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E D I T O R ‘ S N O T E
Renewable sources
of energy have
been touted as
environmentally
friendly replacements for fossil
fuels such as gasoline and oil.
Despite their environmental
benefits, renewable energy
sources have certain
limitations. For example, solar
and wind power are intermittent
– they produce power only
when the sun or wind is shining
or blowing. This makes these
sources unsuitable for use in
large-scale applications like
electricity generation.
In addition, renewable
resources are not always
available at a price that is
affordable enough to replace
fossil fuels globally. Despite
these challenges, many
experts believe that renewable
energy can play an important
role in reducing greenhouse
gas emissions and improving
global climate stability.
While renewable energy
currently produces only a
small fraction of global energy
consumption, it is growing
rapidly and has the potential
to provide a significant amount
of clean energy in the future.
Continued innovation is needed
to make renewable energy
more affordable and efficient,
but it has the potential to play
an important role in replacing
fossil fuels.
Can we replace fossil
fuels with 100%
renewable energy?
gas emissions. There are many
different types of clean energy,
each with its own advantages
and disadvantages. Some of
the most popular clean energy
sources include solar, wind,
hydroelectric, and biomass.
Solar power is the most popular
form of clean energy because
it is reliable and affordable.
Wind power is a less common
but increasingly popular form
of clean energy because it
is environmentally friendly
and produces low emissions.
Hydroelectric power is another
environmentally friendly
option that can be used to
produce electricity. Biomass
is a renewable resource that
can be used to create heat or
electricity. It has the potential
to become an important source
of clean energy in the future
because it has low emissions
and can be used in places
where other forms of clean
energy are not available.
What is “green energy”?
Green energy is energy that
comes from natural sources
that can be replenished, such
as water, wind, solar and
geothermal. Renewable energy
is becoming an important part
of the energy mix because it is
environmentally friendly. It does
not produce greenhouse gases
like traditional forms of energy
do, and it helps to reduce our
dependence on foreign oil.
What is “clean energy”?
Clean energy is energy that
does not produce greenhouse
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Keep Your Home Spotless with
these Twelve Cleaning Tools and
Equipment
Cleaning our homes has many benefits, especially
for our health. Having a tidy space improves both
our mental and physical health as it prevents us
from illnesses and reduces our stress and feelings of
anxiety. So, if you are planning on doing a house clean
up but don’t have the right tools and equipment, don’t
worry! CBK (Co Ban Kiat) Hardware has what you
need, so read on.
1. NILFISK WET & DRY VACUUM
CLEANER 12 LITERS BUDDY
The Nilfisk vacuum cleaner is unlike
a typical vacuum cleaner as it not
only sucks up dust and dirt, but also
removes damp dirt, water, and other
liquids. Cleaning both wet and dry
surfaces with this cleaning equipment
is possible. Additionally, this small
lightweight yet powerful vacuum
cleaner is also ideal for tidying your
car up.
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2. 3M 1056 SCOTCH BRITE
MOP WIDE CLEANING 50
INCHES
Looking for a mop that can cover
a larger surface area and save you
from moping time? Try this Scotch
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and frayed ends so you don’t need to
worry if some lint would be left behind
after every wipe. You can use this
wide-cleaning mop on most floors,
such as hardwood, vinyl, ceramic,
laminate, and linoleum.
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3. 3M SCOTCH BRITE WALIS
TIBAY
Are you on search for a high-quality
broom? Here’s the Scotch Brite Walis
Tibay, made from durable materials
that it can last long. It is also made
from lightweight materials that you can
carry around and clean small corners
or dusting off fabric furnishing.
As organizing your cleaning tool is
difficult, you can hang the string of the
Scotch Brite Walis Tibay on the wall.
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Having trouble to get rid of dirt or
dust from the corners of your home?
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lightweight and durable mop has a
100% microfiber mop head that can
soak up water, as well as trap dust. It
comes with a bucket, where you can
spin, dry, and wash the mop.
On top of that, its mop head can rotate
360 degrees, making it ideal for
cleaning corners and other hard-toreach
areas. It is suitable for mirrors
and all hard floor surfaces like wood,
glass, granite, and laminate.
5. NILFISK LOW-SPEED FLOOR
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Want to keep your floor shiny? With the
Nilfisk Low-Speed Floor Polisher, you
can effortlessly polish your floor as its
easy-to-use controls guarantee simple
operation. Complete with a water tank,
a brush, and a pad holder, this floor
polisher gently scrubs the floor and
makes it look new.
The Nilfisk Low-Speed Floor Polisher
features an aluminum base and triple
planetary gearbox, and reducing the
sound of the motor and gears. Another
convenient feature is that you can easily
turn it off by putting the handle in a
90-degree vertical position.
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6. 3M 7038 UTILITY CLEAN
CLOTH 3-IN-1 32X30CM
When it comes to cleaning, many
of us make use of cloth, especially
when wiping tables, glass windows,
and other flat surfaces. This 3M Utility
Clean Cloth is highly absorbent,
soaking up to 50% more than regular
cotton dishcloths. Dries off quickly
so you won’t have to wait longer than
usual. The 3M Utility Clean Cloth is
a 3-in-1 pack perfect for your daily
cleaning task.
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7. 3M 1024 SCOTCH BRITE
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We normally use our hands in picking
up the trash or simple wiping off
crumbs on the table. However, there
are certain task that we need to protect
our hands with a heavy duty
gloves while cleaning especially when
using strong cleaning chemicals and
detergents.
The 3M Scotch Brite Heavy Duty
Gloves are made with 100% rubber
material than normal household gloves
in the market and especially made
for tough cleaning that will make your
hands safe as you clean. Moreover, it
has a cotton lining that absorbs sweat
and has a lemon scent that gives a
pleasant smell.
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8. 3M 1004 SCOTCH BRITE
SCRUB PAD HEAVY DUTY
THRIFTPACK 3PC 95X150MM
When cleaning up the kitchen, it’s important
not to miss washing the cooking
utensils to prevent bacteria from
sticking to them and growing. The 3M
Scotch Brite Heavy Duty Scrub Pad
will make your pans, cast-iron pots,
stove burners, grills, and stainless
steel spotless and non-greasy after
you wash.
This heavy-duty scrub pad can clean
tricky, hardened mess 50% faster
than other products. Apart from cookware,
you can also use them in cleaning
garden tools and other things
or surfaces with baked-on dirt. One
pack already contains three pads.
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9. INTERDESIGN BOWL BRUSH
FORMA BRIZO 16.5 BRUSHED
STAINLESS STEEL
Looking for a contemporary bowl
brush to add style to your bathroom?
Get yourself an Interdesign Bowl Brush
Forma Brizo, made from stainless steel
that can complement any style. Also,
with its 16.5 inches tall handle, it can
help you thoroughly clean the interior
parts of the toilet and prevent water
from splashing.
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10. 3M 7074 LEATHER & VINYL
RESTORER 16 OZ
Have dirty leather sofas and don’t know
how to remove those spots? 3M Leather &
Vinyl Restorer will help you make your sofa
spotless again. This product can remove
dirt and grime even from deep within the
sofa or other furniture. Especially formulated
for vinyl, leather, rubber, and plastic
surfaces.
Moreover, this leather and vinyl restorer
promises to improve the appearance of the
surface by bringing back its natural sheen.
