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Check out this new video on TNO facilities for various geo-energy applications!

Take a moment and watch this new material about TNO and its Rijswijk Center of Sustainable Geo-Energy, with the testing facilities available for geothermal applications, CO2, H2 and heat storage, re-use of oil & gas infrastructure. #energytransition #innovationforlife

As a business developer I often have to answer the question: What are you good at and why should we work with TNO? One of the reasons is, without a doubt, our impressive field scale innovation facilities which are highlighted in a very nice and understandable way below. A video I can show to potential clients, but also to friends and family who are interested in my work. In my opinion, that’s when an informative video really hits the spot! Come innovate at #RCSG! #rijswijk #centre #sustainable #geoenergy

A great video has been launched by our colleagues from TNO GSN about the TNO Rijswijk Centre for Sustainable Geo-energy (RCSG) laboratories and facilities! Our group Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics is focussed on #flow where we can do #pulsation, #vibration and #noise measurements. A new CO2 flow loop #Colorado is under construction. While our oil-brine flow setup and High Temperature and Salinity (HTS) loop for #geothermal applications are up and running.

National Grid's Future Energy Scenarios paint an interesting picture of what the UK may look like in the years to come. Here are my takeaways from Jaspreet's excellent summary. Offshore wind is key. Every scenario for the last 4 years includes about 100GW of offshore wind. Which is huge considering RenewableUK recently announced we'd hit 30GW of installed capacity. Creating an excellent opportunity for the UK. Carbon Capture and Storage from multiple sources is increasing in importance. The UK has excellent geology expertise from decades of taking carbon out of the ground. As well as relevant supply chain, so this also seems like good news. There are sensible proposals for increasing insulation and transitioning to EVs. However, it seems like a missed opportunity to increase multimodal transport. AKA build more bike paths, railways, and public transport hubs. I guess that's possibly outside of NG's scope though. Finally, time will tell on the economics of Direct Air Capture and hydrogen networks. Some say the thermodynamic fundamentals don't make sense. But then, some said the same of offshore wind too and that prediction didn't age well.

As the world takes steps towards decarbonising power systems, it is essential to acknowledge the significance of long-term storage in achieving sustainable energy. Zero Terrain / Energiasalv, a developer of long-term storage projects, is delighted to witness the increasing recognition of this crucial aspect. The Science and Technology Committee of the UK House of Lords recently published a paper titled "Long-duration energy storage: get on with it," which is a call to action for the Government to act now! The Paper urges the Government to prioritise long-term storage in their efforts to achieve a sustainable future. Check out the link to the paper in the comments. #sustainability #energy #longtermstorage

Join us next week for Achieving Net Zero: Definition, Benefits, Market Drivers, and Return on Investments presented by ULI BC and And-Co Offices! We'll explore in detail energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, embodied carbon reduction, and fuel source considerations. Key learning objectives include understanding Net Zero certification standards, financial considerations and strategies to overcome common barriers. Through project examples and experiences providing insights from industry experts, attendees will gain practical knowledge to effectively pursue and achieve Net Zero goals. You don't want to miss this one, register today! Space is limited! https://lnkd.in/g76SFZW6 Initiative Sponsors: PCI Developments Pinchin Ltd. Warrington PCI Management #ULIBC #NetZero #NZI #ZeroCarbon #Decarbonization #Sustainability #EmbodiedCarbon

What Potential Does #GravityEnergy Storage Hold for Sustainable Solutions? Gravity energy storage, utilizing gravitational potential energy, offers a game-changing solution for #renewableenergyintegration. With long-duration storage and grid stability, it supports grid balancing, #renewableintegration, industrial needs, and #remotecommunities. Driving adoption involves technological enhancements, policy backing, industry partnerships, and environmental priorities. Future prospects include global expansion, market integration, material innovation, and #urbanapplications, advancing sustainable energy solutions worldwide. #AMR #GravityEnergyStorage #RenewableIntegration #SustainableEnergy #GridStability #EnergyInnovation #ClimateAction #RenewableFuture #CleanEnergy #TechnologyAdvancement #GlobalAdoption

Today`s EconiQ™ High Voltage Day at Hitachi Energy`s GIS factory in Zurich featured insightful presentations and a powerful panel discussion on enabling the sustainable energy transition in Europe, tackling its challenges, and reducing carbon footprint throughout the entire lifecycle. However, the highlight for me was the factory tour and the technology exhibition showcasing EconiQ™, the eco-efficient high-voltage portfolio, including Gas-insulated Switchgear (GIS), Disconnecting Circuit Breaker, and more.   TenneT has ambitious goals to decarbonize the supply chain and reduce the CO2 footprint of grid technologies: we aim to reduce absolute Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in Scope 1 and 2 by 95% by 2030 compared to 2019. We will achieve this by focusing, among others, on the use of sustainable alternatives in high-voltage installations. By 2030, two-thirds of newly installed high-voltage systems will utilize SF6-free technologies.   Many thanks to our strategic partner Hitachi Energy for supporting us on this transition. With the eco-efficient EconiQ™ technology you provide an alternative gas mixture and contribute to reducing our CO2 emissions.   The energy transition is a generational challenge that cannot be tackled alone. It demands a holistic view of the entire supply chain, complete transparency, innovative and green technologies, and new forms of collaboration.   Together with our partners, we lay the foundation for the future zero-carbon energy system. So proud, to be part of it!   #LightingTheWayAheadTogether #EnergyTransition #BuildingTheGreenCathedral #GridDecarbonization #Econiq #HitachiEnergy

🌿As the global adoption of green energy continues to soar, the need for innovative energy storage solutions becomes ever more pressing. In this sense, #INESCTEC will collaborate in the development of two tools within the scope of a pilot in Madeira, combining hydroelectric storage with pumping and batteries. The work is being developed within the framework of the i-STENTORE European project. More 🔗 https://lnkd.in/duqNew54 #GreenEnergy #Sustainability #Innovation