Greener energy
Greener energy in transport, industry, and our electricity networks - plus all that goes with this
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.
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