Use the fresh lemon scent variant that will
leave your sofa smells good after cleaning.
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11. WESTINGHOUSE STAR GLO-
RY HANDY VACUUM CLEANER
600W BLUE/WHITE
If you prefer a lighter vacuum cleaner,
Westinghouse Star Glory Handy Vacuum
Cleaner is one of your top choices.
This product weighs only 2.3 kg and its
accessories are easily detachable so
you won’t have any problem removing
the dust from the dust tank. Also, it has
a transparent dust tank that will help
you determine if the dust tank if full
and need to empty it.
This handy vacuum cleaner comes
with a washable HEPA filter, as well
as a crevice nozzle and a bed brush,
which can clean any place smoothly.
On top of that, it is a bagless vacuum
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SHOPVAC MICRO 4 is an excellent
vacuum cleaner. You can use this all
around the house to eliminate dust,
dirt, and residue on carpets, canvas
sofas, throw pillows, stairs, kitchen,
or anywhere you have a wet or dry
mess. This product may be small but
it has enough power to suck up every
little thing on its way.
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Make your home spotless and squeaky clean with these cleaning
tools and equipment from CBK Hardware that guarantees a clean
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Co Ban Kiat Hardware, Inc.
Ground Floor, Cobankiat Building II
231 Juan Luna St. Binondo Manila, Philippines.
Phone +632 8243-1931
Phone +632 8242-6925
Phone +632 8894-6561 & +638-272-931-981
Email info@cobankiat.com.ph;
ind@cobankiat.com.ph
Coby’s Design Center
Unit 467 level 4 Shangri-La Plaza
Edsa Corner Shaw Boulevard
Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Phone +632 86364895
Where to Buy?
For over 100 years, Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc. has been the most trusted distributor of
home improvement and hardware items in the Philippines.
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About CBK Hardware
For over one hundred years, a family’s surname has become synonymous with the country’s
biggest hardware supply company. Co Ban Kiat Hardware Incorporated of the Cobankiat family
has a regular client network of more than 1,500 industrial organizations, 1,600 traditional
community hardware stores, and 584 home building specialty chains of stores across Luzon
Visayas and Mindanao. This ever-growing conglomerate traces its humble roots to Manila
Chinatown, as a pioneer enterprise started by the family’s patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat, in 1920.
Despite the ruins of World War II, the business got back to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a storefront
from the very same spot where it was known for three decades.
While the Filipinos continued to rebuild their lives post-war, CBK Hardware saw the opportunity
to introduce the retail concept once unheard of in the hardware industry. Cobankiat Hardware
brought the first DIY business in Asia. The Hardware Workshop Store is the fruit of this endeavor.
CBK Hardware further cemented its legendary distribution channel with the creation of Coby’
Design Center in Edsa Shangri La in 1996, a specialty store that caters to the discriminating taste
of modern Filipinos.
In 1997, Mr. Johnny Cobankiat, the 4th generation Cobankiat leader, set another milestone for
the company when he brought the franchise of Ace Hardware USA to the Philippines and signed
up CBK Hardware as one of its major suppliers. This further expanded into delivering quality
world-class products nearer to families of Filipino overseas workers in the countryside.
A century’s excellence can quickly pass, and guided by the vision to be the largest network
supplier of the biggest global brands in the hardware industry, CBK Hardware resolves to source
the best products to supply its customers anytime and every time.
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The LG HVAC Virtual Experience Provides Visitors with the Opportunity to Explore a Wide Range of
Residential and Commercial Solutions
As consumers and business have looked to online recourses to help influencer their purchase
decision, virtual experiences have become a key trend. In light of this, LG Electronics
(LG) Home Appliance & Air Solution Company has opened a new online showroom,
LG HVAC Virtual Experience. Utilizing the latest in digital technology, this interactive
online showroom lets visitors get to know LG’s diverse range of residential and commercial indoor
environmental solutions from the comfort and safety of their homes.
The showroom delivers an intuitive, virtual experience that lets visitors view the compa-ny’s latest
solutions in a variety of virtual environments to learn about the benefits they provide, such as greater
comfort, improved indoor air quality and seamless control, all important in helping customers make
informed and important decisions for the family or employees.
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Upon entering LG HVAC Virtual Experience, visitors can choose from a range of busi-ness and living
space categories: Residential Apartment, Residential Villa, Office Gen-eral, Office High-Rise, Retail
and Hotel. Customers can roam the 3D environments freely using their mouse or touchscreen. Menus
offer additional information on every model, including specifications, features, product videos and case
studies. Simple to use and navigate, LG’s new virtual platform is a great tool for consumers, industry
profes-sionals and partners looking to create healthier and more comfortable indoor spaces.
What’s more, the virtual showroom allows visitors to see the behind-the-scenes details and technologies.
Press the onscreen Airflow and Piping buttons to see how air travels in an air conditioner or air purifier
and how pipes direct water and refrigerant through a system. Virtually switch operational modes and
observe how airflow changes from one air conditioner to another. Beyond the technology and science,
the showroom is also a great place to check out all the products’ stylish designs to see how they match
various virtual interiors.
LG HVAC Virtual Experience is an open, engaging online resource that will give visi-tors a thorough
understanding of LG’s latest, optimized HVAC solutions for all kinds of spaces, helping them figure out
which products are best suited to their specific needs.
Visit LG Virtual HVAC Experience to discover the company’s latest indoor environ-mental comfort
technologies on your PC or smartphone.
About LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company
The LG Home Appliance & Air Solution Company is a global leader in home appliances, smart home
solutions, air quality systems as well as visionary products featuring artificial intelligence. The company
is creating total solutions for the home with its industry leading core technologies and is committed
to making life better for consumers around the world by developing thoughtfully designed kitchen
appliances, living appliances and air solution products. Together, these products deliver enhanced
convenience, superb performance, efficient operation and compelling health benefits. For more
information, visit www.LG.com.
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The history of renewable energy
Renewable energy has a long and complex
history dating back to the dawn of civilization.
In ancient times, people used wind and water
power to create things like mills and water
wheels. These technologies slowly faded
away over time as people transitioned to more
fuel-based methods of production.
But in the late 1800s, a new type of renewable
energy emerged in the form of solar and hydro
power. These technologies were initially used
to generate small amounts of electricity for
local use, but as they became more affordable
and widespread, they began to play an
increasingly large role in our society.
Today, renewable energy is widely considered
one of the most important sources of clean
energy on the planet. It has the potential to
help us reduce our dependence on fossil
fuels, protect our environment, and boost our
economy overall.
Thanks to its potential benefits, renewable
energy is quickly becoming one of the most
popular types of technology out there!
So what is renewable energy?
Renewable energy is energy that comes from
natural resources that can be replenished,
like sunlight, wind, water, and geothermal.
Some renewable energy sources don’t require
any new resources to be created - they
just regenerate old ones. Solar panels, for
example, use the sun’s energy to turn sunlight
into electricity. Wind turbines use wind to
create power. And hydroelectric power uses
waterfalls and rivers to turn kinetic energy into
electrical power.
Renewable energy is important because it
helps reduce the amount of carbon dioxide
that’s released into the atmosphere. Carbon
dioxide is a greenhouse gas that exacerbates
climate change. By using more renewable
energy, we can help mitigate climate change
and save money in the long run.
