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ViaSat acquisition boosts its secure networks portfolio
Maddy Longwell
ViaSat has experience integrating deployable secure networks with U.S. forces (such as airmen assessing the Hand Held Link 16 radio, shown), and the company has now acquired a firm to expand its access to the UK defense market. (Airman 1st Class Nathan Byrnes/Air Force)
ViaSat, a global communications company that has contracts with the Department of Defense, announced its acquisition of Horsebridge Defence and Security, a UK-based firm focused on design, system integration and support of deployable secure networks.
ViaSat said that the acquisition will give the California-founded company greater military communications integration expertise and access to the UK defense market through the relationships Horsebridge Defence and Security has with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and UK Armed Forces.
"By acquiring Horsebridge Defence and Security, we hope to accelerate the trajectory of our ability to support UK defence operations," said Ken Peterman, president of government systems at ViaSat.
"By combining our strengths with the deep domain expertise of the Horsebridge Defence and Security team, we intent to reliably extend commercial, military or emergency service networks to the tactical mobile edge."
The financial details of the deal will not be disclosed, ViaSat said. However, the company does not expect the transaction to materially affect its non-GAAP (adjusted) earnings for the 2019 fiscal year.
ViaSat's Defense Department contracts include a $13.7 million Defense Information Systems Agency contract in 2017 to provide ground transceivers and a $33.3 million Air Force contract for anti-jam satellite technology.
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Station wear basically refers to the standard Uniform that fire-fighters wear when they are not out on the field, fighting fires in their full protective gear.
Every fire department has their own unique color and design of uniform. Firefighting station work boots are generally a tough utility work boot with some protective features.
The largest function is to be put on and taken off easily and very fast.
Logging for long days in the firehouse the boot needs to be very comfortable, and prevent fatigue.
A good temperature control system or breathability features are a must to keep feet cool.
Moisture-wicking and anti-microbial inner linings are ideal, because firefighters spend many hours in these boots, sometimes in very hot conditions.
Similarly, in colder conditions, your feet need to be kept warmer.
A good fire station boot will provide excellent cushioning and arch support, as well as good shock absorbency as part of its comfort functions.
Safety precaution features such as a steel toe, puncture resistance, electrical hazard safety and slips resistance is likewise some functional features that a fire station work boot offers.
The main purpose of a firefighter station boot is to keep you comfortable for long hours, offering protection against general hazards such as falling objects, punctures, and slips.
When in wet conditions waterproofing in a work boot aids to keep your feet dry and bacteria free.
Sharp Objects that can puncture your feet.
Slip hazards such as loose gravel, dust, sand, water and wetness and oil and grease.
Falling objects that can damage toes.
Compression and cutting hazards from machinery and heavy objects, or moving vehicles.
Water and wetness seeping into shoes.
Extreme heat or cold conditions.
A composite toe and composite materials aid in providing protection against extreme heat and electrocution hazards. Another important characteristic is slip resistance, fire station floors can get pretty wet and slippery.
Working on your feet all day is very tiring, and there is nothing worse than sore feet from an uncomfortable work boot.
So it is vital that you find station boots that are comfortable, supportive and well fitting.
Along with comfort a fire station boot needs to be quick and easy out on and take off!!
Lastly, durability is key! If you don't want to replace your boots on a regular basis and spend tons of money, then buy good quality from the get-go.
Look at good brands and the materials and craftsmanship they offer in the manufacturing of their products.
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Tough and durable, genuine leather uppers with a lightweight mountaineering-inspired athletic design.
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The heavy-duty rubber is fully flexible with a 13.75-inch shaft ideal for structural firefighting.
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This boot offers exceptional bloodborne pathogen, chemical, and electrical hazard protection.
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A quick on and off feature with a front zipper, offering a snug fit.
There is an ultra-light, protective composite toe for the best toe protection.
A Crosstech waterproof and breathable inner liner as well as a Secura liner that never wrinkles up or pulls out over time.
The Sun reflects leather uppers control climate to provide a good temperature balance.
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When you report for duty, particularly as a firefighter, you never know what to expect. That is why you need a reliable work boot, that offers you optimal comfort, protection, and durability.
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When a fire-fighter hears the alarm signaling an emergency, time is of the essence. Taking off station boots and putting on their full fireproof gear needs to happen in a matter of seconds.
Therefore a very important feature of a station boot is to be easy and quick to put on and take off!!
Furthermore, comfort and some protective features are necessary with this regard, and not to forget good robustness.


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It was with great sadness that the AFLSE has learned of the the passing of Leon Desbrow, a former AFLSE President and committee chair. Leon was a tireless volunteer who led and worked alongside us to lift up the value of LSE alumni in the eyes of the School and to make our LSE experience all the more fulfilling by enhancing the community that we are all a part of. He participated also in LSE Alumni Association efforts impacting the School's global alumni and we know that its achievements were consequential because of him.
Leon was a good and decent man. Dedicated to and accomplished in his professional field, he made time for the AFLSE and everything he touched was made better--our membership efforts, the website, the array of services offered by the AFLSE. He led us well as President and conveyed to me through his example that volunteerism was important, essential even, if we are to fulfill our potential as individuals.
I wish I had met Leon much earlier than I did, but to have known him even for a few years has been quite inspirational for me.
We send our thoughts and prayers to Evelyne and the Desbrow family. And we give thanks to his gift of service to the LSE and AFLSE.


A big part of my job is to be the official worrier for all things Kent. I worry about crime, fires, potholes in the streets, water line breaks, snow fall, flooding, jobs — you name it and I probably worry about it. But I figure that the right amount of worry is a good thing — it keeps you motivated to prepare, anticipate and be progressive in your thinking.
I have to say that I've been worrying about the budget challenges for some time but maybe not for the reasons you might suspect. Sure I worry about how we keep providing the services residents expect from their City but I also worry about how we keep the long view in mind because the only thing worse than coming up short in the short term is coming up short in the short and long term.
We know that we have to change the way we do business to stay afloat in the short term but I worry about whether we are making the right changes. My goal is to make changes that not only help us survive the short term but position us to come out stronger for the long term. Those are tough objectives to fulfill which is why I worry so much.
I saw a news article last week that gave me more reasons to worry. The article gave me heartburn because as we are wrapping up our proposed 2010 City Budget we've been talking a lot about whether we can afford to sustain some of the program areas that have more to do with City amenities than core services. When I say amenities I am referring to a lot of the beautification types of programs, i.e., flower beds, downtown hanging plants, landscape maintenance, etc.
We think amenity programs are important parts of who we are as a community but at this point every program area that gets City funding has come under the knife, it's just a matter of how deep do you cut, and amenities have been no exception. We know that we could make some amenity cuts in the short term but the harder question to answer is what effect those amenity cuts will have in the long term.
Usually we find ways to rationalize short term losses on the belief that it hurts to lose them but when things turn around we can restore them. Traditionally amenity cuts have fallen into the category of short-lived impacts that are temporarily evident but in small doses can be tolerated and brought back up to speed once things turn around. But the article that I read seemed to suggest that amenities may actually have as much long term impact as our core services.
In an age where more and more people can choose to work wherever they want thanks to the internet, more and more location decisions are being made based on how good a place looks. Beautification of a city may actually be a much higher priority than ever before, and if that's the case, that just made our budget decisions that much harder. Great, something else to worry about.
Urban economics guru Richard Florida recently set out to discover just how important physical aesthetics are when people choose a place to live, Florida insists, as well as social networking and services. But how much of our satisfaction with our neighbourhood can simply be attributed to living in a place we consider beautiful?
Apparently a lot. Florida's team concluded that a beautiful setting is one of the most important predictors of people's satisfaction with their community. The only stronger link identified in the study was current economic conditions. Good schools and the ability to meet people and make friends were also important indicators of community satisfaction, but not as positively correlated as residents' perception that they lived in a beautiful place.
But isn't beauty fleeting, changeable, and above all in the eye of the beholder?When I studied environmental science we learned that, once upon a time, mountains were considered ugly. People traveling through Europe centuries ago would draw the curtains of their carriages when they approached mountainous terrain. The mountains were uncivilised and harboured unseen threats, from bandits to wild animals. Only later were untamed landscapes romanticized (for instance in Emerson and Thoreau's writing).
Today if you seach for beautiful Canada half the images Google turns up are of rocky, snow-capped peaks. And one photo is of Montreal's illuminated skyline at dusk.
Through cluster analysis, Florida's study found that people who described their community as a beautiful place also rated their neighbourhoods positively in terms of outdoor activities (like parks, playgrounds and trails) which suggests that the participants perceived naturey places as more beautiful.
But is there an innate attraction to living near nature? (Note that access to outdoor activities ranked 6th and physical beauty ranked 2nd terms of importance). Can we build places that satisfy our desire for beauty? Or perhaps a better question would be: can we define a kind of beauty that fits our desire for urban living?
My neighbourhood (NDG around Sherbrooke street) wouldn't exactly win any beauty contests but I love the unique, shoulder-to-shoulder triplexes, the old trees, the laundry-crossed alleyways and the eclectic, colourful store-fronts. If someone called me up to survey me about NDG's "beauty and physical setting" I would likely give it a thumbs up.
Which makes we wonder: are Florida's respondents rating their communities against some "objective" or culturally-created standard of beauty? Or is the correlation so high because people simply have a knack for finding beauty in the places that they love?
As more people world-wide make our homes in cities, I believe that there is a growing sense of urban aesthetics in popular culture (I recently noticed huge black-and-white prints of iron fire escapes for sale at Ikea).
Now that the majority of urbanites no longer work gruelling factory jobs nor live directly beneath smoke-stacks, even industrial landscapes have acquired a certain majesty. Red-brick factories, with their high arched windows, and greystone triplexes that were once merely functional have become coveted real estate.
Florida's study may not offer much advice for urban planers, but it does confirm that people's relationship with their community is based on attraction as well as utility.


