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Re: Future energy sources?

Post by AlexO » January 30, 2025, 10:28 pm

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1130216495159707

1.2 billion UK Poonds for 2 hours of power, and you have to replace the batteries every 12 years on average.
Sound economics, what?



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Post by Barney » January 31, 2025, 6:21 am

Rio Tinto Says Wind And Solar Make Economic Sense, But LNP Stands In Way Of Its Plans To Save Smelters
RenewEconomy (AUS) (1/28, Parkinson) “The head of mining giant Rio Tinto has once again underlined his company’s commitment to renewables, but questions remain about the future of its giant smelters and refineries in Queensland after the new LNP state government put a halt to new wind farm approvals. The decision by the Queensland LNP – first reported by Renew Economy last week – puts a pause on the approvals of four major wind projects in the state – including the 1.4 gigawatt Bungapan wind project that is essential to Rio’s plans to wean its energy intensive industries off its dependence on coal.”

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Post by tamada » February 2, 2025, 8:28 am

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Post by tamada » February 4, 2025, 8:56 am

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One of England's last coal-fired sheep that is still in operation
Most are now hybrid or full electric.
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Post by tamada » February 7, 2025, 10:48 pm

The British government lying.

"CCUS is a proven technology that captures carbon dioxide emissions before they reach the atmosphere – storing them safely and permanently deep beneath the seabed and preventing their contribution to climate change. ..."

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cont ... n-teesside

It is far from "proven technology" Chevron's flagship Wheatstone CCUS project in Australia is a prime example of the folly of being an early adopter of the hype of the renewables straw clutch. The costs of Milliband's £22 billion CCUS boondoggle in the UK will be piled onto the consumer.

"This £21.7bn policy is going to have a very significant effect on consumers and industry’s electricity bills. Whether this is acceptable remains to be seen.

'As we are currently in the foothills of CCUS’ development into a fully functioning industry, the Government must remain alive to recent scientific evidence to adapt its approach. ..."


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Re: Future energy sources?

Post by AlexO » February 9, 2025, 3:16 pm

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxnpzzjed1o

Absolute lunacy naming forest timber as a renewable source. How long does it take to burn a whole tree, either as a cooking and warming source as opposed to time taken to regrow the same amount of timber.
Some real halfwits starting to rule the Western nations.

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Post by Doodoo » February 9, 2025, 5:04 pm

Timber is the only renewable resource we have on the Planet.
Coal, uranium, natural gas, oil, etc are all nonrenewable

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Post by tamada » February 9, 2025, 11:00 pm

Doodoo wrote:
February 9, 2025, 5:04 pm
Timber is the only renewable resource we have on the Planet.
Coal, uranium, natural gas, oil, etc are all nonrenewable
Oil and gas is renewable. Just not fast enough.
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Post by AlexO » February 11, 2025, 10:04 am

tamada wrote:
February 9, 2025, 11:00 pm
Doodoo wrote:
February 9, 2025, 5:04 pm
Timber is the only renewable resource we have on the Planet.
Coal, uranium, natural gas, oil, etc are all nonrenewable
Oil and gas is renewable. Just not fast enough.
Totally agree Tam, it's the same with timber. We cannot replace timber at the rate that even using it for home heating would require. Then there is the dreaded 'clean energy' question. Consuming timber would surely increase the carbon loading the atmosphere.

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Re: Future energy sources?

Post by Doodoo » February 13, 2025, 4:36 pm

A new hydrogen combustion engine has received official approval for sale and use across Europe.
JCB has marked a major milestone in sustainable technology with the approval of its hydrogen combustion engine for commercial use across Europe.
The company, which has invested £100 million into the groundbreaking project, is the first in the construction industry to develop a fully operational hydrogen-powered engine. After three years of dedicated work by a team of 150 engineers, JCB has secured official certification from 11 European licensing authorities, including those in the UK, Germany, France, and Spain.
This approval paves the way for the commercial sale and deployment of hydrogen-powered construction and agricultural machinery, with additional countries expected to grant certification in 2025.
JCB Chairman Lord Bamford hailed this as a historic moment for the company and the industry, emphasizing hydrogen’s potential as a zero-emission solution for heavy equipment. Already, over 130 hydrogen-powered engines have been produced, powering JCB’s backhoe loaders, Loadall telescopic handlers, and generators.
These machines are undergoing real-world testing at customer sites, demonstrating the feasibility of hydrogen technology in demanding environments. With this significant regulatory approval, JCB is positioned at the forefront of the hydrogen revolution, setting a new standard for sustainable innovation in heavy machinery.
Learn more: https://www.jcb.com/en-us/campaigns/hydrogen

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Post by AlexO » February 13, 2025, 6:56 pm

Absolutely marvelous.
How, were and when is the national infrastructure to allow these wonderful machines to contribute to society.

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Post by jackspratt » February 13, 2025, 8:07 pm

Doodoo wrote:
February 13, 2025, 4:36 pm
A new hydrogen combustion engine has received official approval for sale and use across Europe.
JCB has marked a major milestone in sustainable technology with the approval of its hydrogen combustion engine for commercial use across Europe.
Interesting update, Dd - hopefully a future major source of renewable green energy.

Is there an expectation that the necessary infrastructure will pop up overnight, as apparently it must have done for coal, and then oil, followed by LNG/LPG, and more recently, nuclear and battery et al?

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Re: Future energy sources?

Post by Doodoo » February 15, 2025, 10:07 am

Petrol is cheaper than electric in this case
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Post by Doodoo » February 17, 2025, 10:01 am

Hydrogen is the fuel of the future
No need to jump all over me regarding the availability of it now. I said "In the future"

https://spectra.mhi.com/6-reasons-why-h ... ecd5567b8d

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Re: Future energy sources?

Post by tamada » February 18, 2025, 1:05 pm

Far more secure and instantly available, comparatively speaking.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/h ... 98167.html
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Re: Future energy sources?

Post by AlexO » February 19, 2025, 5:38 am

tamada wrote:
February 18, 2025, 1:05 pm
Far more secure and instantly available, comparatively speaking.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/h ... 98167.html
The biggest risk to our energy security is staying dependent on fossil fuel markets and only by sprinting to clean power by 2030 can the UK take back control of its energy – and protect both family and national finances from price spikes."

One has to wonder what planet some of our politico's come from.
Unobtainable dreams of 100% from clean, renewable power only in under 6 years and banning of extraction systems that will help rather than deepen the economic outlook of the UK makes even the Trump look sensible.

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