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Hi guys. As the title says, I want to know if doing a Master's in Energy is going to provide me with the return I want i.e. a good job/position and a good growth?
A bit about me. I recently did my undergraduate degree in electrical engineering and I have 1 YOE of experience as an entry-level engineer at a IPP (renewable). I am intrigued by the renewable domain but I'm not sure which degree to opt for, if I want to get into the energy sector because I've heard a lot of things about the sector being too niche, and you can't get jobs in the electrical domain after this blah blah which has made me confused on whether I should continue my path towards this. I want to stay in the energy side (generation preferably) BUT I would also want to start studying about management as I lack in that area.
There are 4 programs that have caught my eye: Master's of Energy, Master's of Renewable Energy, Master's of Energy Management and Master's of Energy Engineering.
The courses of some programs are similar to each other as well. But what concerns me is the future job market in this sector, and will a postgrad degree in this domain help me get a good job/position?What's the current position of energy engineers at the US, Australia or other countries?(I'm from a non-EU country)
I would really appreciate some feedback and advices from my fellow engineers here, especially the ones who have actually studied similar programs.
I'm searching for an energy cost calculator where I can put in my electric (Con Ed) rates to figure out the cost to run an electric heater.
The online calculators I find only take the cost of supply into account, with no field to enter delivery rate or system benefit rate. They only have fields to enter supply rate, wattage and hours of run time as the criteria.
But on my bill, there are 3 itemized things that are charged by kWh, and I'm assuming this means I'm charged according to my energy usage.
These 3 things are Supply, Delivery, and System Benefit Charge. "Delivery" has the highest kWh cost, so I'm not sure why the calculators don't include it, as it affects the overall energy cost even more than the "supply".
Here's an example of these items on my bill:
Supply 422.00 kWh @ 12.820c per kWh... $54.10
Delivery 422.00 kWh @ 18.870c/kWh...$79.63
System Benefit Charge @ 0.675/kWh...$2.85
Am I missing something? Or are these calculators REALLY missing something.
Anyone know of a calculator that takes these other charges into account? Or another way to confidently predict my energy cost for an electric heater using this info from my Con Ed bill?
If:
-Demand goes up (more people want more gasoline-powered cars, and more gasoline to power them)
While:
-Supply goes down (gasoline gets burned- consuming it gets rid of it- there's only so much, if "peak oil" has or hasn't happened yet, the world supply can only go down over time)
And
-It gets more difficult / more expensive to drill for as there becomes less of it (improved drilling techniques have increased production recently, but, since the gasoline is being consumed generally, requiring further drilling improvements at some point to reach deeper, ultimately you're fighting against a supply issue which can only make the drilling more difficult, more expensive)
=
It is only possible, ultimately, for gasoline prices to continue going up indefinitely. It is not possible for gasoline prices to come down in general when you're talking about a situation of increasing demand, decreasing supply, and increasing extraction difficulty.
Meanwhile
Green energy sources, once established, thereafter produce essentially free electricity, and there's no need to charge a high price for this, and, electric cars don't need road chargers- you can plug them in at home- do you have trouble plugging your cell phone in to charge at night? Same thing-
Meaning, I wonder about often-heard selling-point logic, in the conservative party, and whose interests it is meant to serve, as, getting to charge higher and higher prices for something indefinitely benefits a certain industry with certain ties?
With the surge in electric vehicle (EV) demand, the spotlight is on lithium, a key player in sustainable energy. But traditional lithium mining comes with significant environmental costs, from water depletion to habitat destruction.
Enter innovative startups like Lilac Solutions and EnergyX, which are pioneering eco-friendly extraction methods that use up to 90% less water and reduce pollution. These techniques not only mitigate ecological harm but also promise to make lithium extraction more efficient.
Imagine a future where lithium mining aligns with our climate goals, thanks to cutting-edge technologies like Direct Lithium Extraction and ion-exchange systems. 🌱 As countries push for greener regulations, the race is on for mining practices that protect our planet while meeting the soaring demand for EVs.
What do you think about these sustainable solutions? Could they redefine the future of lithium mining and, ultimately, the EV industry? Join the conversation and share your thoughts! đźš—đź’¬
Thanks to the momentum of dual carbon targets, global demand for solar PV installations continues to rise, leading to growing demand for encapsulation films, a key material that determines the quality and longevity of PV modules. Recently, TrendForce published the rankings for global PV encapsulation film shipments in the first half of 2024. Companies like First, Sveck, Betterial, HiUV , Sinopont, Cybrid, and Lushan made the list. With Betterial's strong entry into the top top ranks, a new TOP 3 list for encapsulation film shipments has emerged.
New Rankings of Top3, with the Market Share Accounting for more than 75%
According to TrendForce, the top seven companies in encapsulation film shipments in the first half of 2024 are as follows:
Chat:Top7 Companies of Global Encapsulation Film Shipment in H1 2024
Overall, competition in the global PV encapsulation film market is becoming increasingly intense, with leading companies like First, Sveck, and Betterial standing out. TrendForce estimates that based on a module production of 283 GW in the first half of 2024, the corresponding demand for encapsulation films will reach 2.57 billion square meters, a year-on-year increase of 15%, expanding the market space.
