Cyber security and critical infrastructure

The Unpopular Blog Share this blog Subscribe to Blog Nr. 16 Cyber Security and critical infrastructure Dr. Lars Schernikau Linkedin Instagram Youtube Twitter PDF Download Content  Critical infrastructure, and why is it relevant? Recent examples of critical infrastructure cyber attacks What makes energy systems vulnerable? What is the role of the “energy transition”? Point of […]

Where the wind blows

The Unpopular Blog Share this blog Subscribe to Blog Nr. 15 Where the wind blows… Dr. Lars Schernikau Linkedin Instagram Youtube Twitter PDF Download Beitrag auf Deutsch Content Natural capacity factors, utilization, and conversion efficiency Wind turbines and how they work Environment Costs and supply chains Current market, offshore and onshore Summary Links and Resources […]

Electricity for Data Centers

The Unpopular Blog Share this blog Subscribe to Blog Nr. 14 Electricity for Data Centers… is AI the driving force? Dr. Lars Schernikau Linkedin Instagram Youtube Twitter PDF Download Beitrag auf Deutsch Content Data centers, where it all started and where are we today?  Charge me baby… data centers and AI need electricity What do […]

The “Unpopular Truth” about Hydro Power 

The Unpopular Blog Share this blog Subscribe to Blog Nr. 13 The “Unpopular Truth”… about Hydro Power  Dr. Lars Schernikau Linkedin Instagram Youtube Twitter PDF Download Beitrag auf Deutsch Content Hydro Power: History and Today    Electric generation from hydro, reliability, and the “Energy Transition”   Climate and hydro?… Raw materials, land-use, Biodiversity, and more   Summary Links and […]

Are Wind and Solar up for the challenge?

The Unpopular Blog Share this blog Subscribe to Blog Nr. 12 Are Wind and Solar up for the challenge? A summary of the energy-economic fundamentals of wind and solar to generate ‘grid-compatible’ electricity Dr. Lars Schernikau Linkedin Instagram Youtube Twitter PDF Download Beitrag auf Deutsch Content  Transition or addition?  At the core of electricity supply […]

Hydrogen… what more can we wish for?

The Unpopular Blog Share this blog Subscribe to Blog Nr. 11 Hydrogen… what more can we wish for? Dr. Lars Schernikau Linkedin Instagram Youtube Twitter PDF Download Beitrag auf Deutsch Content A brief history of hydrogen Why is carbon important for H2? How to make H2 and what powers H2 storage? What about money and safety?… […]

Electric vehicles part 2

Did you know, “Electrified Transport” is the single biggest investment envisioned for “NetZero”? Bloomberg New Energy Finance BNEF reported in May 2024 that we need to invest on average annually US$ 4.4 Tln in EVs from 2024 until 2050, or cumulatively US$ 120 Tln to reach “NetZero”! No wonder this is a “wanted” industry to be in… definitely worth to explore, don’t you think?

Electric vehicles part 1

EVs are lauded for their potential to slash CO2 emissions. However, a comprehensive environmental footprint considers more than just emissions. Factors like raw material extraction, energy consumption, and end-of-life disposal add layers to the sustainability narrative. Energy economist Michael Sura’s research delves into these aspects, offering insights into the nuanced environmental impact of EVs.

Nature’s influence on solar and wind power generation

When it comes to electricity generation, terms like capacity factor, utilization, and load factor often get thrown around like confetti at a parade. And guess what? They’re not synonymous with one another. A lot of confusion about using the term “capacity factor” stems from the press, certainly from politics, and even amongst “energy experts. It’s understandable, though. Knowing what phrases like “natural capacity factor” (nCF), “utilization”, “load factor”, and “conversion efficiency” really mean and which can be influenced/ improved with further investment is, in my opinion a crucial piece of the “renewable energy” puzzle…now as always with a puzzle let´s start with some corner stones/pieces