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Renewables

Close up of wind turbine in green field, New York State

26/4/2023 News

New York installs eight large renewable projects

Eight new large-scale renewable energy projects have recently completed in New York State, reports New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

Batteries

CATL spokesperson at launch of battery

26/4/2023 News

New ‘condensed battery’ with 500 Wh/kg energy density

China’s CATL has launched a new semi-solid state battery type, known as a ‘condensed battery’, which is said to offer a 500 Wh/kg energy density while being safer than regular lithium ion batteries.

Wind

Aerial view of solar panels in field with nearby wind farm

26/4/2023 News

Spain’s first hybrid wind-solar plant

Iberdrola is building what is claimed to be Spain’s first hybrid wind and solar plant, in Castilla y León, to the north-west of the country.

CCUS

Chevron engineers at work

26/4/2023 News

CCUS to play key role in Australia’s decarbonisation

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) has a vital role to play in Australia’s goal to reach net zero by 2050 according to several recent reports. Meanwhile, new emissions legislation may trigger a spike in carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in the country, according to new analysis.

Hydrogen

Head and shoulders photo of Kate Grannell

26/4/2023 Comment / Kate Grannell

Whitby hydrogen village – just a pipe dream?

In May 2022, Whitby, close to Ellesmere Port in Cheshire, UK, was shortlisted as the site for a two-year ‘hydrogen village’ scheme to assess the suitability of hydrogen as a domestic energy source by British Gas and Cadent, the country’s largest gas distribution network. However, the project has provoked a fierce backlash from the local community. Whitby resident Kate Grannell offers her thoughts here.

Nuclear

Aerial view of the GKN II nuclear plant

26/4/2023 News

End of an era – Germany shuts down its last nuclear reactors

The last three nuclear reactors in Germany were shut down earlier this month, marking the end of an era. Meanwhile, Finland’s newest nuclear facility has successfully completed trial operations and is now producing at full power for the first time.

Road transport

Heavy duty truck driving along empty dual carriageway with green trees in background

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26/4/2023 Feature / Brian Davis

Speeding ahead: truck sector gears up for net zero

The heavy road freight sector in the UK and Europe is gearing up to switch from diesel to predominantly battery electric trucks, says Transport & Environment, along with hydrogen fuel cells and e-fuels, to accelerate decarbonisation on the road to net zero. New Energy World’s Features Editor Brian Davis reports.

Methane

View from vessel of oil and gas platform in distance and methane monitoring drone in air

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26/4/2023 Feature / Julien Perez

Escalating action to reduce methane emissions in the oil and gas industry

Annual methane emissions from fossil fuel operations rose to over 120mn tonnes in 2022; to date they are estimated to account for around 30% of global warming since the Industrial Revolution. But the International Energy Agency estimates that 80% of the options to reduce the industry’s emissions could be implemented at no net cost. Here, Julien Perez, Vice President of Strategy & Policy at the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI), discusses this preventable problem.

Coal

Coal mining machinery in South Africa

19/4/2023 News

Stalled African coal power projects present opportunity for clean energy

Ageing coal infrastructure has great potential to be decommissioned and repurposed as a significant tool for renewable energy transition in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new report. Meanwhile, Africa’s largest wind project has secured financial support, as has a new solar project in Eritrea.

Electricity

Graphic of solar panel, wind turbine and pylon

19/4/2023 News

Wind and solar reach a record 12% of global electricity in 2022

The carbon intensity of the global electricity sector reached its lowest recorded level last year following continued growth in wind and solar generated power, further fuelling hopes that emissions from power generation may have peaked, according to a new report from think tank Ember.

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