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Q: C# Cannot cast List to DataTable I'm having some problems to export a DataGridView to Excel.
So, after user choose some filters, the data is passed to another form and the user has the option to export to excel, but there's an error saying "Cannot cast object List to DataTable.
Let me show you the code...
Query to List --> Working fine
public class Users
    {
        public int ID { get; set; }
        public string Name { get; set; }
        public string Address { get; set; }
    }

public IEnumerable<Users> LoadUsers()
    {
        var ctx = new Entities();
        var query = (from p in ctx.tblUser.AsQueryable()
                     join c in ctx.tblNames on p.NameID equals c.NameID
                     join e in ctx.tblAddresses on p.AddressID equals e.AddressID
                     select new Users
                     {
                         ID = p.ProjetoID,
                         Name = c.Name,
                         Address = e.Address
                     });
        return query.ToList();
    }

Button Click Event
private void BtnSearch_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        if(LoadUsers() == null)
        {
            MessageBox.Show("No results!", "No results", MessageBoxButtons.OK, MessageBoxIcon.Information);
        }
        else
        {
            UsersSearch_List searchlist = new UsersSearch_List();
            searchlist.users_datagrid.DataSource = LoadUsers();
            searchlist.MdiParent = MdiParent;
            searchlist.Show();
        }
    }

On the other Form, the data loads OK in users_datagrid DataGridView. But, when User clicks on Export Button:
private void exportToolStripMenuItem_Click(object sender, EventArgs ev)
    {
        DataTable dt = new DataTable();
        dt = (DataTable)users_datagrid.DataSource; //--> The error occurs here... Cannot cast object List to DataTable.

        //This is a Helper I have to convert List to DataTable, but it don't works eather!!!
        //DataTable dt = ConvertListToDataTable.ToDataTable(projetos_datagrid);

        if (saveFileDialog.ShowDialog() != DialogResult.OK)
        {
            return;
        }
        string TargetFileName = saveFileDialog.FileName;
        try
        {
            CreateExcelFile.CreateExcelDocument(dt, TargetFileName);
        }
        catch (Exception ex)
        {
            MessageBox.Show("Error: " + ex.Message);
            return;
        }
        Process process = new Process();
        process.StartInfo = new ProcessStartInfo(TargetFileName);
        process.Start();
    }

Can someone help me???

A: You should create a new DataTable and populate it using the list:
    public static DataTable ToDataTable<T>(this IList<T> data)
    {
        PropertyDescriptorCollection properties =
            TypeDescriptor.GetProperties(typeof(T));
        DataTable table = new DataTable();
        foreach (PropertyDescriptor prop in properties)
            table.Columns.Add(prop.Name, Nullable.GetUnderlyingType(prop.PropertyType) ?? prop.PropertyType);
        foreach (T item in data)
        {
            DataRow row = table.NewRow();
            foreach (PropertyDescriptor prop in properties)
                row[prop.Name] = prop.GetValue(item) ?? DBNull.Value;
            table.Rows.Add(row);
        }
        return table;
    }

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Alberto Rovetta
Polytechnic of Milan
Alberto Rovetta was born in Brescia, Italy on June 19, 1940. After having followed the studies of classical culture with a philosophical approach, he graduated in electrical engineering as the youngest graduate from the Polytechnic of Milan in 1964. After having had technical experience in a high-tech headquarters for air flight control, he began his academic career at the Polytechnic of Milan in the courses of design of mechanical elements. He developed mechanical and electronics projects, engaging in the first innovative studies and applications of robotics. He obtained the chair of machine mechanics in 1980, at the Politecnico di Milano. He developed Gilberto, the first robot in the world with a voice interface, in 1978. He made more than 10 robot prototypes that are kept at the "Leonardo da Vinci" Science and Technology Museum in Milan. Since 1980 he has also dedicated himself to publications and thesis work, with a complex of more than five hundred international publications and over 260-degree theses. From 1990 to 2000 he created the first transoceanic connections of surgical telerobotics, between the Polytechnic of Milan and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, in Pasadena, USA. From 2000 to 2008 he developed space robots, in particular the Ladyfly robot, with 6 legs + wheels, in the form of a colony of 5 robots, which was awarded worldwide with Google XPrize, in 2008: exemplary sample of robots in the colony for space explorations. In 2010 at the Shanghai Expo, he presented new models of robotic systems for waste collection. In 2013, he installed more than 130 robotic bins with artificial intelligence in central Beijing. He has developed more than 90 industrial projects. He has collaborated in Tsukuba Science City in Japan for a long period for the development of robotics and has collaborated for one year in Brazil with courses, and in Mexico and Russia with the main scientific and technical institutions in the field of robots and design. He created autonomous systems for terrestrial locomotion, used with artificial intelligence. He has participated in more than one hundred international conferences and has always presented publications.
Area of Interests
He created the DeeDee system, which develops the neuromotor investigation with bio-robotic models and allows the effects of emotionally important events to be detected in the person examined, creating accurate and precise diagnostics, especially in relation to neurodegenerative diseases and disorders of behavior. He works as a consultant for the application of new technologies also in developing countries. Within the United Nations, he organized the first African telemedicine conference in which all African countries participated. Since 2013 he is Emeritus Professor for life at the Beihang University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, in Beijing, for projects also in space robotics. Here he is developing the cooperation with Robotics Institute of Beihang for the NOROS Project, robotic system for space explorations. He intends to develop new bio-robotics models for the diagnosis and preventive treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. He wants to develop the links between the new artificial intelligence models and Aristotle's philosophy, creating modern IT and technological tools for the best quality of life.
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Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - Pencak silat martial artist Pham Thi Tuoi earned Vietnam's first gold medal on August 29 at the SEA Games 29 in Kuala Lumpur, which will end tomorrow.
Tuoi triumphed over Zyawani of Singapore 5-0 in their tanding (combat) match of the women's 50kg event.
Her teammates Nguyen Dinh Tuan and Tran Thi Them each added a silver medal to Vietnam stock on the day. Tuan was beaten by Malaysian athlete Faizul Nasir in the tanding men's 55kg, while Them lost 4-1 to Wewey Wita of Indonesia in the tanding women's 55kg.


