News Overview

In this section you will find the most recent news articles. For older articles, please go to the News Archive in the navigation on the left side.

Apr 17, 2013

Energy Ecosystem Innovators are Gathering at DNV KEMA’s Utility of the Future Leadership Forum to Convene June 17, 2013

AEP’s Nick Akins and Joe Rigby of PEPCO, key industry thought leaders, will address business, political, regulatory and environmental challenges to energy security and sustainability in National Harbor, MD

Mar 19, 2013

DNV KEMA, Ecofys and Utrecht University develop tool to forecast output PV system

DNV KEMA, Ecofys and Utrecht University receive funding for developing a tool to use solar PV-installations as sensors to predict PV power generation within minutes on a local scale. This creates new opportunities for demand response, real-time balancing markets, cost effective integration and customer engagement as part of a smart energy system.

Mar 04, 2013

DNV KEMA to hold 24th Retail Energy Executive Forum

Key industry leaders to address market conditions, policies, and opportunities in the competitive energy sector

Feb 19, 2013

DNV KEMA launches CO2MPETENCY

Building on the insights developed as a result of a broad portfolio of knowledge sharing and dissemination work, DNV KEMA is now launching a new knowledge management service for the CO2 management and CCS industries to accelerate world-wide competency building.

Feb 13, 2013

DNV KEMA’s Retail Energy Markets Team forecasts competitive power markets to expand

Small consumer demand will drive competitive power market expansion in short term

Feb 11, 2013

DNV KEMA starts up re-commissioned 1000 MVA short circuit generator

Fully refurbished unit back online for product testing at Chalfont, PA., powertest lab.

Feb 07, 2013

New issue HighLight: High Power laboratory - ready for an ultrahigh power future

DNV KEMA’s Quarterly Newsletter of Testing, Inspections & Certification (TIC) February 2013 - Issue no. 53

Feb 04, 2013

Successful type test of world record breaking HVDC flexible converter valve in China

DNV KEMA successfully completes witness type test project in China for HVDC flexible converter valve with world’s highest voltage and power rating

Jan 31, 2013

DNV KEMA launches new risk management guidance for the CCS industry

CCS is an important emerging technology in the fight against climate change. Using the guidance will help gain public confidence that CCS can be delivered in a safe and responsible manner through knowledge-based, consistent and robust hazard management

Jan 30, 2013

TÜV SÜD Rail acquires European transportation division of DNV KEMA

Service portfolio for international rail projects expanded

Jan 18, 2013

Collaboration to prepare European electricity networks for influx of electric vehicles

DNV KEMA leads European project for large-scale integration of electric vehicles into the grids.

Jan 17, 2013

Keeping the lights on with Renewables

Strategic Research Unit for smart grids and super grids to be opened in DNV KEMA's headquarters in Arnhem

Jan 10, 2013

DNV KEMA energy report reveals opportunities and challenges for Norway

“The energy and power situation in Europe is changing. What opportunities and challenges does this represent for Norway? That is what we try to answer in our analysis,” says Kjell Eriksson Vice President, Market and Business Development, DNV KEMA Scandinavia.

Dec 20, 2012

DNV and GL to merge

An agreement has been signed to merge DNV and GL.

Dec 14, 2012

Increased awareness of cyber security risks in smart grids and smart meters

Automation Insight — December 2012

Dec 13, 2012

DNV KEMA retains ‘Best Verifier’ ranking

DNV KEMA has retained its ranking as the ‘Best Verifier’ in the 13th annual Environmental Finance and Carbon Finance market survey of environmental markets – for the 3rd year in succession.

Dec 13, 2012

DNV KEMA strengthens smart grid services in Asia Pacific

Don Bonnitcha to develop the DNV KEMA Management Operations and Consulting business throughout Asia and the Pacific.

Dec 12, 2012

High-level Chinese energy-related government delegation visits DNV KEMA's headquarters in Arnhem, the Netherlands

Chinese working visit to learn from DNV KEMA smart grid expertise

Dec 04, 2012

Smart cities in the Middle East

DNV KEMA’s vision paper: ‘Smart cities: a pathway to inclusive growth’

Nov 27, 2012

DNV KEMA Connects

November 2012 issue

Nov 27, 2012

DNV KEMA expands High-Power Laboratory to facilitate super grids

Preparing for upcoming market of extreme testing

Nov 19, 2012

Assisting Chinese Electric Equipment Manufacturers in Entering Foreign Markets

On 19 October 2012, Bjørn Tore Markussen and Luo Yansong were interviewed by reporter Yang Ge of the Eectric Power System Equipment Magazine in China reports.

