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[dduane]

Hey! Just wanted to drop in and let you know that my Star Trek Book Club is reading our way though Spock’s World right now! I love the Horta crewmember so much. Would be cool to hear any thoughts you have on the book, as its writer!

Sure!

Work on the book started while @petermorwood and I were still roaming around the UK, trying to figure out where we wanted to live.

It was around then that Pocket Books decided that the success of their first Star Trek novels as paperbacks suggested they might want to try a hardcover and see how it went. Up until that point I'd written three Trek novels for them—The Wounded Sky and My Enemy, My Ally, and with Peter, The Romulan Way—and as far as I can tell, a combination of strong sales figures and very positive reviews led the editors at Pocket to choose me to do the first hardcover.

(Adding a cut here, because this runs longish. Caution: contains severe weather, peripatetic writers, [offstage] Highland cattle, and [because hindsight is always 20/20...] author idiocy.)

If I remember correctly, the go-to-hardcover decision was made in 1987. The book's outlining would have happened in the winter of that year, while we were staying in Scotland: the post over here talks about that a littie.

Not very long after that we made our where-to-live decision, headed to Ireland, and moved into a little rented terrace house in north county Wicklow, not far from Annie McCaffrey's place. Once we were installed there, I started work on the first draft of Spock's World.

This, though, is where a tragedy almost occurred.

Electric-power infrastructure can sometimes be an issue in rural areas of Ireland. And one night, in the middle of a thunderstorm, the post-top transformer nearest us in our little housing estate was struck by lightning. The ensuing power surge (or just possibly an EMP associated with it: jury's still out...) fried my computer.

Fortunately, most of my working disks were okay. But the last 40K+ words of the novel survived only in fragmentary form... and when I tried to reassemble those chapters from the backups, I discovered that the backups were corrupt. And the book was due at the publisher—by which I mean printed and FedExed to NY: no one was equipped back then to deal with emailed manuscript files—in two weeks.

Needless to say, things around the house then got a bit frantic. I wound up having to completely rewrite nearly the entire back half of the book from memory, as I did not have a printout. (So you'll understand that for the last few decades, hard copy [or PDFs] and backups, and backups of backups, have become something of an obsession for me. These days I use Backblaze, with which I'm extremely pleased: it runs constantly in the background, updating things in realtime as you do, and has numerous smart ways to recover your material if you need it.)

At any rate, my memory's fortunately fairly good for material I've just recently written. And I have to say that in retrospect this whole escapade may have been a blessing in disguise... as I strongly believe that the rewritten material was significantly better than in the draft that would originally have gone to the publisher. The printout went to the publisher just in time to hit that particular production deadline. The only thing really messed up in the aftermath was my back, which gave me grief for months afterward. My advice on this count: never write 40K+ words in two weeks in a straight-backed chair. :/

Anyway, there was a happy ending when the book came out: it spent eight weeks on the Times list, which was nice. (In pretty good company, too...) :)

And shortly Pocket asked me to do another hardcover. So that was nice too.

Anyway, that's the tale.

Hope this has helped! And give the book club my best. :)

[mostlysignssomeportents]

A link-clump demands a linkdump

Cometh the weekend, cometh the linkdump. My daily-ish newsletter includes a section called "Hey look at this," with three short links per day, but sometimes those links get backed up and I need to clean house. Here's the eight previous installments:

https://pluralistic.net/tag/linkdump/

The country code top level domain (ccTLD) for the Caribbean island nation of Anguilla is .ai, and that's turned into millions of dollars worth of royalties as "entrepreneurs" scramble to sprinkle some buzzword-compliant AI stuff on their businesses in the most superficial way possible:

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/08/ai-fever-turns-anguillas-ai-domain-into-a-digital-gold-mine/

All told, .ai domain royalties will account for about ten percent of the country's GDP.

It's actually kind of nice to see Anguilla finding some internet money at long last. Back in the 1990s, when I was a freelance web developer, I got hired to work on the investor website for a publicly traded internet casino based in Anguilla that was a scammy disaster in every conceivable way. The company had been conceived of by people who inherited a modestly successful chain of print-shops and decided to diversify by buying a dormant penny mining stock and relaunching it as an online casino.

But of course, online casinos were illegal nearly everywhere. Not in Anguilla – or at least, that's what the founders told us – which is why they located their servers there, despite the lack of broadband or, indeed, reliable electricity at their data-center. At a certain point, the whole thing started to whiff of a stock swindle, a pump-and-dump where they'd sell off shares in that ex-mining stock to people who knew even less about the internet than they did and skedaddle. I got out, and lost track of them, and a search for their names and business today turns up nothing so I assume that it flamed out before it could ruin any retail investors' lives.

Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory, one of those former British colonies that was drained and then given "independence" by paternalistic imperial administrators half a world away. The country's main industries are tourism and "finance" – which is to say, it's a pearl in the globe-spanning necklace of tax- and corporate-crime-havens the UK established around the world so its most vicious criminals – the hereditary aristocracy – can continue to use Britain's roads and exploit its educated workforce without paying any taxes.

