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CHP Re-imagined - Fueling a Greener Tomorrow
Introduction: In an era where energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction are paramount, Combined Heat and Power (CHP) technology stands out for its remarkable fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions. Historically, the primary function of CHP has been to provide continuous supplies of electricity and heat, achieving efficiencies of around 90% – significantly higher than traditional ...
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Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH, winner of the Ruggero Bertani European Geothermal Innovation Award 2024
EGEC is thrilled to announce Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH as the recipient of the prestigious Ruggero Bertani European Geothermal Innovation Award 2024. The award recognises Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH’s innovative project, the Lithium Extraction Optimization Plant (LEOP) from geothermal, designed to revolutionise the production of sustainable lithium in ...
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Clean Sources of Generation are Set to Cover World’s Additional Demand Over Next 3 Years
Global electricity demand is expected to grow at a faster rate over the next three years as the clean energy transition gathers speed, with all the additional demand forecast to be covered by technologies that produce low-emissions electricity, according to a new report from the IEA. Electricity 2024 is the latest edition of the IEA’s annual analysis of electricity market developments and ...
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Unlocking Efficiency: Revolutionizing Brewery Energy Management with CHP Technology
In the dynamic world of brewery operations, the quest for efficiency and sustainability has led to the exploration of innovative technologies. One such game-changer is Combined Heat, Power, and Cooling (CCHP) technology, presenting a compelling solution to the significant energy demands within breweries. Brewery Energy Landscape: A Critical Analysis Breweries are known for their substantial ...
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Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Healthcare: The Role of CHP and local Power Solutions
Did you know that healthcare facilities are among the top consumers of energy in the commercial sector? Implementing Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems can significantly reduce energy costs, allowing more resources to be allocated to patient care. This article explores how hospitals and medical manufacturers can benefit from these energy solutions. CHP Benefits for Hospitals: Hospitals ...
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Battery on Wheels: BC Hydro Announces Vehicle-to-Grid Pilot Project
BC Hydro is announcing Canada's first vehicle-to-grid pilot project for medium and heavy-duty vehicles that will enable electricity to be pushed back to the grid from the battery of an electric vehicle (EV). "We are excited to provide CleanBC funding to pilot projects like this that pave the way for more innovative, climate conscious solutions for powering B.C.," said Josie Osborne, Minister of ...
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RMI: Treasury’s 45X guidelines will supercharge U.S. clean energy manufacturing & technological innovation
Today, the US Department of the Treasury unveiled initial guidance on one of the highest-value tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act, the 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit, which incentivizes the domestic production of solar, wind, inverter, and battery components. This guidance provides certainty to investors on the specific technologies and production conditions that qualify ...
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The Energy World is Set to Change Significantly by 2030, Based on Today's Policy Settings Alone
Major shifts underway today are set to result in a considerably different global energy system by the end of this decade, according to the IEA's new World Energy Outlook 2023. The phenomenal rise of clean energy technologies such as solar, wind, electric cars and heat pumps is reshaping how we power everything from factories and vehicles to home appliances and heating systems. The latest edition ...
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Millionth Renewable Energy Plant Connected to E.ON Grid
E.ON, Germany's largest distribution system operator, recently connected the millionth renewable energy plant to its distribution system and celebrated an energy transition anniversary. The commissioned wind turbine is located in the municipality of Biesenthal in Brandenburg and will in future feed 6.8 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity into the grid of E.ON subsidiary E.DIS. E.ON's Chief ...
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SRP Board Approves System Plan Strategies
SRP's District Board of Directors this week (Oct 2) approved power system strategies to be implemented between 2025 and 2035 that prioritize affordability, reliability, sustainability and customer focus. The strategies are outlined in SRP's new Integrated System Plan, which was developed as part of a two-year, data-driven planning process that incorporated perspectives from Arizona universities, ...
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What is the calorific value of tyre pyrolysis oil?
