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DIRECTION Policy • Advocacy • Business • Finance • Legal • Environment • International DIRECTION Policy • Advocacy • Business • Finance • Legal • Environment • International DNV GL: A cleaner, more electrified world is within reach by 2050 An era of abundant and cleaner energy lies ahead, according to DNV GL’s modeling of the world energy system. (Courtesy: DNV GL) DNV GL recently published its first followed by onshore wind, hy- “Our report shows that the ener- Energy Transition Outlook (ETO): dropower, and offshore wind, in gy industry, more than any other, Renewables, Power and Energy that order. has the power and knowledge to Use. The industry implication re- manage the world’s carbon bud- port is part of DNV GL’s new suite Despite this optimistic outlook, the get in a smarter way,” said Ditlev of Energy Transition Outlook pub- report finds that the world is not on Engel, CEO at DNV GL-Energy. lications. The report reviews global course to achieve the climate objec- “Until 2050, the electricity share energy demand and energy supply tives of the Paris agreement. of energy demand will grow from and summarizes the implications DNV GL forecasts that human- 18 percent to 40 percent, yet this for the power and renewables sector ity will exhaust the 2 degrees C transformation is not happening and large industrial energy users. carbon budget (the amount of CO2 fast enough. Speeding up the ac- An era of abundant and clean- that can be emitted without trig- celeration by decarbonization of er energy lies ahead, according to gering dangerous climate change) heat and transport will be one vital DNV GL’s modeling of the world by 2041, pointing toward a global measure to put the brakes on glob- energy system. The key findings of warming of 2.5 degrees C above al warming. In fact, all industries the report emerging globally over pre-industrial levels by the end of should maximize the decarboniza- the forecasting period include: the century, a level which is likely tion of their operations. But the • Electricity consumption increas- to force dangerous climate change. climate challenge is not only an es by 140 percent by 2050, be- The growth of electricity con- engineering challenge, but also coming the largest energy carrier, sumption is one enabler to speed one of governance. We call upon followed by gas. Other energy up the global decarbonization. all stakeholders to maximize the carriers such as coal experience This includes the rapid uptake of decarbonization of their opera- significant reductions, while oil electric vehicles, generating energy tions.” and gas consumption increase savings and emissions reductions. To achieve the target of a only slightly. DNV GL forecasts that electric low-carbon world, there is no • 85 percent of global electricity vehicles will achieve cost parity single solution. Instead, multiple production in 2050 comes from with internal combustion vehicles achievable actions must be taken renewable sources — Solar PV in 2022 and, by 2033, half of new both locally and globally, involv- will provide around a third of light vehicle sales globally will be ing collaboration within the ener- the world’s electricity by 2050, electric. gy sector and across industries: 8 OCTOBER | 2017 DIRECTION Action1: Greater and earlier adoption of renewables. • Assist the growth of offshore wind. • Drive uptake of data analysis to optimize performance of wind, solar, grids, and energy use. • Invest in testing and verification of systems to secure robust elec- tricity supply. • Provide flexibility, balancing, and cost-effective integration solutions. • Optimize grids to facilitate growth of renewables. Action 2: Greater and earlier elec- trification of heat and transport. • Drive the uptake of decarbon- ization of heat. • Broader adoption of electric vehicles contributing to energy savings and emissions reduction. Money donated by the wind industry will support repairs and rebuilding efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Harvey, which first made landfall August 25 near Corpus Christi, Texas. Action 3: Greater improvements (Courtesy: NOAA) in energy efficiency. • Invest in strategic energy man- American wind companies pledge agement. $1 million for post-Harvey recovery Action 4: Change in personal Companies in the American wind-energy industry recently announced they behavior . will donate $1 million to Hurricane Harvey repair and rebuilding as keystone • Increase the level of public ac- partners of Habitat for Humanity’s Habitat Hammers Back initiative. ceptance to shape consumer be- Participating companies include Apex Clean Energy, Blattner Energy, havior. Duke Energy, EDF Renewable Energy, EDP Renewables, Enel Green Pow- • Availability of subsidies. er North America, Inc., E.ON, Goldwind Americas, Hannon Armstrong, Invenergy, Leeward Renewable Energy, MAP Royalty, Pattern Energy, TPI DNV GL’s ETO report was Composites, and the American Wind Energy Association. prepared by a dedicated re- The money will support repairs and rebuilding efforts in areas affected by search team, which received the