According to a recent report by the IRENA (International Renewable Energy Association), by the year 2030, we could see the cost of battery storage drop by up to 66%. This report primarily examined the idea of static storage for batteries. However, there was also some thought given to the prospective rise in battery tech that […]
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Last Monday, Microsoft and GE (General Electric) announced that they have just signed off on a power purchase agreement that binds them together for the next 15 years. The energy in question will come from GE’s Irish site in County Kerry. This deal means that the brand new 37 megawatt (MW) Tullahennel wind farm will […]
Tom Lee of Fundstrat Global Advisors has predicted that energy stocks, which have up until now been the worst-performing in the market, have bottomed out. This means that they are in a position where they can fall no further and have a real chance of improving. Currently, energy stocks are known as a ‘style orphan’ […]
It’s that time of the year when students are dusting off their books; desperately searching for pens that work; and getting ready to start a new academic year. Suddenly the thrills of summer dissolve and everyone tries their best to switch back into work mode so they can complete yet another year of formal education. […]
It has become common knowledge among students that getting a job is actually pretty hard. Gone are the days where all you needed was the ability to read and write to gain a reasonable employment. If you want to nab your dream career nowadays you’re going to need as many qualifications as you can get […]
Whether you have been in the energy industry for a while or you are just now taking that leap, a solid grounding of the ins and outs of all things energy-related is essential. It is not enough to vaguely understand how something works or to be simply aware that something is going on. To thrive […]
Choosing to embark on an online course is no light decision. Professional development qualifications are a significant investment of both time and money so you should make sure you are 100% sure about your decision before handing over any cash or signing any documents. So, how do you know that a certain course is perfect […]
If there is one thing that will put someone off taking a professional development course, it is the prospect of having to do an exam at the end. We all remember the days at college or university (or both) when we would spend hours on end cramming in the library before sitting an exam we […]
It seems like everyday the job market is becoming harder and harder to penetrate. As the number of people with degrees and professional qualifications increases, competition also increases and suddenly it’s not so easy to distinguish yourself from the crowd. Fortunately, if you are looking at joining the energy sphere, there is a way to […]
It is completely natural that anyone about to embark on a professional development course has a million and one questions they want answered before they begin. The students taking the Global Energy Certification are no different. Before signing up for the GEC, they want the who, what, where, why and how explained in full, with […]
