WADE Activities
WADE undertakes a growing range of research and programs on behalf of its supporters and members:
- Cutting-edge research and analysis on energy and the environment
- Global advocacy of policies and programs that level the playing field for DE
- Organization of events and activities designed to promote and advance the market for DE technology and showcase member product offerings
- Dissemination of market intelligence and breaking news to keep members informed of the latest developments in the global DE marketplace
- Communications and public outreach that delivers the DE message to policy-makers and the general public
WADE Research
WADE has established a tradition of thorough and comprehensive research on the DE industry and a wide range of energy and environmental issues. In addition to WADE’s publications, reports and market studies, WADE has participated in successful projects around the world, working with a range of governments, national and international organisations. WADE’s contribution to these projects includes:
- Macro economic and environmental modeling of the power sector: employing the WADE Economic Model to explore economic and environmental impacts of DE in a specified area
- Market Intelligence:
- Assessment and analysis of DE development potential in a specified area
- DE Technology Status Review – overview of the performance and market readiness of DE technologies
- DE Policy Best Practice Review: international overview of policy mechanisms for DE
- DE Project Best Practice Case Studies: global overview of successful DE case studies
Previous WADE Reports and Studies
A number of WADE reports are published every year, including the annual WADE DE World Survey. Other reports focus on certain technologies or industry sectors, discuss specific barriers or opportunities for DE, or provide a comprehensive analysis of specific markets. The table below outlines past WADE research by year and category.
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General DE |
Surveys and Market Analyses |
Sectoral Studies |
Opportunities and Barriers |
2002 | DE Benefits | DE World Survey 2002 | ||
2003 | DE Technology Overview | DE World Survey 2003 | ||
2004 | Regulatory Principles of DE | DE World Survey 2004 | Cogen in a high gas-price era | |
2005 | DE World Survey 2005, WADE Market Analyses (China, India, Brazil, Russia and Mexico) | Bagasse CHP | Banking on DE | |
2006 | International Review of CCHP | DE World Survey 2006 | CHP in Buildings | CHP and the CDM |
2007 | CHP in the Cement Sector |
WADE Economic Model Applications
The unique and powerful excel-based computer model enables users to directly compare, in economic and environmental terms, central and decentralized power as options for meeting future electricity capacity requirements. Based on an extensive variety of input data and user defined assumptions the model builds generation, transmission and distribution capacity and compares the results.
WADE Annual Conferences | ||
Year | Location | Event |
2006 | Prague Czech Republic | 7th Annual Cogeneration and Decentralized Energy Conference |
2005 | New York, USA | 6th Annual Cogeneration and Decentralized Energy Conference |
2004 | Beijing, China | 5th Annual Cogeneration and Decentralized Energy Conference |
2003 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 4th Annual Cogeneration and Decentralized Energy Conference |
2002 | New Delhi, India | 3rd Annual Cogeneration and Decentralized Energy Conference |
2001 | Amsterdam, the Netherlands | 2nd Annual Cogeneration and Decentralized Energy Conference |
2000 | Washington, USA | 1st Annual Cogeneration and Decentralized Energy Conference |
WADE Market Intelligence and Information Products
WADE works to keep its members up to date on current events affecting their business and the scope for the DE sector in general. A number of communication tools are employed for this purpose:
- Weekly intelligence reports to WADE members
- Monthly newsletter
- Regular research reports featuring pioneering research in the DE field
- Contributions to editorial content of Cogeneration and Onsite Power Production magazine (published in association with Pennwell).
- Website
WADE Communication and Outreach
WADE has a proven track record in capacity building, education and training of stakeholders so that they are better equipped to take the DE agenda forward and implement DE projects in their region. WADE works to educate stakeholders about the many benefits of decentralized energy using a wide range of communication media:
- Articles in trade publications and journals
- Speeches and presentations at conferences, workshops and events around the world
- Op-ed pieces and letters to the editor
- Press releases
- Formal submissions to public consultations regarding energy and the environment