I realise it’s not the windiest of days but not sure if turbines have been turned off.
The UK has roughly 30gw of wind energy available however at the moment only 3.5gw is actually being generated. |
Government secures record pipeline of clean cheap energy projects |
https://www.hydrogeninsight.com/transport/green-hydrogen-powered-trucks-will-require-four-times-as-much-renewable-energy-as-battery-equivalents-study/2-1-1701721?? But maybe 4 times range? |
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/itm-power_hydrogen-energy-technology-activity-7236654572922974208-cdbN?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_androidMeanwhile... enjoying free shares then gala luncheons... but well done. Nice recognition. Real sales recognition needed now. |
Interesting :- |
This is only going one way
Down |
The driver that will push Green Hydrogen forward is e-fuel, required for aviation and clean energy replacement for current gas application . |
Unhappily this all works in Snp government time which is, at best, glacial.On the upside ITM and Scottish Power have the opportunity to reconfigure the electrolyser configuration, getting the newer and higher performance kit in place. |
Offshore wind turbines do not need more money, they need rapidly accelerated approval processes. Ten to fifteen years is bloody ridiculous given we are in an energy 'emergency'.
Govt need to prioritise low income pensioners and families facing heat or eat choices rather then will the turbines disturb jellyfish breeding rates.
Define your priorities and then JFDI, at pace. |
You can probably double that by the time it actually gets built in 15 years time 😂😂😂😂. If wind turbines had the same amount of cash you could get 3 times the amount of power in 5 years.
More brown envelopes exchanging hands 🤬🤬🤬 |
https://www.aol.co.uk/whitehall-unlocks-5-5bn-nuclear-212256968.htmlThe money is for 'development expenditure' including enabling works at Sizewell C before a 'final investment decision'. |
 Sorry if this has already been posted. Looks positive.
Mercedes: H2-ICE is ready for primetime in commercial trucks
2024-08-21 Matt Wolfe
Mercedes-Benz and Mörtlbauer collaborate on a demonstration project to show that hydrogen combustion is a viable path to commercial truck decarbonization.
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a pair of prototypes powered by hydrogen combustion engines that were created in collaboration with Mörtlbauer Baumaschinen Vertriebs. The prototypes are part of the “WaVe” development project to research hydrogen combustion engines for special-purpose vehicles.
The WaVe project is a publicly funded program by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. It consists of 18 partners ranging from industry and science experts and began in July 2021. Development work on the prototypes began in mid-2022. The main objective of the WaVe project was to develop a hydrogen-based drive system for working machines that demonstrated the practicality of replacing diesel-fueled trucks.
Currently they are both being tested in the field to verify driving and refueling operations. The Unimog test vehicle and crawler were tested at the Mörtlbauer factory in Fürstenzell, Bavaria. The dump truck crawler was put into operation in spring 2024.
“After numerous test deployments, emission measurements and technical fine-tuning, we are convinced that hydrogen combustion for work machines with high power requirements, both for driving and for powering auxiliary drives, is worthwhile, practical and very low in emissions,” said Franziska Cusumano, head of Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks.
Armin Mörtlbauer, managing director of Mörtlbauer, said in a statement: “The fact that our crawler and the Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks Unimog can be easily refueled with gaseous hydrogen and that these vehicles also work reliably when using implements is the result of the outstanding cooperation in this research partnership…However, to apply these in series production, we have to go even further on this path. If the government and society choose to follow the path toward hydrogen combustion engines, we are ready to go.”
The converted Unimog U 430 implement carrier transported the crawler on a low loader to the Mörtlbauer factory. Developers reportedly demonstrated the refueling process at a mobile hydrogen refueling station as well as implement operation with a front-mounted sweeper from Schmidt.
Tests were also conducted to ensure the viability of the PTO system while driving. These systems require sustained high-power output, which Mercedes states the hydrogen combustion engine is well-suited for. The Unimog and crawler were equipped with medium-duty engines that were converted for hydrogen propulsion. This conversion included specialized pistons, a hydrogen-compatible intake system and an optimized ignition system.
The Unimog was equipped with four TÜV-certified, 700-bar (10,152-psi) high-pressure tanks that hold roughly 13 kg (28.6 lb.) of gaseous hydrogen in total. The engine delivers around 290 hp (216 kW) and was operated with several different attachments to demonstrate all potential use cases. The crawler dumper’s engine had a similar output and a slightly higher H2 capacity. |
Where do I sign.... |
A bit more on post 32962. |
Whitlee 40MW - Case update - Report submitted to Scottish Ministers - Target date for decision 07/12/24 - We are 2 years in! |
Maybe ! Given the generated renewable electrons , timing and usage , Hydrogen through electrolysis will play a key role, for shipping, air fuel, cement , steel and heavy transport. The smart folk will extend the life of the plant probably doubling it and keep refreshing the stacks. The smart school of Linde, Schulz will survive to prosper. Others will go down the Plug |
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