Nov 15, 2012

DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability’s vice president awarded AWEA’s Britt Theismann Person of the Year Award

Karen Conover recognized for outstanding contribution to the wind industry

Nov 15, 2012

Discussing energy transition in Germany

DNV KEMA's 9th annual Bonner Energiegespräche

Nov 07, 2012

Vibecke Hverven joins DNV KEMA as new Scandinavia regional manager

DNV strengthens its energy business in Scandinavia

Nov 05, 2012

DNV KEMA surveys smart grid demonstration projects around the world

The points learned from this study will help inform network operators involved in current and future smart grid projects in the Netherlands.

Nov 01, 2012

Smart grid expressway interview with Bjorn Tore Markussen

Smart Grid: an Expressway to Renewable Energy. Interview with Bjorn Tore Markussen, Chief Operating Officer of DNV KEMA Asia Pacific. Energy Review Magazine Reporters: Zhao Qian and Han Wei

Oct 31, 2012

Technology key to addressing Japan’s energy challenges

DNV KEMA participates in Norwegian state visit to Japan

Oct 25, 2012

Some thoughts behind the threat of smart meter fire safety

Automation Insight — October 2012

Oct 25, 2012

DNV unveils its SUNdy floating solar field concept

Many countries are turning to solar technology and renewable energy because of a need for alternative energy sources and environmental concerns. To help meet these needs, DNV has developed SUNdy, a large-scale offshore solar field concept which launched at Singapore International Energy Week.

Oct 23, 2012

DNV KEMA to present two papers at international wind power workshop in Lisbon

Two areas of expertise along the Electricity Transmission & Distribution energy value chain will be represented at the 11th International Workshop on Large-Scale Integration of Wind Power into Power Systems as well as on Transmission Networks for Offshore Wind Power Plants to be held in Lisbon next month.

Oct 09, 2012

Centre for smart energy networks opened in Arnhem, city of electricity

Energy expert DNV KEMA, regional network administrator Liander, national network administrator TenneT, and project developer TCN opened a smart grid inspiration and demonstration centre

Oct 09, 2012

Alliander, DNV KEMA and KPN set up European knowledge institute for cyber security

International approach in protection against cyber crime

Oct 09, 2012

Best paper of track award for Dr Kelvin Tan at the Renewable Energy World Asia 2012

From 3-5 October 2012 the Renewable Energy World Asia conference and exhibition has been held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Oct 02, 2012

DNV KEMA awarded framework agreement for SoWiTec

DNV KEMA to provide wind and environmental assessments and technical due diligence for 20-50 wind power projects for German wind power developer SoWiTec.

Oct 01, 2012

China to develop tidal power based on Dutch concept

The first technical seminar on Dynamic Tidal Power (DTP) cooperation between China and the Netherlands was held on September 27, 2012 in Beijing, China. The seminar was organized by National Energy Administration of China (NEA), and Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation of the Netherlands (EL&L), and co-organized by Hydropower and Water Resources Design General Institute (HPGI) and the Dutch POWER consortium.

Sep 10, 2012

DNV KEMA signs MoU with ZonesCorp

DNV KEMA signed a memorandum of Understating with ZonesCorp in Abu Dhabi, aiming to enhance the energy efficiency efforts and reduce CO2 emissions in ZonesCorp’s industrial zones.

Sep 07, 2012

New experimental data to support CCS safety

The safe handling of very large quantities of carbon dioxide (CO2) will be a requirement of all Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects. Today the DNV led CO2PIPETRANS joint industry project (JIP) is making freely available experimental data which will further support global CCS implementation.

Sep 06, 2012

Utility of the Future blog moves to a new location

DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability relaunches blog

Aug 29, 2012

New certification framework for CO2 storage

DNV KEMA launches new certification framework to help Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects pass hurdles related to permitting, stakeholder support and internal decision gate requirements.

Aug 29, 2012

Sustainability in focus

Experts underscore growing importance of sustainability to ensure long-term success, with major focus on stakeholder engagement.

Aug 28, 2012

DNV KEMA enhances its renewable energy curtailment risk assessment services

DNV KEMA enhances capabilities for in-depth curtailment risk assessments. New software helps companies manage financial and technical risks.

