Energy security: volcanos versus solar panels?
This data-file aggregates data on c20 of the largest volcanic eruptions of the past 200-years, with a VEI of 5 or above, to quantify volcano impacts on solar power. Specifically,…
Nostromo: thermal energy storage breakthrough?
…to commercial buildings in hot climates, where AC can comprise 50% of peakload power generation, per our note here. The main challenge is system costs, explored in the data-file and…
Solar variability: how much does solar energy vary by year?
…sources, such as wind (also modelled), and other energy inputs (nuclear, hydro, gas, etc). For example, see our notes here and here. Another excellent option is long-distance inter-connect power lines,…
Hydrofluoric acid: the economics?
…It is used to make fluorinated polymers, as feature in solar, batteries, wind and power cables. It is used to make cryolite, for aluminium refining, as is necessary for long-distance…
Sabatier process: synthetic natural gas costs?
…there may be some niche uses of power-to-gas or power-to-liquids technologies, but other decarbonization technologies may prove to be more economical and practical in our own roadmap to net zero….
US electric utilities: leading companies in transmission and distribution?
…targeting 6.5% annual earnings growth, as its rate base expands. Who are the largest companies in US power transmission and distribution? We have aggregated data below. We think this sample…
Combustion fuels: density, ignition temperature and flame speed?
…speeds. Natural gas (methane) has the lowest flash point, at -188ºC but one of the higher auto-ignition temperatures of 540ºC, making it well suited to stationary power generation, with fast…
Selective catalytic reduction: costs of NOx removal?
…case model captures Selective Catalytic Reduction costs at a combined cycle gas-fired power plant. Untreated emissions might be 50-75ppm, and a $50/kW SCR can reduce this to 2-5ppm. Our base…
Energy transition: investment strategies?
…as they accept project risk. This might include building out power grids, pipelines, fiber-optic cables, and PPA-backstopped wind and solar. And thus another legitimate strategy in the energy transition investing…
Magnets and energy: fundamental attraction?
…matter on page 7. Electromagnets are widely used in stationary power generation and large motors, using soft metals with low coercivity and low remanent flux densities. We cover the key…