This is the "finance curse," and there are tiny, struggling nations all around the world that live under it. Nick Shaxson dubbed them "Treasure Islands" in his outstanding book of the same name:

https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780230341722/treasureislands

I can't imagine that the AI bubble will last forever – anything that can't go on forever eventually stops – and when it does, those .ai domain royalties will dry up. But until then, I salute Anguilla, which has at last found the internet riches that I played a small part in bringing to it in the previous century.

The AI bubble is indeed overdue for a popping, but while the market remains gripped by irrational exuberance, there's lots of weird stuff happening around the edges. Take Inject My PDF, which embeds repeating blocks of invisible text into your resume:

https://kai-greshake.de/posts/inject-my-pdf/

The text is tuned to make resume-sorting Large Language Models identify you as the ideal candidate for the job. It'll even trick the summarizer function into spitting out text that does not appear in any human-readable form on your CV.

Embedding weird stuff into resumes is a hacker tradition. I first encountered it at the Chaos Communications Congress in 2012, when Ang Cui used it as an example in his stellar "Print Me If You Dare" talk:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njVv7J2azY8

Cui figured out that one way to update the software of a printer was to embed an invisible Postscript instruction in a document that basically said, "everything after this is a firmware update." Then he came up with 100 lines of perl that he hid in documents with names like cv.pdf that would flash the printer when they ran, causing it to probe your LAN for vulnerable PCs and take them over, opening a reverse-shell to his command-and-control server in the cloud. Compromised printers would then refuse to apply future updates from their owners, but would pretend to install them and even update their version numbers to give verisimilitude to the ruse. The only way to exorcise these haunted printers was to send 'em to the landfill. Good times!

Printers are still a dumpster fire, and it's not solely about the intrinsic difficulty of computer security. After all, printer manufacturers have devoted enormous resources to hardening their products against their owners, making it progressively harder to use third-party ink. They're super perverse about it, too – they send "security updates" to your printer that update the printer's security against you – run these updates and your printer downgrades itself by refusing to use the ink you chose for it:

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/11/ink-stained-wretches-battle-soul-digital-freedom-taking-place-inside-your-printer

It's a reminder that what a monopolist thinks of as "security" isn't what you think of as security. Oftentimes, their security is antithetical to your security. That was the case with Web Environment Integrity, a plan by Google to make your phone rat you out to advertisers' servers, revealing any adblocking modifications you might have installed so that ad-serving companies could refuse to talk to you:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/08/02/self-incrimination/#wei-bai-bai

WEI is now dead, thanks to a lot of hueing and crying by people like us:

https://www.theregister.com/2023/11/02/google_abandons_web_environment_integrity/

But the dream of securing Google against its own users lives on. Youtube has embarked on an aggressive campaign of refusing to show videos to people running ad-blockers, triggering an arms-race of ad-blocker-blockers and ad-blocker-blocker-blockers:

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/where-will-the-ad-versus-ad-blocker-arms-race-end/

The folks behind Ublock Origin are racing to keep up with Google's engineers' countermeasures, and there's a single-serving website called "Is uBlock Origin updated to the last Anti-Adblocker YouTube script?" that will give you a realtime, one-word status update:

https://drhyperion451.github.io/does-uBO-bypass-yt/

One in four web users has an ad-blocker, a stat that Doc Searls pithily summarizes as "the biggest boycott in world history":

https://doc.searls.com/2015/09/28/beyond-ad-blocking-the-biggest-boycott-in-human-history/

Zero app users have ad-blockers. That's not because ad-blocking an app is harder than ad-blocking the web – it's because reverse-engineering an app triggers liability under IP laws like Section 1201 of the Digital Millenium Copyright Act, which can put you away for 5 years for a first offense. That's what I mean when I say that "IP is anything that lets a company control its customers, critics or competitors:

https://locusmag.com/2020/09/cory-doctorow-ip/

I predicted that apps would open up all kinds of opportunities for abusive, monopolistic conduct back in 2010, and I'm experiencing a mix of sadness and smugness (I assume there's a German word for this emotion) at being so thoroughly vindicated by history:

https://memex.craphound.com/2010/04/01/why-i-wont-buy-an-ipad-and-think-you-shouldnt-either/

The more control a company can exert over its customers, the worse it will be tempted to treat them. These systems of control shift the balance of power within companies, making it harder for internal factions that defend product quality and customer interests to win against the enshittifiers:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/07/28/microincentives-and-enshittification/

The result has been a Great Enshittening, with platforms of all description shifting value from their customers and users to their shareholders, making everything palpably worse. The only bright side is that this has created the political will to do something about it, sparking a wave of bold, muscular antitrust action all over the world.

The Google antitrust case is certainly the most important corporate lawsuit of the century (so far), but Judge Amit Mehta's deference to Google's demands for secrecy has kept the case out of the headlines. I mean, Sam Bankman-Fried is a psychopathic thief, but even so, his trial does not deserve its vastly greater prominence, though, if you haven't heard yet, he's been convicted and will face decades in prison after he exhausts his appeals:

https://newsletter.mollywhite.net/p/sam-bankman-fried-guilty-on-all-charges

The secrecy around Google's trial has relaxed somewhat, and the trickle of revelations emerging from the cracks in the courthouse are fascinating. For the first time, we're able to get a concrete sense of which queries are the most lucrative for Google:

https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/1/23941766/google-antitrust-trial-search-queries-ad-money

The list comes from 2018, but it's still wild. As David Pierce writes in The Verge, the top twenty includes three iPhone-related terms, five insurance queries, and the rest are overshadowed by searches for customer service info for monopolistic services like Xfinity, Uber and Hulu.

