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Exciting news in the renewable energy sector! 🌿 Swiss startup Energy Vault is making significant strides in addressing the unpredictability of solar and wind power through gravity batteries. These innovative units in Shanghai, China, and Texas, USA, mark a crucial advancement in sustainable energy solutions. The concept behind gravity batteries is simple yet groundbreaking - utilizing heavy objects like concrete masses to store energy. By lifting these weights with power sources and releasing them when needed, the potential energy is transformed back into electricity. A game-changer for the renewable energy landscape! #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyInnovation

Effective and optimised well P&A underpins all of the potential re-use opportunities for your reservoir. Watch this space for some very cool case studies demonstrating how Well-Safe can help you achieve your net zero dreams and aspirations....whether that's assessing your reservoir suitability, reviewing legacy wells for abandonment compliance or even executing your net zero project with one of our rigs. #decommissioning #energytransition #geoscience #panda #geothermal #ccus #rocksarecool #wearewellsafe #wellsafesolutions

A new £1.7m geothermal heat pump project is officially underway at British Geological Survey’s (BGS) headquarters in Nottinghamshire — which will save the organisation 30 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year and accelerate its net zero ambitions. Ruth Edwards, MP for Rushcliffe, broke ground on the scheme, which will decarbonise BGS’s operations and drastically reduce its heating bill at its Rushcliffe base. It is the largest renewable energy system of its kind in the area, consisting of an array of 28 boreholes drilled to a depth of 225m. The project is majority funded by the NERC: Natural Environment Research Council, with a further contribution from the UK Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme. Pick Everard has provided the initial designs for the project, alongside main civils contractor Cenergist, as well as multi-disciplinary services on site including project management, quantity surveying, building services, geo-environmental and health and safety consultancy. Michael Potter, Senior Environment Manager at NERC, comments: "This inspiring project to decarbonise heat at the BGS Keyworth campus will reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. This is the first geothermal heat pump system to be installed on the UKRI estate and will support our journey to net zero in 2040. "What makes this project extra special is the ‘living lab’ feature which will support data collection and knowledge sharing that could inform the heat pump sector as a whole." https://lnkd.in/efHvNZgH #geothermal #heatpumps #netzero #lowcarbonheating #multidisciplinary #datacollection #renewablenergy #reducingemissions #campus

Thanks FORESIGHT Climate & Energy and Kira Taylor for the nice opportunity to share my thoughts and BayWa r.e. Global's perspective and experience on #floatingpv and the expected developments and barriers to overcome to reach its full potential, especially in Europe!

Soil Solutions can significantly enhance the sustainability and community impact of large-scale renewable projects like the Merak 2 & 3 solar photovoltaic projects by WBHO Construction and The SOLA Group in Lichtenburg. Our expertise in creating durable and environmentally friendly roads using advanced soil stabilization techniques ensures reliable access for construction and maintenance while reducing overall project costs and environmental impact. Moreover, our dust control solutions can minimize the disruption to local communities by reducing airborne particulates, contributing to healthier living conditions around project sites. Soil Solutions' involvement can extend beyond infrastructure solutions. By engaging in community initiatives, similar to WBHO and Sola Group, Soil Solutions can assist in educational programs focused on environmental stewardship and renewable energy, providing training and skills development that align with the long-term operational needs of solar plants. This approach not only helps in meeting immediate project requirements but also fosters a positive relationship with the community, ensuring lasting benefits and support for renewable energy initiatives. https://lnkd.in/dUGn_D6d #solarprojects #solarfarms #communityinitiatives #educationalprograms #skillsdevelopment #environmentalstewardship #roadconstruction #environmentallyfriendly #soilstabilization #dustcontrol #dustfree #maintenancefree #operationalefficiency #healthyenvironment

bp's Archaea Energy is in action generating energy from waste. 🗑️ Could Mr. Fusion be far behind? This first-of-its-kind plant, which converts gas emitted from a landfill into #Renewable natural gas (RNG), has come online in Indiana, US. Another example of how bp is investing in the energy transition as well as in today’s energy system. Find out more: https://on.bp.com/48EJhtt.

