Long-duration storage projects are taking shape
GreenBiz
JANUARY 19, 2023
New projects with big price tags are looking for long-duration energy storage solutions.
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EV charging beyond the grid: Forecasts from a new report
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 5, 2024
Off-grid charging to fuel vehicles constrained by access and supply Overview of the different energy pathways for off-grid/grid-tied and a hybrid grid solution. These technologies connect an EV directly to an energy source (via battery storage) bypassing the electricity grid. Source: IDTechEx.
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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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GTM Podcasts Live: From Our Homes to Yours
GreenTechMedia
APRIL 24, 2020
When we started making our podcasts seven years ago, it was clear that the energy transition would be a difficult one. The clean energy industry has faced its share of crises over the years — but nothing quite like the current pandemic and economic freeze. Find out how thermal storage can benefit your facility.
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The 5 Most Promising Long-Duration Storage Technologies Left Standing
GreenTechMedia
MARCH 31, 2020
Long duration energy storage holds great potential for a world in which wind and solar power dominate new power plant additions and gradually overtake other sources of electricity. And the lithium-ion batteries that supply 99 percent of new storage capacity today get very expensive if you try to stretch them out over many hours.
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Duke Energy Lays Out Its Long-Term Clean Energy Pathways — and Price Tags
GreenTechMedia
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Duke Energy has detailed the various paths its utilities in the Carolinas could take over the next 15 years, a choice that will determine how quickly Duke cuts its carbon footprint and how much it will cost. All of the scenarios go well beyond Duke’s previous IRPs in leaning more heavily on solar, onshore wind and energy storage.
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California: We Need 1GW of New Long-Duration Energy Storage by 2026
GreenTechMedia
APRIL 7, 2020
California officials expect that the state needs 1 gigawatt of new long-duration energy storage by 2026 to advance its clean-energy transition. But it adds 11 gigawatts of utility-scale solar by 2030, nearly 3 gigawatts of wind and a groundbreaking amount of energy storage. How big a deal is this?
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Could plummeting battery costs deliver mass market EVs as soon as 2024?
Business Green
DECEMBER 1, 2021
The influential clean tech analyst yesterday estimated that the cost of a lithium ion battery pack - the key component for EVs and home energy storage systems - now stands at $132 per kilowatt hour (kWh) in 2021, having fallen six per cent over the past year alone.
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Oil Lobby’s Carbon Capture Solution Hasn’t Consulted Local Nation, Chief Says
DeSmogBlog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Chief Kelsey Jacko told an Edmonton crowd that the Pathways Alliance, a lobbying and marketing effort by Canada’s top oil sands producers, has neglected to consult his community on a massive carbon capture storage network project Pathways claims will be able to store 1,100 megatonnes of carbon dioxide. Robert Howarth and Mark Z.
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7 European Companies Looking to Go Big in American Clean Power in 2020
GreenTechMedia
DECEMBER 18, 2019
ambitions with its $510 million deal for Deepwater Wind and then, more surprisingly, its acquisition of onshore wind and solar developer Lincoln Energy. In November it decided to press ahead with a 460-megawatt solar-plus-storage project in Texas. Tellingly, in November it also established its own energy trading office in Chicago.
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Could UK gas power stations still play a role on a net zero grid?
Business Green
AUGUST 16, 2021
Aurora Energy Research contends thermal power generation equipped with hydrogen and CCS offers most cost-effective pathway to a net zero power system. But a report from Aurora Energy Research today cautions that the latter phases of power sector decarbonisation could well be set to diverge from the aforementioned narrative.
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Dominion Lays Out Plan for 2.6GW of Offshore Wind in Virginia
GreenTechMedia
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Dominion Energy, the Virginia-based utility, laid out plans Thursday for a 2.6-gigawatt The project will, however, face regulatory scrutiny in Virginia, where the $300 million price tag for Dominion’s 12-megawatt pilot project has raised eyebrows. The utility recently announced plans for its first grid battery storage projects.