All-in-all, we're living through a hell of a moment for piercing the corporate veil. Maybe it's the problem of maintaining secrecy within large companies, or maybe the the rampant mistreatment of even senior executives has led to more leaks and whistleblowing. Either way, we all owe a debt of gratitude to the anonymous leaker who revealed the unbelievable pettiness of former HBO president of programming Casey Bloys, who ordered his underlings to create an army of sock-puppet Twitter accounts to harass TV and movie critics who panned HBO's shows:

https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/hbo-casey-bloys-secret-twitter-trolls-tv-critics-leaked-texts-lawsuit-the-idol-1234867722/

These trolling attempts were pathetic, even by the standards of thick-fingered corporate execs. Like, accusing critics who panned the shitty-ass Perry Mason reboot of disrespecting veterans because the fictional Mason's back-story had him storming the beach on D-Day.

The pushback against corporate bullying is everywhere, and of course, the vanguard is the labor movement. Did you hear that the UAW won their strike against the auto-makers, scoring raises for all workers based on the increases in the companies' CEO pay? The UAW isn't done, either! Their incredible new leader, Shawn Fain, has called for a general strike in 2028:

https://www.404media.co/uaw-calls-on-workers-to-line-up-massive-general-strike-for-2028-to-defeat-billionaire-class/

The massive victory for unionized auto-workers has thrown a spotlight on the terrible working conditions and pay for workers at Tesla, a criminal company that has no compunctions about violating labor law to prevent its workers from exercising their legal rights. Over in Sweden, union workers are teaching Tesla a lesson. After the company tried its illegal union-busting playbook on Tesla service centers, the unionized dock-workers issued an ultimatum: respect your workers or face a blockade at Sweden's ports that would block any Tesla from being unloaded into the EU's fifth largest Tesla market:

https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-sweden-strike/

Of course, the real solution to Teslas – and every other kind of car – is to redesign our cities for public transit, walking and cycling, making cars the exception for deliveries, accessibility and other necessities. Transitioning to EVs will make a big dent in the climate emergency, but it won't make our streets any safer – and they keep getting deadlier.

Last summer, my dear old pal Ted Kulczycky got in touch with me to tell me that Talking Heads were going to be all present in public for the first time since the band's breakup, as part of the debut of the newly remastered print of Stop Making Sense, the greatest concert movie of all time. Even better, the show would be in Toronto, my hometown, where Ted and I went to high-school together, at TIFF.

Ted is the only person I know who is more obsessed with Talking Heads than I am, and he started working on tickets for the show while I starting pricing plane tickets. And then, the unthinkable happened: Ted's wife, Serah, got in touch to say that Ted had been run over by a car while getting off of a streetcar, that he was severely injured, and would require multiple surgeries.

But this was Ted, so of course he was still planning to see the show. And he did, getting a day-pass from the hospital and showing up looking like someone from a Kids In The Hall sketch who'd been made up to look like someone who'd been run over by a car:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/doctorow/53182440282/

In his Globe and Mail article about Ted's experience, Brad Wheeler describes how the whole hospital rallied around Ted to make it possible for him to get to the movie:

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/article-how-a-talking-heads-superfan-found-healing-with-the-concert-film-stop/

He also mentions that Ted is working on a book and podcast about Stop Making Sense. I visited Ted in the hospital the day after the gig and we talked about the book and it sounds amazing. Also? The movie was incredible. See it in Imax.

That heartwarming tale of healing through big suits is a pretty good place to wrap up this linkdump, but I want to call your attention to just one more thing before I go: Robin Sloan's Snarkmarket piece about blogging and "stock and flow":

https://snarkmarket.com/2010/4890/

Sloan makes the excellent case that for writers, having a "flow" of short, quick posts builds the audience for a "stock" of longer, more synthetic pieces like books. This has certainly been my experience, but I think it's only part of the story – there are good, non-mercenary reasons for writers to do a lot of "flow." As I wrote in my 2021 essay, "The Memex Method," turning your commonplace book into a database – AKA "blogging" – makes you write better notes to yourself because you know others will see them:

https://pluralistic.net/2021/05/09/the-memex-method/

This, in turn, creates a supersaturated, subconscious solution of fragments that are just waiting to nucleate and crystallize into full-blown novels and nonfiction books and other "stock." That's how I came out of lockdown with nine new books. The next one is The Lost Cause, a hopepunk science fiction novel about the climate whose early fans include Naomi Klein, Rebecca Solnit, Bill McKibben and Kim Stanley Robinson. It's out on November 14:

https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250865939/the-lost-cause

If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/11/05/variegated/#nein

[reasonsforhope]

[In February, 2023], a small warehouse in the English city of Nottingham received the crucial final components for a project that leverages the power of used EV batteries to create a new kind of circular economy.

