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…specific case studies and cost-breakdowns on pages 12-13. CLT economics are attractive. We estimate 20% IRRs are achievable for new CLT production facilities on page 14. Leading companies are described…
…Data here: https://thundersaidenergy.com/downloads/refrigeration-and-phase-change-materials-energy-economics/ Temperatures are measured at each of these sites noted above. However GAST indices do not take raw temperature data as their inputs. First, absolute temperatures vary markedly…
…are all familiar (more so than, say, ethane cracking, below). https://thundersaidenergy.com/downloads/ethane-cracking-the-economics/ Ideally you will also come away from this article with some interesting insights for the next time you are…
This data-file calculates the economics of carbon-offsetting via mangrove restoration projects, including a full breakdown of costs. This matters as mangroves are a crucial blue carbon eco-system. $499.00 – Purchase Checkout Added…
…in capex confers a 10% reduction in levelized cost of electricity, all else equal. https://thundersaidenergy.com/downloads/onshore-wind-the-economics/ The tower supporting the blades and nacelle explains c$300/kW of the cost, of which $60/kW…
…from biomass is likely c30% lower in CO2 than conventional plastics, but around 2x more costly (research note here). The economics of the ethanol-to-ethylene chemical pathway are modelled here. Biomass-derived…
…project. Total CCS or DAC costs will likely range from $70-200/ton, which is generally higher than nature based solutions. https://thundersaidenergy.com/downloads/co2-disposal-in-geologic-formations-the-economics/ Simple reforestation comes next, expected to sequester 200 tons of…
This data-file captures the economics of ocean carbon sequestration using seaweeds and kelps, which tend to generate 20T of dry biomass per acre per year, of which c10% is naturally…
…kelp cultivation in Asia, and a dozen interesting companies in the West. We profile some of the companies that stood out on pages 11-13. Economics can be attractive, $20-40/ton CO2…
…note the importance of policy and the challenge of achieving large-scale production. The GTL process is modeled on pages 6-10. We focus on the costs, economics, CO2 intensities and liquid…