Types of renewable energy
Renewable energy is energy that comes from
natural resources like water, wind, solar, and
geothermal. These are sources that can be
used over and over again without depleting.
Solar and wind are the most common types of
renewable energy because they can be used
to generate electricity. Hydropower is another
type of renewable energy that uses water to
power turbines. Geothermal uses the earth’s
heat to generate electricity. The main drawback
with these types of renewables is that they are
not always available when we need them most
(like during a power outage).
Solar energy advantages and
disadvantages
Solar energy is one of the most popular
renewable energy sources. It has many
advantages over traditional energy sources,
such as fossil fuels: solar panels can be
placed anywhere, there is no need for fuel, no
emissions, and solar power is dispatchable
(able to be used when needed). However,
solar energy has some disadvantages as
well: it is intermittent (not always available),
expensive to install and maintain, and limited
in how much power it can generate.
How does solar energy work?
Solar energy is the process of converting the
sun’s rays into electrical energy. Solar panels
use this energy to power devices in homes
and businesses. Solar energy is renewable
because the sun will continue to provide light

and heat for as long as the Earth remains in
existence.
Wind energy advantages and
disadvantages
Wind energy is a renewable energy source
that can be used to generate electricity. The
advantages of wind energy over other forms
of energy include its ability to generate power
at any time, its low emissions, and its costeffective
nature. Disadvantages of wind
power include the variability of the output and
the need for infrastructure to support it.
How does wind energy work?
Wind energy is composed of the wind blowing
over the earth’s surface. The air pressure and
temperature changes create a flow of air that
moves across the planet. The wind turbines
use this movement to turn a mechanical
device that creates electricity.
Geothermal energy advantages and
disadvantages
Geothermal energy is a form of renewable
energy that comes from the heat of the earth.
Geothermal resources are found beneath
the Earth’s surface, in areas that have high
amounts of volcanic activity. Geothermal
energy has many advantages over other
forms of renewable energy, such as solar and
wind.
One advantage of geothermal energy is that
it is sustainable. Unlike solar and wind, which
rely on an intermittent source of power (the
sun or wind), geothermal energy can be used
all year long. This means that it can be used to
power homes and businesses during the day,
when there is sunlight, and to power them at
night, when there is electricity demand.
Another advantage of geothermal energy is
its relatively low cost. The upfront cost for
installing a geothermal system may be higher
than other renewable energy systems, but the
long-term cost savings can make up for this
expense. In addition, unlike solar and wind
power, geothermal systems do not require
batteries or backup generators in case of
outages; they are always self-sustainable.
However, there are some disadvantages
to using geothermal resources as a form of
renewable energy: First, the earth’s heat is not
always available. Second, geothermal energy
is not always consistent, which can make it
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difficult to use for power generation. Finally, the
resources required to extract geothermal energy
can be expensive, making it a less desirable
option for renewable energy projects in some
cases.
How does geothermal energy work?
Geothermal energy is derived from the earth’s
heat. This type of energy is collected from the
earth’s core, which is about 2,000 miles below
the surface. This heat is used to generate
electricity and thermal energy. Geothermal
systems are usually composed of three parts:
a well, a power station, and a heat exchanger.
The well pumps water down to depths of up to
10,000 feet and then releases it back into the
ground at high pressure. The power station uses
this high-pressure water to turn turbines that
create electricity. The heat exchanger transfers
the heated water back up to the surface where
it can be used for heating or cooling buildings.
Ocean energy advantages and
disadvantages
There are many benefits to ocean energy, but
there are also several disadvantages. One of
the advantages is that it is renewable. Another
advantage is that it doesn’t have any emissions,
which makes it a good option for environmentallyfriendly
power generation. However, ocean
energy has some disadvantages as well. One
disadvantage is that it can be expensive to
install and maintain, and another disadvantage
is that there are not many areas where it can be
used effectively.
How does ocean energy work?
Renewable energy is energy that can be
generated from natural resources that do not
damage the environment or human health, such
as solar, wind, hydroelectric, and biomass.
Renewable energy sources can help reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and help alleviate
global climate change. Ocean energy works
by converting the kinetic energy of waves into
electricity. The power generated can be used to
power homes, businesses, and transportation
systems.
What is biomass? advantages and
disadvantages
Biomass is renewable energy that comes from
plants. The advantages of biomass are that it is
renewable and it doesn’t produce greenhouse
gases. The disadvantages of biomass are
that it can be difficult to find a reliable source
of biomass, and it can take a long time for the
plant to produce energy. What is renewable
energy? Renewable energy comes from natural
resources, like sunlight, water, wind, and
geothermal heat. These resources are always
available to us, so we can use them over and
over again.
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How does biomass work?
Biomass is a renewable energy source that
comes from plants. It can be used to produce
heat, power, or transportation fuels. Biomass is
made up of mostly dead or dying plants. To make
it work as a renewable energy source, biomass
must be burned in an efficient and sustainable
way.
Biodiesel advantages and
disadvantages
Biodiesel is made from vegetable or animal oils,
including recycled vegetable oil. It is a renewable
fuel that can be used in diesel engines. Biodiesel
has many advantages over traditional diesel: it
has a lower emissions profile, it can be used
in cold climates, and it produces less nitrogen
oxides. Some disadvantages of biodiesel
include that it is more expensive than traditional
diesel, and there is a limited supply. Renewable
energy includes sources such as solar, wind,
hydroelectricity, and geothermal power. These
sources produce energy without releasing
greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
How does biodiesel work?
Biofuels are renewable energy sources that can
come from a variety of sources such as crops,
forestry and animal waste. The most common
biofuel is gasoline made from biodiesel. Biofuels
work by using an organism to create a product
that can be used in place of petroleum.
Other alternative energy sources
There are many alternative energy sources that
can be used to produce electricity. Some of
these sources include solar, wind, geothermal,
tidal, and hydroelectric power. Each of these
has its own advantages and disadvantages,
so it is important to choose the right one for
the specific situation. Solar power is the most
common alternative energy source in the world,
but it requires a lot of sunlight to work well. Wind
turbines can be used to generate power from the
wind, but they can also be noisy and difficult to
install. Geothermal energy comes from the earth’s
heat and can be used to produce electricity or
heat. Tidal power comes from waves moving
alongshore and can be used as a source of
electricity or waterpower. Hydroelectric power
comes from falling water and can be used to
generate electricity or waterpower.
Tidal power advantages and
disadvantages
There are a few key advantages and
disadvantages for tidal power over other
renewable energy sources.
Advantages include that tidal power is:
• Non-polluting
• Location-independent
• Lower cost than photovoltaics or solar
thermal
Disadvantages include that tidal power
is:
• Slow to develop commercially
• -Limited in range
How does tidal power work?
Tidal power is a clean, renewable energy
resource that harnesses the power of the tides.
The tidal stream is a powerful current of water
that flows in and out of the oceans. When the tide
reaches its highest point, it pushes against the
oncoming waves, creating energy. This energy
can be captured and used to power electric
grids or turbines.
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Hydroelectric power advantages and
disadvantages
Renewable energy is energy that comes from
natural resources that can be regenerated or
reproduced. This type of energy includes solar,
hydroelectric, wind, and geothermal power.