Inside, city authorities have installed 40 two-way electric vehicle chargers that are connected to solar panels and a pioneering battery energy storage system, which will together power a number of on-site facilities and a fleet of 200 municipal vehicles while simultaneously helping to decarbonize the UK’s electrical grid.

Each day Nottingham will send a combination of solar-generated energy — and whatever is left in the vehicles after the day’s use — from its storage devices into the national grid.  The so-called “vehicle to grid” chargers deliver this energy just when it’s needed most, during peak evening demand, when people are home cooking, using hot water or watching TV. Later, the same chargers pull energy from the grid to recharge the vehicles in the wee hours of the night, when folks are sleeping and electricity is cheaper and plentiful.

“We are trying to create a virtual power station,” says Steve Cornes, Nottingham City Council’s Technical Lead. “The solar power and battery storage will help us operate independently and outside of peak times, making our system more resilient and reducing stress on the national grid. We could even make a profit.” ...

After around a decade, an EV battery no longer provides sufficient performance for car journeys. However, they still can retain up to 80 percent of their original capacity, and with this great remaining power comes great reusability.

“As the batteries degrade, they lose their usefulness for vehicles,” says Matthew Lumsden, chairman of Connected Energy. “But batteries can be used for so many other things, and to not do so results in waste and more mining of natural resources.”

The E-STOR hubs come in the form of 20-foot modular containers, each one packed with 24 repurposed EV batteries from Renault cars. Each hub can provide up to 300kW of power, enough to provide energy to dozens of homes. One study by Lancaster University, commissioned by Connected Energy, calculated that a second life battery system saved 450 tons of CO2 per MWh over its lifetime...

Battery repurposing and recycling is set to play a massive role over the coming years as the automobile industry attempts to decarbonize and the world more broadly attempts to fight waste. The production of EVs, which use lithium-ion batteries, is accelerating. Tesla, for example, is aiming to sell 20 million EVs per year by 2030 — more than 13 times the current level. In turn, 12 million tons of EV batteries could become available for reuse by 2030, according to one estimate.

“Over the next decade we are going to see this gigantic wave,” says Jessica Dunn, a senior analyst at the Union of Concerned Scientists. “Companies are recognizing this is a necessary industry. They need to ramp up infrastructure for recycling and reuse.”

-via Reasons to Be Cheerful, March 13, 2023

[solarpunkbusiness]

Bacteria in soil could power technology that makes farms more productive

UK startup Bactery draws on the electrons produced by bacteria in soil to harvest clean electricity from the earth.

Its soil-rechargeable batteries have the potential to work around the clock - and around the world.

The company’s founders hope the technology will accelerate the shift towards data-driven agriculture, helping farmers to increase yields and conserve resources without having to install expensive and hard-to-maintain energy infrastructure.

How do the bacterial batteries work?

Bactery’s bacteria-powered batteries build on ‘soil microbial fuel cells’ (SMFCs), which capture energy from natural chemical reactions that occur in soil-based microorganisms.

Carbon-based electrodes are positioned in the soil and connected to an external circuit. This system transfers the electrons generated by certain microorganisms as they ‘consume’ the organic compounds present in the soil, turning them into electricity.

Stacks of these cells can be connected to a battery to store this energy.

Over the last four years of research and development, "we’ve learned a whole lot more about the different bioelectrochemical processes, and grasped a better understanding of the roles both bacteria and the soil play in this complex equation," Dr Dziegielowski tells Euronews Green.

"This know-how enabled us to engineer solutions that stimulate and control selective processes in the ground, allowing us to maximise energy extraction and sustain continuous electricity generation for years."

In the next 12 months, his company Bactery will continue refining its prototypes with a view to starting small scale production before launching a commercial product in 2026.

[rjzimmerman]

Excerpt from this story from EcoWatch:

The United Kingdom installed nearly 6,000 new public electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the first three months of this year — a record number — in the race to accommodate the influx of battery-powered cars.

The quarterly figures were provided by Bristol-based data company ZapMap and published by the UK’s Department for Transport.

“I think there is a coming together of two things,” said Ben Nelmes, chief executive of EV thinktank New AutoMotive, as The Guardian reported. “Some of the barriers have been mitigated. And the private sector has woken up to the opportunity.”

Nelmes pointed out that local councils had gradually been taking advantage of charger installation grants provided by the central government.

Roughly 1,500 of the new installations were rapid chargers, which can charge a car in under an hour.

At the end of April, the UK had 61,232 EV charging points at 32,697 charging stations, ZapMap said. That’s a 45 percent increase in total chargers since April of last year.

[convertgrapeling]

Just in case this is relevant to anyone in the UK:

If your energy company tries to switch you over to a prepayment meter, your answer should be no.

Prepayment meters generally charge you a lot more, and if you run out of credit you have no electric (or gas) which means no heating and throwing away everything in your fridge and freezer.

You may still get charged a daily standing charge even when a prepayment meter has no credit.

Citizens Advice has information on grounds to refuse a prepayment meter, which includes asthma, arthritis, some mental health and mobility conditions and use of electric-powered medical equipment.