Aug 28, 2012

Obama and Romney: Electrifying the Energy Debate

EnergyBiz article features Hugo van Nispen, DNV KEMA COO for the Americas

Aug 23, 2012

Power to Gas webinar

Upcoming webinar features DNV KEMA’s Rick Fioravanti

Aug 14, 2012

DNV KEMA expands management with addition of Russ Perkins as senior vice president, marketing & sales

Experienced global sales professional joins leading energy consulting firm’s Americas’ Division

Aug 14, 2012

DNV KEMA to develop advanced power-testing laboratories in Brazil

DNV KEMA will assist SINAEES/SENAI with the design and development of a new high-voltage and high-power laboratory complex.

Aug 13, 2012

Electricity discounts await those who do their homework

DNV KEMA's Young Kim featured in the Lowell Sun Online

Aug 13, 2012

What Next for Energy Storage?

IEEE Smart Grid features article by DNV KEMA's Ralph Masiello

Aug 02, 2012

DNV KEMA Connects

August 2012 issue

Aug 02, 2012

DNV KEMA corporate sustainability roadmap earns Scripps Networks Interactive distinction as Tennessee “Green Achiever”

Greater Knoxville Business Journal recognizes media company’s sustainability practices for outstanding community outreach

Jul 26, 2012

Automating non-overlapping service territories with smart grid

Automation Insight – July 2012

Jul 18, 2012

DNV KEMA consultant to present SDG&E study at IEEE PES General Meeting

Kevin Chen to present paper on distributed generation integration project

Jul 12, 2012

Preparations needed for smart grid deployment in Germany

DNV KEMA study demonstrates the necessity of large investments to prepare the German power grid for the shift in energy generation

Jul 10, 2012

Two-day benchmarking workshop for Meiya Power Company

the two-day benchmarking conference was held on June 5th to June 6th, 2012, in Shanghai Radisson Blu hotel

Jul 04, 2012

准确的风能资源评估:确定产能

作者 Michael Drunsic,2012-6-14

Jul 03, 2012

Karen Conover named Clean Energy, Education and Empowerment Ambassador

Karen Conover of DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability has been named as one of the inaugural Ambassadors for the U.S. Clean Energy, Education & Empowerment (C3E) program.

Jun 28, 2012

Assisting Rio towards a low carbon future

Independent third party assessment by DNV KEMA

Jun 27, 2012

Experimental data released to enhance CO2 pipeline design

Significant improved design basis for CO2 pipelines

Jun 25, 2012

DNV KEMA consultant elected to Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance board

Charles Budd to serve as vice chair

Jun 22, 2012

PowerMatching City honored as a top sustainable solution at Rio+20

The world's first total-concept smart grid deployment project selected for prestigious list of sustainable solutions

Jun 21, 2012

Call for more Research & Innovation

DNV COO Elisabeth Tørstad calls for more research & innovation to better serve the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Jun 12, 2012

David Walker new CEO of DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability

David Walker has more than 30 years of international experience covering the entire energy value chain and has been closely involved in the start of DNV KEMA

Jun 12, 2012

Changes in DNV KEMA top management

New CEO of DNV KEMA will be David Walker, and the new CFO will be Aad van den Bos

Jun 04, 2012

DNV KEMA releases 2012 retail energy Channel Partner Market Study

Study predicts indirect non-residential electric sales will surpass 50 percent

Jun 04, 2012

Climate change: UNEP Risø Centre and DNV join forces

Primer publication contributes to the international debate on requirements for measuring, reporting and verifying procedures to address climate change mitigation.

May 31, 2012

An Unlikely Energy Development Opportunity Emerges in Haiti

AOL Energy article features Haiti Secretary of State for Energy Dr. Rene Jean-Jumeau, a Utility of the Future Leadership Forum guest speaker

May 31, 2012

The illusion of smart grid security

Automation Insight – May 2012

Mar 09, 2010

Residential ‘microgrid’ community to inform smart grid market model

Full-scale PowerMatching City goes live—interconnects smart energy consumers, renewable generation and the grid

Mar 08, 2010

Hoogkerk takes international lead on smart grids.

PowerMatching City is first full-concept implementation.

Mar 02, 2010

Ministry of Environment in Qatar accepts KEMA’s Pulse-Chlorination

KEMA technology accepted by Qatar government