Hydroelectric power has many advantages and
disadvantages over other forms of renewable
energy. Hydroelectric power is more reliable
because it doesn’t rely on weather conditions
or the sun’s rays. It also has a longer lifespan
than solar and wind because it doesn’t require
replacement parts like solar panels do. However,
hydroelectric power is less accessible than other
forms of renewable energy because it’s located
in remote areas.
How does hydroelectric power work?
Hydroelectric power works by using the power
of water moving through a turbine. The water
is turned into kinetic energy by the turbine and
then used to generate electricity. This type of
power is renewable because it doesn’t use any
fossil fuels, like coal or oil, to produce electricity.
Hydroelectric power is also environmentally
friendly because it doesn’t produce greenhouse
gases like carbon dioxide.
Nuclear & uranium advantages and
disadvantages
Renewable energy is energy that is not derived
from fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and gas.
Renewable sources of energy can come
from water power, wind power, solar power,
geothermal power, biomass power, and small
hydroelectric plants. Nuclear and uranium are
two types of renewable sources of energy.
Nuclear energy comes from the nucleus of an
atom that has been changed by radiation (such
as uranium) into something else (like plutonium).
Uranium can be used to create nuclear weapons
or reactors to create electricity.
Nuclear energy has a number of advantages
over other forms of energy. It is renewable,
meaning it can be used again and again. It is
also relatively clean, emitting little to no pollution.
However, nuclear energy has several
disadvantages.
First, it is expensive to build and maintain.
Second, there is the risk of accidents which could
cause significant damage to the environment or
human populations.
Finally, nuclear power is not currently available
on a large scale and so it cannot meet the global
demand for energy.
How do nuclear and uranium work?
Renewable energy refers to energy sources that
can be regenerated or recreated. This means
they are not dependent on finite resources, such
as oil, coal, or water. Renewable energy sources
available today include solar, wind, geothermal,
hydroelectric power and biomass. Nuclear
power is a renewable source of energy because
it does not produce any greenhouse gases when
producing electricity. Uranium is used in nuclear
reactors to create heat and electricity.
Hydrogen fuel cell advantages and
disadvantages
Hydrogen fuel cells have a number of advantages
and disadvantages when compared to other
forms of renewable energy.
Advantages include that they produce no
air pollution, they require no water or land to

operate, and they have a very low running cost.
Disadvantages include that they are relatively
new technology, and their efficiency at
producing power is still lower than other forms
of renewable energy. Overall, hydrogen fuel
cells hold great potential as an environmentallyfriendly
alternative to traditional energy sources.
Renewable energy refers to energy sources that
can be regenerated or renewed, such as solar,
wind, hydroelectric and geothermal power.
Hydrogen fuel cells are a form of renewable
energy that uses the chemical energy of
hydrogen to produce electricity. The cells
use water as the electrolyte and produce no
emissions. Hydrogen is abundant and cleanburning,
so fuel cells could play an important
role in future energy systems.
How does a hydrogen fuel cell work?
Hydrogen fuel cells are an emerging technology
that use hydrogen gas as a fuel source. The
hydrogen gas is converted into electricity by
a catalyst, and the electricity is used to power
devices. Hydrogen fuel cells have the potential
to be a clean energy source because they
produce no emissions. They also have the
potential to be efficient energy sources because
they can operate on small amounts of hydrogen
gas.
Renewable energy examples and
applications
Renewable energy is an umbrella term that
refers to sources of energy that are not sourced
from finite resources. These resources can be
naturally occurring, such as sunlight and wind,
or they can be created using technology, such
as solar and wind power. Renewable energy has
the potential to help reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and help meet global energy needs.
Renewable energy sources include:
• Solar: Solar power is generated by using the
sun’s energy to turn water or other substances
into hydrogen and oxygen gas. This gas is then
used to generate electricity. Solar power is an
excellent source of renewable energy because
it doesn’t require any fuel to operate, it’s
environmentally friendly, and it doesn’t produce
any waste products.
• Wind: Wind power is generated when the wind
picks up enough speed so that its pressure
waves push against air molecules in a particular
area. This creates mechanical force that can
be converted into electricity. Wind turbines use

Renewable energy from solar panels
Solutions for
photovoltaic installations
In recent years photovoltaic electricity generation
has met the growing demand for energy. There is
a large concern for clean energy without emissions
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Schneider Electric provides a complete set of
solutions from DC to grid connections.
Helping you to achieve
the lowest cost of energy for
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Added value from our solutions
Complete set of solutions
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Specific supervision and monitoring systems
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this force to spin blades which turn a generator
which produces electricity.
• Geothermal: Geothermal uses heat from the
earth’s core to create renewable energy. Heat
from the earth’s core can be used in two ways:
directly by heating water and turning it into
steam, or by using the heat to extract natural
gas.
Renewable energy is an alternative source of
energy that can help reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and meet global energy needs. It
comes from sources such as solar, wind, and
geothermal.
Renewable energy is energy that comes from
natural resources that can be recycled or
regenerated without the use of fossil fuels. Some
common renewable energy sources are solar,
wind, hydroelectric, and biomass. Renewable
energy is growing rapidly in popularity because
it is environmentally friendly and helps reduce
carbon emissions.
Benefits of renewable energy
The benefits of renewable energy are many
and varied- from reducing our dependence on
foreign oil, to creating jobs in the renewable
energy sector, to helping the environment.
Renewable energy benefits include:
1. Environmental sustainability - renewable
energy is environmentally friendly because it
does not produce emissions that damage the
environment.
2. Economic viability - renewable energy is more
cost-effective than traditional sources of energy,
like coal and oil, because it doesn’t require large
investments in infrastructure or production costs.
3. Eradication of fossil fuel dependency -
renewable energy can help us to completely
eradicate our dependence on fossil fuels, which
is a major environmental and economic issue.
4. Global warming mitigation - renewable energy
can help to slow down or reverse the effects of
global warming.
5. Energy independence - by using renewable
energy, we can become more self-sufficient in
terms of energy supplies, reducing our reliance
on other countries for this essential resource.
What is a renewable energy technology
Renewable energy technologies are those that
produce energy from natural resources that are
constantly replenished, such as solar, wind,
waves and tides. Renewable energy sources do
not produce emissions that contribute to climate
change and can be used anywhere there is
sunlight or wind availability.
What is a renewable energy engineering
Renewable energy refers to energy sources that
can be replenished, or regenerated, over time.
These sources include solar, wind, hydroelectric
and biomass. Renewable energy engineering is
the practice of designing and installing systems
that use renewable energy resources.
Renewable energy development
Renewable energy is increasingly important
as an option for the future because of its many
benefits. Renewable energy sources do not
produce emissions that contribute to climate
change, they are reliable and consistent, and
they are often located geographically near
population centers.?
Renewable energy technologies vary in their
potential to replace traditional power sources,
but all have at least one common goal:
creating electricity from natural resources like

watermelons or wind. Solar and wind power are
the most common forms of renewable energy.
Solar uses sunlight to create electricity while
wind turbines use the wind to turn gears that
generate electricity. Other renewable energy
technologies include biomass (such as burning
wood), geothermal (heat from the earth), ocean
waves, solar thermal (using the sun’s heat to
create steam and produce electricity), and
hydroelectric power (the movement of water
through turbines to produce electricity).
