Energy Infrastructure

What is green hydrogen?

Hydrogen is emerging as a potential solution for reducing dependence on fossil fuels and combating climate change. In applications where direct use of electricity is impractical, such as international shipping, aviation, and certain industrial processes, green hydrogen—a form produced by renewable energy sources like wind and solar—offers a clean alternative. However, not all hydrogen is created equally: grey or black hydrogen, the most common type, is produced from fossil fuels and emits considerable CO2. Alternative blue hydrogen incorporates carbon capture and storage (CCS), but its climate benefits are negated by methane emissions from gas production. Pink hydrogen, derived from nuclear power, poses issues with toxic waste management. Green hydrogen currently represents less than 1% of production but is the only type that is truly clean and sustainable. Future hydrogen economy should focus on responsibly produced and traded green hydrogen to ensure environmental benefits.

Leer Artigo completo

Space-Based Solar Energy: Harnessing the Sun's Power from Orbit
Energy Infrastructure

Space-Based Solar Energy: Harnessing the Sun's Power from Orbit

Space-based solar energy (SBSE) overcomes terrestrial solar power limitations, offering continuous, efficient energy. Despite high costs and ecological concerns, advances in technology and interest from ESA and CALTECH's SSPD indicate its promising potential for sustainable energy.

Leer Artigo completo

EU Policies for Advancing Green Hydrogen
Energy Infrastructure

EU Policies for Advancing Green Hydrogen

The European Union is intensifying efforts to foster green hydrogen as a key component of its energy and climate strategy. Policies are being developed to support the production, distribution, and use of green hydrogen, aligning with the EU's broader goals of achieving carbon neutrality and sustainable economic growth.

Leer Artigo completo

Summary of the IEA Electricity Market Report 2023
Energy Infrastructure

Summary of the IEA Electricity Market Report 2023

The IEA Electricity Market Report 2023 paints a picture of a world grappling with the dual challenges of meeting growing energy demands and transitioning to a more sustainable and low-carbon energy future. Low-emission power sources are poised to meet nearly all the global electricity demand growth by 2025.

Leer Artigo completo

What are innovations along the hydrogen value chain?
Energy Infrastructure

What are innovations along the hydrogen value chain?

The "Hydrogen Patents for a Clean Energy Future" report highlights hydrogen's role in sustainable energy. It details its growing importance, especially in Spain's renewable energy sector. The study covers increased hydrogen-related patent activities from 2011-2020, advancements in production technologies, and its diverse end-use applications. The report concludes with hydrogen's potential in the global energy transition.

Leer Artigo completo

Race to Renewables: Win Prizes in Our Fast-Paced RE4Industry Quiz Challenge!
Energy Infrastructure

Race to Renewables: Win Prizes in Our Fast-Paced RE4Industry Quiz Challenge!

Next week sees the start of the EU Sustainable Energy Week 2023 in Brussels. The RE4Industry project uses this flagship event to showcase its amazing results and has developed a fun-learn mobile quiz: 5 questions, 45 seconds, fastest 25 daily winner get a nice price.

Leer Artigo completo

On the road towards a European Common Energy Data Space
Energy Infrastructure

On the road towards a European Common Energy Data Space

OneNet project delivered a report on Cross stakeholder Data Governance for Energy Data Exchange. It was concluded that the majority of the recommendations are yet to be addressed. The deliverable analyses the OneNet system architecture and functional approach from.

Leer Artigo completo

Bioenergy and Solid Biomass: A Renewable Solution for Industrial Heat Processes
Energy Infrastructure

Bioenergy and Solid Biomass: A Renewable Solution for Industrial Heat Processes

Biomass plays a crucial role in the production of zero-carbon heat and electricity. The future of biomass in industrial applications remains promising. Some industries, such as the cement industry, have already invested heavily in adapting their processes to use biomass.

Leer Artigo completo

Frontend Developer EEIP
Energy Infrastructure

Frontend Developer EEIP

We are looking for a Frontend Developer for EEIP, a neutral, open and global business and policy platform for the energy transition. Founded in 2011, we are serving a 150.000 user network through our multi-channel platform.

Leer Artigo completo

What are critical components of a battery energy storage system (BESS)?
Energy Infrastructure

What are critical components of a battery energy storage system (BESS)?

Battery energy storage enables electric grids to become more flexible and resilient. While the battery is a crucial component within the battery energy storage system (BESS) other parts are important as well, such as controller, battery management systems or HAVC.

Leer Artigo completo