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BP Statistical Review finds global oil share down for 12th year in a row, coal share up to highest level since 1969; renewables at 2%

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seen in 2010, according to the newly released BP Statistical Review of World Energy, 2012. The report also highlighted supply disruptions as one of the major energy events of the year. Fossil fuels still dominated energy consumption with 87% market share, while renewables rose fastest but are still only 2% of the global total.

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ORNL researchers use blockchain to increase electric grid resiliency; Grid Guard

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The data and equipment settings are constantly verified against a statistical baseline of normal voltage, frequency, breaker status and power quality. Our system helps determine in near real time whether a fault was triggered by a cyberattack or induced by natural events. Grid Guard attestation framework and Anomaly Detection Module.

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Opinion: Reinventing fuel-based power for a more secure and resilient grid

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With battery storage able to provide a unique role in balancing a renewable electricity grid, Toby Gill, CEO of Intelligent Power Generation, asks could innovations in green hydrogen and biofuel technologies contribute to a more optimized and economical energy mix? What are the mechanisms we need to balance a renewable grid?

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myenergi set to host EV drivers en route to COP26

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They will also be introduced to myenergi’s latest range of renewable energy technologies, including the eco-smart zappi EV charge r. During the two-week event, representatives will be calling for all sales of new cars and light duty vans to have a plug by 2030 and be zero emission by 2035. myenergi employees outside their new HQ.

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myenergi set to host EV drivers en route to COP26

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They will also be introduced to myenergi’s latest range of renewable energy technologies, including the eco-smart zappi EV charge r. During the two-week event, representatives will be calling for all sales of new cars and light duty vans to have a plug by 2030 and be zero emission by 2035. myenergi employees outside their new HQ.

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Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype

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according to a 2023 study citing recent data from the National Transportation Safety Board and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics , gasoline-powered, internal-combustion engine (ICE) cars were involved in about 1,530 fires per every 100,000 sold. Speaking of fires in cars fueled by gasoline or diesel, he says, “It’s an everyday event.

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Berkeley Lab releases 8th edition of databook on China’s energy and environment; finding the “missing” energy consumption

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The China Energy Group of the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) recently released the eighth edition of the China Energy Databook —the most comprehensive publicly available resource known to exist covering China’s energy and environmental statistics. Click to enlarge.