Greener energy
Greener energy in transport, industry, and our electricity networks - plus all that goes with this
Is green steel getting closer?
Summary: Norwegian company Blastr Green Steel is planning to establish a green steel plant with an integrated hydrogen production facility in Inkoo, Finland. Blastr has entered into a Letter of Intent with Nordic energy company Fortum that provides Blastr exclusive rights to utilise an existing industrial site located in Inkoo.
A solar boom is coming
While solar is small now, its going to become a big deal pretty quickly, and probably a lot faster than you think.
The European 'Carbon border adjustment mechanism' is more important than you think
If it works, the new CBAM could fundamentally change the face of European heavy industry, and potentially save hundred's of thousands of jobs - but its not going to be easy
Micro mobility - not just good for the environment
Our cities need micro mobility (scooters and bikes) to work if we are to reduce car use, as they can replace short distance trips and first/last mile travel. Perhaps unsurprisingly, micro mobility availability seems to help some types of commercial activity.
The answer, my friend, is suckin' in the wind
The windcatcher, used for thousands of years, is another example of a simple and ancient innovation that can be a solution today.
More renewables are coming - but that's not the interesting bit.
As the percentage of renewable electricity generation on the grid increases, the way we store and use electricity will need to change and change dramatically. This will be a massive disruption to the existing system.
The future of UK haulage is electric
The UK Zero Emission Road Freight Demonstrator trial suggests that both on price to buy and operate, battery EVs are likely to be the choice of haulage companies.
Yes, we are using lots of coal, but for how long?
We might be using more coal, a move that seems to take us away from our desired end destination. But we caution against interpreting this as meaning that coal, or even in many cases gas, has a positive long-term future from an investing perspective.
France car parks and PV
France wants all of its larger carparks, new and existing, to have rooftop solar. If we take the plan a bit further, we could see the potential to power local residential building cooling and EV charging.
Green hydrogen - Germany is going for broke
Germany is going for broke on green hydrogen. It's not going to be cheap, and there are massive barriers to overcome, but the alternative for them is worse.
Heat pumps powered by wind and solar?
As the percentage of renewables on our grids grows, we need to think differently about how we use and store electricity - part of the answer is better matching supply & demand
The green hydrogen investor dilemma
Is the growth potential more than just hype and can companies grow profitably? Focus: Green hydrogen, heavy industry, hard to decarbonise, steel, chemicals, fertiliser, ammonia