Greener energy
Greener energy in transport, industry, and our electricity networks - plus all that goes with this
Decarbonising chemicals - ShareAction report
ShareAction has recently published a report we wrote for them on the financial case for decarbonising the Chemicals sector. Its going to take a lot of money, but the good news is that Europe already provides this for renewables.
Solar installed capacity 2022
Solar is a major form of renewable power generation, and while the growth in installed capacity is not where it needs to be, solar has not slowed down as much as some commentators feared.
If they can charge them, they will buy them: e-buses and e-trucks
Electrifying heavy transport, such as buses, vans, and trucks, is going to be a key part of the decarbonisation of transport, and a major contributor to reducing urban air pollution.
Greening ammonia - heat, pressure and hydrogen
Ammonia is an important product, particularly for the manufacture of fertilisers. It is emissions intensive, so how can we make it greener?
EV charging is about more than hardware
EV charging is not just about providing the hardware to plug your car into at night. While smart charging (and other demand management technologies) are starting to really gain traction, wireless charging is still at an early stage. But it has massive potential.
How much for green chemicals?
We know we need to decarbonise the chemical industry - its going to be tough, but a pathway now exists to do it in a financially viable way.
The importance of being interconnected
Where do I get the electricity I need, if the sun isn't shining and the wind isn't blowing. One answer is to bring it in from places where its still sunny or windy. This might be in a different country, or a distant part of the same country - enter interconnectors.
Level playing field for blue and green hydrogen
Hydrogen is a big decarbonisation problem in itself. Understanding what 'clean' really means allows us to solve that problem in the right way.
How should we engage with Oil and Gas companies?
Engagement is now a big part of sustainability investing, but I argue that it's still in its infancy. It's not an “invest in renewables vs invest in O&G debate”, it's more about who is best placed to invest this capital wisely, the upstream O&G company or their shareholders.
Ford wants cheaper EV batteries?
Ford has recently announced that it plans to build a $3.5bn EV battery factory in Michigan USA, one of a swath of recent announcements across Asia, the US and Europe.
Green steel - a template for other hard to abate sectors?
Not only is green steel an important sector from a GHG emissions perspective, it could be the trail blazer for a number of other important transitions. Why not read on ...
Energy efficiency is the first step
The cheapest and greenest energy is the energy we don't use. Calls for a national 'war effort' on energy efficiency.