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Target beneficiaries: Approximately 596 children between the ages of 3-5 and their families have access to integrated early childhood development services in Kigeme Camp.
Project Goal: The long term expected result to which this intervention contributes is that all children in Mugombwa 596 Refugee Camp achieve their potential, are healthy, well-nourished and safe, and their mothers, fathers and communities become nurturing caregivers through receiving integrated early childhood development services, in line with the national Early Childhood Development Programme.
Project Achievement: 12 ECD pre-primary classrooms constructed,1 latrine with 8 hall and 1kitchen..
Project Goal: Provision of physical infrastructures to refugees and hosting community that will enable theme the fulfillment of social cohesion and integration through children education and common space sharing.
Project Summary: The project was aimed at having a good learning infrastructure to accommodate and allow increasing enrollment of the growing population of the school-age refugee children. Construction of schools in durable materials, as well other social infrastructures like, one stop centers and police offices for child protection and psychosocial support which positively would change the life of beneficiaries as the services could be given in safe and sustainable conditions.
Rehabilitation of hangars in the Transit camp.
Project Summary: Since the 15th of November 2012, the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) prompted an incursion of thousands of refugees into Rwanda and Uganda, fleeing the intrinsic situation resulting in armed conflicts in the country. The majority of the refugees entering Rwanda were fleeing from Kibumba in Nyirangongo and from Gasheberi, Mahanga, Ngungu, Gashari, Sake in Masisi while a few of them fled from the Kanyaruchinya IDP camp (10kilometers from Goma) areas after suffering various attacks from the different militias and armed groups involved in the conflicts in the South and North Kivu provinces of DRC. The main causes for flight are reported by the fleeing population to be targeted maltreatment by various fighting groups that include Nyatura, Raia Mutomboki, FARDC, Mayi Mayi and the FDLR. The targeted population is reported to be those that are Kinyarwanda speakers, specific ethnicity groups, and individuals in mixed marriages. Since the beginning of the year 2013, 10,994 refugees have been registered at the Nkamira Transit Camp (NTC) in Rubavu District located in about 17 kilometers away from the Rwanda to DRC border.
Target Beneficiaries: The total beneficiaries for this project were 6152. As we following detail: (696<5 girls), (657 <5 boys), 775 (5-18yrs girls), 719 (5-18yrs boys) and 1613 women and 1692 men.
Project Objectives: To supervise, monitor and distribute food items to forced returnees. Monitor the nutritional status of the most vulnerable groups in the two Rwandan forced returnees transit camps (<5, PLW).
Project summary: The project addressed the urgent need of supervising and distributing food items to forced returnees for the overpopulated area of the former transit camp of Kirehe and newly established Rukara transit camp in Kayonza District in the Eastern province of Rwanda.


Our guild issued a challenge last month. We all received one fat quarter of this fabric.
And we were tasked with making one 12 1/2 block out of it. The rules were that we could only use up to 3 coordinating solids to go with it. Not only did I get one block, but two out of my fat quarter. Last night we presented and the variety was fabulous.
Updated: to add some of the other blocks here.
July has brought us a switch in the Mod Mosaic Bee I am participating in. Shelley has asked for black and white fabrics which read lighter along with a black border. One block needs a lime splash and the other a turquoise splash. Stunning result! My turn is coming up this fall and I just might consider something along these lines.
And just so you know, the asterisk looking fabric doesn't seem so creamy in person, I'm not sure why it showed up that way in the photos.
Here is the Modern 99 block chosen by Lori of LoriHDesigns.
The best part of this block is that all the fabric came pre-cut so all I had to do was sew it up! This is going to be an exciting block to see in a finished quilt!
This is a mug rug I received from Anna. Isn't it delightful!
And this was a swap where we had the same partner so this is what I sent to her, since she indicated she liked stars.
Enjoy your holiday, even if it is on a Wednesday in the middle of the week! Remember, life is what you make it. Make it a great day.


