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Wind is a critical part of decarbonizing.

Last week we worked with the inspiring team at Spiralis Energy to unveil its Axial Skelter technology – and showcase the incredible potential of tidal energy. Thank you to ITV, and film maker Cam Cairnduff 🎬, for helping us bring this to life in this fantastic news report. Tidal power has the opportunity to be game changing for Alderney, and it has been brilliant to bring the local community on this journey – towards a more sustainable future.

In today’s episode of "Superpowers for Good," I had the pleasure of speaking with William Lyman, better known as Bill, the founder and CEO of Breakwave Energy. Bill's company is tackling one of the most persistent challenges in renewable energy: harnessing the power of ocean waves. Wave energy presents a unique opportunity in the renewable energy landscape. Unlike solar and wind, which are limited by weather conditions and time of day, waves are a constant force driven by distant storms and the natural movement of the ocean. Bill explained this key advantage, saying, "Waves are driven by 1000-mile-away storms, and they break all day long, all night. Water is 800 times more dense than air. So, you always grab more energy from waves, but you have to do it in a way that's cost-effective." However, harnessing wave energy is no easy feat. The ocean's harsh environment can destroy equipment, making it challenging to maintain and cost-ineffective. Bill likens their approach to the Heisman pose, “You’ve got to hold on to the ball and get into the end zone while making sure nothing touches you.” This means placing minimal infrastructure in the water and ensuring it can withstand the ocean's destructive forces. One of the most exciting aspects of Breakwave Energy's technology is its potential for scalability and versatility. Bill shared, "We have the ability to not only produce electricity but also to scale our technology to meet the needs of small villages or larger areas, and even to desalinate water directly using wave energy." Bill's innovative approach and commitment to rigorous testing before deployment highlight his dedication to creating a sustainable and effective solution for renewable energy. His team's ongoing collaboration with Cal State University San Marcos to test electrical components exemplifies their meticulous and thorough process. Today’s episode was a deep dive into the future of renewable energy and the incredible potential of wave energy. I’m thrilled to share Bill's insights and innovations with you. His work at Breakwave Energy is not just about harnessing waves but also about offering scalable solutions that can significantly impact both developed and developing regions around the globe. Read, watch or listen to more: http://s4g.biz/04jun24 #ImpactCrowdfunding #DiverseFounders #SocialEntrepreneurs #CommunityCapital #ImpactInvestors #RIC #InvestmentCrowdfunding #SuperCrowd #waveenergy #climatesolutions

Check ✅ out Episode 692 of the Sun Cast. Host NICO JOHNSON 🎙️ sat down with Haiyan Sun, Program Manager, Hydrogen and Clean Fuels at NYSERDA to explore hydrogen’s role in New York’s green future. They discussed: 🔎 How hydrogen can decarbonize hard-to-electrify industries like transportation, power gen, and high temperature industrial sectors. 🔎 The importance of including disadvantaged communities in the energy transition. 🔎 New York's strategy for making hydrogen as successful as solar and battery storage. 📺 https://lnkd.in/gnAgvbZr

The Waveroller is making waves in harnessing reliable and predictable wave power for a sustainable tomorrow.

Starting now! Hear from local energy leaders and experience firsthand how #GenCell can deliver uninterrupted hydrogen-fueled power for a #sustainable and #resilient Texas. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gBFh5YXY

SunPower going belly-up...! Growing too fast is not the way to go for a long-term successful energy transition. Stick to the fundamentals...! #energy #transition #sustainability

We need more sober assessment of unconventional ideas: “solar, 1,000 acres of land, a million batteries — so unconventional, it’s almost heretical. But when you soberly assess the performance criteria and how the landscape has shifted…it makes sense.” https://lnkd.in/gwpgu_64

This is an interesting article about the Qcells North America plant in Dalton, GA, and highlights a trend I’m seeing in the renewables industry. Consider that Fluence located their US lab outside of Pittsburgh, and Form Energy just built their battery factory in Weirton, WV, both deeply red areas that just 20-30 years ago were deeply blue. No matter your politics, these are positive economic drivers for these areas long forgotten by King Coal and Queen Steel. https://lnkd.in/gvQTM79h

🌍 With renewables on the rise, hydrogen is carving out its niche in the clean energy landscape. 💡 I had the pleasure of chatting with Matthew Krayton from the Mid Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2) about the pivotal role hydrogen can play in decarbonizing our economy. 💬 We covered a lot of ground, including: • The bipartisan infrastructure law's massive $7B investment in hydrogen hubs. • Hydrogen's potential in heavy industry and transportation. • The importance of community and labor union involvement in this green transition. Whether you're an industry expert or just curious about the future of energy, this discussion is a must-listen! 🔗#GreenEnergy #Hydrogen #SustainableFuture #TechInnovation #ClimateChange #EnergyPolicy