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Could Flex Services Draw New Players to Energy Sector?
GreenTechMedia
JUNE 24, 2020
A tie-up between Vodafone and Energy Web is evidence that an emerging flexibility services opportunity is luring new players to the energy sector, insiders believe. The endgame is to give an even wider range of devices access to future flexibility services markets, said Energy Web chief executive officer Walter Kok. In the U.K.,
Media Brief: Canada’s Clean Electricity Regulations
Clean Energy Canada
AUGUST 8, 2023
Through media briefs, we aim to provide useful factual and contextual information related to Canada’s clean energy transition. Canada’s grid is already 84% emissions free, but as the energy transition progresses, more homes, vehicles, and industries will be plugging into the grid.
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'Truly revolutionary': Elon Musk hails Tesla battery breakthrough
Business Green
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
That would for the first time put the price tag for a Tesla electric car at a similar level to conventional fossil fuel cars in the US, said Musk, opening up the mass market for electrified cars, while the new batteries could also offer a 16 per cent increase in driving range compared current models. "The That's the true metric of success.
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Oil Market Collapse No Impact On Renewable Outlook
Christopher Kemper
MARCH 22, 2020
There are two main exceptions: Northeastern US markets whereby homeowners consume oil for heating 2) markets where gas is tied to oil pricing, which can impact the input pricing for energy. Nut shell: Decentralized energy (solar and storage) for residential consumers is largely uncorrelated to the residential solar power and energy storage.
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Oil Market Collapse No Impact On Renewable Outlook
Christopher Kemper
MARCH 22, 2020
There are two main exceptions: Northeastern US markets whereby homeowners consume oil for heating 2) markets where gas is tied to oil pricing, which can impact the input pricing for energy. Nut shell: Decentralized energy (solar and storage) for residential consumers is largely uncorrelated to the residential solar power and energy storage.
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Oil Market Collapse No Impact On Renewable Outlook
Christopher Kemper
MARCH 22, 2020
There are two main exceptions: Northeastern US markets whereby homeowners consume oil for heating 2) markets where gas is tied to oil pricing, which can impact the input pricing for energy. Nut shell: Decentralized energy (solar and storage) for residential consumers is largely uncorrelated to the residential solar power and energy storage.
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Sustainability Guide For Software Companies: Getting Started Guide
Green Business Bureau
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
However, the many modern conveniences and economic benefits of software come with a hefty environmental price tag – primarily in the form of energy consumption. Leaving computers on overnight wastes energy and money, and causes lifespan-reducing wear and tear. Tip #2: Use energy-efficient computer settings and equipment.
Sustainability Guide For Software Companies: Getting Started Guide
Green Business Bureau
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
However, the many modern conveniences and economic benefits of software come with a hefty environmental price tag – primarily in the form of energy consumption. Leaving computers on overnight wastes energy and money, and causes lifespan-reducing wear and tear. Tip #2: Use energy-efficient computer settings and equipment.
Treasury mulls road-charging plan, as Number 10 preps early phase out date for fossil fuelled cars
Business Green
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
The moves to support the transition to EVs are also set to be accompanied by sweeping new plans to accelerate the development of clean energy capacity, energy efficiency programmes, carbon capture and storage and hydrogen projects, and nature protection initiatives.
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'A poor use of public funds': Should the government subsidise biomass and carbon capture technology?
Business Green
MAY 24, 2021
The long-running debate over whether biomass energy can deliver promised emissions savings has been reignited this morning, after fresh analysis from think tank Ember warned plans for the UK's largest biomass with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) plant could undermine the UK's net zero transition and land the taxpayer with a hefty bill.
Data Drives Rollout as USA Builds Coast-to-Coast EV Charging Infrastructure
Bidgely
JANUARY 5, 2022
With billions of dollars on the way from the federal government to deploy the infrastructure needed to fast track transportation electrification, energy businesses need proven accurate, credible data to drive their EV charging investments. What is the potential for vehicle-to-grid integration to create capacity with battery storage?