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Bonn International News, December 2021
Dear Friend of Bonn,
This is our last Bonn International News edition in what has been an extremely challenging year for us all - here in Bonn and all over the world. With COVID-19 threatening the world and climate emergency at stake, it is more important than ever to join hands – in our local community, in our city as well as with cities and citizens across the globe!
We wish our readers a peaceful Christmas and a happy, healthy and sustainable year 2022!
WELCOMING THE 25TH UN ENTITY TO BONN
In the 25th anniversary year of UN Bonn, it is a special pleasure and honor to welcome the 25th UN entity to the city! As the anniversary year is drawing to a close – a year that has presented many challenges in the face of the pandemic, but has also had its highlights in the context of the anniversary, we extend a warm welcome to the new team on Bonn's UN Campus, which now forms part of the roughly 1,000 UN staff members working in and from Bonn.
UNRISD-BONN CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF NEW ECO-SOCIAL NETWORK
UN-Bonn was the site chosen for UNRISD, the UN's only research institute dedicated to social development, to launch its latest initiative: a global network to debate and co-construct a new eco-social contract. Together with partners in Bonn and around the world, this network will find ways to join the dots between climate and social justice, and build forward better from the Covid-19 pandemic.
TEAMING UP FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BONN: THE ECMWF TASK FORCE AT THE BMVI
The German Federal Ministry of Transport and digital Infrastructure (BMVI) is in charge for ensuring a smooth relocation of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) to Bonn. Working behind the scenes at the Ministry is a special ECMWF task force, which we would like to introduce under our series shedding light on the teams responsible for Bonn's further development as an international location.
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'RENEWABLE ENERGY IN TURKEY, EU SCOPE , GERMANY PERSPECTIVES & INTERVIEW' with Prof._Dr._Eberhard_Waffenschmidt
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In line with World Energy Scenarios l 2016 [i]by World Energy Council Since 1970, the world has seen rapid growth in energy demand, mainly satisfied by fossil fuels. The future will be different. Disruptive trends are emerging that will create a fundamentally new world for the energy industry, characterized by lower population growth, radical new technologies, greater environmental challenges, and a shift in economic and geopolitical power. These underlying drivers will re-shape the economics of energy. We call this uncertain journey into the new world of energy – The Grand Transition. e World Energy Council has explored the likely futures and outcomes for the Grand Transition. According to the phenomenal rise of solar and wind energy will continue at an unparalleled rate and create both new opportunities and challenges for energy systems. On the basis of report by International Energy Agency Tracking Clean Energy Progress: 2017 examines the progress of a variety of clean energy technologies towards interim 2°C scenario targets in 2025, more effort inevitability is emphasized Recent trends Renewable power capacity additions broke another record in 2016, with 160 GW of capacity additions. Renewable electricity generation grew an estimated 6%, representing over half of global power generation growth. .Recommendation for 2017 mainly focused on accelerating growth of renewable electricity generation through policy improvements focused on both system-friendly deployment and technology development.
H.Çiğdem Yorgancıoğlu
http://www.cigdemyorgancioglu.org https://boun.academia.edu/CigdemYorgancoglu
Cologne Institute for Renewable Energy) at TH-Köln (Cologne University of Applied Science),
RENEWABLE ENERGY IN TURKEY AND EU PERSPECTIVES
In line with World Energy Scenarios l 2016 [i]by World Energy Council Since 1970, the world has seen rapid growth in energy demand, mainly satisfied by fossil fuels. The future will be different. Disruptive trends are emerging that will create a fundamentally new world for the energy industry, characterized by lower population growth, radical new technologies, greater environmental challenges, and a shift in economic and geopolitical power. These underlying drivers will re-shape the economics of energy. We call this uncertain journey into the new world of energy – The Grand Transition. e World Energy Council has explored the likely futures and outcomes for the Grand Transition. According to the phenomenal rise of solar and wind energy will continue at an unparalleled rate and create both new opportunities and challenges for energy systems.
On the basis of report by International Energy Agency Tracking Clean Energy Progress: 2017 examines the progress of a variety of clean energy technologies towards interim 2°C scenario targets in 2025, more effort inevitability is emphasized Recent trends Renewable power capacity additions broke another record in 2016, with 160 GW of capacity additions. Renewable electricity generation grew an estimated 6%, representing over half of global power generation growth. .Recommendation for 2017 mainly focused on accelerating growth of renewable electricity generation through policy improvements focused on both system-friendly deployment and technology development.[ii]
According to World Economic Forum Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report 2017 global power markets are transforming in favor of sustainable infrastructure. The share of solar in world power generation has almost doubled every two years since 2000, and every four years for wind. With each doubling, the cost of solar falls 24% and that of wind, 19% (3). These trends suggest a permanent shift in the energy mix of the future, marked by a decline in coal consumption, the rising importance of natural gas and renewables[iii]
In 2008, the EU put together a framework for renewable energy based on political objectives and the development of new technologies. This allowed the renewable energy sector to prove its ability to protect our environment by cutting emissions, exploiting local energy sources, and stimulating world-class, high-tech industries.[iv]
In November 2016, the Paris Agreement on climate change came into force – a landmark moment for the international community committed to collectively accelerating the transition to a clean-energy economy. The adoption of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals also signaled renewed emphasis on the need for affordable, clean energy.
As renewable energy which plays a prominent role in any sustainable and cost-effective resolution to climate change, ensuring maximum use of renewable energy resources in sustainable and efficient ways is one of the, main priorities of Turkey's energy policy
RE, Renewable Energy sector in Turkey in accordance with the EU policies is highly encouraged. With continued interest from investors, the renewable energy sector is developing. Once the necessary technical connections and the legal infrastructure, new opportunities such as "green" energy commerce has a potential to be developed. [v]
RE, Renewable Energy sector in Turkey in accordance with the EU policies is highly encouraged. With continued interest from investors, the renewable energy sector is developing. Once the necessary technical connections and the legal infrastructure, new opportunities such as "green" energy commerce have a potential to be developed. [vi]
"Law No. 5346 on Utilization of Renewable Energy Resources for the Purpose of Generating Electricity" came into force in 2005, aiming to enhance and support the use of renewable energy sources in Turkey in line with free market principles and conditions. The law numbered 6094 which came into force on January 8, 2011 developed incentives for the use of renewable energy resources.
In addition, "5627 Energy Efficiency Law," enacted in 2007 also includes provisions envisioning incentives for electricity generation from renewable energy resources. Within this scope, a floor price has been set for the market price of electricity generated from renewable energy resources. Very small scale generation plants using renewable sources and micro-co-generation plants have been exempted from obligations for receiving a license and establishing a company.
In the "Electricity Market and Security of Supply Strategy Paper", [OC1] approved by the High Planning Council on May 18, 2009, the following renewable energy resource goals have been set for the year 2023:
30% share of renewable resources in electricity generation
Hydropower potential which can be technically and economically utilized will be used for electricity generation.
Wind potential energy to reach a capacity of 20.000 MW
Geothermal energy to reach a capacity of 600 MW
Setting up the necessary arrangements for the promotion of solar and other renewable energy resources
Reducing natural gas usage below the level of 30% in electricity production as a result of measures taken for the promotion of the usage of indigenous and renewable energy sources.
Also, "National Renewable Energy Action Plan", which was published on 9 February 2015, has characteristics of a roadmap for rigorous planning and efficient development of renewable energy until 2023. The Plan was prepared in accordance with 2009/28/EC Directive and focuses on supporting energy generation and consumption from renewable energy resources.
Republic of Turkey Ministry of EU Affairs , MINISTRY / Organization / Directorate of Sectoral Policies / Chapter 15 - Energy[vii]
In line with the 2015-2019 strategic plan prepared by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Turkey, targets set by Turkey regarding renewable energy production are stated as 10.000 MW in 2019 and 3.000 MW in terms of wind-based installed power. These targets are equivalent to about twice the installed capacity of the wind energy and about four times the installed capacity of the solar energy facility, considering the 2016 events.
I n 2016, Turkey's energy imports fell 28.2 percent compared to the previous year, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute. Turkey's total electricity generation in 2016 was 269.8 billion kilowatt-hours, of which 131.8 billion kilowatt-hours, or almost half, came from domestic and renewable energy sources. The share of natural gas in electricity production was 89.14 billion kilowatt-hours, which meant its share in total electricity generation in 2016 was 33 percent, down from 37.8 percent in 2015.
In a ceremony on February 22, 2017, marking the 15th anniversary of the foundation of the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA), Minister of Energy Berat Albayrak stated that Turkey, a country that currently spends USD 50 billion on energy and mineral imports every year, may become an energy exporter in the next 10 years. Having recalled the importance attached to local and renewable resources, he underlined that 2016 was a record year with around 49 percent of Turkey's electricity generated from local and renewable resources. "In the next 10 years, we should increase the share of domestic resources in electricity generation to at least two-thirds. We need to move this ratio to over 50 percent this year. We will work together, shoulder to shoulder. From now on, we will look for more resources, implement regulations, and open the way for investors, being supportive for a win-win model. We will install nuclear plants as well as local-coal fired ones. We need to develop resources with richer calorific values. Turkey spends USD 50 billion on imports every year; however, it will start paying less", he added.[viii]
RENEWABLE ENERGY IN GERMANY
In 2000, Germany embarked on an "energy transformation" to have the bulk of its energy supplied by renewable power sources by 2050. As part of this, Germans invested heavily in wind and solar power, encouraged by a generous "feed-in tariff" that guaranteed prices and access for any renewable energy fed into the nation's power grid. In effect, this guaranteed renewable energy producers a selling price for their power, often at above-market rates.
Germany, as a major industrialization, has validated its outstanding success in the expansion of solar and wind energy that it can develop, test and successively swap the existing energy supply system. These initial successes have to be further expanded and bolstered by successes in energy storage technology and network stabilization, in order to achieve 100% success. Renewable energy technology is becoming competitive through mass production and mass application and can then also replace conventional energy technology globally.
