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UC Riverside study to evaluate best ways to achieve California’s 100% renewable energy target

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Arun Raju, director of the Center for Renewable Natural Gas at UC Riverside, recently received a $146,000 grant from Southern California Gas Co. SoCalGas) to examine the proposed 100% Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and explore options that can help achieve emission reduction goals more efficiently and at lower costs.

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Study finds GWP of electrolyzed hydrogen to meet ORD’s fuel needs would be 2.5x that of fossil fuels with 2020 grid mix

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If only incremental increases in renewable energy resources are introduced across the grid, electrolytic hydrogen will not become an environmentally sustainable solution. He looked at three different resources that forecast the future composition of the US electrical power grid.

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EEA: large-scale roll-out of EVs will help EU shift to green transport, but may challenge power grid

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However, widespread use of such vehicles would pose challenges for Europe’s power grid in meeting increased electricity demand. The need for extra power will be higher if other sectors like industry or households do not follow through on planned energy efficiency improvements. Source: EEA. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota providing mobile retail fuel cell vehicle to support reconstruction in Fukushima Prefecture

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FH2R has been constructed with a renewable energy-powered 10MW-class hydrogen production unit. FH2R can produce as much as 1,200 Nm 3 of hydrogen per hour (rated power operation) using renewable energy. Primary roles of the four signatories are: Futaba Town and Namie Town.

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Renewable Energy & EV Charging – Perfect Synergy

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Renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, is a more environmentally friendly and cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels. The Benefits of Renewable Energy Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power have several significant advantages over traditional fossil fuels.

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Electric vs. Gasoline Cars: Uncovering the Real Climate Savior

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For instance, electricity generated from coal or natural gas is associated with higher carbon emissions, while renewable sources like wind or solar energy contribute negligible carbon pollution. The shift towards renewable energy sources further enhances the environmental benefits of EVs.

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

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This kind of monitoring requires processing a vast amount of information. Researchers are extending the approach to incorporate communications among renewable energy sources and multiple utilities. —Raymond Borges Hink. This saves energy and reduces the space needed to store data. The team’s validation framework can detect both.

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