ICYMI: BTS LECTURE – KIDSTON PUMPED STORAGE PROJECT Did you know that the British Tunnelling Society archives all of their evening lectures on YouTube as a free to access educational resource? In February 2023 Clare Onal of Mott MacDonald delivered an in-depth presentation on the Kidston Pumped Storage Project. Kidston will be the world's first conversion of a gold mine into a hydroelectric pumped storage facility –setting a benchmark for similar conversions globally. The Kidston pumped storage project will be the first pumped hydro plant to be built in Australia since 1984. This transformative project by renewable energy and storage company Genex Power will be the cornerstone of a renewable energy zone (REZ) that will provide clean, cheap and firm power to the area. The existing site comprises two gold mine pits with more than 100 years of operations. These pits will be converted into the top and bottom reservoirs for the Kidston pumped storage project. Significant underground infrastructure, including a large powerhouse cavern, waterway shafts and tunnels to allow the transfer of water between the reservoirs will need to be engineered. Check out the full presentation here: https://lnkd.in/gYKpnCXn Follow the British Tunnelling Society for the latest insight on tunnel-related matters To learn about the benefits of joining the British Tunnelling Society click here: https://bit.ly/3r0MPoU #BritishTunnellingSociety #civilengineering #undergroundconstruction #tunnelling

Beyond traditional dams, innovative hydropower solutions like run-of-river projects are contributing to a cleaner energy mix with minimal environmental impact. It's encouraging to see the development of sustainable technologies that not only meet our energy needs but also preserve our natural resources for future generations. Checkout for more details about this topic: https://lnkd.in/g5xmhSVT #GridTransformation #RenewableRevolution #CleanGridFuture #SustainablePower #SmartGridSolutions #EnergyInnovation #GreenTechImpact #RenewableIntegration #PoweringTomorrow #ClimateSmartGrid #ResilientEnergy #DiverseEnergyMix #GlobalRenewables #DecentralizedPower #RenewableCollaboration #TechForCleanEnergy #FutureEnergySystems #GridFlexibility #CleanTransportation #DataDrivenEnergy #CorporateTraining #VirtualTraining #SkillDevelopment #Training #Careers #DigitxEvents #facetoface #inpersontraining #practical #handtohandexperience

🌐 Call for Papers: Energy Engineering new Special Issue "Carbon Reduction and Optimized Recovery Strategies for Unconventional Resource" is open for submission now. ✨ Submission Deadline: 20 January 2025 🌟 Guest Editors: Dr. Maojie Chai, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada Dr. Jinze Xu, Suncor Energy Inc., Calgary, Canada Prof. Zhangxing Chen,University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada 🚀 The focus of this special issue is on the exploration and recovery of unconventional resources, examining how innovative technologies and approaches can enhance the efficiency and environmental sustainability of these unconventional resource recovery. This includes, but is not limited to, advanced drilling technologies, improved hydraulic fracturing methods, greenhouse gas capture and storage (CCS) technologies, and novel strategies for enhancing the recovery. In addition to technological innovations, this special issue also emphasizes industrial-applicable carbon reduction strategies. This encompasses emission reduction measures implemented throughout the production chain of unconventional resources, such as improving operational efficiency and optimizing resource allocation and management. Submissions of case studies and experiences that demonstrate how to achieve environmental and social goals while maintaining competitiveness are encouraged. 📝 For detailed submission guidelines, visit https://lnkd.in/gihmFvVR #CallForPapers #UnconventionalResources #EnhancedOilRecovery #ShaleGas #TightGas #OilSands #CarbonReductionStrategies #TechnologicalInnovation #EnergyEfficiency #SustainableDevelopmentGoal

Excited about the role of flexibility in hydropower operation? Our latest publication in IAHR's Hydrolink reviews the Hydropower Flexibility Framework - a powerful tool that calculates optimal performance based on water resources, unit performance, and grid signals. Applications of the Hydropower Flexibility Framework include: -Assessing the Benefit of Flexibility Market Engagement -Calculating the Impact of Water Passage Requirements -Predicting Climate Change Impacts on Hydropower Flexibility -Documenting the Benefit of Powering Non-Powered Dams -Quantifying the Flexibility Benefits from Efficiency Improvements Thanks to the support from #departmentofenergy, this tool will be available to the public and launching later this summer! We're currently testing it with a select group from the hydropower community to enhance the user experience. If you're interested in joining this group and receiving tailored guidance on any of the above, please reach out! Let's harness the potential of hydropower flexibility together. Hydrolink Article: https://lnkd.in/gj7Tv28b #hydropower #climatesolutions #energymarkets #renewableenergy