Renewable energies come in a variety of forms,
depending on their specific source. Some
renewables can be used right away, such as
solar panels that convert sunlight into electrical
energy, while others may take a bit longer to
mature, such as wind turbines. Renewables
have many benefits over traditional sources of
power: they’re environmentally friendly because
they don’t produce pollution, they’re cheaper
to operate than traditional power sources, and
they have a great potential to replace traditional
sources of power in the future.
Many renewable resources are available all over
the world and they can provide a reliable and
sustainable source of power for years to come.
Effectiveness of renewable energy
Renewable energy sources can be used to
power homes and businesses, and have the
potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
However, there are some limitations to the
effectiveness of renewable energy sources. For
example, wind and solar power can only be
used when the weather is favorable and there is
enough sunlight or wind available. Additionally,
renewable energy sources are not always
reliable or affordable.
Renewable energy is energy that comes from
natural resources that can be replenished, such

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as water, wind, solar, and biomass. Renewable
energy has the potential to reduce electricity
sector emissions by around 80%. It can also
provide a more stable source of electricity than
traditional sources like coal and gas. Renewables
are already playing a role in powering homes
and businesses across the globe. They are
becoming more important as we work to reduce
our reliance on fossil fuels.
What is the best type of renewable
energy?
Renewable energy is energy generated from
sources that can be regenerated or restored
many times, such as solar, wind, tidal and
thermal. Renewable energy has the potential
to replace fossil fuels and provide long-term
solutions to climate change. Different types of
renewable energy have different strengths and
weaknesses, but they all have the ability to
provide clean, sustainable power.
Solar energy is one of the most common types of
renewable energy. Solar panels use sunlight to
convert electrons into electricity. This electricity
can then be used to power things like lights or
computers. Solar panels are usually easy to
install and can be used in a variety of locations,
including homes and businesses.
Wind power is another popular type of renewable
energy. Wind turbines use wind to turn gears
that create electricity. Wind farms are large
areas where many wind turbines are placed
close together. Wind turbines can be located on
land or at sea.
Tidal power is another type of renewable energy
that has been gaining popularity recently. Tide
mills use the movement of ocean tides to turn
blades that create electricity. The amount of tidal
power available varies depending on the time
of year because the tides are strongest during
certain times of day.
Geothermal energy is a type of renewable energy
that comes from the Earth’s heat. Geothermal
plants use water and steam to turn turbines that
create electricity. The heat in the Earth can be
used to create electricity, or it can be used to
power things like heaters or air conditioning.
There are many different types of renewable
energy, but all of them have the same goal: to
provide clean, sustainable power.
Renewable energy most common
usage and applications?
Renewable energy is used the most in developing
countries because they have less access to
traditional energy resources, such as oil and
gas. These countries need to use renewable
energy sources to help them decrease their
reliance on foreign oil and gas. Renewable
energy can also be used in developed
countries, but it is becoming more popular in
these countries because they are concerned
about the environment and want to reduce their
carbon footprint. Renewable energy can come
from solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric or
tidal power.
Renewable energy is used the most domestically
in the United States. Over 30% of renewable
energy comes from biomass, which includes
wood, agricultural waste, and residues. The
second largest category is hydropower, which
comes from falling water. Renewable energy
accounts for about 20% of global electricity
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Carbon Fiber Market
Worth $13.3 Billion by
2029
Carbon Fiber Market is expected to
grow from USD 4.7 billion in 2019 to
USD 13.3 billion by 2029, at a CAGR
of 11.0% during the forecast period.
The carbon fiber market is growing due to
its increasing demand from the aerospace
& defense, automotive, and wind energy
industries. Boeing and Airbus have increased
the production of commercial aircraft to cater
to the rising airline passenger traffic. The
increasing use of carbon fiber in electric cars
and rising aircraft production are the major
drivers for the market.
Composite application comprises a major
share of the carbon fiber market, in terms of
value.
The carbon fiber market is further divided
into application segments, which include
composite and non-composite. Carbon fiber
composites are used in various industries
such as aerospace & defense, automotive,
wind energy, sporting goods, pipe & tank,
civil engineering, and marine. They offer high
strength, rigidity, and high tensile strength. In
the composite applications, carbon fiber is
mainly used in the form of prepreg, molding
compound, and woven fabric. Prepreg is
the largest consumer of carbon fiber in the
composite application segment.
The continuous carbon fiber segment is
projected to register the highest CAGR in the
global carbon fiber market during the forecast
period.
Continuous carbon fiber offer higher tensile
strength when compared to other types of
carbon fiber products. These fibers can be
used in layup, weaving, prepregging, filament
winding, braiding, and pultrusion processes
for manufacturing composites parts for various
end-use industries such aerospace & defense,
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automotive, and wind energy. Continuous
carbon fiber is also used in 3D printing
applications as it offers stiffness and strength.
Superior properties and large number of
applications are driving the continuous carbon
fiber segment of the market.
Europe is expected to account for the largest
market share in the carbon fiber market during
the forecast period.
Europe is estimated to account for the
largest share of the market. Europe led the
carbon fiber market due to the presence of
established automotive, aerospace & defense,
and wind energy industries in the region.
The region is home to some of the prominent
automotive manufacturers such as BMW, Fiat,
and Bentley. These automotive manufacturers
use carbon fiber composites in various
structural automotive parts such as bonnets,
bumpers, and frontends. Additionally, aircraft
manufacturers such as Airbus and Boeing use
carbon fiber composites in structural parts as
they offer rigidity and high tensile strength.
Moreover, there are a large number of offshore
wind energy installations, especially in the UK
and Germany. According to the Global Wind
Energy Council (GWEC), the UK added 1,680
MW of offshore wind energy capacity in 2017,
which is almost 39% of the global offshore
wind energy capacity in the same year.
Toray Industries Inc. (Japan), SGL Group
(Germany), Hexcel Corporation (US),
Mitsubishi Rayon Co. Ltd. (Japan), Teijin
Limited (Japan), Formosa Plastics Corporation
(Taiwan), Solvay (Belgium), Jiangsu Hengshen
Co. Ltd. (China), Hyosung (South Korea),
and DowAksa (Turkey) were some of the key
players in the global carbon fiber market.
These players have adopted various organic
and inorganic developmental strategies over
the past five years.
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Bioclimatic architecture is the latest buzzword
in construction. But since antiquity, the Greeks
knew how to position settlements and
buildings to take full advantage of the sun and
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3 Important
Characteristics of a
Renewable Energy
Website
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Usability of one of the most crucial aspects of your engineering business website. It is
critical to the success of the website, and you shouldn’t overlook it. Having a usable
website means that it can perform better, and it is responsible for boosting the chances
of success. Furthermore, this can impact revenue and sales within the business. For
your website to be successful, you need to offer the best user experience. Below are three
characteristics of a great business website.
1. Accessibility
A user-friendly website should be accessible to all your users. Therefore, work on creating a
website that will be available to everyone, including the elderly, blind, deaf, and disabled. Such
users will take advantage of screen readers when accessing the internet. Therefore, you need
to create a simple web design that will automatically engage when using a screen reader.
Doing this requires a well-planned website architecture. It will help your audience engage with
all the content that’s available on the site. Nonetheless, this guarantees that you can have ample

information that these screen readers can process. It ensures that such users will understand
your products and services. This can also help gain more visitors and clients to your business.