If you have a Smart meter, this makes it easier for the energy company to switch you over to prepayment. If you don't have a Smart meter, don't get one.

According to Disabled People Against Cuts, energy suppliers may have been installing prepayment meters illegally and the Good Law Project is asking people who've been notified of a switch to a prepayment meter to get in touch.

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Anyone who tells you to ‘just get ac’ is a privileged idiot.

When I was 9 I lived in a house without ac and we looked into adding ac to the central air system.

It was 5k (yes, 5000) and that was the lowest quote we got, the hugest quote for it we got was 24k.

Obviously as a working class family, we couldn’t afford this. We tried to install window units and they don’t do much of anything. But even the 3 window units we bought were like 500.

I saw a guy from the UK on twitter get a quote to put AC in his house and it ended up almost being ten thousand pounds and his house wasn't even that big. I just wish people from places where AC and stuff is the norm would realise that it just isn't financially feasible for most folks here in the UK, not only because AC itself is expensive but I dread to think how much electricity those things burn though too, another thing that folks here are already spending way more than they need to, fucking greedy energy companies here are given a blank cheque by those Tory bastards to pretty much scalp people with insanely high prices as well

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Handyman Courses In the UK

A handyman is the go-to expert for a wide range of DIY chores, house upkeep, and repairs. Handyman courses give you the information and practical experience you need, whether your goals are to launch a new business, hone your home repair abilities, or become more independent. At Training Tale, we provide thorough courses that will educate you on how to establish your handyperson service and cover the essentials of home maintenance and repair techniques.

What Are Handyman Courses?

Courses on handyman skills are hands-on, practical training programmes that cover a wide range of house care and repair duties. Anyone wishing to master the fundamentals of do-it-yourself tasks, such as installing light fixtures, patching drywall, and replacing leaky faucets, should take these classes.

Our handyman courses at Training Tale are grounded in practical applications, assuring you to tackle various jobs around the house or at work. Regardless of your level of DIY experience, this course will walk you through the fundamentals required to become a skilled handyman.

Why Take Handyman Courses?

The need for qualified handypersons is more significant than ever, thanks to the growth of DIY and home renovation projects. These courses give you practical, cost-effective skills that you may use to take on more projects around the house or launch your own handyperson business.

Main Advantages of Training for Handymen:

Conserve Cash: Instead of engaging pros for every task, learn how to do small-scale house repairs yourself.

Develop the abilities necessary to provide professional handyperson services to launch a new career.

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The flexibility of these skills allows you to either improve your home or pursue work in the growing handyman market.

What You Will Learn in Handyman Courses

Training Tale's handyman courses are designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of various home maintenance and repair methods. We cover a wide range of topics in our courses. The goal of the course is to give students practical experience in a variety of handyman activities in addition to theoretical knowledge.

Essential Knowledge Covered in the Handyman Course:

Learn the basics of plumbing, including installing faucets, repairing leaks, and maintaining plumbing systems.

Electrical Work: Install lighting, replace switches properly, and grasp wiring fundamentals.

Develop your skills in making shelves, repairing doors, and restoring furniture.

Painting and Decorating: Learn how to paint interiors, apply wallpaper, and use fundamental design principles.

Learn how to repair damaged drywall by painting, sanding, and patching it.

Our handyman courses include many subjects, giving you the fundamentals.

Career Opportunities After Completing Handyman Courses

Upon completing a handyperson training, one might pursue various job options. Handypersons are in high demand for residential and commercial projects, and earning a certification can increase your credibility and win over clients. There are numerous options, whether you want to work for a maintenance firm or launch your own company.

Provided you have the appropriate training and certification, you can have a successful profession in a market that emphasises adaptability and practical abilities.

Why Do Handyman Courses at Training Tale?

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Comprehensive Curriculum: Learn everything from basic repairs to more advanced home improvement techniques.

Expert Instruction: Receive guidance from experienced professionals who have worked in the handyman industry.

Flexible Learning: Choose from online or in-person classes to fit your schedule and lifestyle.

You will graduate from the course with the information, abilities, and certification needed to launch your company or take on hand-person jobs with assurance.

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Heat Exchangers Market 2024: Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, Forecast to 2030

Heat Exchangers Industry Overview

The global heat exchangers market size was estimated at USD 18.19 billion in 2023 and is expected to expand at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% from 2024 to 2030. 

Rising focus on efficient thermal management in various industries, including oil & gas, power generation, chemical & petrochemical, food & beverage, and HVAC & refrigeration, is expected to drive the demand for heat exchangers over the forecast period. Rising demand from chemical industry coupled with increasing technological advancements and a growing focus on improving efficiency standards is expected to drive heat exchangers market growth. Most processes in petrochemical facilities involve high pressure and temperature, thus, necessitating the optimization of heat transfer and enhancement of energy savings, which, in turn, is likely to boost the demand for energy-efficient heat exchangers.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Heat Exchangers Market

U.S. dominated the North America heat exchanger market in 2023, owing to high electricity demand, industrialization, and investments in renewable power generation. Rising investments by oil & gas companies in exploration & production activities in the U.S. are expected to boost the demand for these products in oil & gas industry.

