Comparison, Solar, Water and Wind

NREL: Untapped potential exists for blending hydropower, floating PV

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Hybrid systems of floating solar panels and hydropower plants may hold the technical potential to produce a significant portion of the electricity generated annually across the globe, according to an analysis by researchers at the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). 2020.08.080.

Solar

Solar Portugal Renewable Hybrid

U Delaware team develops prototype efficient direct ammonia fuel cell for transportation

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JULY 31, 2019

With recent and projected cost declines in wind, solar, and lithium-ion batteries, electrification using batteries has become a viable option for applications compatible with the inherent range limitations and recharging time. Source-to-Tank cost comparison of carbon-neutral transportation fuels. Zhao et al. —Zhao et al.

Delaware

Delaware Transportation Fuel Hydrogen

Study measures the effect of regional change in clouds caused by ships’ emissions; masking GHG warming

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MARCH 25, 2020

Satellite data over a shipping lane in the south Atlantic show that the ships modify clouds to block an additional 2 Watts of solar energy, on average, from reaching each square meter of ocean surface near the shipping lane. For comparison, today the Earth is estimated to have warmed by approximately 1 ?C, C, or 1.8 ?F,

Emissions

Emissions Pollution 2003 Climate

Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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JULY 8, 2015

Geely’s CRI investment and work with renewable methanol is similar to the approach Audi is taking with its own e-fuels projects—producing very low carbon liquid or gaseous fuels using only renewable energy, water and CO 2. Their results showed that in comparison with gasoline mode, CO emitted in methanol mode decreased 11.2%.

Renewable

Renewable Carbon Water Fuel

Comprehensive LCA report from Ricardo on behalf of EC confirms environmental benefits of electrified powertrains

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

In addition to greenhouse gas emissions, the report also assesses a number of other environmental impact categories, ranging from resource use, including cumulative energy consumption, mineral and metal resource depletion and water scarcity, to airborne pollutant emissions (like particulates and nitrogen oxides), and human- and eco-toxicity.

Sustainable Transportation

Sustainable Transportation Fuel Renewable Climate

Stanford faculty awarded $2.2M for 9 energy research projects; high-performance batteries, promoting sustainable vehicles, wireless power transfer for moving vehicles

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Ultrathin Light Absorbers for Solar Cells. One way to lower the cost of solar power is to dramatically reduce the thickness of light-absorbing layers in solar cells. The proposed concept could dramatically reduce solar cell manufacturing costs, according to the researchers. Splitting Water at High Temperatures.

Energy

Energy Vehicles Power Powered

Report for IPCC finds renewables could supply up to 77% of global energy by 2050 under most optimistic scenario; need for enabling public policies and investments

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MAY 10, 2011

Biomass and solar are shown as primary energy due to their multiple uses. As a comparison, 314 Exajoules is more than three times the annual energy supply in the United States in 2005, which is also a similar level of supply on the Continent of Europe according to various government and independent sources. Source: SRREN.

Renewable

Renewable Supplies Global Energy

France’s IFPEN studying industrial potential of onshore sources of natural hydrogen

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APRIL 18, 2013

In the future, hydrogen produced through water electrolysis is expected to be used to store energy as a way of compensating for solar or wind power’s intermittent output. In addition to being a carrier of energy, hydrogen could also be a source of energy, and its combustion would emit water (H 2 O) instead of CO 2.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Industrial Industry Water

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

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

One chapter is devoted to international comparisons, allowing users a quick way to see how the nature of energy and economic activities differs from country to country. Whereas the last version of the Databook did not even have data on wind and solar power generation, China is now among the top wind power producers in the world.

Environment

Environment Energy Coal United States

GWU team demonstrates one-pot process for optimized synthesis of controlled CNTs from CO2; coupling cement and C2CNT

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MARCH 27, 2017

Lower panel: The CNTs and CNFs provide high conductivity and superior carbon composite lightweight structural materials for jets, bridges, wind turbines, and electric vehicle bodies and batteries. The production of synthetic fuels from carbon dioxide (and/or water) has been widely studied and can be efficient. Licht (2017).

CO2

CO2 Carbon Gas-Electric 2017

Tunable high-yield catalytic approach converts pyrolysis oil to bio-hydrocarbon chemical feedstocks including fuel additives

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NOVEMBER 26, 2010

However, the resulting bio-oils are typically high in oxygen, water, solids and acids. The addition of hydrogen also raises the proportion of oxygen lost as water relative to CO and CO 2 and thereby further raises the proportion of carbon incorporated into marketable compounds. Credit: Science , Vispute et al. Click to enlarge.

Oil

Oil Convert Hydrogen Fuel

H2Carrier receives AiP from DNV for P2XFloater floating hydrogen and ammonia facility

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AUGUST 31, 2022

H2Carrier developed the P2XFloater concept in a close co-operation with leading maritime and process engineering companies in Norway, thus building on decades of experience and competence from the oil & gas sector, the marine industry and the offshore wind installation industry.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Norway Wind Renewable

Review finds encouraging progress in electrochemical reduction of CO2 to organic compounds; substantial advances in catalysts, electrolytes and reactors still required

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DECEMBER 7, 2010

The storage of electrical energy in chemical form is potentially useful in two key areas, (1) leveling the output from intermittent electricity sources such as wind and solar and (2) allowing the production of liquid fuels for the transportation sector with renewable electricity.

