by Mark Howitt | Sep 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
I’m thrilled to speak at Solar & Storage Live UK 2024! Join me at 12:50pm on Thursday 26th Sept in the Keynotes Stage where I will be speaking on Integrating Renewables and Hydrogen in the Energy Transition. Some of the biggest costs and risks of large-scale... by Mark Howitt | Aug 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
The black-outs in New Zealand are caused by the poor electricity system management – and it is getting worse. The issues are getting worse every year. But North American British, and European grids have very similar problems, about which I have been writing (with... by Mark Howitt | Aug 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
When reviewing businesses, processes, activities and product features, as well as considering improvements it is always worth addressing the fundamental – and often apparently silly – questions: why do it, why this way, are there alternatives? By repeatedly asking... by Mark Howitt | Jul 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
A major railway equipment overhaul company asked me to make their bogie overhaul process more efficient. However, I discovered two important matters at the core of their operation which needed addressing first. They were unprepared for process changes that would have... by Mark Howitt | Jun 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Global renewable energy installations may be increasing, but a very large proportion of that is in the near and far East, especially China and India. In the West, progress seems to be stalling for both economic and political reasons, because we haven’t built the... by Mark Howitt | Mar 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
It never ceases to amaze me how many billions are thrown at funding technologies and innovation that, of their nature, cannot succeed. They may be partial solutions, or too expensive, or only representing part of the cost profile, or their true addressable market is...