Significant power markets such as China, U.S., India, Russia, and Japan are restructuring their operating models to adopt the structure of renewable energy and efficient utilization of energy by installing heat exchangers and shifting from traditional energy use. This is expected to drive the demand for heat exchangers.

Technological advancements such as tube inserts in heat exchangers are expected to complement the market growth. Furthermore, ongoing technological improvements to improve energy efficiency, total life cycle cost, durability, and compactness of heat exchangers are expected to drive industry growth.

Manufacturers of these products face a long list of difficult supply chain challenges, including increasing demand variability, intense global competition, more environmental compliance regulations, increasing human- and nature-based risks, and inventory proliferation. COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges, which are compelling manufacturers to innovate their supply chains at a faster speed.

Heat Exchangers Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global heat exchangers market report based on product, end-use, material and region:

Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

Plate & Frame Heat Exchanger

Brazed Plate & Frame Heat Exchanger

Gasketed Plate & Frame Heat Exchanger

Welded Plate & Frame Heat Exchanger

Others

Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger

Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger

Others

End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

Chemical & Petrochemical

Oil & Gas

HVAC & Refrigeration

Power GenerationFood & Beverage

Pulp & Paper

Others

Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

Metals

Alloys

Others

Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

North America

US

Canada

Mexico

Europe

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

UK

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

South Korea

Australia

Central & South America

Brazil

Argentina

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

South Africa

Browse through Grand View Research's Advanced Interior Materials Industry Research Reports.

The global wood plastic composites market size was estimated at USD 7.15 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.6% from 2024 to 2030.

The global industrial fasteners market size was estimated at USD 95.57 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2024 to 2030.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

Global heat exchangers industry is characterized by presence of multinational as well as regional players that are engaged in designing, manufacturing, and distributing these products. Product manufacturers strive to obtain a competitive edge over their competitors by increasing application scope of their products.

Strategies adopted by manufacturers include new product development, diversification, mergers & acquisitions, and geographical expansion. These strategies aid the companies in expanding their market penetration and catering to changing technological demand across various end-use industries.

Key Heat Exchangers Companies:

Alfa Laval

Danfoss

Kelvion Holding GmbH

Güntner Group GmbH

Xylem Inc

API Heat Transfer

Mersen

Hisaka Works, Ltd.

Chart Industries, Inc

Johnson Controls International

HRS Heat Exchangers

SPX FLOW, Inc.

Funke Wärmeaustauscher Apparantebau GmbH

Koch Heat Transfer Company

Southern Heat Exchanger Corporation

Recent Developments:

For instance, in April 2023, Kelvion launched dedicated air cooler series for natural refrigerants. The CDF & CDH ranges are dual discharge air coolers highlighting a similar proficient tube system.

In May 2023, Alfa Laval is enhancing its brazed plate heat exchanger capacity to bolster the global energy transition. The establishment of new facilities in Italy, China, Sweden, and the U.S. signifies significant progress in their initiative to advance manufacturing intelligence and efficiency throughout the entire supply chain.

In January 2021, Alfa Laval, opened a new facility for the production of brazed heat exchangers in San Bonifacio, Italy. The new facility will have more capacity to fulfill the increasing customer demand.

Order a free sample PDF of the Heat Exchanger Market Intelligence Study, published by Grand View Research.

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How Does Commercial Solar Work | Raw Green Energy Group

As energy costs continue to rise, more UK businesses are turning to commercial solar panels as a way to reduce expenses and lower their carbon footprint. But how exactly does commercial solar work, and why should you consider it for your business? At Raw Green Energy Group, we’re here to break down the basics of commercial solar panels and how they can benefit your company.

How Commercial Solar Panels Work

Commercial solar panels work by converting sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic (PV) cells. These panels are typically installed on rooftops or open land on your commercial property to capture the maximum amount of sunlight. The electricity generated can then be used to power your business, reducing the amount of electricity you need to purchase from the grid.

Here’s a quick overview of the process:

Solar Panel Installation: Our team of expert commercial solar panel installers in the UK will assess your property to determine the best location and configuration for the panels. This ensures that your solar array receives the optimal amount of sunlight.

Energy Generation: Once installed, the solar panels capture sunlight and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity. This power is then passed through an inverter to be converted into alternating current (AC) electricity, which is the type used in most commercial buildings.

Utilizing Solar Energy: The converted AC electricity can now be used to power your business. Any excess energy generated can be stored in batteries for later use or, in some cases, fed back into the national grid in exchange for potential financial incentives.

Monitoring: Commercial solar systems come with monitoring solutions that track energy production and usage. This allows you to see how much energy you’re generating, ensuring that your system is working efficiently.

Benefits of Commercial Solar Panels in the UK

Installing commercial solar panels offers a host of benefits for businesses:

Cost Savings: By generating your own electricity, you can significantly reduce your energy bills. This cost-saving measure becomes even more valuable as electricity prices continue to rise.

Energy Independence: Solar panels provide you with a reliable source of energy, reducing your dependency on traditional energy suppliers. This helps protect your business from fluctuating energy prices.