The tyre pyrolysis oil is obtained from waste tyres after high-temperature pyrolysis, which is a high calorific value regenerated fuel oil. The calorific value of tyre pyrolysis oil is 35-44 megajoules per kilogram (MJ/kg), the density is 0.91-0.93g/cm3, and it is anhydrous and impurity-free. Due to its high combustion calorific value, tyre pyrolysis oil is a good industrial heating fuel. It is ...
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National Grid Submits “Future Grid” Plan to Massachusetts Regulators
National Grid submitted its Electric Sector Modernization Plan (ESMP), the Future Grid Plan, to the Grid Modernization Advisory Council (GMAC) this week, outlining the critical investments needed in the local electric distribution system over the next five years and beyond to meet the Commonwealth’s nation-leading climate change, clean energy, and equity goals as established in the 2050 ...
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Exploring the Sustainable Potential of Pyrolysis Plant
The proliferation of waste tires is a global environmental challenge, necessitating innovative solutions. Pyrolysis plants have emerged as a promising technology for converting discarded tires into valuable pyrolysis oil. In this article, we explore the technical intricacies and environmental benefits of this sustainable process.Pyrolysis Process: A Technical OverviewPyrolysis as a Thermochemical ...
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LBNL: How Scientists Are Helping Cities Adapt to Extreme Heat
By Theresa Duque Since early July, the Earth has sweltered under record-breaking heat. In the United States, from California and the Desert Southwest to Texas and Florida, a long-lasting heat wave in the triple digits has broken dozens of heat records – and counting. To mitigate the risks of living in extreme heat, scientists at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory ...
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Ambri Advances Collaboration with Xcel Energy for First Utility Deployment of Liquid Metal Battery
Ambri's Liquid Metal battery system has taken a major step on the pathway to commercialization, after the company signed its first agreement with a utility provider. Xcel Energy and Ambri will jointly test the 300kWh system at SolarTAC in Aurora, Colorado, for a period of 12 months, enabling a comprehensive evaluation of its capabilities and performance. Installation of the system is expected to ...
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Ambri Advances Collaboration with Xcel Energy for First Utility Deployment of Liquid Metal™ Battery System
Ambri’s Liquid Metal™ battery system has taken a major step on the pathway to commercialization, after the company signed its first agreement with a utility provider. Xcel Energy and Ambri will jointly test the 300kWh system at SolarTAC in Aurora, Colorado, for a period of 12 months, enabling a comprehensive evaluation of its capabilities and performance. Installation of the system ...
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56 Homes Now Fully Electric Through ComEd Low Income Whole Home Electrification Program
ComEd this week (June 26) announced a new milestone achieved in a program to advance the electrification of low-income homes across northern Illinois. To date, 56 single family homes have been retrofitted as part of ComEd's Whole Home Electrification program, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to convert single family and multi-unit homes to energy-saving, all-electric heating and cooling ...
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Vermont's First Fully Storm Resilient, All-Electric Neighborhood Launched
Construction is now underway for Vermont's first all-electric, fully storm resilient neighborhood. U.S. Senator Peter Welch joined Governor Phil Scott and the President and CEO of O'Brien Brothers, and the President and CEO of Green Mountain Power (GMP) for a groundbreaking celebration for Hillside East in South Burlington, Vermont. The neighborhood and homes are designed with climate and storm ...
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Biden Administration Announces $250 Million to Accelerate Electric Heat Pump Manufacturing
As part of President Biden's Investing in America the U.S. Department of Energy recently (April 18) announced a $250 million funding opportunity to accelerate electric heat pump manufacturing in America. This is the first funding opportunity announcement stemming from DOE's new authorization, invoked by President Biden last summer, to utilize the Defense Production Act (DPA) to increase domestic ...
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Liberty Coca-Cola to Recover CO2 Through High Efficiency Quadgeneration in New York
Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages select Clarke Energy to deliver a turn-key quadgeneration plant generating electricity, heat, cooling and recovering carbon dioxide (CO2). Beverage-grade quality CO2 upgrading systems will provide Liberty with an in-house supply of carbonation for beverage production. Clarke Energy USA, Inc., a KOHLER Company, today announced they have signed on in agreement with ...
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