Renewable energies are expected to cover 32 percent of the gross amount of electricity consumed in Germany in 2016. The Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) and the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) arrived at this figure in an initial estimate. According to these projections, over 191 billion kWh (kilowatt hours) of electricity will have been generated from sun, wind and other regenerative sources by the end of the year. This would mark a slight increase from the previous year. In 2015, renewable sources delivered just over 187 billion kWh, which is 31.5 percent of the gross amount of electricity consumed that year. The federal government's energy targets call for renewables' share in gross electricity consumption to arrive at 35 percent by 2020.[ix]
In Germany, electricity from renewable sources is mainly supported through a market premium scheme. For most installations, the award and the level of the market premium is determined through a tendering scheme. Plants with a capacity of up to 100 kW and other plants in exceptional cases can benefit from a feed-in tariff. The criteria for eligibility and the tariff levels are set out in the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG 2017). The EEG also introduced support schemes to promote flexible biogas plants. Moreover, low interest loans for investments in new plants are provided for by different KfW-Programmes (Renewable Energy Programme –Standard, Programme offshore wind energy, Consortium Loan Energy and Environment, Renewable Energy Programme Premium).[x]
In Germany, plants for the generation of electricity from renewable sources shall be given priority connection to the grid. Furthermore, grid operators are obliged to give priority to electricity from renewable sources when purchasing and transmitting electricity. Moreover, those interested in feeding in electricity may demand that the grid operator expands his grid. These special provisions are set out in the Act on Granting Priority to Renewable Energy Sources (EEG). Further general provisions on energy are stipulated in the Energy Industry Act (EnWG).
IRENEC 2017
The International 100 Percent Renewable Energy Conference
The International 100 Percent Renewable Energy Conference, organized by EUROSOLAR held from 18th May to the 20th May 2017 at the Turkan Saylan Kultur Merkez in Istanbul, Turkey.
Prof. Dr. Tanay Sıdkı Uyar, EUROSOLAR Turkey President, Marmara University Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Energy Section and Head of Eurosolar Turkey was the Conference Chair and Prof. Dr. İbrahim Dinçer, University of Ontario Institute of Technology,Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Canada , Prof. Dr. Friedrich Klinger, INNOWIND Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, Germany, Preben Maegard, Senior Vice President, World Council for Renewable Energy and Executive Committee Member, EUROSOLAR , Remigijus Lapinskas, President of World Bioenergy Association,Dr. Wolfgang Palz, EU were Commission Official (ret.) Conference Co-Chairs
Under the vision of high level experts from different countries discussed recent technical, market and policy aspects connected to integration of renewable and distributed energy resources and smart grids. The pilot projects of Smart Grids in model regions and future scenarios, the major changes in RE policies, legislations and amendments are being implemented. IRENEC created a very rich platform on exchanging ideas and visions in multinational perspectives provided a new visions and friendships may lead a good synergy and cooperation for the sake of future of Renewable Energy.
It was a great forum and platform for meeting and exchanging experiences where the Prominent delegates, panelists, key note speakers and participants shared their opinions and gave up-to date information.
The conference covered multiple areas touching RE , like Economic, Environment & Policy Issues for Energy, Renewable Energy System and Technologies, Shifting to 100% Renewable in Sectors, Energy Efficiency and Zero Energy Concept, Local or Global Level Actions in Shifting to 100%, Energy Transition, Macro Economic and Social Impacts of usage of RE , Sustainable Development Economies and RE Project Finance, Integration of Hydrogen Energy Systems into Renewable Energy Systems for Better Design of 100 Renewable Energy
The Conference trigger my appetite to extend my relevant part concerning the Renewable Energy in Turkey of the Book (Turkey's place in EU energy policies- H.Çiğdem Yorgancıoğlu - (Page 23-44), General Coordinator of International Political Academy (UPA) and Assistant Professor of Political Science and Public Administration of Beykent University Assist. Assoc.Dr. Ozan Örmeci and Girne American University(GAU) Faculty of International Relations Department Assoc. Dr. The book "Blue Apple: MAVİ ELMA Turkey-Europe Relations", which is the editor of Hüseyin Işıksal and contributed by the articles of many UPA (International Political Academy ) authors.
As conference brought together the leading executives and experts from across the RE, I do believe the fact that , the opinions and perspectives of the guest in an interview will be a valuable asset for those who are interested or acts in Renewable Energy sector , One of the guest of IRENEC 2017 was Prof. Dr. Eberhard Waffenschmidt Electrical Grids, Cologne Institute for Renewable Energy at TH-Köln ((Cologne University of Applied Science), from Germany delivered 2 key note speeches and presentation namely ; "the "Analyze of PV Funded Battery System in Germany , Prices Design Choices and Purchase Motivation" , "The Renewable Energy Act 2017 in Germany" and also and contributed the Conference Resolutions Sums up Results which was the last and closing session of IRENEC 2017
Prof. Dr. Eberhard Waffenschmidt
H Cigdem Yorgancioglu: How would you introduce yourself to us ?
Eberhard Waffenschmidt: Having studied electrical engineering at the Technical University (RWTH) in Aachen, where I received my PhD degree. Between 1995 and 2011 I was employed at Philips Research. Since 2011 I am Professor for electrical power grids at the Cologne University of Applied Science. My special interest is in identifying and removing obstacles on the way to a 100% use of Renewable Energy. I am chairman of the Society to Promote Solar Energy in Germany (SFV), which aims for an energy supply completely based on renewable energies.
FACTS AND ISSUES WITH TURKEY
H C Yorgancioglu You have been in Istanbul before in previous IRENECS as well How was your first and recent impressions about İstanbul respectively and IRENEC 2017 ?
E. Waffenschmidt: Yes, this is the third time
H C Yorgancioglu: How were your first and recent impressions about İstanbul respectively and IRENEC 2017?
E Waffenschmidt: It was difficult for me to follow, because most presentations were in Turkish. The simultaneous translation was good, but by translation always content gets lost, and many of the slides were in Turkish and not translated.
H C Yorgancioglu In Turkey, renewable electricity production is mainly promoted through a guaranteed feed-in tariff. The connection to the grid occurs through a bidding procedure. The available connection regions and points are published by the Turkish Transmission System Operator. http://www.res-legal.eu/search-by-country/turkey/
How Turkey is perceived by the Energy authorities in Germany in terms of Energy Policies, Renewable targets, action plans and compliance with EU and COP 21 ?
E. Waffenschmidt: I have no insight in EU politics. To the public, it plays no role.
H C Yorgancioglu Do you think that Turkey and Germany may have some prospects for Strategic Partnership and investment plan to overcome mutual challenges in Renewable Sector and success for 100 % transition to Renewal Energy can be achieved via such cooperation ?
E Waffenschmidt::Turkey is rich of renewable energy potential and still emerging. I could well imagine collaborations.
FACTS AND ISSUES IN GERMANY
H C Yorgancioglu What are the basic highlights of Project Finance in Solar sector in Germany ?
E Waffenschmidt::None at the moment
H C Yorgancioglu On the basis of report by International Energy Agency Tracking Clean Energy Progress: 2017,[xi] Solar PV and onshore wind Solar PV and onshore wind electricity generation are expected to grow by 2.5 times and by 1.7 times, respectively, over 2015-20. This growth trend is on track with the 2DS target, providing a solid launching pad for the further 2 times increase in solar PV and 1.7 times increase in onshore wind, respectively, required over the 2020-25 period. Strong capacity growth continued for both solar PV and onshore wind, and record-low contract prices were announced in 2016. The Recommendation for 2017 is implementing system-friendly solar PV and wind deployment and addresses market design challenges to improve grid integration of renewables. How is the recent progresses and situation of Germany for solar PV in this regard?
E Waffenschmidt::Government is limiting investments in PV and onshore wind. Wind investments are halved in 2017 compared to previous years. The current annual investments are not sufficient at all to achieve the climate goals
H C Yorgancioglu: On the basis of the above mentioned fact and issues how do you see the electrical prices and pricing policy in Germany?
E Waffenschmidt::Government is exempting industry from contributions to renewable energies. Therefore household customers have to take over that part with their electricity bill. Stock exchange electricity prices have been reduced by about factor two in the last decade, however, this has not been transferred to household customers.
H C Yorgancioglu: Would you tell us about the frame, scope goals and achievements and importance of Analysis of Funded PV Battery Systems in Germany in terms of prices design choice and purchase motivation presented at IRENEC 2017 Istanbul and how do you evaluate the energy storage technology and network stabilization, in order to achieve 100% success in renewable energy ?
E Waffenschmidt: An electric power supply with 100% renewable energies will be based on decentralized small generators and less large power plants. Thus, the decentralized small generators must provide grid control. This contribution presents solutions to replace rotating masses for momentary reserve and providing primary reserve power with fluctuating generation as well as with battery storages.
H C Yorgancioglu The Solarenergie-Förderverein Deutschland program addressing the fact that The individual is powerless against climate change. Here the state is in demand. The common defense overpowering hazards is one of its most important tasks. He can and must create the right conditions for this. The Solarenergie-Förderverein Deutschland (German Solar Energy Association) is an important advocate for the selection of the most efficient environmental conditions. What are the objectives of The Solarenergie-Förderverein Deutschland and please tell us about your involvement and activities?
E Waffenschmidt: The SFV aims for an energy supply completely based on renewable energies. For this purpose we do political work and public relations. The daily business of our team is to give consultancy to owners and operators of photovoltaic systems and those persons, who would like to become owners.
The SFV was founded more than 30 years ago in Aachen, Germany, where it is still located. The association mainly contributed to the introduction of the "Aachen Model", which included a cost matching feed in tariff. This model was taken over by many communities in Germany and was the blue print for the German Renewable Energy Act (EEG). Based on the success the SFV has continuously and consequently promoted a power supply with 100% renewable energies. This has successfully contributed to braking up the paradigm stating conventional energy generation couldn't be replaced completely. Further information can be found on our website www.sfv.de. Meanwhile we observe that renewable energies are promoted from all sides officially, however in praxis frame conditions deteriorate continuously by legislation. This can be seen by the drastic reduction of annual investments in renewable energies in Germany.
H C Yorgancioglu On the basis of the declaration of the authorities and news we accesses from the main stream media fossil fuel consumption in Germany is still too high, especially in the transport sector, and so are greenhouse gas emissions for that same reason. So this is why policymakers, businesses and society will have to make a more determined effort to achieve climate protection targets and successfully transform the entire energy system." What kind of efforts they do perform in this regard?
E Waffenschmidt: None
