Lincoln Bleveans

Grid limitations are holding back a renewables breakthrough, shows our latest #GSR2024 report. 🏅 Renewables had a record-breaking year in 2023, accounting for 30% of global electricity, with solar and wind energy making up 13%. BUT there’s still a long way to go. 💰 Global grid investment reached USD 310 billion in 2023—a 5% rise—but remains only half of the annual amount needed. 🤷‍♂️ By the end of 2022, 1.5 TW of renewable power projects (at advanced stages of development or under review) were delayed due to grid connection issues. 👉 The bottom line is - while expanding renewable energy generation is crucial, alone, it is not enough to transition to a fully renewable energy system. To enable the energy transition – we need to pay more attention to the systems and infrastructure needed for renewables uptake ✅ This means including transmission and distribution infrastructure, storage, flexibility solutions, and all end-use sectors in energy planning. Read the Renewables in Energy Systems and Infrastructure module of the 2024 Renewables Global Status report here: https://lnkd.in/eb8CSP_N #RenewablesNow #ChooseRenewables #REbootTheWorld

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Google’s 24x7 Clean Energy Tariff sets the standard for data centers, utilities, and investors. Google secured a groundbreaking new clean energy tariff from the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada. Existing procurement structures for renewable energy, including geothermal, face several limitations. The new Clean Energy Tariff allows the Nevada utility to sign a PPA with a Fervo geothermal facility, which they otherwise could not sign due to its relative cost. This agreement underscores the role of innovative tariffs and regulatory frameworks in facilitating corporate clean energy transitions. Investors and industry stakeholders who recognize the potential of these innovations will be well-positioned to capitalize on the shift toward a carbon-free future. #Geothermal #Google #Fervo #CleanEnergy #ClimateTech #CleanTech #Utility #DataCenters

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We need these initiatives in India soon : In 2021, the California Public Utilities Commission issued a mid-term reliability (MTR) mandate requiring utilities to procure 1,000 MW of non-weather-dependent, non-battery, zero-emission energy to increase the reliability of the state’s electric grid. This decision catalyzed demand for geothermal, which provides firm, carbon-free power, filling gaps left by weather-dependent renewables like solar and wind. https://lnkd.in/dTkRDs2P

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Exploring the Future of Hydrogen Infrastructure with Powertech USA FOLLOW: H2 EnergyNews.biz I had the privilege of discussing cutting-edge advancements in hydrogen infrastructure with Juancho Tabangay, VP Hydrogen of Powertech USA, at the recent H2MEET conference in Korea. Powertech Labs, a subsidiary of BC Hydro, is at the forefront of high-pressure testing and clean fuel technologies, specializing in hydrogen vehicle components and fueling stations. Key takeaways from our conversation include Powertech's expansion into the U.S., where they are pioneering the development of high-pressure hydrogen trailers capable of transporting significant volumes of hydrogen efficiently. Their commitment to safety is evident, with rigorous testing ensuring reliability and longevity in hydrogen storage solutions. As we witness Korea's rapid progress in hydrogen infrastructure, it's clear that initiatives like Powertech's are crucial for scaling up hydrogen adoption across North America. Stay tuned for more updates on the hydrogen revolution! https://lnkd.in/dUTjKFkN #HydrogenTechnology #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #Innovation Powertech USA #H2MEET #EnergyNews

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#Microsoft 1PointFive, the Direct Air Capture (DAC)-focused subsidiary of energy giant Occidental (Oxy), announced today that it has signed an agreement with Microsoft to deliver 500,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits over six years, marking the largest-ever DAC-based CDR credit purchase agreement. DAC technology, listed by the IEA as a key carbon removal option in the transition to a net-zero energy system, extracts CO2 directly from the atmosphere for use as a raw material or permanently removed when combined with storage. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), scenarios that limit warming to 1.5°C include carbon dioxide removal methods scaling to billions of tons of removal annually over the coming decades, with DAC positioned to potentially account for a significant portion of the total. https://lnkd.in/ddQHe_hb

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Reconductoring could enable 764 GW of transmission-connected solar by 2035. (My latest for PV Magazine USA) Replacing existing transmission lines, known as conductors, with advanced conductors could enable 764 GW of transmission-connected solar by 2035 even if transmission in new corridors was limited, found a study by UC Berkeley and GridLab researchers. 3M CTC Global TS Conductor Amol Phadke #Reconductoring

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