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This should surprise no one: Probably a lot of wasted money... @FT - @EUauditors concludes that EU Commission “did not undertake robust analyses” before setting targets totalling 20m tons of #renewable #hydrogen by 2030. EU is unlikely to meet ‘overly ambitious’ goals for clean fuel despite €18.8B in funding. #energy #power #electricity #proepectresources

The availability of alternative fuels such as H2 is a critical factor in the decarbonization of transportation, particularly because the UK government is targeting H2 to deliver 20%–35% of total final energy consumed across the country by 2050. Read More: https://ow.ly/kjPG50TQ2XF #decarbonization #hydrogen #energy

This is a very timely report. Key #findings: 1. Britain, which likes to proclaim itself a leader on #netzero, is badly behind on several fronts such as transport and domestic heat. 2. State #investment in early-stage technologies is important over the longer term but irrelevant to achieving net zero targets in 2030 and 2035. 3. State investment in strategic infrastructure is vital. 4. A publicly owned energy company could be extremely effective at tightly focused challenges such as Labour’s Local Power Plan (LPP) and Local Area Energy Planning (LAEP, currently absent from Labour’s published plans). 5. Public or private ownership, however, is not the most important factor in achieving either net zero or social equity. 6. Labour’s reliance on the example of various European energy ‘champions’ is a weakness in its argument. 7. In any event, the overwhelming bulk of renewables capacity to 2035 will be built by private developers and the heavy lifting will be done by offshore wind. 8. Decarbonisation of home heating is vital but best pursued through public programmes – as Labour plans – rather than a state-owned energy company. 9. With or without a nationally owned energy company, an #industrialstrategy aligned with net zero is vital. 10. Net zero #2050 and net zero grid #2030/35 are impossible to achieve without reforms to planning, grid connection and market arrangements. 11. None of this will happen in time without fundamental reform at the top of government, hence our proposal for a net zero #deliverybody. Some #thoughts: #Point 1: In terms of #governance, the key of the keys is who will have the authority to deliver it in long-term. #Point 2: In terms of technology #priority, both onshore and offshore energy transmission technologies would be the key: No transmission, no energy transition. #Point 3: In terms of energy technology #innovation, very significant energy infrastructure investment and R&D fund are expected to support world class universities and research centres.

In this recent article, Benjamin Witzel of Siemens Energy highlights the challenges and solutions for decarbonizing the energy sector, including the essential role of gas turbines and the shift towards hydrogen. Discover how we are navigating the 'energy trilemma' and pioneering advancements for a cleaner world. Explore more in the FVV report.

EU agrees path to compete in clean tech production https://buff.ly/42NSLjC #SolarPower #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #SolarTech #GoSolar #WindPower #WindEnergy #WindTurbines #CleanEnergy #SustainableEnergy

The subject of energy is a hotly debated topic in this election campaign. One of the key points of difference is the Labour Party (UK)'s proposal to introduce a publicly owned energy company. Earlier this year we undertook a Policy Commission looking at the pros and cons of a publicly owned energy company, interviewing numerous leaders from industry, academia and the public sector. One of the key recommendations from the report is that to be successful a 'Net-Zero Delivery Unit' needs to be established, with the power to sit at the very top of government. It should have oversight of net-zero activities in regional and local authorities, Ofgem, National Grid, and indeed GB Energy itself. To have any chance of achieving net zero by 2050 requires fundamental reform at the top of government. You can read our full report here: https://lnkd.in/eSyccWgi #climatechange #netzero #energysecurity #hydrogen #renewableenergy Rachel Millard Jim Pickard Malcolm Moore Damian Carrington Jonathan Amos Adam Vaughan Matt McGrath Fiona Harvey Emily Gosden Akshat Rathi

Electric power generation in the U.S. is shifting rapidly away from fossil fuels toward cleaner and lower-carbon sources. State clean energy targets and dramatic declines in the cost of renewable electricity are the most important reasons. 📖 https://bit.ly/4bVJKbF #environmentallaw #environmentallawyer #newportri #desautelbrowninglaw

Water and power. Critical drivers for data centres. With the push towards decarbonisation and a more sustainable future, renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly important for energy hungry infrastructure. This is a very fast moving sector of our economy. Reach out to our team of energy, renewable, industrial and smart and sustainable city specialists to learn more. Urbis Brenton Reynolds Eleni Roussos Jacqueline Parker Jennifer Cooper Karen Wright Roger Miller Michelle Santos #datacentres #digitaleconomy #digitaltransformation #smartcities #sustainablecities

Under Regulation (EU) 2019/943, capacity mechanisms are designed to ensure the security of electricity supply by remunerating resources for their availability. However, to align with the EU's decarbonization objectives, certain restrictions are imposed on high-emission technologies: Emission Limits for Participation: ⚪ New Generation Capacity: Power plants that began commercial production after 4 July 2019 are excluded from participating in capacity mechanisms if they emit more than 550 grams of CO₂ of fossil fuel origin per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity. ⚪ Existing Generation Capacity: From 1 July 2025, existing power plants are excluded if they emit over 550 grams of CO₂ per kWh and have an average annual emission exceeding 350 kilograms of CO₂ of fossil fuel origin per installed kilowatt. Implications: ⚪ High-Emission Technologies: These restrictions primarily affect coal-fired power plants and other high-emission fossil fuel generators, limiting their eligibility for capacity payments. ⚪ Encouraging Cleaner Alternatives: The regulation incentivizes investment in low-emission technologies, such as natural gas, renewables, and energy storage solutions, to ensure resource adequacy while meeting environmental targets. These measures aim to balance the EU's goals of maintaining a reliable electricity supply and progressing towards a sustainable, low-carbon energy system. #EnergyRegulation #EUClimateGoals #Decarbonization #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuture #EnergyPolicy

Among the numerous landmark measures included in the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is the early end to incentives for new autonomous fossil fuel boilers, which precedes other deadlines. 🛑 This ban on national funding comes without exceptions but clearly requires some clarifications.  🔎 To this end, the European Commission has published a guidance document today.  👉 It is a ten-page set of guidelines that clarifies the rule in question, providing necessary interpretations and definitions for implementing this ban within the various national incentive schemes. ➡️ Full Article: https://lnkd.in/d_xT-J-A #RinnovabiliNET #environmnent #greeneconomy #solar #eolic #energy #greenenergy #solarenergy #windenergy #sustainable #sustainablity #sustainabledevelopment