H C Yorgancioglu In 24 September 2017, Germans will cast their votes in the general elections to determine who will be in charge of the next phase of the country's energy transition, how are the campaigns in this regard and what do you expect and think about the future of Renewables and Solar Energy in each possible scenarios ?
E Waffenschmidt: Renewable energies are no issue at all in the media with respect to elections. It will not be decisive for the elections.
[i] World Energy Scenarios l 2016 - https://www.worldenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/World-Energy-Scenarios-2016_Full-Report.pdf
[ii] International Energy Agency Tracking Clean Energy Progress: 2017
http://www.iea.org/etp/tracking2017/
[iii] World Economic Forum Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report 2017 http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Energy_Architecture_Performance_Index_2017.pdf
[iv] http://ec.europa.eu/energy/sites/ener/files/documents/cop21-brochure-web.pdf
[v] http://www.ab.gov.tr/_80_en.html
[vi] (Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources)
[vii] http://www.ab.gov.tr/_80_en.html
[viii] the Investment Support and Promotion Agency of Turkey (ISPAT) http://www.invest.gov.tr/en-US/infocenter/news/Pages/turkey-on-way-to-export-energy-within-a-decade.aspx
[ix] https://www.bdew.de/internet.nsf/id/20161220-pi-renewables-account-for-around-32-percent-in-2016-en?open&ccm=900010020010
[x] http://www.res-legal.eu/search-by-country/germany/summary/c/germany/s/res-e/sum/136/lpid/135/
[xi] International Energy Agency Tracking Clean Energy Progress: 2017
http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Energy_Architecture_Performance_Index_2017.pdf
https://www.academia.edu/33518353/RENEWABLE_ENERGY_IN_TURKEY_EU_SCOPE_GERMANY_PERSPECTIVES_and_INTERVIEW_with_Prof._Dr._Eberhard_Waffenschmidt
Published: 17 June 2017, Saturday
http://www.cigdemyorgancioglu.org/article/87/renewable-energy-in-turkey-eu-scope-germany-perspectives-interview-with-prof._dr._eberhard_waffenschmidt
H.Çiğdem Yorgancıoğlu http://www.cigdemyorgancioglu.org https://boun.academia.edu/CigdemYorgancogluCologne Institute for Renewable Energy) at TH-Köln (Cologne University of Applied Science),RENEWABLE ENERGY IN TURKEY AND EU PERSPECTIVES In line with World Energy Scenarios l 2016 [i]by World Energy Council Since 1970, the world has seen rapid growth in energy demand, mainly satisfied by fossil fuels. The future will be different. Disruptive trends are emerging that will create a fundamentally new world for the energy industry, characterized by lower population growth, radical new technologies, greater environmental challenges, and a shift in economic and geopolitical power. These underlying drivers will re-shape the economics of energy. We call this uncertain journey into the new world of energy – The Grand Transition. e World Energy Council has explored the likely futures and outcomes for the Grand Transition. According to the phenomenal rise of solar and wind energy will continue at an unparalleled rate and create both new opportunities and challenges for energy systems.On the basis of report by International Energy Agency Tracking Clean Energy Progress: 2017 examines the progress of a variety of clean energy technologies towards interim 2°C scenario targets in 2025, more effort inevitability is emphasized Recent trends Renewable power capacity additions broke another record in 2016, with 160 GW of capacity additions. Renewable electricity generation grew an estimated 6%, representing over half of global power generation growth. .Recommendation for 2017 mainly focused on accelerating growth of renewable electricity generation through policy improvements focused on both system-friendly deployment and technology development.[ii]According to World Economic Forum Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report 2017 global power markets are transforming in favor of sustainable infrastructure. The share of solar in world power generation has almost doubled every two years since 2000, and every four years for wind. With each doubling, the cost of solar falls 24% and that of wind, 19% (3). These trends suggest a permanent shift in the energy mix of the future, marked by a decline in coal consumption, the rising importance of natural gas and renewables[iii] In 2008, the EU put together a framework for renewable energy based on political objectives and the development of new technologies. This allowed the renewable energy sector to prove its ability to protect our environment by cutting emissions, exploiting local energy sources, and stimulating world-class, high-tech industries.[iv]In November 2016, the Paris Agreement on climate change came into force – a landmark moment for the international community committed to collectively accelerating the transition to a clean-energy economy. The adoption of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals also signaled renewed emphasis on the need for affordable, clean energy.As renewable energy which plays a prominent role in any sustainable and cost-effective resolution to climate change, ensuring maximum use of renewable energy resources in sustainable and efficient ways is one of the, main priorities of Turkey's energy policy Therefore RE, Renewable Energy sector in Turkey in accordance with the EU policies is highly encouraged. With continued interest from investors, the renewable energy sector is developing. Once the necessary technical connections and the legal infrastructure, new opportunities such as "green" energy commerce has a potential to be developed. [v] RE, Renewable Energy sector in Turkey in accordance with the EU policies is highly encouraged. With continued interest from investors, the renewable energy sector is developing. Once the necessary technical connections and the legal infrastructure, new opportunities such as "green" energy commerce have a potential to be developed. [vi] "Law No. 5346 on Utilization of Renewable Energy Resources for the Purpose of Generating Electricity" came into force in 2005, aiming to enhance and support the use of renewable energy sources in Turkey in line with free market principles and conditions. The law numbered 6094 which came into force on January 8, 2011 developed incentives for the use of renewable energy resources.In addition, "5627 Energy Efficiency Law," enacted in 2007 also includes provisions envisioning incentives for electricity generation from renewable energy resources. Within this scope, a floor price has been set for the market price of electricity generated from renewable energy resources. Very small scale generation plants using renewable sources and micro-co-generation plants have been exempted from obligations for receiving a license and establishing a company.In the "Electricity Market and Security of Supply Strategy Paper", [OC1] approved by the High Planning Council on May 18, 2009, the following renewable energy resource goals have been set for the year 2023: 30% share of renewable resources in electricity generation Hydropower potential which can be technically and economically utilized will be used for electricity generation. Wind potential energy to reach a capacity of 20.000 MW Geothermal energy to reach a capacity of 600 MW Setting up the necessary arrangements for the promotion of solar and other renewable energy resources Reducing natural gas usage below the level of 30% in electricity production as a result of measures taken for the promotion of the usage of indigenous and renewable energy sources. Also, "National Renewable Energy Action Plan", which was published on 9 February 2015, has characteristics of a roadmap for rigorous planning and efficient development of renewable energy until 2023. The Plan was prepared in accordance with 2009/28/EC Directive and focuses on supporting energy generation and consumption from renewable energy resources. Republic of Turkey Ministry of EU Affairs , MINISTRY / Organization / Directorate of Sectoral Policies / Chapter 15 - Energy[vii] In line with the 2015-2019 strategic plan prepared by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Turkey, targets set by Turkey regarding renewable energy production are stated as 10.000 MW in 2019 and 3.000 MW in terms of wind-based installed power. These targets are equivalent to about twice the installed capacity of the wind energy and about four times the installed capacity of the solar energy facility, considering the 2016 events.I n 2016, Turkey's energy imports fell 28.2 percent compared to the previous year, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute. Turkey's total electricity generation in 2016 was 269.8 billion kilowatt-hours, of which 131.8 billion kilowatt-hours, or almost half, came from domestic and renewable energy sources. The share of natural gas in electricity production was 89.14 billion kilowatt-hours, which meant its share in total electricity generation in 2016 was 33 percent, down from 37.8 percent in 2015. In a ceremony on February 22, 2017, marking the 15th anniversary of the foundation of the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA), Minister of Energy Berat Albayrak stated that Turkey, a country that currently spends USD 50 billion on energy and mineral imports every year, may become an energy exporter in the next 10 years. Having recalled the importance attached to local and renewable resources, he underlined that 2016 was a record year with around 49 percent of Turkey's electricity generated from local and renewable resources. "In the next 10 years, we should increase the share of domestic resources in electricity generation to at least two-thirds. We need to move this ratio to over 50 percent this year. We will work together, shoulder to shoulder. From now on, we will look for more resources, implement regulations, and open the way for investors, being supportive for a win-win model. We will install nuclear plants as well as local-coal fired ones. We need to develop resources with richer calorific values. Turkey spends USD 50 billion on imports every year; however, it will start paying less", he added.[viii]RENEWABLE ENERGY IN GERMANYIn 2000, Germany embarked on an "energy transformation" to have the bulk of its energy supplied by renewable power sources by 2050. As part of this, Germans invested heavily in wind and solar power, encouraged by a generous "feed-in tariff" that guaranteed prices and access for any renewable energy fed into the nation's power grid. In effect, this guaranteed renewable energy producers a selling price for their power, often at above-market rates.Germany, as a major industrialization, has validated its outstanding success in the expansion of solar and wind energy that it can develop, test and successively swap the existing energy supply system. These initial successes have to be further expanded and bolstered by successes in energy storage technology and network stabilization, in order to achieve 100% success. Renewable energy technology is becoming competitive through mass production and mass application and can then also replace conventional energy technology globally.Renewable energies are expected to cover 32 percent of the gross amount of electricity consumed in Germany in 2016. The Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) and the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) arrived at this figure in an initial estimate. According to these projections, over 191 billion kWh (kilowatt hours) of electricity will have been generated from sun, wind and other regenerative sources by the end of the year. This would mark a slight increase from the previous year. In 2015, renewable sources delivered just over 187 billion kWh, which is 31.5 percent of the gross amount of electricity consumed that year. The federal government's energy targets call for renewables' share in gross electricity consumption to arrive at 35 percent by 2020.[ix] In Germany, electricity from renewable sources is mainly supported through a market premium scheme. For most installations, the award and the level of the market premium is determined through a tendering scheme. Plants with a capacity of up to 100 kW and other plants in exceptional cases can benefit from a feed-in tariff. The criteria for eligibility and the tariff levels are set out in the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG 2017). The EEG also introduced support schemes to promote flexible biogas plants. Moreover, low interest loans for investments in new plants are provided for by different KfW-Programmes (Renewable Energy Programme –Standard, Programme offshore wind energy, Consortium Loan Energy and Environment, Renewable Energy Programme Premium).