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Stanlow refinery to host Europe’s first hydrogen-ready CHP plant Essar Energy Transition (EET) has announced the development of EET Hydrogen Power, Europe’s first 100% hydrogen-fuelled combined heat and power plant, to be located at Stanlow refinery. Scheduled for completion by 2027, the project is part of EET’s strategy to establish Stanlow as a..
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Could sodium-ion be a hazard-free and lower cost alternative to lithium-ion for the energy storage market? China seems to think so. And as is often the case in clean technology, they are out in front. Energy storage is a critical component to achieving 100% clean electricity generation. Without it, the intermittency of solar and wind leaves the entire strategy vulnerable to collapse…
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Check out this great EIA report on annual U.S. energy consumption 1776-2023.
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Drought and electricity prices (Brazil) This is a recurring theme in my posts, as the chances of a drought occurring are increasing according to assessments by the main climate analysts in Brazil. Faced with this increasingly strong possibility, I launch a challenge for corporate and institutional energy consumers: what actions are being taken to mitigate this risk? Those who approach..
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South Australia | Green iron and steel strategy The steel industry worldwide is one of the biggest global carbon emitters. Decarbonising this industry will have a significant impact on international ambitions for tackling climate change. As the world decarbonises, green iron demand is forecast to surge. South Australia has a unique combination..
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Biologists’ most exciting discovery to date is a male Nomada electella, a species that had never been recorded in New York. “The discovery of regionally rare bee species on transmission corridors is incredibly important for pollinator conservation,” said Molly Jacobson, native pollinator ecologist, SUNY-ESF. “These rare bees rely on very specific resources, like..
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