today Magazine

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Enerdynamics

Dan Bihn is one of Enerdynamics’ talented instructors who primarily teaches courses relating to renewable energy and the Smart Grid. Dan is currently writing a series of articles on “Post-Nuclear Japan” for Solar Today Magazine. He lived in Japan for seven … Continue reading →

Posted in Electricity, Renewables | Tagged Enerdynamics, Energy, Japan, Nuclear power, Renewable, Renewable Energy, Smart Grid, Technology | Leave a comment

The Future of Electric Utilities, Part I

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Enerdynamics

Image via Wikipedia by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics’ President and Lead Instructor At Enerdynamics, we often end our classroom sessions with a quote from business guru Peter Drucker: “The corporation as we know it, which is now 120 years old, is … Continue reading →

Posted in Electricity | Tagged demand response, Electric power transmission, Electricity, Electricity Markets, Electricity Training, Energy Education, Energy Training, Renewable Energy, Smart Grid, Smart Meter | 1 Comment

Are We On the Cusp of a Transformation in Electric Generation Technology?

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Enerdynamics

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics’ President and Lead Instructor The U.S. electric power industry was born in 1882 when Thomas Edison’s Edison Electric Illuminating Company opened a central generating station at Manhattan’s Pearl Street. Soon thereafter a number of small distribution … Continue reading →

Posted in Electricity, Renewables | Tagged Combined cycle, electric generation technology, Electric power transmission, Electric Systems, Energy, Energy Education, Gas combustion turbine, Photovoltaic, power generation, PV, Renewable Energy, Steam turbine | 1 Comment

Are Renewables Vital to Our Nation’s Security?

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Enerdynamics

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Lead Instructor In the hallways, offices and hearing rooms of energy policy makers the debate goes on. Are renewables just a fashionable trend that we as a nation can’t afford to spend our time … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged Energy, Energy development, Energy Education, Energy Training, Renewable Energy, Renewable technology, Union of Concerned Scientists | 1 Comment

Can Flexible Generation Make for a Happy Marriage between Renewables and Natural Gas?

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Enerdynamics

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Instructor Renewable power and natural gas generation have somewhat of a love-hate relationship. On one hand, they are symbiotic: Variable renewable resources need flexible generation resources to pick up load when the wind doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Electricity, Natural Gas, Renewables | Tagged Base load power plant, Combined cycle, Electricity generation, Energy, Energy Training, Natural Gas, Renewable Energy | 2 Comments

The Business of Wind: Top Wind Power Installations of Q1 2011

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Enerdynamics

by Bob Shively, Enerdynamics President and Instructor Wind power is big business in many states and is only growing bigger as market demand for renewable power grows. According to the American Wind Energy Association: “The first quarter of 2011 saw … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged Renewable, Renewable Energy, Wind farm, Wind generation, Wind power, Wind turbine | 2 Comments