iSwitch: Coordinating and optimizing renewable energy powered server clusters

The article analyzes the dynamics of consumption of primary energy and production of electrical energy in the world for 1973-2012 and the volume of renewable energy. It is shown that in the crisis year of 20 0 9 there was a significant reduction in primary energy consumption and production of electrical energy. At the same time, renewable energy has developed rapidly, well above the rate of the world economy growth. The development of renewable energy is one of the most effective ways out of the crisis, taking into account its production regime, energy, environmental, social and economic efficiency. The forecast for the development of renewable energy for the period up to 2020, compiled by the IEA, is analyzed. It is shown that its assessment rates are conservative; the authors justify higher rates of development of renewable energy.

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Overcoming stereotypes of renewable energy

Voprosy Ekonomiki ◽

10.32609/0042-8736-2019-4-124-136 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 124-136

Author(s):

Victor D. Gazman

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Empirical Analysis ◽

Energy Generation ◽

New Paradigm ◽

Financial Instrument ◽

Promising Direction ◽

Investment Projects ◽

Power Stations ◽

New Generation ◽

The Impact

The article considers prerequisites for the formation of a new paradigm in the energy sector. The factors that may affect the imminent change of leadership among the energy generation are analyzed. The variability of the projects of creation and functioning of power stations is examined. The focus is made on problematic aspects of the new generation, especially, storage and supply of energy, achieving a system of parity that ensures balance in pricing generations. The author substantiates the principles of forming system of parities arising when comparing traditional and new generations. The article presents the results of an empirical analysis of the 215 projects for the construction of facilities for renewable energy. The significance and direction of the impact of these factors on the growth in investment volumes of transactions are determined. The author considers leasing as an effective financial instrument for overcoming stereotypes of renewable energy and as a promising direction for accelerated implementation of investment projects.

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The relationship among renewable energy, economic growth, labor and capital formation in Italy

RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA ◽

10.3280/riss2018-001005 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 35-48

Author(s):

Cosimo Magazzino ◽

Gordon L. Brady

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Renewable Energy ◽

Capital Formation ◽

The Relationship

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Ecological-economic preconditions for organization of energy supply when pumping oil and oil products using renewable energy sources

Automation Telemechanization and Communication in Oil Industry ◽

10.33285/0132-2222-2019-5(550)-44-52 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 44-52

Author(s):

B.V. Ermolenko ◽

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N.D. Filimonova ◽

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Energy Supply ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Oil Products ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Ecological Economic ◽

Oil And Oil Products

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Power Projects and Covid-19: A Practical Analysis of the Relevance of Force Majeure Clauses under the Standardised Power Purchase and Implementation Agreements of Uganda

Global Energy Law and Sustainability ◽

10.3366/gels.2020.0026 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 189-193

Author(s):

Aisha Naiga ◽

Loyola Rwabose Karobwa

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Clean Energy ◽

The State ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Policy Goals ◽

Force Majeure ◽

Practical Analysis ◽

Energy Justice

Over 90% of Uganda's power is generated from renewable sources. Standardised Implementation Agreements and Power Purchase Agreements create a long-term relationship between Generating Companies and the state-owned off-taker guaranteed by Government. The COVID-19 pandemic and measures to curb the spread of the virus have triggered the scrutiny and application of force majeure (FM) clauses in these agreements. This article reviews the FM clauses and considers their relevance. The authors submit that FM clauses are a useful commercial tool for achieving energy justice by ensuring the continuity of the project, despite the dire effects of the pandemic. Proposals are made for practical considerations for a post-COVID-19 future which provides the continued pursuit of policy goals of promoting renewable energy sources and increasing access to clean energy, thus accelerating just energy transitions.

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