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IRENA sees renewable hydrogen at least cost-possible within decade

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Hydrogen produced with renewable electricity could compete on costs with fossil fuel alternatives by 2030, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

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To Store or Not to Store: That is the Question

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With the world’s growing population and the political, environmental and economic pressures in place to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels, alternative energy has become this flexible energy means. For example, in June, California experienced an 1800MW drop in electricity production in one hour due to wind fluctuations.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

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They also are being subjected to disinformation campaigns fueled in part by Donald Trump’s long-standing hatred of windmills. Decarbonization will take decades, and in the case of large-scale installations like wind farms and solar farms, we will see NIMBY-style (Not In My Back Yard) opposition to siting.

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ABB introduces Dynafin propulsion system to increase ship efficiency; mimicking movements of whale tail

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This can deliver significant savings in fuel consumption and help to avoid emissions. As part of an electric propulsion power system, the concept is also fully compatible with zero-emission battery and fuel cell technologies. By reducing vibrations and noise levels, the system improves passenger and crew comfort.

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Can Alt-Fuel Credits Accelerate EV Adoption?

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federal government has mandated that the country’s government-operated planes, trains, and automobiles run on a fuel blend partly made from corn- and soybean-based biofuels. It would be the biggest change in the history of a program that has, in part, failed to live up to its designers’ ambitious dreams.

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