Robert Bensh’s Blog
2020 Energy Predictions
As the citizenry of modern industrial nations is made more aware of the limits of fossil fuel along with the other arguments of conservation groups, new demands will be made upon energy companies. These demands will move industries to make changes. For instance, they...
Opportunities In Offshore Wind Energy for Oil and Gas Companies
Offshore-wind turbines generate more energy per cycle than do inland windmills. Though set far “offshore” in most cases, the aquatic-wind turbine is also installed into shallow waterways, ponds and lakes. Where some conditions call for greater amounts of electricity,...
Understanding Africa’s Transition to Green Energy
Green energy is getting more and more popular. Many regions that were slow to embrace renewable power in the past have started to do so in the last few years. Africa's progress is particularly significant. While the region does face some challenges, Africans have also...
The Top Energy Trends We Can Expect To See in 2020
The energy industry is changing at a rapid pace. We are looking at improving efficiency and finding better ways to pull value from the energy we have. The trends in renewable energy are moving toward finding ways to use technology from different industries to help...
How Renewable Energy Can Power Offshore Platforms
Big oil is normally not the first thing anyone thinks of when asked to imagine a perfect customer for renewable energy resources. Yet in 2019 this is exactly the case. The fossil fuel empire could in fact stand to gain big by partnering with the greenest energy of...
Energy Usage by Season
Residential, commercial, and industrial energy usage varies by season. How people use energy often depends on the weather, temperature, and humidity. Business and households alike need to respond to changes in season, but how they adjust their energy consumption...
Developing Countries and the Future of Energy
Energy is important in every region of the world. Without it, many areas would not be able to function. Although the developed world has traditionally been the largest consumer of energy, the developing world is increasing their consumption as living standards rise...
How Nuclear Power Plants Benefit Communities
Nuclear plants are a highly reliable, clean, and low-cost source of energy. These plants play an important role in the country’s energy industry. While many people recognize that they are a pivotal aspect of the energy sector, few people realize the importance of the...
How Solar Panels Work
The cost of solar energy has dropped significantly over the last several years, making it more accessible to almost everyone. Although the popularity of solar panels has risen, many people still don’t understand how they work or how they connect to the larger power...
What is Demand Response?
During extreme heat waves, air conditioning is critical and even life-saving. Others who have limited to no air conditioning will be relying on fans and similar stand-alone devices to cope with the extreme heat. These devices not only increase the electric bills of...