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BNEF ups forecast for global investment in stationary energy storage, sees majority of capacity likely to be grid-scale

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Energy storage installations around the world will multiply exponentially, from a modest 9GW/17GWh deployed as of 2018 to 1,095GW/2,850GWh by 2040, according to the latest forecast from research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). South Korea is the lead market in 2019, but will soon cede that position, with China and the US far in front by 2040.

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Bloomberg NEF forecasts falling battery prices enabling surge in wind and solar to 50% of global generation by 2050

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The arrival of cheap battery storage will mean that it becomes increasingly possible to finesse the delivery of electricity from wind and solar, so that these technologies can help meet demand even when the wind isn’t blowing and the sun isn’t shining. Production rose by 56 mtoe in China and 23 mtoe in the US. BNEF sees $1.3

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BNEF report finds hydrogen promising decarbonization pathway, but carbon prices and emissions policies required

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The falling cost of making hydrogen from wind and solar power offers a promising route to cutting emissions in some of the most fossil-fuel-dependent sectors of the economy, such as steel, heavy-duty vehicles, shipping and cement, according to a new report from BloombergNEF (BNEF). Abatement cost with hydrogen at $1/kg (7.4/MMBtu).

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BNEF: steel industry set to pivot to hydrogen in green push; additional $278B for clean capacity and retrofits

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Efforts to decarbonize steel production are central to the net-zero aspirations of China, Japan, Korea and the European Union. China will continue to play a pivotal role. Most of the costs to make green steel come from operations, rather than capital costs. Retrofit or close any remaining coal-fired capacity by 2050.

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Utility solar dethrones coal as the cheapest power source in Asia

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Photo: China News Service Renewable energy costs in Asia last year were 13% cheaper than coal and are expected to be 32% cheaper by 2030, according to a new study. The driving force behind this trend is the substantial reduction in capital costs for renewable energy projects.

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IDTechEx: market value of on-road fuel-cell vehicles to grow to $160B in 2042; 23.9% CAGR over 20 years

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IDTechEx’s analysis in their new report, “ Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles 2022-2042 ”, forecasts the market value of on-road fuel cell vehicles will grow to $160 billion in 2042 at a CAGR of 23.9% over the 20-year forecast period. of on-road FCEV market revenue will be from the passenger car market.

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ADB draft report says 3B Asians could become affluent by 2050; significant challenges

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The difference in outcomes under the two scenarios and thus the opportunity cost of not realizing the Asian Century scenario is huge, especially in human terms. China surpassed the US in 2010 to become the largest energy consuming country, and Asia will surpass the OECD before 2030 to become the largest energy consuming block.

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