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Introduction to Waste to Fuel Technologies: Biogas to Bio-CNG

21 September 2015
This presentation delves into the science of biogas, from the different sources of methane to the various processes and systems used to produce bio-CNG. Different components of the infrastructure system are also highlighted, as well as an extensive list of waste-to-fuel projects from around the…

Waste-to-fuel History and Implementation in the Republic of Korea

21 September 2015
Understanding waste-to-fuel technologies begin with becoming familiar with the different organic waste treatment such as anaerobic digestion, composting and incineration, among others. As mentioned in earlier presentations, waste-to-fuel technologies proliferated in Sweden, Germany and France. In…

From Spaghetti Bowl to Jigsaw Puzzle? Addressing the Disarray in the World Trade System

18 September 2015
The Asia and Pacific region is party to 109 ratified free trade agreements, and with more being negotiated. The rise of mega-regionals suggests that the world trade system is fragmenting to appear more like a jigsaw puzzle than a spaghetti bowl. The time is ripe to seriously consider…

Liquefied Petroleum Gas: Increasing the Energy Options Benefitting Women Worldwide

1 September 2015
This material showcases various ways in which women are benefitting from liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and, by doing so, illustrates what can be done—at various points in the value chain—for LPG to support women’s needs and goals, and contribute to wider gender equity.

Access to Clean Cooking Energy and Electricity: Survey of States

1 September 2015
Energy access in India is a multi-dimensional issue. Through the development of a multi-dimensional and multi-tier measurement framework and its subsequent evaluation, this study aims to bridge the gap in understanding of energy access, and to capture the detailed data on the state of energy access…

Energy Management Solutions: Pursuing Energy Efficiency

27 July 2015
The expansion of renewable energy brings a paradigm shift in the electricity system. Creating social values of energy management through the use of ICT brings both comfortable and energy-friendly life, which optimizes energy supply with the integration of visualization, prediction, and control…

Sodium-Sulfur Battery: Renewable Applications and NAS Battery

27 July 2015
This presentation provides a company overview of NGK Insulators, Ltd. in Japan. It looks at the structure and features of NAS’ battery energy storage system. The brand’s battery installations around the world and various applications of the system are discussed.

Kitakyushu Regional Energy Base Promotion Project

27 July 2015
This presentation provides an overview of Kitakyushu City in Japan. It discusses in detail the Kitakyushu Regional Energy Base Promotion Project. It also shows how the project utilizes the potentials of the city for renewable energy or high-efficient thermal power generation, and energy management…

Global Battery Storage and Solar Energy

27 July 2015
This presentation introduces GS Yuasa, established in 1917, as the world’s leading battery manufacturer. It also features some of the company’s products such as Moveable Emergency Room Light, Solar Back-Up System, and the Solar UPS System for Small Office with Automatic Volt Regulator.

Community Energy Management System

27 July 2015
This presentation shares the characteristics of Japan as a country. The concept of community energy management system (CEMS) in relation to public expectations on what it is supposed to accomplish for the country are comparatively discussed. Existing projects that utilize CEMS are featured.