Environmental Impact: Utilizing renewable energy like solar power reduces your business’s carbon footprint. It’s a step towards sustainability that resonates with environmentally conscious customers and partners.

Increased Property Value: Installing solar panels can also increase the value of your commercial property. Potential buyers and tenants often view solar installations as a valuable asset, offering long-term energy savings.

Why Choose Raw Green Energy Group for Commercial Solar Installation?

At Raw Green Energy Group, we are leading commercial solar panel installers in the UK, offering tailored solar solutions to meet the unique needs of your business. From initial consultation to installation and maintenance, our team is dedicated to providing a seamless experience that ensures you get the most out of your solar investment.

Get Started with Commercial Solar Today

If you’re considering commercial solar panels for your business, now is the perfect time to make the switch. With the potential for significant cost savings, energy independence, and a positive environmental impact, solar power is an investment that pays off in many ways.

Ready to learn more? Contact Raw Green Energy Group today to discuss how commercial solar can benefit your business.

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SOLA: A Leading Name in Solar Energy Solutions in the UK

As the UK moves towards a greener and more sustainable future, solar energy is becoming a critical part of the energy landscape. SOLA, a trading name of Sola Renewable Company, is at the forefront of this revolution. Offering a range of services from solar panel installation to battery storage solutions, SOLA is empowering homes and businesses to harness the power of the sun.

1. Introduction

The increasing demand for renewable energy solutions has placed solar energy at the forefront of the UK’s energy revolution. With the cost of energy rising and environmental concerns growing, solar panels have become one of the most effective ways for individuals and businesses to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint. SOLA, a trading name of Sola Renewable Company, is committed to providing high-quality solar solutions, ensuring that everyone can take advantage of the power of the sun.

2. The Importance of Solar Energy in the UK

Benefits of Solar Energy

Reduction in electricity bills

Lower carbon emissions

Minimal maintenance required

Long-term savings and energy independence

Role of Solar in Reducing Carbon Emissions

Solar energy plays a key role in the UK’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. By switching to solar, households and businesses can significantly reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to a greener future.

3. Who is SOLA?

Overview of SOLA Renewable Company

SOLA is a leading name in solar energy solutions across the UK. Specialising in solar panel installations, battery storage, and complete solar power systems, SOLA is helping drive the transition to renewable energy.

Sola Sales Ltd: Driving Solar Energy Growth in the UK

Sola Sales Ltd is the driving force behind SOLA's mission to make solar energy accessible to everyone. They have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service.

4. The SOLA System Explained

How the SOLA System Works

The SOLA system is designed to provide homeowners and businesses with a seamless solar energy experience. From installation to energy storage, SOLA ensures that its systems are efficient, reliable, and tailored to the unique needs of its clients.

Key Components of a SOLA Installation

Solar panels: Capture sunlight and convert it into electricity.

Inverter: Converts the electricity from DC to AC, making it usable for homes and businesses.

Battery storage: Stores excess energy for use during cloudy days or at night.

5. Why Choose SOLA for Solar Panels in the UK?

SOLA stands out for its commitment to quality, customer service, and sustainability. With a team of expert installers and years of experience, SOLA ensures that every installation is completed to the highest standards.

6. Solar Panels UK: What You Need to Know

Best Solar Panels UK

When it comes to solar panels in the UK, SOLA offers the best products on the market. Their panels are durable, efficient, and come with a long-term warranty.

Solar Panel Cost UK

The cost of solar panels in the UK varies depending on the size of the installation and the type of panels used. However, thanks to SOLA's competitive pricing, going solar has never been more affordable.

7. Solar Energy UK: Benefits and Future Prospects

Solar energy is not just about reducing bills; it's about future-proofing homes and businesses. With advancements in solar technology, solar power systems are becoming more efficient and accessible.

8. Residential Solar Panels UK: A Smart Investment

Installing solar panels on your home can significantly reduce your energy bills and increase the value of your property. SOLA makes the process easy and affordable, ensuring that your investment pays off in the long run.

9. Solar Panel Installation UK: What to Expect

Process of Installation

SOLA's installation process is quick and hassle-free. Their team handles everything from the initial consultation to the final installation, ensuring a smooth transition to solar energy.

Timeframes and Requirements

The typical solar panel installation takes between 1-3 days, depending on the size of the system. SOLA ensures that every project is completed on time and to the highest standards.

10. Solar Battery Storage UK: Maximising Your Energy Use

A solar battery storage system allows you to store excess energy produced during the day for use at night or during cloudy periods. This maximises your energy use and reduces your reliance on the grid.

11. Solar Energy Grants UK: Financial Support for Solar Adoption

The UK government offers various grants and incentives to help homeowners and businesses adopt solar energy. SOLA can guide you through the application process, ensuring you get the financial support you need.

12. The Best Solar Power Systems UK

SOLA offers some of the best solar power systems in the UK, designed to meet the unique needs of each customer. Their systems are efficient, reliable, and backed by a solid warranty.

13. SOLA’s Commitment to Sustainability

SOLA is not just about providing solar solutions; it's about creating a more sustainable future. Their products and services are designed with the environment in mind, ensuring that every installation helps reduce the carbon footprint.