The government has made this crisis worse than it needed to be
Business Green
AUGUST 26, 2022
The government's repeated failure to promote energy saving, enhance energy efficiency, and deliver more domestic energy generation is condemning the UK to an era of rolling crises. Be in no doubt, one man bears primary responsibility for the energy crisis gripping the UK and the rest of Europe.
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How investing 1.3 per cent of GDP could decarbonise the global economy - and unlock massive financial savings
Business Green
MARCH 21, 2023
Major new report from Energy Transition Commission concludes bridging the net zero investment gap is a 'manageable macroeconomic challenge' How much will it cost to build a net zero emission economy? Moreover, this price tag is for capital investments, not costs. Again, it sounds like a lot but it is equivalent to around 1.3
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Three primers for buying carbon offsets
Business Green
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Credits for forestry or land use and renewable energy were the most popular, measured in metric tons of CO2 removed, the research found. Carbon removal methods such as enhancing photosynthesis, nutrient removal via biomass, optimised sensors for controlled reactors and geological storage of dilute CO2 are all listed in the database.
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He transformed a school bus into an eco-friendly tiny home
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 20, 2021
He bought the bus for just $3,000, making the total price tag for his project $10,000. There’s also magnetic storage, which keeps everything in place while the bus is in motion. Every inch of the bus is an example of using DIY energy and recycled materials to create a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
Labour draws green dividing lines with promise of net zero emission power by 2030
Business Green
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Labour's Party Conference kicked off yesterday, with the new tag line 'A Fairer, Greener Future' on prominent display, and the opening policy announcement coming in the form of a commitment to deliver a net zero emissions power system by 2030, a full five years earlier than the government's current 2035 target date.
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What should public transit look like post-pandemic? Clean, comfy and electric
Clean Energy Canada
JUNE 26, 2020
Electric buses are expected to account for two-thirds of all buses and nearly 80 per cent of new bus sales by 2040, according to projections by Bloomberg New Energy Finance. As battery costs continue to fall and electric buses are produced on a larger scale, their price tags will become increasingly competitive.
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Boris Johnson to pledge to 'build back greener'
Business Green
JUNE 30, 2020
Critics noted that the reported wave of new projects did not include the government's manifesto pledge to invest £9.2bn in improving building energy efficiency, while other big ticket green infrastructure projects were notable by their absence.
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In the hot seat: Solar Energy UK's Chris Hewett on how solar can help deliver net zero buildings and businesses
Business Green
AUGUST 25, 2021
The CEO of Solar Energy UK sits down with BusinessGreen to discuss the critical role the solar sector must play in the next chapter of the UK's net zero transition. Of course, it will depend from house to house, with some requiring more fabric and energy efficiency improvements," Hewett explains.
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The most Instagrammable vegan beauty products on the market
AGreenLiving
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
It’s working on installing renewable energy systems at every location and has plans to be a zero-waste corporation worldwide by 2025. Shop Billy Jealousy on Amazon Nanshy With 9,326 tags, Nanshy moved into the tenth-place spot. The company’s makeup brushes and storage accessories are cruelty-free and budget-friendly.
'Green product scarcity' is looming: How can businesses remove the cleantech bottleneck?
Business Green
JANUARY 11, 2023
It also echoes a number of recent studies that have suggested the pace of the cost reductions delivered across the renewables and energy storage sectors appears to be slowing, as developers contend with rising material costs and supply chain bottlenecks.
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'A climate-shaped hole at its heart': The green economy reacts to the Spring Statement
Business Green
MARCH 23, 2022
The decision to finally heed industry calls to reduce VAT on energy saving materials have been broadly welcomed by experts across the green economy, who have noted the move is long overdue and will help households across the country reduce the amount of gas they need to heat their homes.
