It’s well known that renewable generation has been growing, but seeing a visualization reveals how remarkable its growth has been. In this SlideShare infographic, Ventyx illustrates the growth of renewable assets over the last 40 years. To demonstrate the changing landscape, the company included past and future retirements of traditional assets. And looking forward at the future…
Wind generation and CO2 savings in Iowa
Coal may be on its way out as an energy source as utilities announce new retirements, and talk of climate change and new regulations grows. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is a driving force in these topics. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed new rules and standards to govern CO2 emissions from power plants, and…
A better way to plan wind-farm maintenance
John Benders, VP Product Management, Ventyx. www.ventyx.com The wind power industry has been growing significantly over the past decade, representing a more than 10-fold increase in power generation capacity. According to the Global Wind Energy Council, the global wind industry installed more than 41,000 MW of wind power in 2011. This was a 21% increase in installed capacity over 2010.…
Software for long-range resource planning
ABB companyVentyx has a PowerBase Suite license contract with U.S.-based ISO Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). The company’s software adds long-range resource planning analysis capability to nodal electricity market operations.
Swiss manufacturer buys software company
ABB, a Swiss power and automation manufacturer, agreed to acquire software developer Ventyx for more than $1 billion from San Francisco-based investor Vista Equity Partners. Ventyx software assists in the planning of electricity needs, including that from renewable sources. The company also offers management of assets, for mobile workforces, trading energy, and risk managing. ABB…