2. Mobile Compatibility
More and more people use their phones to access the internet. Therefore, creating a mobileoptimized
website is necessary. Furthermore, the first step towards creating a mobilecompatible
website is checking how the site appears on mobile. You can hire professional
testers to find this out. Doing so enables you to understand the different changes you need to
make on the website.
Furthermore, after finding the current issues, you can create a mobile version of the website.
The site ought to have mobile-based content and have free support. Nonetheless, you ought to
look for mobile website builders to help you pinpoint all the necessary characteristics for such
a website. Having a mobile-friendly website makes the content appealing to all your users.
3. Fast Load Times
One of the most annoying things to website visitors is the load times. A website that takes a
long time to load can discourage many visitors and make most of them leave the site. You
need to create a website that takes between four to six seconds to load. This helps improve
the usability of the site and positively impacts your search engine ranking.
There are plenty of tools available online to help test the speed of your website. Some of these
tools can also help improve or provide suggestions on how to improve the speed.
Final Take
Working on the usability of your website can help with its growth. Take time to ensure that you
work with professionals who can help create an accessible, mobile-friendly website with fast
load times during development. Consider all your clients and ensure that you provide them
with a usable website with all the content they might need.
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Southeast Asia Small
Hydropower Market
Opportunities in 1-10MW Turbines, Improved Project Management, Refurbishment of Old
Projects, Data Analytics, Low-head Turbines
The recent report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) states that
Global Warming has to be restricted to a maximum of 1.5C above pre-industrial levels by
2030 in order to minimize the impacts of climate change in the future. Energy generation
from burning fossil fuels is considered one of the main causes of climate change, and
one of the major recommendations by the IPCC is the faster shift toward renewable energy
(RE) generation.
Most of Southeast Asia (SEA) consists of developing nations, and their electricity requirements
are expected to steadily increase in the coming decades, as their Gross Domestic Product
(GDP) increases. There is a global push toward decoupling GDP growth and carbon emissions,
particularly in developing countries. Besides solar, wind, geothermal, and bioenergy, SEA is
considering small hydropower as a viable source for electricity generation. With the presence
of many rivers and a high potential for small hydropower, SEA’s market may be a good source
of potential opportunities for turbine manufacturing companies.
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This analysis observes the current state of the market in terms of installed capacity and the
number of turbine units that are being used for hydropower generation.
Small hydropower has multiple definitions that vary depending on countries, experts, or
organizations’ preferences. In this study, small hydropower is defined as any hydropower
project that uses hydro turbines of rated capacity between 1 and 30 megawatts (MW). The
study covers the countries of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
The market is measured in terms of the number of turbine units in existence, as well as the
rated power capacity of these units. This study quantifies the existing market for the base year
of 2017 and forecasts the same for the time period of 2018-2022. The study covers market
drivers and restraints, market forecasts and trends, the industry value chains, typical project
delivery models, and risks/barriers to entry, for all the countries mentioned.
The study also points out various opportunities for growth, in existing and upcoming projects,
in the small hydropower market in SEA. It also provides suggestions on what companies can
do to capitalize on these opportunities, such as the types of turbines to focus on or additional
services that could be provided to the sector.
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Reduce C0 2 emissions by 15,000 kg/kW p over a 20-year period
Greater power from the same surface area
Solar glass ensures high energy yields
Individual performance data sheets for each module
Made in Germany
Modules
SOLON is one of the main manufacturers of solar modules in Europe, offering its customers only high-grade
quality modules. An excellent energy yield is guaranteed because we use high-quality crystalline solar cells and
tempered solar glass that is extremely transparent.
Solar glass
We use special solar glass from well-known suppliers for manufacturing our photovoltaic modules. This glass
has a special surface structure and an increased light transmittance. This significantly increases the energy yields
of the SOLON solar energy systems – over the entire module lifetime.
Frames
Our module frames are made from extruded anodised aluminium. They are extremely torsion
resistant, have drainage bores, and are suitable for all existing installation systems. On request
SOLON can provide modules without frames.
Power output guarantee
The module's output will still be 90 percent in 10 years, and 80 percent in 25 years, based
on the minimum output levels at delivery. Please find our power output guarantee
on our website at www.solon-pv.com/english/service.
Certification
SOLON modules are tested by TÜV (German Technical Inspection Agency),
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The 4 Areas of Your
Engineering Business You
Should Outsource
This decade is set to be one of
the most interesting years yet
for business, technology, and
engineering. As we all know,
running a business is incredibly difficult
but thanks to advancements in tech and
software it is becoming much easier.
One of the most useful advancements for
business has been the improved ability
to outsource many tasks, thanks to better
forms of communication and the ability
to send money around the world quickly
and safely.
This has allowed many businesses to
go online and find the best freelancer
or organization for individual projects
or ongoing tasks that they do not want
to complete in-house. This frees up a
company’s employees and allows them
to work on more important aspects of
their role. It also saves a business a lot of
money in the long run.
Here are the 4 areas of your
Engineering business you
should outsource.
1. Content Marketing
Marketing was one of the first areas of
a business to be outsourced with many
freelance designers or small creative
agencies working solely online. Now, all
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aspects of marketing can be outsourced
with ease. This can include anything
from design, copywriting, strategy, SEO,
advertising, and content creation.
Marketing is absolutely essential to
any business that wants to succeed in
2020. It is imperative that businesses
develop their brand, build a rapport
with their customers, and market their
latest products/services in the best way
possible. Without a solid marketing plan,
over 35% of businesses fail.
A modern business can not deny the
importance of marketing. However, the
internet is now making it easier than ever
to go online and find the perfect marketing
freelancers and agencies with the click of
a button. If you need a specific project
completing like web design you can find a
professional freelancer with tons of proven
experience on Fiverr at a decent rate.
Those in need of a full marketing solution
can find a digital marketing agency who
can manage everything you need from
brand awareness to email campaigns all
via Skype and email.
This flexibility allows a business to save
serious amounts of money from their
marketing budget without sacrificing any
quality in your marketing performance.
2. IT Services
The days of implementing large and
expensive in-house IT departments are
over. Now, with the help of the improved
connectivity of people via the internet, all
your IT support needs can be handled by
an external IT solutions company.
This has a many benefits for a business.
First, it saves the business a small fortune
that would usually be spent on paying
a large number of IT staff in-house.
Second, your IT team can now spend
their precious time on helping to build
your business through innovative new
hardware and software solutions. Finally,
your business saves tons of time which
would otherwise be spent dealing with
IT issues in-house freeing up everyone
to concentrate on their own work and
avoiding any implications between inhouse
staff.
Now, full IT support can be had at the
click of a button or a simple phone call.
IT support companies usually offer 24/7
support for your staff using the best
trained IT personnel available who all
boast the latest in IT certifications and
training. No more hefty expenses or time
lost when you need to re-train your inhouse
IT support.
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3. Accounts
Not all business need a full accounting department, especially small businesses. Outsourcing
your accounting needs has a myriad of benefits for business owners and their team. Let’s
face it, most of us don’t enjoy the task of accounting as it takes up so much of our times and
induces so much stress among team members.
So, why not outsource your accounting needs to a freelancer or accounting firm? Let them
handle all the stress and pain in balancing the books or tracking expenses so that you and
your team can focus on your own roles. Outsourcing your accounts saves you money also
eliminating the need to hire full-time accountants that are not needed on a 9-5 basis. You can
use your outsourced accounts team only as and when you need them and only pay them for
that time.