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These bags are made with Fairtrade Certified organic cotton
AGreenLiving
JANUARY 7, 2022
Terra Thread also supports a solar energy project in Rajasthan, India, which generates clean and renewable electricity. Product tags are also sourced from natural materials and the bags are colored with GOTS-certified dyes. This bag compresses flat for efficient storage but expands to hold a fair amount of makeup or other goods.
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'Giant opportunity': Why achieving a net zero emission supply chain could be cheaper than you think
Business Green
JANUARY 21, 2021
For example, mandating switching to renewable heat and power, as well as investing in measures to boost energy efficiency, are among the most obvious first steps to take, and can often save money for suppliers, the report notes.
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Your Energy Storage Cheat Sheet: How to Impress at ESI
GreenTechMedia
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
After the socially challenging strip-mall accomodations of Anaheim last year , the good folks who make solar and energy storage happen are no doubt craving real interaction in some place resembling an actual community. Does the storage industry need a tax credit? Will it happen, and if so, how?
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Defective Meters and Whistleblower Complaints Raise Questions About Gas Utility’s Profits
DeSmogBlog
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Internal corporate documents and public records reviewed by DeSmog support several of Dye’s claims, including allegations that NW Natural executives downplayed or ignored employee concerns about billing accuracy issues associated with projects that facilitated extremely profitable energy market speculation.
Long-duration storage projects are taking shape
Business Green
JANUARY 20, 2023
New projects with big price tags are looking for long-duration energy storage solutions In the summer of 2021, a flurry of R&D money was flying into new long-duration energy storage technologies. The clean hydrogen will then power a fuel cell to create on-demand energy.
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'Sensible incentives' and 'plumbing reforms': Leading figures mull pathway from Covid-19 crisis to net zero economy
Business Green
MAY 18, 2020
For one, Nick Charter, professor of behavioural science at Warwick Business School, suggests the government introduced a 'carbon pound' tagged to all goods and services that would alert consumers to the environmental impact of their purchases and activities.
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Germany plans to develop a hydrogen fuel network that will span 6,000 miles
Hydrogen Fuel News
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
FNB Gas chairperson Thomas Goessmann recently announced that the hydrogen fuel network in Germany will be more than 6,000 miles (9,700 kilometers) long and will come with a price tag of around $21 billion (€20 billion). Henry Cavendish Robert Boyle Christian Friedrich Schonbein Page 2 of 7 What country uses the most hydrogen energy?
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Interview – Harnessing the potential of geothermal to scale up by 2030
ThinkGeoEnergy
DECEMBER 18, 2023
As part of the wider renewable energy sector, geothermal has set ambitious targets for scaling up by the end the decade. One of the most important things we can do is decarbonize heating, and our Celsius Energy startup speaks directly to that. This is inherently wasteful and it comes with a price tag of emissions.
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Over 650 scientists urge world leaders to stop burning forests for energy on eve of UN nature summit
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Estonia, and Canada – and the UK–the world’s top importer of wood pellets for biomass energy. The scientists warn that burning wood from forests for energy harms biodiversity and worsens climate change, thereby undermining countries’ ability to meet nature commitments, including those under the Convention on Biological Diversity.
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Bay Area CCAs Solicit 30MW of Distributed Batteries to Weather Grid Outages
GreenTechMedia
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Tuesday’s requests for proposals from East Bay Community Energy (EBCE), Peninsula Clean Energy, Silicon Valley Clean Energy and municipal utility Silicon Valley Power are the latest step taken by state and local authorities to bolster solar-storage systems as a solution to the wildfire and power outage conundrum.
NuScale Faces Questions on Nuclear Reactor Safety and Financing Its First Project
GreenTechMedia
OCTOBER 27, 2020
But its reactor design faces significant safety questions that were not resolved by a Nuclear Energy Commission (NRC) review completed in August. And while the Department of Energy has issued a $1.36 Others include Hyperion Power Generation and Terrestrial Energy. SMRs could provide zero-carbon power for U.S.
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