14. How to Get Started with SOLA

Contact Details

If you're interested in solar energy solutions, contact SOLA today through their website. Their team is ready to answer any questions you may have.

Initial Consultation Process

SOLA offers a free initial consultation to help you determine the best solar solution for your home or business. They'll assess your energy needs and provide you with a tailored plan.

15. Conclusion

Switching to solar energy is one of the best decisions you can make for your home or business. SOLA, as a leading name in solar energy solutions, offers everything you need to make the transition smooth, efficient, and cost-effective. From solar panel installation to battery storage and government grants, SOLA is your trusted partner in creating a sustainable future.

FAQs

1. What is the average solar panel cost in the UK?The cost varies depending on the size of the system, but typically ranges from £5,000 to £8,000 for a residential installation.

2. Can I get solar energy grants in the UK?Yes, there are various grants and incentives available. SOLA can help you navigate the options and apply for the relevant support.

3. How long does solar panel installation take?Most installations take between 1-3 days, depending on the complexity and size of the system.

4. How can SOLA help me reduce my energy bills?By installing high-quality solar panels and offering battery storage solutions, SOLA ensures you maximise your energy use, which leads to significant savings.

5. What are the benefits of solar battery storage?Solar battery storage allows you to store excess energy for later use, reducing your reliance on the grid and ensuring you always have access to clean energy.

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Benefits of Professional Kitchen Renovation Services

Enhanced Functionality and Efficiency

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Increased Home Value

One of the most significant benefits of a kitchen renovation is the increase in home value. A modern, updated kitchen is a major selling point for potential buyers. Even if you’re not planning to sell in the near future, investing in a kitchen renovation now can pay off in the long term by boosting your home’s resale value.

Improved Aesthetics and Comfort

Beyond functionality, a kitchen renovation allows you to create a space that reflects your personal style and provides comfort and enjoyment. Whether you want a sleek, modern look or a warm, traditional kitchen, professional renovators can bring your vision to life.

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Amsco Fire Ltd Unveils Revolutionary Water Mist Systems for Superior Fire Protection

East Sussex, UK - Amsco Fire Ltd, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of fire suppression solutions, is proud to introduce its highly efficient water mist systems. These systems are engineered to offer enhanced fire protection while minimizing water usage and damage. Tailored to meet the specific requirements of various buildings and environments, water mist systems provide an innovative and versatile approach to fire safety. Introducing Water Mist Systems: A Modern Fire Suppression Solution Water mist systems represent a cutting-edge approach to fire suppression, utilizing extremely fine droplets to cool fires and displace oxygen, stopping the flames in their tracks. Unlike traditional sprinkler systems, water mist systems use significantly less water, reducing damage to property while providing effective fire control. This makes them ideal for sensitive spaces like museums, data centers, and heritage buildings, where protecting valuable assets is a priority. Key Benefits of Water Mist Systems • Efficient Water Usage: Amsco’s water mist systems use up to 90% less water than standard sprinkler systems, reducing potential water damage and accelerating the reinstatement process. This also makes the systems environmentally friendly, helping conserve water resources. • Tailored to Sensitive Spaces: Perfect for environments where minimal water damage is essential, such as heritage sites and facilities housing valuable electronics. Water mist systems offer comprehensive fire protection without the risk of soaking assets, furniture, or expensive equipment. • Flexibility and Versatility: Whether in confined spaces or buildings with limited water supply, water mist systems are highly adaptable. They can be installed in residential homes, care homes, schools, offices, and commercial buildings. The flexibility of the system ensures reliable fire protection, even in challenging situations. How Water Mist Systems Work Water mist systems operate through specialized high-pressure nozzles, which release a fine mist that rapidly cools the area and suppresses the fire by displacing oxygen. This four-pronged approach fights fires by cooling, suffocating, containing, and minimizing the spread of flames. With the ability to combat fires from Class A (ordinary combustibles) to Class C (electrical fires), water mist systems offer comprehensive coverage for a variety of fire hazards. Why Choose Amsco Fire Ltd for Water Mist Systems? Amsco Fire Ltd is fully accredited to install domestic and commercial water mist systems, meeting the stringent standards of BS8458:2015 and BS8489:2016. Whether dealing with a residential property or a commercial facility, Amsco provides custom-designed solutions tailored to the unique needs of each building. • Expert Consultation and Installation: Amsco’s team of professionals offers expert advice and solutions, even in buildings with inadequate water supply. With extensive knowledge of building control regulations, the company ensures that every installation is compliant and highly effective. • Custom Solutions for Complex Needs: Whether it’s a historical building or a modern commercial space, Amsco can provide bespoke water mist system designs that fit seamlessly into the architecture and operational requirements of any property. How to Get Started with Amsco Fire Ltd Amsco Fire Ltd invites property owners and managers to consult with their expert team about the best water mist system for their building. After assessing the property’s fire risks and design needs, Amsco will create a custom system that ensures maximum fire protection with minimal impact on the property. To inquire about a bespoke water mist system or to schedule a consultation, contact Amsco Fire Ltd at 01424 813131.

To learn more about Amsco Fire Ltd's innovative water mist systems, contact their expert team for a tailored solution to meet your fire safety needs.