You can also help to reduce fraud by hiring a CFO who is trained to investigate any unusual
activity. As a small business, you usually wouldn’t be able to hire a full-time CFO, but when
you outsource you can hire a CFO part-time to watch out for unusual activity.
Finally, when you hire a specialised accounting firm you are hiring a team of experts in their
field. You aren’t required to train them or pay for the latest certifications. This is all handled by
the third-party accounting firm This saves you money, time, and ensure you are always getting
the best accounting service possible.

4. Virtual Assistant
A virtual assistant is relatively new concept that has been taking off around the world. Rather
than hiring a full-time in-house assistant, you can now hire an expert virtual assistant who
works remotely and only works the hours required to complete your tasks. Almost like a payas-you-go
assistant. This saves money, time and ensures you are getting a great assistant.
With modern technology, it’s simple for a virtual assistant to stay on top of your every need.
They can communicate through messenger services, emails, Skype, Slack, Teamwork or
whatever system you prefer. Scheduling, bookings, meetings, data input and more can all be
completed from a remote desk by your virtual assistant.
Having a virtual assistant or more in different time zones can also help you to offer your clients
a 24/7 service making your business always open and ready to take new orders, information,
meetings, and invitations. You can also scale your assistant needs up and down as necessary
with no contracts or commitments in place.
The biggest benefit to having virtual assistants is to allow you to create a better work-life
balance for yourself. You no longer need to always be available when your armed with a
number of competent virtual assistants that can handle everything for you while you spend
time with your family or enjoy a round of golf.

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Four Common Payroll
Pitfalls in Engineering
Business
Payroll management in the engineering
business world sounds simple in
theory. However, it’s surprisingly
easy for a growing engineering
business to make payroll-related mistakes,
especially if it doesn’t have robust processes
and systems in place. In some cases, an
error can have serious consequences for a
business, ranging from damaging employee
morale to losses from fraud.
Here are a few of the most common errors
industrial, tech, construction, energy, and
engineering businesses make in managing
their payrolls:
1. Failing to automate your
engineering business
Putting this one right on top of the list makes
sense because poor systems and controls
are the root cause of most of the other payroll
mistakes listed below. If you don’t have an
automated system in place, you can easily
make errors in calculating employee salaries
and deductions, and in recording employee
information and transactional data.
Failing to automate also means the payroll
team spends most of its time on compliance
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and admin issues, when it should ideally
be focusing on helping the engineering
business understand payroll costs, identify
trends, enable better employee experiences,
and provide strategic advice to finance and
management teams.
2. Not putting checks and
balances in place to your
engineering business
Payroll fraud is a major risk for engineering
businesses today and is often discovered
by accident, only after the company has lost
a vast amount of money. Many small and
medium-sized businesses are vulnerable
to payroll fraud because they don’t put
appropriate checks in place. For example,
they often give one accountant or payroll
manager complete access to the payroll
system and company bank account. The
simplest way to prevent most incidents of
payroll fraud is to enforce segregation of
duties in the payroll department. Employees
calculating pay rates and accumulated
hours for payroll should ideally not be the
same people who process the payments.
Different people should have responsibility
for capturing payroll data and for managing
access to the system as well as adding
and removing employees from the payroll.
Yet another person could be tasked with
checking whether the numbers add up.
3. Poor control over leave days
It can be all too easy to lose track of leave
days if an employee takes leave without
proper authorisation. The likely outcomes of
such irregularities can be that an employee
benefits from extra paid leave or loses
leave days due to errors in data capture,
or that their available leave payment may
be inaccurately calculated when they
resign from the company. Other issues may
include two critical team members applying
for and having their leave approved at the
same time, when at least one should be in
the office.
An automated payroll system allows you to
easily process leave applications. It enables
you to manage leave administration,
enforce company-specific leave policies
and ensure the records are accurate. You
can also introduce the employee selfservice
mechanism to streamline leave
applications and approvals for employees
and managers.
4. Travel allowance pitfalls
Reimbursements and allowances for
employee business travel are a minefield
if you are not prepared. A travel allowance
is a regular monthly amount the employer
pays an employee to compensate them for
travel in either a privately-owned vehicle or
for industrial, construction, technology and
energy engineering business related air
travel.
It is better to persuade team members to
opt for reimbursements rather than travel
allowances simply because they are easier
to understand. Once again, an automated
payroll solution will do the calculations for
you and help capture the right data using
the correct categorisation.
Final Words from an Engineer
There is no reason today for payroll to be
a headache or a distraction. Suitable tools
can help you take care of most of the red
tape so you can focus on vital areas of the
engineering business, such as growth,
strategy and talent development.
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What to Expect from an
Engineering Consulting
Firm
There almost always comes a time
when utilizing a consulting firm will be
a necessity for a business, whether
it’s for marketing information, strategy
advice, or certain skills that don’t exist in the
organization. Consultants can provide solutions
for a wide range of issues businesses face,
which is why the U.S. consulting market has
continued to grow - in 2018 it was estimated to
be a $68.5 billion industry.
There are different types of consulting firms,
such as an economic consulting firm, a
general business consulting firm, a technical
engineering consulting firm, and a legal
consulting firm, with expert consultants
bringing different ideas to the table. They
often work with clients on planning, strategy,
and problem solving, perhaps helping a
business owner develop a particular skill and
knowledge. They may assist in the creation of
marketing plans, determine which marketing
techniques will work best and how to use them,
or help to design a business model.
What can you expect when you
hire an engineering consulting
firm?
An Outsider’s Perspective
Getting a different perspective from an
outside eye can make the difference in solving
problems, the same way it can when dealing
with life situations such as whether or not to take
a new job. Oftentimes, a business owner has
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an idea on how to solve a problem, but wants
to make sure that their thinking is correct. Or
they may be too close to the challenge that
they miss the obvious answer. Getting the
opinion from a consultant who has worked with
many different businesses, possibly having
worked through the same or a similar problem
before, can provide a new perspective based
on that previous experience, bringing new
and innovative ideas to the table.
Industry Experience and
Knowledge
When choosing an engineering consulting
firm, it’s important to choose one with a
consultant that has experience in your
industry, with in-depth knowledge of what
you do and specific challenges you might be
facing. Beyond knowledge of your industry,
the best consultants should take time to know
your business inside and out, often by making
various assessments and through informal
discussions. They’ll also analyze the results of
any assessment in order to provide you with
a list of any areas of weakness to target for
growth, along with strengths.
Bring Out Your Best Leadership
Skills
The engineering consultant you work with
should help you improve your leadership
skills, not by telling you what to do, but by
guiding you to make better decisions by using
their expertise combined with your personal
strengths. A truly good consultant will be able
to sense when it’s the right time to provide
encouragement or help you obtain a better
by asking various questions.
A Strategy
Expect your engineering consulting firm to
provide you with the best possible strategy
to improve your business based on their
observations, assessment, and your input.
That should include measurable goals that
can help monitor improvements.
Achieving Measurable Results
Expect to achieve measurable, positive
results based on your business goals by
hiring a good consulting firm. While success is
highly unlikely to happen overnight, it should
be clear to you that you’re going in the right
direction. If not, you may need to cut ties and
find an engineering firm and consulting more
suited to your needs.