Conversion

Conversion CO2 Hydrogen Carbon

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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JULY 17, 2015

It offers the solution to several significant transitions we need: moving society from burning fossil fuels to substituting renewable resource fuels such as solar, wind and biofuels; and from using fossil materials as fuel to using them for other recyclable uses. Distributed Solar and Wind with the PHEV. Conclusions.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

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JUNE 29, 2011

Volkswagen, for example, has installed one of the highest performance wind power systems in the world at its German plant in Emden; it already supplies one-third of the factory’s energy requirements. In parallel, more and more electricity is being generated from solar and water power. sunshine duration, wind strength).

Plug-in

Plug-in Fleet Plug Hybrid

Separate MIT, IEA reports both outline major expansion in role of natural gas; caution on climate benefits

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JUNE 10, 2011

Transformation of the current approach to appliance standards to one based on full fuel cycle analysis will enable better comparison of different energy supply options in commercial and residential applications. Transparency is key, both for fracturing operations and for water management.

MIT

MIT Gas Climate Gas-Electric

U Glasgow chemists develop new electrolyzer architecture for H2 production 30X faster than current electrolyzers at equivalent platinum loading

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

The process also solves common problems associated with generating electricity from renewable sources such as solar, wind or wave energy. Hence, if the energy source is renewable, H 2 can be produced sustainably from water using electrolysis. A schematic of silicotungstic acid–mediated H 2 evolution from water.

Production

Production Hydrogen Water Renewable

Can Flow Batteries Finally Beat Lithium?

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 24, 2023

There is only so much salt you can dissolve in a glass of water. Importantly, the nanofluids are engineered to remain suspended indefinitely, unlike other suspensions—for instance, sand in water. At the depot, the spent fuel could be recharged with electricity from any source—solar, wind, hydroelectric, nuclear, or fossil fuels.

Lithium Ion

Lithium Ion Batteries Battery Li-ion

First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015

On a drive along tightly winding, climbing and descending, and sometimes narrow roads, the A3 Sportback e-tron stayed planted to the pavement on its line through tight curves taken at speed. It quickly warms up the engine following a cold start, and at high load the water jacket reduces the temperature of the exhaust gas.

Audi

Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid

Opinion: Debunking the mythsWhy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are viable for the mass market

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Honda next year will offer Californians futuristic sedans that can travel 300 miles (480 km) or more on a tank of hydrogen gas while emitting nothing more toxic than pure water vapor. Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the Universe but, on earth, it must normally be extracted from water or organic compounds.

Fuel

Fuel Electric Vehicles Market Hydrogen

Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX covers more than 621 miles on single charge

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APRIL 14, 2022

At times, the VISION EQXX sliced through the wind at speeds of up to 140 km/h (87 mph). With its low cd value of 0.17, it gives the wind virtually nothing to grab hold of. It starts with the basic shape of the body, cradling the smooth-surfaced dome of the greenhouse as it flows like a water droplet towards the rear.

Mercedes

Mercedes Miles Charging MPH

Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 20, 2009

A 220 volt socket like on your water heater or dryer would be better, ad these typically have 40 or 50 amp circuits, so they can deliver 8,000 to 10,000 watts - is this what they mean? Neutral Kaitou KID @ Apr 19th 2009 4:45PM not if the electricity is from ultra efficient solar panels, hydroelectric dams or wind.

Recharge

Recharge Plug Electric Vehicles 2009

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

In comparison, EV engines run on lithium batteries. 40% of our energy comes from renewable sources, such as hydro, geothermal and wind. New Zealand’s solar adoption currently sits at around 1.3% New Zealand’s solar adoption currently sits at around 1.3% THE BOTTOM LINE. Where does lithium come from?

Environment

Environment Electric Vehicles New Zealand Vehicles

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

In comparison, EV engines run on lithium batteries. 40% of our energy comes from renewable sources, such as hydro, geothermal and wind. New Zealand’s solar adoption currently sits at around 1.3% New Zealand’s solar adoption currently sits at around 1.3% THE BOTTOM LINE. Where does lithium come from?

Environment

Environment Electric Vehicles New Zealand Vehicles

GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

That way you have a fair basis of comparison, you know, apples to apples and all that jazz. If our country is going to spend money like a drunk sailor we should have spent it on building renewable energy power plants like Wind and Geothermal. We are facing a big problem with global warming.

Volt

Volt GM Chevrolet EV1

EV Driven

NREL: Untapped potential exists for blending hydropower, floating PV

U Delaware team develops prototype efficient direct ammonia fuel cell for transportation

Study measures the effect of regional change in clouds caused by ships’ emissions; masking GHG warming

Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

Comprehensive LCA report from Ricardo on behalf of EC confirms environmental benefits of electrified powertrains

Stanford faculty awarded $2.2M for 9 energy research projects; high-performance batteries, promoting sustainable vehicles, wireless power transfer for moving vehicles

Report for IPCC finds renewables could supply up to 77% of global energy by 2050 under most optimistic scenario; need for enabling public policies and investments

France’s IFPEN studying industrial potential of onshore sources of natural hydrogen

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

GWU team demonstrates one-pot process for optimized synthesis of controlled CNTs from CO2; coupling cement and C2CNT

Tunable high-yield catalytic approach converts pyrolysis oil to bio-hydrocarbon chemical feedstocks including fuel additives

H2Carrier receives AiP from DNV for P2XFloater floating hydrogen and ammonia facility

Review finds encouraging progress in electrochemical reduction of CO2 to organic compounds; substantial advances in catalysts, electrolytes and reactors still required

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

Separate MIT, IEA reports both outline major expansion in role of natural gas; caution on climate benefits

U Glasgow chemists develop new electrolyzer architecture for H2 production 30X faster than current electrolyzers at equivalent platinum loading

Can Flow Batteries Finally Beat Lithium?

First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

Opinion: Debunking the mythsWhy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are viable for the mass market

Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX covers more than 621 miles on single charge

Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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