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Could trash-to-energy technology feed hydrogen demand?

GreenBiz

Could trash-to-energy technology feed hydrogen demand? One novel spin on emerging hydrogen fuel options is "clean hydrogen" made from trash. . Green hydrogen — made by splitting water’s hydrogen and oxygen using electricity produced by renewable sources — is a small fish in the "energies pond."

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Dublin battery system to support the Irish power grid

Smart Energy International

In a bid to support Irish grid stability, Electricity Supply Board (ESB) has opened a major battery plant at its Poolbeg site in Dublin, which will add 75MW/150MWh of fast-acting energy storage. In Ireland this has traditionally been provided by fossil fuel generation. No electricity system can operate without a backup.

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Renewables overtake fossil fuels in 2020 as Britain's power grid enjoys 'greenest year' yet

Business Green

Another record year for renewables saw clean power sources overtake fossil fuels on Britain's grid for the first time in 2020, but new nuclear and emerging technologies such as hydrogen and bioenergy carbon capture and storage are likely to be required to deliver a fully decarbonised energy system.

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How Siemens Energy Is Targeting the US Green Hydrogen Opportunity

GreenTechMedia

Green hydrogen is both an untested and a potentially vital way for renewable-energy-powered grids to store their intermittent power for later use, not just for hours at a time, but for days, weeks or even seasons ahead. On Monday, Siemens Energy announced a U.S.

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Smart Energy Finances: Hitachi Energy acquires eks Energy

Smart Energy International

Swiss tech major Hitachi Energy has acquired eks Energy in a strategic move to add power and electronics and energy management software to their ever-growing portfolio. Hitachi Energy called the move part of its strategy to meet global demand for battery energy storage solutions.

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5 Major Technologies Changing The Future Of The Renewable Energy Industry

The Environmental Blog

There is no doubt that the emergence of renewable energy has revolutionized our world. This awareness has led to both governments as well as normal human beings trying to take steps to make the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. Renewable Energy: Meaning and Definition.

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The Power of Hydrogen for Utilities

Energy Central

Countries are using alternative fuel sources to decrease their fossil fuel reliance. Diversifying the energy sector is essential when creating a low impact-power grid. Energy professionals are exploring. They target pollution from the oil and gas industry to meet decarbonization goals.