[x]In Germany, plants for the generation of electricity from renewable sources shall be given priority connection to the grid. Furthermore, grid operators are obliged to give priority to electricity from renewable sources when purchasing and transmitting electricity. Moreover, those interested in feeding in electricity may demand that the grid operator expands his grid. These special provisions are set out in the Act on Granting Priority to Renewable Energy Sources (EEG). Further general provisions on energy are stipulated in the Energy Industry Act (EnWG).IRENEC 2017The International 100 Percent Renewable Energy Conference The International 100 Percent Renewable Energy Conference, organized by EUROSOLAR held from 18th May to the 20th May 2017 at the Turkan Saylan Kultur Merkez in Istanbul, Turkey. Prof. Dr. Tanay Sıdkı Uyar, EUROSOLAR Turkey President, Marmara University Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Energy Section and Head of Eurosolar Turkey was the Conference Chair and Prof. Dr. İbrahim Dinçer, University of Ontario Institute of Technology,Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Canada , Prof. Dr. Friedrich Klinger, INNOWIND Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, Germany, Preben Maegard, Senior Vice President, World Council for Renewable Energy and Executive Committee Member, EUROSOLAR , Remigijus Lapinskas, President of World Bioenergy Association,Dr. Wolfgang Palz, EU were Commission Official (ret.) Conference Co-Chairs Under the vision of high level experts from different countries discussed recent technical, market and policy aspects connected to integration of renewable and distributed energy resources and smart grids. The pilot projects of Smart Grids in model regions and future scenarios, the major changes in RE policies, legislations and amendments are being implemented. IRENEC created a very rich platform on exchanging ideas and visions in multinational perspectives provided a new visions and friendships may lead a good synergy and cooperation for the sake of future of Renewable Energy. It was a great forum and platform for meeting and exchanging experiences where the Prominent delegates, panelists, key note speakers and participants shared their opinions and gave up-to date information. The conference covered multiple areas touching RE , like Economic, Environment & Policy Issues for Energy, Renewable Energy System and Technologies, Shifting to 100% Renewable in Sectors, Energy Efficiency and Zero Energy Concept, Local or Global Level Actions in Shifting to 100%, Energy Transition, Macro Economic and Social Impacts of usage of RE , Sustainable Development Economies and RE Project Finance, Integration of Hydrogen Energy Systems into Renewable Energy Systems for Better Design of 100 Renewable Energy The Conference trigger my appetite to extend my relevant part concerning the Renewable Energy in Turkey of the Book (Turkey's place in EU energy policies- H.Çiğdem Yorgancıoğlu - (Page 23-44), General Coordinator of International Political Academy (UPA) and Assistant Professor of Political Science and Public Administration of Beykent University Assist. Assoc.Dr. Ozan Örmeci and Girne American University(GAU) Faculty of International Relations Department Assoc. Dr. The book Blue Apple: MAVİ ELMA Turkey-Europe Relations, which is the editor of Hüseyin Işıksal and contributed by the articles of many UPA (International Political Academy ) authors.As conference brought together the leading executives and experts from across the RE, I do believe the fact that , the opinions and perspectives of the guest in an interview will be a valuable asset for those who are interested or acts in Renewable Energy sector , One of the guest of IRENEC 2017 was Prof. Dr. Eberhard Waffenschmidt Electrical Grids, Cologne Institute for Renewable Energy at TH-Köln ((Cologne University of Applied Science), from Germany delivered 2 key note speeches and presentation namely ; "the "Analyze of PV Funded Battery System in Germany , Prices Design Choices and Purchase Motivation" , "The Renewable Energy Act 2017 in Germany" and also and contributed the Conference Resolutions Sums up Results which was the last and closing session of IRENEC 2017 INTERVIEWWHO IS ?Prof. Dr. Eberhard WaffenschmidtH Cigdem Yorgancioglu: How would you introduce yourself to us ? Eberhard Waffenschmidt: Having studied electrical engineering at the Technical University (RWTH) in Aachen, where I received my PhD degree. Between 1995 and 2011 I was employed at Philips Research. Since 2011 I am Professor for electrical power grids at the Cologne University of Applied Science. My special interest is in identifying and removing obstacles on the way to a 100% use of Renewable Energy. I am chairman of the Society to Promote Solar Energy in Germany (SFV), which aims for an energy supply completely based on renewable energies.FACTS AND ISSUES WITH TURKEYH C Yorgancioglu You have been in Istanbul before in previous IRENECS as well How was your first and recent impressions about İstanbul respectively and IRENEC 2017 ? E. Waffenschmidt: Yes, this is the third timeH C Yorgancioglu: How were your first and recent impressions about İstanbul respectively and IRENEC 2017?E Waffenschmidt: It was difficult for me to follow, because most presentations were in Turkish. The simultaneous translation was good, but by translation always content gets lost, and many of the slides were in Turkish and not translated. H C Yorgancioglu In Turkey, renewable electricity production is mainly promoted through a guaranteed feed-in tariff. The connection to the grid occurs through a bidding procedure. The available connection regions and points are published by the Turkish Transmission System Operator. http://www.res-legal.eu/search-by-country/turkey/How Turkey is perceived by the Energy authorities in Germany in terms of Energy Policies, Renewable targets, action plans and compliance with EU and COP 21 ? E. Waffenschmidt: I have no insight in EU politics. To the public, it plays no role.H C Yorgancioglu Do you think that Turkey and Germany may have some prospects for Strategic Partnership and investment plan to overcome mutual challenges in Renewable Sector and success for 100 % transition to Renewal Energy can be achieved via such cooperation ?E Waffenschmidt::Turkey is rich of renewable energy potential and still emerging. I could well imagine collaborations.FACTS AND ISSUES IN GERMANY H C Yorgancioglu What are the basic highlights of Project Finance in Solar sector in Germany ? E Waffenschmidt::None at the momentH C Yorgancioglu On the basis of report by International Energy Agency Tracking Clean Energy Progress: 2017,[xi] Solar PV and onshore wind Solar PV and onshore wind electricity generation are expected to grow by 2.5 times and by 1.7 times, respectively, over 2015-20. This growth trend is on track with the 2DS target, providing a solid launching pad for the further 2 times increase in solar PV and 1.7 times increase in onshore wind, respectively, required over the 2020-25 period. Strong capacity growth continued for both solar PV and onshore wind, and record-low contract prices were announced in 2016. The Recommendation for 2017 is implementing system-friendly solar PV and wind deployment and addresses market design challenges to improve grid integration of renewables. How is the recent progresses and situation of Germany for solar PV in this regard? E Waffenschmidt::Government is limiting investments in PV and onshore wind. Wind investments are halved in 2017 compared to previous years. The current annual investments are not sufficient at all to achieve the climate goalsH C Yorgancioglu: On the basis of the above mentioned fact and issues how do you see the electrical prices and pricing policy in Germany? E Waffenschmidt::Government is exempting industry from contributions to renewable energies. Therefore household customers have to take over that part with their electricity bill. Stock exchange electricity prices have been reduced by about factor two in the last decade, however, this has not been transferred to household customers.H C Yorgancioglu: Would you tell us about the frame, scope goals and achievements and importance of Analysis of Funded PV Battery Systems in Germany in terms of prices design choice and purchase motivation presented at IRENEC 2017 Istanbul and how do you evaluate the energy storage technology and network stabilization, in order to achieve 100% success in renewable energy ? E Waffenschmidt: An electric power supply with 100% renewable energies will be based on decentralized small generators and less large power plants. Thus, the decentralized small generators must provide grid control. This contribution presents solutions to replace rotating masses for momentary reserve and providing primary reserve power with fluctuating generation as well as with battery storages.H C Yorgancioglu The Solarenergie-Förderverein Deutschland program addressing the fact that The individual is powerless against climate change. Here the state is in demand. The common defense overpowering hazards is one of its most important tasks. He can and must create the right conditions for this. The Solarenergie-Förderverein Deutschland (German Solar Energy Association) is an important advocate for the selection of the most efficient environmental conditions. What are the objectives of The Solarenergie-Förderverein Deutschland and please tell us about your involvement and activities? E Waffenschmidt: The SFV aims for an energy supply completely based on renewable energies. For this purpose we do political work and public relations. The daily business of our team is to give consultancy to owners and operators of photovoltaic systems and those persons, who would like to become owners.The SFV was founded more than 30 years ago in Aachen, Germany, where it is still located. The association mainly contributed to the introduction of the "Aachen Model", which included a cost matching feed in tariff. This model was taken over by many communities in Germany and was the blue print for the German Renewable Energy Act (EEG). Based on the success the SFV has continuously and consequently promoted a power supply with 100% renewable energies. This has successfully contributed to braking up the paradigm stating conventional energy generation couldn't be replaced completely. Further information can be found on our website www.sfv.de. Meanwhile we observe that renewable energies are promoted from all sides officially, however in praxis frame conditions deteriorate continuously by legislation. This can be seen by the drastic reduction of annual investments in renewable energies in Germany.H C Yorgancioglu On the basis of the declaration of the authorities and news we accesses from the main stream media fossil fuel consumption in Germany is still too high, especially in the transport sector, and so are greenhouse gas emissions for that same reason. So this is why policymakers, businesses and society will have to make a more determined effort to achieve climate protection targets and successfully transform the entire energy system. What kind of efforts they do perform in this regard? E Waffenschmidt: NoneH C Yorgancioglu In 24 September 2017, Germans will cast their votes in the general elections to determine who will be in charge of the next phase of the country's energy transition, how are the campaigns in this regard and what do you expect and think about the future of Renewables and Solar Energy in each possible scenarios ? E Waffenschmidt: Renewable energies are no issue at all in the media with respect to elections. It will not be decisive for the elections. [i] World Energy Scenarios l 2016 - https://www.worldenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/World-Energy-Scenarios-2016_Full-Report.pdf [ii] International Energy Agency Tracking Clean Energy Progress: 2017 http://www.iea.org/etp/tracking2017/ [iii] World Economic Forum Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report 2017 http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Energy_Architecture_Performance_Index_2017.pdf [iv] http://ec.europa.eu/energy/sites/ener/files/documents/cop21-brochure-web.pdf [v] http://www.ab.gov.tr/_80_en.html [vi] (Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources) [vii] http://www.ab.gov.tr/_80_en.html [viii] the Investment Support and Promotion Agency of Turkey (ISPAT) http://www.invest.gov.tr/en-US/infocenter/news/Pages/turkey-on-way-to-export-energy-within-a-decade.aspx [ix] https://www.bdew.de/internet.nsf/id/20161220-pi-renewables-account-for-around-32-percent-in-2016-en?open&ccm=900010020010 [x] http://www.res-legal.eu/search-by-country/germany/summary/c/germany/s/res-e/sum/136/lpid/135/ [xi] International Energy Agency Tracking Clean Energy Progress: 2017 http://www.iea.org/etp/tracking2017/ Ref http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Energy_Architecture_Performance_Index_2017.pdf https://www.academia.edu/33518353/RENEWABLE_ENERGY_IN_TURKEY_EU_SCOPE_GERMANY_PERSPECTIVES_and_INTERVIEW_with_Prof._Dr._Eberhard_Waffenschmidt


