Shipping and aviation plan to go net zero. How?
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
It involves a mix of electrification, sustainable fuels and hydrogen power
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Amazon aims to clean up aviation
GreenBiz
JANUARY 27, 2021
Amazon aims to clean up aviation. The aviation sector in a pandemic has 99 problems. And if you look at the aviation industry's historical pledges to add in bio-based jet fuels, before the pandemic, it's fallen woefully short. Aviation. Katie Fehrenbacher.
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Aviation is plotting a sustainable course
GreenBiz
MARCH 22, 2021
Aviation is plotting a sustainable course. Modern aviation had never seen a year like 2020. And it begs the question: Can sustainable aviation finally get off the ground? In 2016, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a U.N.
Stop greenwashing of aviation: 3. hydrogen flight
Low Impact
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Over five weeks we’re publishing a range of Stay Grounded factsheets about various kinds of techno-greenwashing provided by the aviation industry. 2, electric flight , and this one covers the promise of hydrogen flight. Success not assured Hydrogen-powered aircraft exist only on paper.
Is aviation the best application yet for hydrogen fuel cells?
Charged
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
However, aviation remains a new frontier for zero emissions. His new company, ZeroAvia, is developing an aircraft powertrain energized by hydrogen fuel cells. And that’s kind of a mainstay of regional aviation aircraft of this size. And they’ve just extended it to aviation.
Stop greenwashing of aviation: 5. E-fuels
Low Impact
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Over five weeks we’ve published a range of Stay Grounded factsheets about various kinds of techno-greenwashing provided by the aviation industry. 3 the promise of hydrogen flight ; no. Governments should not subsidise aviation e-fuels: the polluter should pay.
Could green hydrogen be key to a carbon-free economy?
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Could green hydrogen be key to a carbon-free economy? The Saudis are going big on something called green hydrogen — a carbon-free fuel made from water by using renewably produced electricity to split hydrogen molecules from oxygen molecules. Green hydrogen? Hydrogen.
Stop greenwashing of aviation: 2. electric flight
Low Impact
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Over five weeks we’re publishing a range of Stay Grounded factsheets about various kinds of techno-greenwashing provided by the aviation industry. The aviation industry is trying everything to legitimise its plan to jump straight back to pre-Covid growth rates.
Hydrogen Aviation Startup ZeroAvia Raises $37.7M From Amazon, Shell and BEV
GreenTechMedia
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Zero-carbon aviation start-up ZeroAvia has raised $37.7 The funds will be used for the ongoing development of its ZA-600 hydrogen fuel cell powertrain, which converts hydrogen into electricity to power a motor to spin a propeller. Local, green hydrogen is the fuel of choice.
Could trash-to-energy technology feed hydrogen demand?
GreenBiz
JULY 15, 2020
Could trash-to-energy technology feed hydrogen demand? One novel spin on emerging hydrogen fuel options is "clean hydrogen" made from trash. . Today, more than 95 percent of hydrogen is fossil-based and does not rely on renewables. There are other ways to make hydrogen.
Stop greenwashing of aviation: 4. biofuels
Low Impact
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Over five weeks we’re publishing a range of Stay Grounded factsheets about various kinds of techno-greenwashing provided by the aviation industry. 3 the promise of hydrogen flight ; and this one is about the promise of biofuels. The post Stop greenwashing of aviation: 4.
Net zero aviation fund backs wireless plane charging and hydrogen refuelling projects
Business Green
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
R&D projects securing backing include wireless electric airplane charging, immersive and extended reality hydrogen safety training, and ultra-lightweight pressure vessels for hydrogen storage.
Silicon valley startup develops hydrogen fuel cell powertain for potential zero-emissions aviation
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 20, 2019
Presented as a milestone in the effort to make aviation sustainable and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, start-up firm ZeroAvia announced on 14 August seemingly significant advances in developing a zero-emission, hydrogen-fueled electric powertrain. With land transport rapidly decarbonizing, fast-growing air transport is quickly becoming the leading emission source, so we must find ways to make aviation more sustainable,” said Val Miftakhov, ZeroAvia Founder and CEO.
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Hydrogen Is Booming: 3 Things Investors Need To Know To Reduce Their Risk
EDF + Business
MARCH 17, 2022
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has set off a flurry of competition among states for a piece of the $8 billion in direct funding and tax credits the law provides for four “hydrogen hubs.” A parallel rush to hydrogen is underway in the private sector. The U.S.
This carbon challenge is bigger than cars, aviation and shipping combined
GreenBiz
AUGUST 13, 2020
This carbon challenge is bigger than cars, aviation and shipping combined. The options include biodiesel, renewable electricity, renewable natural gas, solar thermal, geothermal, thermal storage and hydrogen. Adam Aston. Thu, 08/13/2020 - 02:15.
