Ethanol: getting wasted?
…process is given on page 5, as this will be the basis for our economic and carbon modelling. The economics of ethanol production are presented on page 6. We find…
Ethanol: hangover cures?
…our recent research. Hence how could new technologies fix the economics and carbon credentials of corn-based ethanol? Our constructive outlook on ethanol + CCS is presented on pages 4-6. Ethanol…
Energy transition: conclusions from 6-months on the road?
…experiences will make me a better analyst, including some new ideas on energy transition economics, infrastructure, mobility, nature-based solutions and geographic variability… Below is some actual footage of the trip,…
Battery recycling: long division?
…technical papers. The economics are outlined on pages 11-13, as we have modelled a hydrometallurgical facility that achieves c70% recovery of overall input materials, as our base case. Our commentary…
Carbios: plastic recycling breakthrough?
…will produce 40kTpa, costing €100M to construct, starting up in 2025, and saving 48kTpa of CO2. We believe economics could be extremely exciting, compared to conventional plastics and ethane cracking….
Solar power: decommissioning costs?
…the economics for solar is the ability to re-use old panels, in markets that are particularly price sensitive. In the best cases, this could allow zero-cost decommissioning of solar assets…
Reforestation: a real-life roadmap?
…economics and an aspiration to understand the roadmap to reforestation and process in more detail. What will a high-quality project need to look like? Our expectations and goals are set…
Windy physics: how is power of a wind turbine calculated?
…does not hurt the economics too much, as these small blades are a lower portion of total wind turbine cost compared to the 100-meter monster blades installed in very large…
Carbon capture on ships: raising a sail?
…on 8-10. $100/ton economics are possible. We use our models to outline what you need to believe to reach these numbers, including sensitivities, and applicability to different shipping types and…
Electric motors: variable star?
…and case studies of their energy savings on pages 5-7. Excellent economics are laid out on pages 8-10. We see IRRs in the range of 20-50% and payback periods in…