Biomass to biochar: the economics?
This data-file captures the economics of producing biochar from waste biomass that would otherwise be likely to decompose. Other products are bio-oil and bio-gas, with the mix depending on reactor…
Energy economics: an overview?
…the data-file, across our models of Air Separation, Cables, Comminution, Compressors, Electric Motors, Electrowinning, Fans, Flotation, Gas Dehydration, Harmonic Filters, Heat Exchangers, Inverters, Motor Drivers, Pumps, Rankine Engines, Tanks and…
LanzaTech: biofuels breakthrough?
…with Shell and BA, and is now progressing larger projects: a €150M exhaust-gas capture for AccelorMittal’s Ghent steel plant, and a 10MGal/year aviation fuel facility in Georgia. We have assessed…
Power generation: sensitivity to high-temperature heatwaves?
…how wind, solar, gas turbines and transmission & distribution line losses all degrade at higher temperatures, making power generation in heatwaves more difficult. Thus during a heat wave, this seemingly…
Power grids: hell is a hot, still summer’s day?
…devastating blackouts during summer heatwaves, as power demand doubles exactly when wind, solar, gas, transmission losses and disruptions all deteriorate. This 15-page note assesses the causes, implications and mitigation opportunities….
Solar power: decommissioning costs?
…$249.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart This is better than nuclear, offshore wind and coal decommissioning costs, but worse than natural gas (data are shown in the file). What might help…
End game: options to cure energy shortages?
This 13-page note considers five options to cure emerging energy shortages in the gas and power sectors of countries working hard to decarbonize. Unfortunately, the options are mostly absurd. They…
Grid volatility: are batteries finally in the money?
…money’. So will the high volatility persist? This is the question in today’s 6-page note. We attribute two-thirds of the volatility gains to gas shortages and high absolute power prices….
Grid volatility: are batteries finally in the money?
…So will the high volatility persist? This is the question in today’s 6-page note. We attribute two-thirds of the volatility gains to gas shortages and high absolute power prices. However,…
Is the world investing enough in energy?
Global energy investment in 2020-21 has been running 10% below the level needed on our roadmap to net zero. Under-investment is steepest for solar, wind and gas. Under-appreciated is that…