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Editorial | Lessons from the Reid-JC affair
Published:Friday | November 26, 2021 | 8:26 AM
Ruel Reid
Ruel Reid's acceptance of a financial settlement in exchange for his resignation as principal of Jamaica College (JC) should allow the high school to settle down without the glare of salacious controversy being constantly on it. But the affair leaves lingering questions about the contractual basis on which principals of Jamaica's public schools are, or ought to be, hired. Which should also, this newspaper hopes, revive a discussion on the accountability of teachers and the linking of their pay to performance.
With respect to the Ruel Reid matter, we make two preliminary observations. One, it is a complex matter in which several of the issues are sub judice, thus limiting fulsome discussion of their details and merits. Second, if indeed the Jamaica Government is footing the bill for the greater portion of the reported $23.3 million settlement with Mr Reid, then the Holness administration is obliged to make public the details of the agreement. After all, it is taxpayers' money that is at stake. And, given the special and peculiar circumstances that gave rise to this issue, taxpayers have a right to be assured that the arrangements are entirely above board.
None of this, however, should be taken to mean that Mr Reid is not entitled to the best deal he could negotiate, or that, because he is a politician over whose head hangs serious allegations of skulduggery, he is not entitled to natural justice and due process. So, for an avoidance of doubt, this newspaper makes no pronouncement on Mr Reid's guilt or innocence on the allegations against him. These matters, ultimately, will be determined by a court of law.
Ruel Reid, a former president of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA), was in the mid-2000s appointed principal of Jamaica College, an old and prestigious Jamaican boys' high school where academic performance and discipline were in free fall. He is credited with halting the decline and placing the school on a path to recovery. During his JC stint, Mr Reid served as an adviser to Andrew Holness, the current prime minister, who was then the minister of education. Mr Reid himself became education minister in 2016 in Mr Holness' Cabinet.
In order to take up this ministerial post, Mr Reid, then a senator, received a five-year secondment from his headmaster's job. However, in March 2019, in the face of allegations of corruption at the education ministry and related agencies, some involving him, Mr Reid stepped down. He was subsequently charged for fraud.
MATTERS BECAME COMPLICATED
Matters, however, became even more complicated recently. On November 20, Mr Reid's secondment from JC would have ended. That meant Mr Reid would be reinstated as principal of JC – which the school's governors did not want, given the cloud hanging over his head. Among the potential scenarios was of the acting principal, who is said to have done a good job, being either be pushed out or demoted.
An additional twist is, the JC governors did not believe they had any grounds for disciplinary action against Mr Reid, since none of his alleged infractions were during his watch at JC, or directly involved the school.
The upshot: the school's governors asked the education ministry to extend, by five years, Mr Reid's secondment, which would allow everyone time to sort the matter out. Further, the Government would continue to pay the bulk of Mr Reid's salary. The education ministry demurred.
In the absence of the full details of the agreement, the settlement appears to be a relatively inexpensive way out of the potentially long and sticky legal dispute that would be distracting to JC and its students. Ruel Reid's name would not be mentioned without it being followed by Jamaica College. Hopefully now, the school can focus on offering its students the best education it can deliver.
However, the affair raises questions about what should be the tenure of principals of government schools, especially when recruited from within the ranks of the education system. Much of the public discussion of Mr Reid's settlement negotiations centred on the likely size of his separation package. It was assumed that the payout would have to take into account Mr Reid's emoluments up to his retirement in a decade, at age 65, in accordance with public-sector rules. In that event, the payment was expected to be much higher than the reported amount.
But, beyond dollar figures, or the specifics of the Ruel Reid affair, policymakers should consider whether head teachers, once they are appointed, should be permanent in those posts – or jobs of equivalent levels – unless they engage in specific dismissible behaviour, which are then subject to special hearings and quasi-judicial review.
But schools are highly sophisticated enterprises where talented leadership matters. Principals, the CEOs, should not expect sinecures. Rather, they should operate on time-bound, performance-based contracts, which may – or may not – be extended, based on how well they do against established deliverables.
If a head teacher is promoted beyond her competence and has to return to the classroom after a stint behind the principal's desk, the system should be able to accommodate such a development. If they suffer breach of contract, there should be redress via the courts. This approach would lift the status and prestige of the principal's job, enhance competition for such posts, and raise the level of performance by head teachers.
Similarly, as this newspaper has argued repeatedly, performance-based emoluments for line teachers (assuming a settled education environment) will, the claims of the JTA notwithstanding, improve educational outcomes. It cannot be beyond us to design a workable arrangement that takes into account the disparities in Jamaican schools.
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Q: Simulation for model checks for sample size In the book Bayesian and Frequentist Regression Methods, Wakefield notes that estimators for coefficients in a linear model will be normal if the error terms are normal or if the sample size is sufficiently large. He writes that judging the adequacy of the sample size can be assessed through simulation. I was unable to find  any elaboration on this.
Can anyone propose details of how this can be done and/or provide further references?
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I attended the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon Runners' Meet today. It was quite good. There were 4 speakers- a doctor (orthopaedic), a dietitian, a trainer from Reebok Running Squad and Amit Khanna- India's fastest sprint runner.
I noted down a few points and am going to share them with you. Just to note- these are relevant if you are serious about the half marathon… if you plan to run the half marathon every year… which I do. I understand that nobody wakes up one day and decides to run the 21 km. It is a very ambitious target. I, first, thought about the half marathon when I did the Great Delhi Run of 6 km last year at ADHM. The half marathon seemed achievable after my first 10 km run in December. If you do run or want to take up running long term below tips will be very, very useful. Also, I have never dieted and will never do so. Even when I joined VLCC for weight loss few years back I was made to eat healthy and never diet.
– Food. If you are running/working out intensely on a daily basis. Example, 5 km run every day.
Rice is not bad. This is a misconception. Anything you have grown up eating cannot be bad.
15-20% of daily intake should be proteins.
All the above need to be followed on a regular basis and not just before the half marathon. I will make a plan tomorrow onwards and follow it strictly.
1 short recovery run. This should be slower than the regular pace.
You don't need to take electrolytes during a run. They can be had after the run. This is good news because I had started carrying extra bottle for electrolyte for long runs.
Get ECG/BP monitoring done if participating in half marathon. I will get this done tomorrow.
2-3 half marathons in a year are more than enough. Any more and you will tire yourself out.
During the week, I plan to run 3 days- 1 tempo run, 1 recovery run and 1 interval run on treadmill.
I may even join the Reebok training squad next weekend onwards. Really looking forward to the next Runners' Meet which will happen during the expo. If it is on a Friday I will take the day off and attend.


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