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The Most Important
Features Your
Engineering Website
Needs
Whether you’re launching an engineering business or have decided to go freelance,
you need a website that gives clients a place to learn more about who you are
and what you do. Because engineering covers such a broad spectrum, from
software to mechanics and far beyond, it’s vital to establish what type of engineer
you are as quickly as possible. With a website, you can make this possible, but what else
should you include?
Fast Load Times
No one wants to sit around and wait for a website to load. Studies have shown that the
average person will wait just three seconds before clicking away. Therefore, you must ensure
your website is as quick to load as possible, keeping visitor’s attention.
However, website speeds can be tricky. The more images and information, the slower the
site will be overall. To combat this, you’ll need to look into the best software advancements
that will maintain your website speeds and maintain interest.
A Piece Of Your Mind
It’s not enough to simply list your services and hope that people will get in touch. You need to
show visitors that you know what you’re talking about. As engineering is more of a specialist
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subject compared to other businesses and
industries, proving your authority is a must.
Blog posts and content, such as videos or
infographics, are a superb way to engage
visitors and show them you know what you
are talking about. Besides this, it’s also the
best way to drive traffic and attract new clients
without spending a fortune on marketing.
Because you have all of this knowledge and
insights already, you’re essentially marketing
our business for free.
A Strong Portfolio
You also cannot rely on a shiny, attractive
website to convince visitors to seek your
business. With engineering being such a
competitive industry, you must show evidence
that you have enough experience to be trusted
with potential projects.
This is why a portfolio of your past projects
is so important. A portfolio can act as a
visual resume, backing up any claims you
make about success with previous clients
and giving potential clients an idea of what
to expect from you. You can put as many or
as few examples as you like, but it’s always
advised to select the projects you are most
proud of alongside those that are the most
successful.
Automatically Updated
Information
Creating a website that also acts as a hub for
engineering information could also benefit
you, especially when you’re trying to stand out
from the crowd. There are plenty of options
to consider, but it’s important to choose the
information that visitors would be interested
in.
Depending on the type of engineering you
specialize in, using aggregators to highlight
the latest developments or keeping up to date
with the stock marketing using alternatives to
Yahoo Finance API can add essential value
to your site, giving you the edge that others
neglect.
Engineering the Best Website
A good website is not built overnight. However,
if you have experience in software engineering,
you can design and maintain a dependable
and attractive website all by yourself. If your
engineering tablets lie elsewhere, get in touch
with a professional web developer to ensure
your site stands out.
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4 Grant Management Benefits
for Engineering & Industrial
Companies
For many non-profits and research organizations, grants are the only way to secure
funding for construction and engineering projects and growth. As a result, securing
these grants becomes extremely important, essentially a required step for the industrial
and technology driven organization to survive and grow. Since grant management is so
important to these organizations, any tools that can aid in the process are extremely valuable.
So what are the best tools to help you with securing and managing your grants? Here are four
beneficial tools to use in your grant management efforts.
Editing Software
An extremely beneficial tool that you can use in your grant management efforts is editing
software. Writing and creating grant proposals and acceptances are absolutely vital in the
grant management process. You need to be able to illustrate why you need the funding from
the grant and persuade others to actually provide you with the grant. In addition, you need
to be able to write compelling acceptance letters that accurately portray your gratitude and
establish relationships that your organization will rely on in the future. In order to do this well,
you need to ensure that your writing is free of spelling and grammar mistakes. While editing
these projects yourself can work, there’s always a chance that something slips through the
cracks, and that’s where editing software can come in. Editing software can ensure that your
proposals are perfect, fixing the mistakes that were made from human error.
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Budgeting Software
Budgeting is an extremely important part of grant management. If you’re going to secure a
grant, then you’ll need to illustrate exactly how you’ll use the finances provided from the grant to
better your organization. In order to do this properly, you’ll have to create a budget that uses all
of the funds allocated from the grant effectively and efficiently. During this process, budgeting
software can be a huge help. Rather than computing the budget by hand, budgeting software
can be a huge help in allocating funds efficiently. As a result, budgeting software can be a
huge help in the grant management process.
Management Software
When undergoing grant management, you’re going to need to keep track of a lot of data.
You need to track exactly how much you’re spending and what you’re spending it on. In
addition, you need to ensure that you’re tracking various metrics on how your organization’s
performance is improved or affected by the implementation of the grant’s funds. Tracking so
much data can be tedious, which is where data management software like Microsoft Excel can
come in. Here you can neatly organize all of the data and metrics that you measure, and can
later easily implement them into the reports that you need.
Reporting Software
Whether you’re focusing on federal grant management or private grant management, you’re
going to have to create lots of reports on your organization’s progress. Many grants require
monthly reports to be due on set dates, as they want to ensure that you’re adequately using
the funds provided. These reports will take the metrics that you previously have installed and
present them in a neat and easy-to-follow manner. Reports are critical to your organization’s
success, and as such any help that you can get in creating them is welcome. There is lots of
software out there that can help with the writing and creation of reports, helping you stay on
track with the grant management process. If you want to stay on top of the grant management
process, then effectively using reporting software is a key tool that you need to master.
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Do You Have What It
Takes To Be A Chemical
Engineer?
This is your quick guide on what it takes to be part of this very competitive field.
Not everyone can become a chemical engineer. Considered as one of the hardest
engineering courses, it’s no surprise that they receive one of the highest annual wages
around the world. Not only do they apply chemistry and engineering concepts in their
profession, they also have to deal with biology, physics, economics and mathematics
to mass produce different products we use everyday.
Chemical engineers are crucial in a lot of manufacturing industries. They are the ones incharge
in designing processes and identifying which equipment and devices should be
used for large-scale manufacturing of products. Some of them are involved in research and
development of products that can be used for more efficient and effective manufacturing.
Aside from tasks dealing with manufacturing processes, they’re also in-charge in making sure
safety and environmental regulations are met and production costs are handled well. That’s a
lot of jobs very crucial to companies.
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But what does it take to be a chemical engineer?
One must obtain a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering – that’s 4 or 5 years of intense
studies of chemistry, physics, mathematics and engineering courses. Internships are usually
required from students to finish the program. This will help them get an idea what kind of job
they’ll be experiencing as soon as they enter the industry. Getting a professional license is
necessary for those interested to advance their careers in the field.
Since chemical engineers work with other engineers and production workers, they must
develop their interpersonal and organizational skills. They also need analytical and problemsolving
skills. Creativity is also required from chemical engineers since they have to find
innovative ways to produce goods in the most efficient ways there are. Later on in their
careers, chemical engineers are in-charge in supervising their teams of engineers and
technicians in different companies. These companies come form different industries such
as energy, food and beverage, electronics, clothing, technology and nanomaterials.
Chemical engineers don’t only work in offices and laboratories. They get to travel a lot.
Depending on the company they work with, they spend a lot of time inside industrial plants
or refineries to help oversee production. These plants can be based locally or outside the
country.
There are health risks in the job, though.
Since chemical engineers are exposed to different chemicals and huge machines and
devices, they are exposed to health and safety hazards. So, be careful!
With great responsibility, does it mean they earn more than other
engineers?
That depends on the company a chemical engineer is employed at. According to the US
Department of Labor, the median annual wage of chemical engineers is over $96,000. The
minimum annual wage a chemical engineer gets is reported to be around $60,000. The
highest annual wage reached around $156,000. Not bad at all.
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