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Our Expert Views content provides the ideal narrative for businesses, subject matter experts, and those interested in the expert network industry's latest trends and talking points. These in-depth perspectives cover various industries, business verticals, sectors, and regions, supporting our global clientele.

Renewable Energy Challenges and Solutions
06 Apr 2021

Renewable Energy Challenges and Solutions

Dr_Anil_Kumar

Senior Scientist

Renewable energy, especially solar and wind, is growing globally, but weather dependency challenges grid integration. Accurate forecasting using NWP models, AI, and big data improves generation, scheduling, trading, and system reliability.

Renewing the Thermal Power Generation
20 Mar 2021

Renewing the Thermal Power Generation

PS_Radhakrishnan

Independent Consultant

The article urges a rethink on thermal power, advocating zero-discharge fossil fuel generation through CO₂ capture, 100% ash utilization, clean water practices, coal washing, and ultra-supercritical systems—proving clean, efficient coal power can coexist with renewables.

The Future Outlook For Global Heating
19 Mar 2021

The Future Outlook For Global Heating

Geoff_Hobbs

Managing Partner (Jul 2016 - Present)

The heating sector faces major challenges as governments push for net-zero carbon by 2050. Fossil fuel reliance, electricity sourcing, and building retrofits make zero-carbon solutions like heat pumps or hydrogen conversion complex and costly.

AI for Renewable Energy Optimization
16 Mar 2021

AI for Renewable Energy Optimization

Jayant_Sinha

Senior Principal Consultant

AI-powered weather prediction enhances renewable energy generation by optimizing solar and wind output, improving reliability, reducing downtime, managing risks, and ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable power delivery.

Renewable Energy Challenges in Southern Africa
16 Nov 2020

Renewable Energy Challenges in Southern Africa

Johan_Bekker

Director (Mar 2010 - Present)

Southern Africa’s large-scale renewable energy faces challenges in transmission expansion, supply intermittency, and shifting generation areas, requiring technical solutions, funding, and strategies to address socio-economic impacts for successful deployment.

Digitalization Drives Maintenance
11 Nov 2019

Digitalization Drives Maintenance

Sunil_Kumar_Yadav

Former Head of Building Performance & Sustainability (ASEAN) (Nov 2018 - Feb 2023)

Performance-based maintenance (PbM) uses results-oriented contracts, digitalization, and KPI-driven monitoring to ensure consistent equipment performance, predictive maintenance, energy efficiency, and cost optimization, with contractors accountable for outcomes verified by third parties.