From the rankings, the combined shipments of the TOP 3 companies exceeded 1.94 billion square meters, accounting for over 75% of the market share. First maintained its leading position with the highest shipment volume, followed closely by Sveck and Betterial, both showing continued growth and strong potential.
In terms of short-term industry trends, second-tier manufacturers are rapidly capturing market share, expanding their presence swiftly. A notable change in the rankings is Betterial's leap into the TOP 3 with robust shipment growth, trailing Sveck by only 10 million square meters, making it the standout performer in the first-half rankings.
Diversified Encapsulation Requirements Boost the Differentiated Market Competition
In the first half of 2024, global demand for PV encapsulation films continued to grow. As the industry marches forward, two key characteristics of the global PV encapsulation film market stand out:
Global Layout Expands Further, Overseas Capacity Advantage
Based on a deep understanding of the global PV market, and to enhance global delivery capabilities and flexibility. Leading companies like First and Betterial are accelerating their expansion, setting up production bases domestically while steadily deploying to regions such as Southeast Asia, further advancing their global footprint.
Chat:Overseas Layout of Major Encapsulant Manufacturers
As for the overseas capacity, with the construction of new encapsulation film production lines and technological upgrades, companies have significantly expanded their capacity. First was one of the first companies in the PV encapsulation film industry to establish overseas capacity, having set up a wholly-owned subsidiary in Thailand as early as 2016.
Additionally, Betterial, which has experienced explosive growth in recent years, has laid out clear plans to expand capacity in overseas bases such as in Vietnam and Indonesia. Its Vietnam base has already surpassed 30 GW in planned encapsulation film capacity, making it the first company to invest and mass-produce encapsulation films in Vietnam. With the imminent launch of its Indonesian encapsulation film project, Betterial is set to secure a significant advantage in expanding its overseas market.
A more comprehensive global layout means that these companies are equipped with stronger global supply and localized sales capabilities. In this new phase of technological iteration, which company will leverage higher-quality products and more comprehensive services to stride forward globally? Let’s wait and see. The time for diverse, differentiated competition is coming.
Hey guys, if you missed it, QuantumScape just agreed to mass-produce batteries for VW. That’s good news – even better after the issues they had with the batteries before.
Long story short: it all started in 2020 when QuantumScape announced its "advancements" in its technology (battery life, charge time, and scalability). But not much time later, on Seeking Alpha, there was published a report called "QuantumScape’s Solid-State Batteries Have Significant Challenges".
They basically said that QS will likely never achieve the performance they claimed due to cost issues, overheating, and vibration-related defects. After that, the QS fell, and they were suited by investors.Â
Now they finally decided to resolve this scandal by paying almost $48M to investors. Deadline is in a few weeks. So, if you were damaged back then, you can check it out here, guess it'd be useful.
I guess this new deal with VW means that QS is doing better now, but anyways, were you an investor back then? How much were your losses back then?
Hey guys, I'm looking for advice regarding offshore work. I have been trying to get into offshore for the past half a year and had 0 luck with that. Is it only possible trough connections to get into offshore?
Because every job I look for needs some sort of experience. I got about 1 year in oil and gas onshore and half a year with wind turbines as a technician. For my certification Bosiet (ebs,ca-ebs), GWO, Banksman slinger, OGUK and a few less relevant.
TLDR: Advice how to get into offshore.
What will happen regarding my electric energy bill if broader and more disruptive war breaks out in the middle east to the point where US gets involved and or causes chaos for oil markets
I know this will affect oil prices but I am wandering what this would mean for my personal finances in regards to my energy bill since my flat I am moving to will be electric powered (and water) not gas. I was reading about the UK energy Price Cap (I am in the UK) - something I also want to know about it and was originally going to ask about - with the new one being set at 10% higher than August/September of this year. Would disruptions to oil markets/prices have an affect on how much my electric be?
To be honest I am also asking this because I personally think global disruption is going to break out but I don’t want to move into an apartment from somewhere where I don’t pay bills at the moment and suddenly be paying skyrocketing electricity costs for my energy bill
From a brief read it’s my surface level understanding Oil affects Natural Gas prices which is used to generate Electricity and so therefore Electricity will be higher - Therefore my electric powered apartment energy bill will skyrocket.
There are numerous options in a number of countries in europe, africa, and asia where you can get a small balcony system or a non-exporting hybrid system with battery for 80c to $1 US per watt.
Installed on a balcony, patio or on simple ground racking this requires much less material and overhead than any possible utility system.
This delivers electricity for less than 8c/kWh even over a fairly short economic horizon and under the lowest unfirmed PPA prices over warrantied lifetime when discounted at rates a typical savings account gets.
And yet I constantly see people invoking "economies of scale" or "inefficiency" as magic words to claim it is impossible, completely ignoring that there are also many economies of unscale.
What gives?
Why dont we create giant enclosed windmills that use a resource to keep them moving. And what resource do we not need whatsoever, TRASH, so simply make a drop system that runs on small mechanical instead of electrical systems that are then opened by the turning motion of the windmill. Then that trash dropping will continue to power the windmill AND the windmill will also act as a grinder for the trash. we have an infinite resource already its garbage and we do not use it. so instead of just throwing it in the ocean why dont we use it for energy then shred/grind it, which allows us to much more easily find the usable materials within, and then find something else to do with the rest i.e compost the food waste.