Major hydrogen initiatives underway at US Department of Energy
Renewable Energy World
JULY 8, 2021
DOE announces 52M for 31 hydrogen projects; issues RFI for projects to which Avangrid responds. million to fund 31 projects to advance next-generation clean hydrogen technologies and support DOE’s recently announced Hydrogen Energy Earthshot initiative. Hydrogen News
HyPoint debuts prototype of air-cooled hydrogen fuel cell for aviation
Business Green
MARCH 3, 2021
US firm says its new solution boasts three times the power of a regular fuel cell by weight, providing a boost to hopes of hydrogen powered aircraft. Founder and CEO Dr Alex Ivanenko said the breakthrough marked a major milestone in the drive towards zero emission aviation.
Exploring Europe’s approach to offshore wind and green hydrogen
Renewable Energy World
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
The Clean Energy States Alliance recently released a new report that looks at the development of green hydrogen (H2) from offshore wind. This hydrogen is referred to as “grey hydrogen.” Hydrogen from electrolysis powered by renewables is known as “green hydrogen.”.
United Airlines among newest investors of ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-propelled flight technology
Renewable Energy World
DECEMBER 13, 2021
ZeroAvia announced it has raised another $35 million to help develop its 2-5 megawatt (MW) zero-emission powertrain systems for commercial aviation. ZeroAvia says it is on track to achieve commercialization for its hydrogen propulsion technology in 2024. Hydrogen News
Will low-carbon hydrogen will be the silver bullet in APAC?
Renewable Energy World
DECEMBER 27, 2021
On Thursday the 19 th of August, the Climate Council in partnership with the law firm Shearman & Sterling, hosted an intriguing panel to discuss a major topic in the energy industry: Will low-carbon hydrogen be the silver bullet in APAC? The controversy around blue hydrogen.
Government of Canada launches Hydrogen Strategy
Charged
JANUARY 21, 2021
Most automakers may have rejected hydrogen as an energy storage medium for passenger vehicles ( Toyota is the notable exception), but the technology may yet find applications for industrial processes, and in other forms of transportation such as aviation and shipping.
Hydrogen Cars. Smart or DuMb?
Mr. Sustainability
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Not smart Summary - Hydrogen has a key role to play in our sustainable future. It is time we acknowledge the future of land-based transport is battery-electric, not hydrogen-powered. This blog explores the beauty of hydrogen and why we should not put it into our cars - of any size.
Aviation milestone as first commercial flight takes off using fuel derived from wood chips
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 22, 2021
Flight from Tokyo to Sapporo uses sustainable aviation fuel derived from gasified wood-chips. The flight is the first commercial flight in the world to use SAF derived from gasified wood-chips synthesised into aviation fuel. Image credit: Alan Wilson , CC BY-SA 2.0 license.
Air taxis and hydrogen flights: Government announces £85m R&D boost for green aviation projects
Business Green
JANUARY 28, 2021
The nascent green aviation sector received a dual boost today as the UK government confirmed a series of multi-million pound R&D funding awards and BP and Quantas inked a new sustainable fuel partnership.
ZeroAvia wins £12-million grant to bring fuel cell aviation powertrain to market
Charged
JANUARY 7, 2021
ZeroAvia, a specialist in hydrogen-electric aviation, has secured £12.3 million) in government funding to deliver a hydrogen-electric aircraft to the market by 2023. million ($16.3
Kent zero: HyPoint showcases Sandwich zero emission aviation research facility
Business Green
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Despite the long way it has to travel to realise its vision of commercialisation, HyPoint has already generated significant buzz within the aviation industry. That will be the main motivation for big airline companies [to switch to hydrogen fuel cells].".
£2.65m green hydrogen project aims to advance emissions-free distilling ambitions
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
A new and seemingly ground-breaking hydrogen combustion technology is to be trialled at Bruichladdich Distillery’s operations on Islay. UK based green-hydrogen firm Protium is working with partner ITPEnergised (ITPE) on the pilot project, which received the go-ahead on 24 November.
We need to get serious about speeding up the switch to sustainable aviation fuel
Business Green
MAY 11, 2022
The government must act now to scale power-to-liquid fuels that would allow the aviation industry to reduce their emissions, while long-term solutions are in development, argues Green Alliance's Helena Barrett. As a sector, aviation has so far got off lightly in the push to meet net zero.
