Author: Anela Dokso

SMR Nuclear

Siemens Energy has secured a notable partnership with Rolls-Royce, marking a significant move in the expanding sector of small modular reactors (SMRs). Siemens Energy will be responsible for supplying turbines, a crucial component, for Rolls-Royce’s SMRs. This collaboration emerges as a strategic step in Rolls-Royce’s ambition to position its SMRs as a viable solution to energy demands and environmental concerns globally. This partnership highlights a broader trend in which energy companies are pivoting towards SMRs as a sustainable alternative to traditional nuclear power plants. SMRs are designed to address some of the longstanding issues associated with larger nuclear reactors, including…

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Hydrogen

A recent analysis conducted in southeastern Spain reveals untapped potential for hydrogen production, with unoccupied industrial zones capable of generating between 1.6 and 1.9 million tons annually, translating to energy yields of 54.76 to 63.54 terawatt-hours. Such figures highlight a significant opportunity for the industrial sector, which stands as the largest consumer and emitter of CO2, responsible for 38% of total final energy consumption and 47% of related emissions, including those from electricity and heat. With the European Union spearheading climate-neutral initiatives under the European Green Deal, the focus on reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% before…

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Hydrogen

Quantitative risk assessment (QRA) has emerged as a pivotal tool in the safe deployment of hydrogen technologies—a necessity underscored by recent assessments of liquid hydrogen (LH2) fueling stations. According to research findings published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, the frequency of significant hydrogen releases in high-capacity fueling stations is calculated at 1.48×10^-2 per station-year. This data point exemplifies the need for rigorous safety protocols in the hydrogen energy sector, a field where risk quantification remains a burgeoning yet essential science. Drawing from quantitative metrics and causal analysis, researchers have leveraged fault trees and event sequence diagrams to model…

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Energy Storage

Renewable Energy Power Plants (REPP) are in dire need of enhanced energy storage strategies due to soaring construction costs and underutilized storage capacity. A startling 10.60% increase in net income with Power Sharing (PS) compared to Capacity Sharing (CS) showcases the substantial financial implications of storage strategies, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Energy Storage. This optimal configuration sheds light on new ways to manage the volatility of renewable energy supply, prompting a reconsideration of traditional storage paradigms. The integration of shared energy storage (SES) into REPPs is fraught with significant tension spotlights: complex pricing mechanisms…

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