storm, which first made landfall August 25 near Corpus Christi, Tex- input from hundreds of energy as. The wind companies had also planned to send volunteers to help with experts from inside and outside the rebuilding effort. Texas has a quarter of U.S. wind-power capacity and the organization. more than 22,000 Texans work in the industry, among 102,500 wind jobs The report arms all relevant nationwide. The state’s more than 12,000 wind turbines themselves emerged sectors with a wealth of factu- unscathed from the storm. al ammunition to adapt strat- “The EDF group has 400 employees in Houston serving various sectors of egies, and be bold in making the energy industry, including our regional wind-project development team,” evidence-based decisions to said Tristan Grimbert, president and CEO of EDF Renewable Energy. “As transform energy systems. Texas wind is an important contributor to our nation’s energy mix, and Hous- ton in specific is the center of energy diversity, we are committed to the ambi- Source: DNV GL tion to offer our resources in the recovery and rebuilding efforts.” For more information, go to “Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to everyone along the Texas eto.dnvgl.com/2017/download Coastal Bend and in Houston who was impacted by this storm,” said Patrick 10 OCTOBER | 2017 DIRECTION Woodson, chairman of E.ON North America. “Several be able to do it without the support of our partners like E.ON employees around our Papalote Creek Wind Farm these American wind-energy companies,” said Habitat lost their homes, and even more saw their communities for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford. devastated when the hurricane made landfall. Habitat for “Their gift is an investment in the long-term recovery of these Humanity will play a critical role in helping people re- communities.” build their homes and communities. With Texas as the Habitat is already at work responding to Hurricane Harvey, nation’s leader in wind energy, it is only right that we and helping families clean up and prepare for the rebuilding effort the wind industry be a leading force to help Texans re- to come. Habitat will work with its local offices throughout build and recover.” the hurricane-affected regions to assess the shelter and hous- “More than 22,000 wind workers are in the state of ing needs and develop response options. In addition to long- Texas, so this has hit very close to home for us,” said Ste- term housing repair and construction, Habitat’s response in- ven C. Lockard, president and CEO of TPI Composites. cludes organizing volunteers and resources to help with the “We all feel the need to help with this rebuilding effort. I cleanup of homes damaged by wind and flood waters. am especially proud participating companies from across the United States and their associates are committed to Source: American Wind Energy Association volunteer their time in addition to financial resources.” For more information on Habitat for Humanity and Ameri- “Habitat for Humanity is committed to helping fam- can Wind Rebuilding Texas hurricane response program, ilies recover from Hurricane Harvey, and we wouldn’t go to habitat.org/American-Wind-Energy/Harvey Gearbox Express signs framework agreement with Eickhoff Bochum Gearbox Express (GBX), the only independent company in North America focused on providing down-tower, multi-brand wind gearbox remanufacturing services, recently announced it has signed a framework agreement with Eick- hoff Bochum to become its preferred North American partner for all up- and down-tower service both in and out of warranty, parts supply, and new replacement gearboxes. “Currently, Eickhoff has more than 800 wind-turbine gearboxes in service in North America, and this partnership gives Eickhoff much needed service capabilities,” said Gearbox Express will become the preferred North American partner for all up- and down- Bruce Neumiller, CEO of Gear- tower service both in and out of warranty, parts supply, and new replacement gearboxes for Eickhoff Bochum. (Courtesy: Gearbox Express) box Express. “Gearbox Express will serve as their North American service and repair partner, ensuring “The GBX team is highly trained; na Gierga, head of service at Eick- the Eickhoff gearboxes keep run- our equipment and parts are state hoff Bochum. “The official collab- ning. We look forward to working of the art, and our quality of service oration is a logical step toward our together as partners for many years sets the industry standard.” goal of meeting the needs of our to come.” The collaboration is in line with customers in the USA with high Eickhoff has been in the gearbox Eickhoff Bochum’s strategic goal to quality standards and OEM spares business since 1864, and takes the provide service all around the globe. made by Eickhoff.” care and maintenance of their prod- “We are looking back on many uct seriously. years of cooperation with GBX Source: Gearbox Express “We had to prove our capabilities and value them as a reliable and For more information, to handle the work,” Neumiller said.
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