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Sandia Studies Subterranean Storage of Hydrogen
Will empty petroleum reservoirs work for storing clean hydrogen? Imagine a vast volume of porous sandstone reservoir, once full of oil and natural gas, now full of a different, carbon-free fuel — hydrogen. Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories are using computer simulations and laboratory experiments to see if depleted oil and natural gas reservoirs can be used for storing this ...
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Entergy Proposes Transmission Upgrades and a Comprehensive Resilience Plan
Entergy Louisiana recently announced it will begin executing a strategic blueprint for building new electric infrastructure that meets the burgeoning needs of businesses and industry to power job growth throughout the state.Louisiana has a generational opportunity that is set to create new jobs, new investment and additional revenues for local governments as local business and industries and new ...
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New Hampshire Utility is Using Residential Batteries to Create Virtual Power Plant
Caterpillar Inc. announced this week that Liberty - New Hampshire, a local electric provider, has selected Caterpillar to supply turnkey virtual power plant (VPP) solutions for Liberty’s battery storage pilot.Under the initiative, Liberty has installed 2,600 kWh of lithium-ion battery storage at 100 homes to charge overnight when demand and rates are low, reduce peak load during times of high ...
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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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New Study Shows Clean Energy Transition Thrives in 2023, Boosted by Federal Policies
U.S. clean energy sectors demonstrated their resiliency in 2023, with both mature and emerging decarbonization solutions seeing growth despite higher interest rates and supply chain difficulties. This strong performance by clean energy sectors is bolstered by a suite of federal policies that provide clear market signals to invest, according to the 2024 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook ...
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Revolutionising Data Centre Energy
In an era where data centres are the backbone of global digital infrastructure, ensuring energy resilience is more critical than ever. With the demand for data processing capacity soaring and electricity networks under strain, developers and operators face the challenge of relying on local energy distribution systems. Data centres depend on electricity for essential processes such as cooling, ...
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$1.8 billion was invested in new projects last year, according to numbers just released by the American Biogas Council
February 13, 2024 – WASHINGTON – Newly-released data from the American Biogas Council (ABC) indicates that 2023 was the third year of record growth across the U.S. biogas industry,[1] with nearly 100 new projects coming online last year— representing $1.8 billion in capital investments. ABC expects this growth to continue into 2024, with more than 100 new projects already ...
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AEA releases 2023 Renewable Energy Fund Impact and Evaluation Report
According to the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA), the oil and gas industries are a key part of Alaska’s economy, and the state ranks third in the nation in terms of energy consumption per dollar of gross domestic product. Alaska’s North Slope contains six of the 100 largest oil fields in the U.S. and one of the 100 largest natural gas fields. In addition, Alaska’s ...
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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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SoCalGas Supports Nostromo Energy's Installation of an Innovative Energy Storage Solution
Southern California Gas Company this week announced the successful installation of an innovative energy savings solution at the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria hotels, that helps reduce the need for air conditioning during peak electric demand, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, and costs. Nostromo Energy's IceBrick system will receive incentives from the California Public ...
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EIA Expects Two Years of Significant Growth in Solar Electric Generation in the United States
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects solar electric generation will account for 7% of total U.S. electricity generation in 2025, up from 4% in 2023, according to its January Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). Developers have reported that almost 80 gigawatts of solar power will come online over the next two years, increasing U.S. solar generating capacity by 84% and making ...
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What is the technology of continuous pyrolysis machine?
The technology of continuous pyrolysis machine is a method used to convert various types of waste materials, such as rubber tire powder, waste plastic pieces, etc. into valuable products like fuel oil, gas, and carbon black through a continuous and controlled thermal decomposition process called continuous pyrolysis technology. The continuous pyrolysis machine typically consists of several key ...
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EIA Expects Combined U.S. Solar and Wind Generation to Surpass Coal-Fired Generation in 2024
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects, for the first year on record, combined electricity generation from wind and solar to surpass generation from coal in 2024. EIA expects solar generation in 2024 to increase 39% (228 kilowatthours) from 2023, driven by continued increases in solar capacity. "Renewables, particularly solar photovoltaics, are growing rapidly and making large ...
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FERC, NERC Release Final Report on Lessons from Winter Storm Elliott
FERC and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) this week released the final report on Winter Storm Elliott, the Christmas 2022 storm that contributed to power outages for millions of electricity customers in the Eastern half of the country. The 167-page report recommends completion of needed cold weather reliability standard revisions initially identified after 2021's Winter ...
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Georgia Power Files Update to 2023 Integrated Resource Plan
Georgia Power this week (Oct 27) filed an update to its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which the company notes sets forth a flexible, comprehensive plan to support the state's economic growth. Current energy projections for Georgia now reflect energy growth of approximately 6,600 MW through 2030, up from approximately 400 MW previously forecasted in January 2022. Building upon the plan approved ...
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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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Clarke Energy Participates at Renewable Energy India Expo 2023
Clarke Energy’s offices in India participated in Renewable Energy India Expo 2023, held from 4-6th October 2023 at India Expo Centre. The event, which was held in Greater Noida, State of Uttar Pradesh, saw a huge number of project developers and consultants showing interest in our biogas to power and biogas upgrading solutions. Abhijit Rajguru – Deputy General Manager Marketing & ...
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Leading Korean Natural Gas Supplier Taps Utility Global for Low-Carbon Hydrogen Development
Utility Global, the only decarbonization technology company pioneering the eXEROTM technology platform optimized for hard-to-abate industry sectors, today announced that a leading Korean natural gas supplier signed a letter of intent to partner on developing a new line of hydrogen production for the company. The letter of intent (LOI) focused on exploring a better system for producing ultra-low ...
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Tanzania’s Manufacturing Sector Partners Clarke Energy on Self-Power Generation
Tanzania’s manufacturing industries have adopted self-power generation for the sake of reliability and safety of their machines. The idea comes while Tanzania is facing power cuts, due to the lack of sufficient rains that caused a drop in hydro-electricity production, and an increase in the use of electricity in the country. At an estimated 57 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves both in ...
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Edison Celebrates 140 Years and Plans to Invest 10 billion in Ecological Transition by 2030
Edison marks 140 years in business this year and unveils its development strategy for 2030, with goals extending to 2040, aimed at "strengthening its commitment to ecological transition in support of its customers and the safety and autonomy of the national energy system." The energy group, led by CEO Nicola Monti, intends to accelerate Italy's path towards energy transition through a plan that ...
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