Government eyes low carbon fuels mandate for UK aviation sector
Business Green
JULY 25, 2021
UK jet fuel suppliers could face minimum sustainable aviation fuels requirements from 2025 under government plans. Aviation is currently responsible for around 2.5
Who’s behind the current wave of hype about hydrogen?
Charged
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Hydrogen fuel cells are controversial—several automakers, including Daimler , Honda , GM and Volkswagen , have abandoned the technology, while Toyota continues to pursue it. ABC News also recently ran a rapturous rhapsody hyping hydrogen as the fuel of the future.
Jet Zero: Is aviation 'techno-optimism' putting UK emissions targets in jeopardy?
Business Green
MAY 17, 2022
New report from Element Energy argues halting airport expansion and introducing demand reduction measures provides a "less risky" route for tackling aviation emissions than betting on emerging technologies. Industry is also responding to the demand for low emission aviation.
Boeing, Microsoft, and JP Morgan join sustainable aviation biofuels alliance
Business Green
APRIL 20, 2021
Netflix, Deloitte, Boston Consulting Group, and Salesforce also among founding members of Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA). But while a number of potential solutions are being developed, including electric and hydrogen powered planes, such technologies remain in their infancy.
WoodMac on Green Hydrogen: It’s Going To Happen Faster Than Anyone Expects
GreenTechMedia
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Green hydrogen is set to play a substantive role in the overall energy mix with its development likely to happen faster than anyone predicts, according to a new report by Wood Mackenzie. “The European Commission’s hydrogen strategy didn’t exist a year ago.
HyFlyer zero emission aviation project lines up mobile hydrogen fuelling support
Business Green
DECEMBER 12, 2019
Mobile refuelling truck will be used to power test flights of hydrogen plane
Massive 50-GW wind, solar, hydrogen power plant with unique ownership model announced in Australia
Renewable Energy World
JULY 13, 2021
million tons of zero-carbon green hydrogen or 20 million tons of green ammonia each year, which will be provided domestically and exported internationally as the green fuels market continues to expand post- 2030. Some predictions say that the green hydrogen sector could become a US$2.5
COP26: UK preps aviation climate coalition for global take-off
Business Green
OCTOBER 29, 2021
The UK is set to launch a global aviation coalition at the COP26 Climate Summit that will aim to rally more countries behind a long-term target to reduce emissions from international flights.
Jet Zero: Government launches new £3m green aviation funding competition
Business Green
JUNE 30, 2021
The government has today launched the first round of its £3m Zero Emission Flight Infrastructure (ZEFI) competition with a view to catalysing the development of the infrastructure that could one day enable electric and hydrogen-fuelled aircraft.
ZeroAvia and Shell ink deal to get airport hydrogen supply off the ground
Business Green
MAY 10, 2022
The prospect of sustainable aviation powered by hydrogen edged a step closer today, after ZeroAvia announced plans to construct two commercial-scale mobile hydrogen refuelers.
Shipping and aviation plan to go net zero. How?
AGreenLiving
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
It involves a mix of electrification, sustainable fuels and hydrogen power. View original post here: Shipping and aviation plan to go net zero. Business Green and-maintain answer-the answer-the-question climate-tech fuels-and hydrogen-power question suppliers with-their you-feel
'The only net zero carbon option': Back power-to-liquid fuel for aviation decarbonisation, ministers urged
Business Green
MAY 11, 2022
Not all sustainable aviation fuels are necessarily as sustainable as advertised, and the government should choose carefully when deciding which jet fuel alternatives it intends to support as it draws up plans to decarbonise the aviation sector.
Cambridge University preps Aviation Impact Accelerator for net zero take-off
Business Green
AUGUST 25, 2021
New initiative to bring together leading experts from across the fast-expanding green aviation sector. The new group aims to build an interactive evidence-based simulator that allows the aviation industry and policymakers to explore different scenarios for achieving net zero emission flight.
Singapore’s H3 Dynamics closes $26 million for hydrogen-powered air cargo and logistics
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 25, 2021
ImpactAlpha, October 25 – H3 Dynamics is the latest hydrogen-fuel startup to secure investor backing in the race to green the aviation industry. The post Singapore’s H3 Dynamics closes $26 million for hydrogen-powered air cargo and logistics appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
JetBlue invests in Universal Hydrogen to help advance carbon-free flight
Renewable Energy World
APRIL 23, 2021
JetBlue Technology Ventures (JTV), the venture capital subsidiary of JetBlue Airways announced that it is one of the investors in Series A funding for Universal Hydrogen through which the company raised $20.5 Universal Hydrogen says it is fueling carbon-free flight and that the money will allow it to accelerate the development of its hydrogen logistics network and regional aircraft conversion kits, and also boost its burgeoning commercial activities. Hydrogen News
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