Despite the evidence of numerous data centres piloting fuel cells, as well as predictions for strong growth of the technology in data centre applications, actual use remains low. The industry needs a greater understanding of fuel cells to drive wider adoption of a technology which could accelerate the effectiveness of the sector’s GHG Abatement efforts.
By Ed Ansett, Founder and Chairman, i3 Solutions Group
Reports have emerged of 13-year wait times to secure grid connections for renewables in the UK. Unless the network constraints are quickly addressed there are real risks on the government’s ability to implement its net zero strategy at the desired pace.
By Paul Hill, banking and finance partner and head of energy and infrastructure at Browne Jacobson
Digitalisation and the use of advanced software will be essential to build into plans for the new technologies that reduce, remove, recycle or sequester carbon.
By Ron Beck, Senior Director, Solutions Marketing, Aspen Technology
Current market structure, which is effectively tied to the cost of gas, is preventing society from realising the benefits of low-cost renewables.
By Alan Greenshields, Director of Europe ESS Inc.
The UK – and indeed the rest of the world – is currently facing the triple threat of an energy crisis, biodiversity crisis and a food crisis – all compounded within the ongoing climate crisis. Mark Rowcroft, Development Director at Exagen explains why considerate energy infrastructure development can make a lasting difference.
As we move away from fossil fuels and the energy system becomes more decentralised and decarbonised, the need for flexibility to help balance the grid increases. Consumers need to be at the heart of this new decentralised energy system, enabled by schemes such as National Grid’s ‘Demand Flexibility Service’.
By Ed Gunn, Commercial Director at Lunar Energy
The desire to move toward green hydrogen is real, but making the transition will require three critical things.
By Rajesh D. Sharma, Global Director Marketing Oil & Gas Digital Solutions at Schneider Electric
Countries with high population density, especially those in Asia, are shifting their focus to floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems, which use water surfaces that do not serve an ecological, economical or recreational purpose.
By Gaurav Singh, Acuity Knowledge Partners
For a rapid and affordable transition to net zero electricity by 2035, it is vital that we minimise temporary network congestion by being smarter about paying flexible demand to consume at the right time and the right place. The possibilities for local flexibility markets are therefore vast.
By Jo-Jo Hubbard, Co-founder and CEO of Electron
Utilities and planners in the US are beginning to take notice of the importance of new long-duration energy storage technologies. The UK and Europe could do worse than look towards California for inspiration to build a resilient clean energy system that delivers affordable, reliable clean energy.
By Alan Greenshields, Director of Europe ESS Inc.