How battery energy storage systems work
Saturday, 29 June 2024
by Peder Thomsen
How battery energy storage systems work When people think of the battery industry, associations likely go towards electric vehicles, but the battery industry isn’t just propelled by EVs. Utility-scale battery energy storage (BESS) has also entered the race and is more important than ever before. So, this article will explore how battery energy storage systems
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The grand guide to solar energy
Wednesday, 05 June 2024
by Peder Thomsen
The grand guide to solar energy Solar energy is quickly becoming a cornerstone in the battle against climate change, accounting for nearly three-quarters of the newly added renewable energy capacity in 2023. This article dives into the fundamentals of solar energy, its renewable nature, uses, and the numerous advantages it offers now and in the
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The benefits of renewable energy
Friday, 17 May 2024
by Peder Thomsen
The benefits of renewable energy As severe weather events become more frequent and intense, the benefits of renewable energy become increasingly clear. Currently, the world economy invests around $1.8 trillion annually in clean energy and infrastructure, compared to roughly $1.1 billion in fossil-fuel infrastructure investments. But to achieve zero emissions by 2050, renewable energy investments has
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Can wood unlock cheaper wind turbines?
Friday, 01 March 2024
by Peder Thomsen
Can wood unlock cheaper wind turbines? Modern wind turbines stand as key players in steering the world towards Net Zero by 2050. Yet, to meet this target, the challenge lies in adding approximately 33,000 wind turbines annually and quintupling current installation growth by decade’s end. The hurdle? Soaring steel and commodity prices hamper developers’ will
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Sustainable turbine blades on the horizon?
Thursday, 25 January 2024
by Peder Thomsen
Sustainable turbine blades on the horizon? Addressing the recycling challenge associated with wind turbine blades, particularly in a cost-effective manner, has long been a concern for operators of renewable wind projects. While the decommissioning responsibilities typically fall on project owners, the focus has largely been on industrialized decommissioning, neglecting the crucial aspect of constructing high-performance
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What is renewable energy?
Monday, 15 January 2024
by Peder Thomsen
What is renewable energy? In a world seeking sustainable solutions to its energy needs, the rise of renewable energy sources stands as one of the largest hopes to help mend our planet. Unlike fossil fuels—coal, oil, and gas—which demand hundreds of millions of years to form and contribute to harmful greenhouse gas emissions when burned,
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Exploring optimal PV setup for agrivoltaics
Friday, 01 September 2023
by Kamran Ali Khan Niazi Marta Victoria
Exploring the optimal PV setup for agrivoltaics Researchers at Aarhus University have analyzed three PV setups for the optimal setup for agrivoltaics. Through their comprehensive comparative analysis of sustainable energy and agriculture integration, we explore the optimal PV setup for agrivoltaics in Europe. Table of Contents How to sustainably integrate energy and agriculture Solar photovoltaics (PV) have
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4 alternatives to lithium-ion batteries currently exciting investors
Thursday, 22 June 2023
by Ben Cook
4 alternatives to lithium-ion batteries currently exciting investors With lithium-ion batteries raising ESG-related concerns, investors are increasingly seeing value in long-duration energy storage. This article explores 4 alternatives to lithium-ion batteries currently exciting investors. Table of Contents Introduction It’s the question being asked by the biggest movers and shakers in the energy storage industry –
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Liquid air energy storage explained
Wednesday, 03 August 2022
by Leon Haupt
Liquid air energy storage explained Read along to see the 5 questions we asked Phelas, an innovative company focusing on a particular energy storage technology to foster the energy transition: liquid air energy storage. Table of Contents What problem does Phelas solve? Phelas was founded to turn a very simple vision into reality. We want
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ESS
Zinc-ion battery storage – Q&A with Enerpoly
Friday, 22 July 2022
by Sahitya Yarlagadda
Zinc-ion battery storage – Q&A with Enerpoly To diversify away from lithium-ion batteries, zinc-ion might be an alternative. To get more knowledge, we asked Enerpoly, an innovative company trying to put zinc-ion batteries on the table of energy storage, how they see zinc-ion in the future. Table of Contents What is the Enerpoly innovative perspective
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