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Wind-to-Hydrogen Tech Goes to Sea

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Wind and solar parks produce a large portion of their energy. Then, as now, wind farms are operating off the world’s coasts—but not all of these offshore sites are connected to the mainland via underwater power cables. Some of the wind farms instead sit in clusters more than 100 kilometers out at sea.

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

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It is, however, a challenge that is being made all the greater as we continue to decentralize power generation with more distributed, variable and inflexible sources, such as wind and solar. Our grid is changing, and so must the way we operate it. What are the mechanisms we need to balance a renewable grid?

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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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Widely ignored, although gaining attention, is China’s strategic positioning as a crucial gatekeeper to several key “green” technologies, including battery energy storage to support electric vehicles (EVs)—specifically, battery electric vehicles (BEVs)—along with stationary storage for power grids.

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FREYR to collaborate with Honeywell on battery manufacturing, deploying energy storage solutions

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Subject to viability, FREYR will leverage Honeywell’s broad automation and software expertise including automation systems, quality assurance and controls, and industrial software to provide manufacturing capacity at scale in Europe and the US. Battery storage will play a crucial role as organizations transition to clean power generation.

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Panasonic to begin mass-production of long-life Li-ion battery system for solar-powered homes in Europe

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This marks the first time for the company to produce in volume such a system designed for Europe. It will also enable households to reduce the dependence on grid power and facilitate the further spread of green energy. In so doing, Panasonic aims for a leading position in providing a solution to protect the power grid system.

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Geely supporting Danish initiative on e-methanol with vehicle trials in Aalborg

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The demonstration trial will support the promotion of green e-methanol and green mobility in Europe as well as preparations for the safe introduction of e-methanol fuel in the EU. Denmark has been a global leader in sustainability, and has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions by 70% by 2030.

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Everfuel signs MOU for hydrogen supply to new zero-emission ship concept

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The intent is to establish firm contracts for long-term hydrogen supply and offtake to projects under development by the undisclosed partner which aims to become a leading zero-emission shipping company in Europe. Everfuel is well-positioned to provide maritime fueling solutions across Scandinavia and Europe.

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