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#KLM #ZeroAvia KLM and electric aviation solutions startup ZeroAvia announced plans for a zero-emissions demonstration flight using hydrogen-electric engines powered by liquid hydrogen. The test flight plans come as a series of initiatives are underway to target rapid aviation sector decarbonization, such as electrified propulsion or sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Hydrogen, however, is viewed by some in the industry as a more promising long-term solution, given its potential to be produced through carbon-free methods, and its energy attributes. https://lnkd.in/dSZtA6CF

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If you are an industrial energy user in Europe your business is held hostage to the whims of things like US hedge funds betting on European gas prices. Rich kids gambling. And right now it's not going great. Another reason that more industrial power users will invest in energy security for their companies and eliminate volatility with renewable energy instead of gas. The rich kids at hedge funds will keep gambling and it will no longer impact your ability to operate your business.

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Rotterdam Hydrogen Summit was MASSIVE. Even in the final minutes, I kept stumbling upon corners and stalls I hadn't visited before. Truly, the biggest hydrogen event of its kind. Also one of the flashiest, with stands serving oysters, Belgian beer and pralines, and a selection of wines from across the globe! Although the exhibition area was full of hardware - pipes, valves, and electrolysers (relatively few fuel cells in comparison btw) - regions, not companies, had the strongest presence. Canada, India, Brazil and Australia, and even individual provinces, were keen on courting potential offtakers. Each had at least one 10GW Power-to-X project in the works. Those rich in fossil fuels (maple leaf and kangaroo) were not shying away from promoting 'blue' hydrogen projects either, arguing that renewable hydrogen turned out to be more expensive than advertised, at least in the near term. Higher than-anticipated-costs have certainly spooked potential offtakers, and their absence at the Summit was palpable. There's a far-reaching discussion brewing in Brussels around renegotiating RFNBO targets, which we're tracking closely at Kaya Partners. Personally, I think a better way to solve the demand problem would be a twin-track pan-European and global approach to building new hydrogen-based supply chains, catalysed with more public funding. EU and US in particular have a remarkable, generational opportunity to set the global standard for clean hydrogen AND clean industry. I was particularly happy to exchange notes on this topic with Nathan Iyer and his colleagues at RMI, they're doing excellent work. Finally, big thanks to everyone else who sat down with me to geek out on H2: Matthias Schimmel Dr Jehan Kanga Erik Rakhou Martijn Graaff, de Ezwan Johaniff Elias Constantine Levoyannis Gerald Hammerschmid Christopher Frey Johan Dreyer Rory Macrae Stephen Mettler and all the lovely people at the booths! pic semi-related

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#European energy infrastructure issues are not just about availability of natural gas. There's a major lack of distributed grid transmission threatening to cause serious economic impact. "Not only is the gridlock putting the brakes on businesses’ own clean energy efforts, it could soon see some forced out of cities altogether. With restrictions placed on even the simplest developments, such as connecting a new lift within an office building or installing new charging stations for electric company cars, many companies may soon have no choice but to pack up and head elsewhere. For European leaders the situation in the #Netherlands signifies much more than a cautionary tale. We’re already seeing similar #grid constraints emerge across electricity networks in countries including the #UK, #France and #Spain. Left unchecked, these electricity “gridlocks” could soon begin to place restrictions on businesses in much the same way as their Dutch counterparts. Fixing the capacity conundrum must be a priority, to protect economic growth, as well as clean energy progress". Power Barge Corporation https://lnkd.in/eZzpgU5a

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“While others talked, we invested.” Just published: Shell CEO Wael Sawan discusses Shell’s role in the energy transition in an exclusive interview with Dutch daily NRC. He says: “Shell embraced the energy transition years ago. While others were mainly talking, we invested. We are already working on reducing our own emissions; our reduction target is even higher than what is required (in the Climate Case ruling).. We have the ambition to reduce emissions of customers who use our oil products by 15 to 20 percent by 2030." How will Shell achieve its targets? “We want to be an energy transition company. We do a little oil, a little gas, green hydrogen, CO2 storage, biofuels, charging stations. We're going for gold in all those categories.. We will not play on other people’s pitches; we play to our strengths.” “For example, we are building a green hydrogen plant in the Netherlands for more than 1 billion euros. While there are no customers yet! We are investing $10 billion to $15 billion over three years in projects with lower carbon emissions… But we must be realistic and choose where we want to go faster than society. Sustainable investments must also be financially sustainable.” On Shell’s investments in liquefied natural gas: “We believe that you can greatly reduce emissions in the world by replacing coal with gas. We need a transition fuel until there are batteries that are powerful enough to provide energy for longer periods of time. Of all the options that are currently available, gas is the most realistic.” Wael is optimistic for the future, he believes in the ingenuity of man, and the “100,000 bright minds at Shell,” to find solutions. And that’s hugely important: “The choices I must make can be frighteningly complicated. We need to find solutions amid all kinds of uncertainties and threats. The hardest part is figuring out which one." #strategy #sustainability #innovation #energy #energytransition

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ULTRA-FAST BESS PROJECT LAUNCHED IN THE NETHERLANDS RWE has begun construction of an ultra-fast battery energy storage system (BESS) at its Moerdijk power plant in the Netherlands. The 7.5 MW/11 MWh system is designed to enhance grid stability by providing or absorbing electricity within milliseconds. This project is a key component of OranjeWind, a joint offshore wind venture between RWE and TotalEnergies, aimed at integrating renewable energy into the Dutch grid. The BESS will utilize lithium iron phosphate batteries housed in three shipping containers, connecting to the existing high-voltage grid. Notably, the system features advanced control technology and grid-forming inverters, allowing it to provide instantaneous reserve power and assume functions typically performed by conventional power plants. This capability is crucial for maintaining grid stability as the energy landscape shifts towards renewables. Set for commissioning by late 2024, the project will undergo a two-year pilot phase in partnership with TenneT to refine technical requirements and grid compliance procedures. ⚡ Follow MPS (Modern Power Systems) for all the latest news daily from the global power generation industry ⚡ #MPS #energystorage #renewableenergy #sustainability #energytransition

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems - Zepp.solutions crowned most promising scaleup of the Rotterdam metropolitan region. Zepp.solutions has been. #scaleup #Scaleup #accelerate #accelerator #growbusiness

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