Phase-Change Energy Storage On A Barge, On The Thames, In London
Sunamp’s mobile energy storage solution combines a new phase-change material in a space-saving containerized, transportable form.
Sunamp’s mobile energy storage solution combines a new phase-change material in a space-saving containerized, transportable form.
It’s always interesting to figure out why irrational things occur. In the case of London’s foolish hydrogen buses, apparently Wrightbus going into administration aka bankruptcy proceedings led to well-connected people like Wrightbus owner Jo Bamford’s father, Lord Bamford, the man who inherited British firm JCB and was also knighted for … [continued]
There’s been a lot of great pumped hydro news from around the world in the past month, so a bit of a round up is in order. As a reminder, pumped hydro is the gravity storage solution that actually works, unlike concrete blocks, elevators and hillside rail systems. We’ve been … [continued]
Lothian, a public transit provider in Edinburgh, Scotland, and the Lothians, has ordered 50 new electric Volvo BZL buses for its fleet. The double-deck buses will begin operating in 2024. They cost over £24 million and have zero direct emissions, so using them will help improve air quality. Each bus … [continued]
You might think that diesel ferries and belching sheep would surpass Scotch whisky distilleries in greenhouse gas (GHG) total emissions, right? Nope. Producing Scotch whisky is really energy intensive, with a whole lot of carbon spewing and peat burning. If the distilleries’ multinational conglomerate owners are anything like the rest … [continued]
Scotland lays plans for the new 3.6 gigawatt Ossian offshore floating wind farm, leaving the US wind industry with lots of catching up to do.
The Munro MK_1 looks like the love child of a classic Ford Bronco and an International Scout, if they conceived under a giant Tesla coil, but this new electric vehicle could be a very practical solution to cleaner transport in heavy industry, agriculture, land management, and more. Scotland’s Munro Vehicles … [continued]
To the families of Fife considering SGN’s offer of ‘free’ hydrogen appliances, be aware that you would be putting your loved ones at risk to perpetuate a disappearing business model for gas utilities.
Scotland recently demolished its last coal-fired power station, ending coal’s reign in the country with a literal bang – ending decades of reliance on the emissions-heavy fossil fuel. “Today’s event is a symbolic reminder that we have ended coal-fired power generation in Scotland, as we work in a fair and … [continued]
The economics of hydrogen in the home are crystal clear, so you really have to ask yourself who is trying to sell this absurd idea. And why.