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Companies are struggling to establish a clear path in their energy transition strategies

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UK Invests £21.7bn in Carbon Capture Initiatives The UK has committed an impressive £21.7bn to kickstart its carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives, signaling a significant move towards embracing this emergent technology despite the financial implications. The investment aims to nurture two submarine carbon storage locations alongside pipelines capable of handling over 8.5 million tons of CO2 annually. Additionally, it will aid in equipping three industrial sites with carbon capture mechanisms for hydrogen production, power generation, and waste energy, specifically in Teesside and Merseyside's northern regions. This bold step by the government strives to breathe life into the UK's CCS sector and serves as a testament to its commitment to environmental sustainability. However, it's noteworthy that only three out of eight sites initially in dialogue with the government have secured this backing, leaving the fate of the others in uncertainty. The government's silence on the subsequent phase of CCS projects further adds to the unpredictability of the sector's future. Despite these challenges, the government’s pledge is poised to catalyze around £8bn in private investments, underpinning the UK’s ambition to position itself as a leader in the global CCS arena. Fueled by public and private funds, this initiative is about environmental stewardship and rejuvenating the UK's industrial sectors, providing a semblance of certainty and stability. CCS technology, which involves the capture, compression, and underground storage of CO2, is critical for the UK to achieve its net zero emissions target by 2050. Yet, its commercial viability and technical effectiveness on a large scale remain questionable. Global CCS capacity, though growing, still represents a minuscule fraction of worldwide emissions. Past governmental support for CCS has been inconsistent, with notable investments announced but not disbursed. Among the projects receiving support are Eni’s Liverpool Bay initiative and the Northern Endurance Partnership by major energy corporations BP, Equinor, and TotalEnergies. These projects, alongside others like the Net Zero Teesside power station and the Protos energy-from-waste plant, are pivotal for the UK's CCS ambitions, promising thousands of jobs and marking a step towards achieving climate goals. While CCS technology garners skepticism for potentially extending the lifespan of fossil fuel ventures, it is deemed essential by some, including the Climate Change Committee, for the UK to meet its climate targets. Reflecting on this, the UK's foray into CCS funding is a complex interplay of environmental ambition, economic revitalization, and the challenges of pioneering an uncertain technological future. https://lnkd.in/d2TtGqZP Platform: Financial Times Author: Rachel Millard, Jim Pickard #unitedkingdom #carboncapture #investment #funding #cleanenergy #sustainability #climatetech #carbonstorage

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Energy storage solutions will become increasingly lucrative as renewable capacity continues to grow

Britain has reached a significant milestone by shutting down its last coal-fired station, becoming the first G7 nation to end power generation from coal. An interesting Financial Times article delves into the role of EU and government policies in this transition towards renewable energy sources. #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #CoalPhaseOut https://on.ft.com/3NgTBOQ

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Please join Cadmus and Energetics for a virtual presentation on findings from our 3rd-party evaluation of California’s utility EV infrastructure ("make-ready") programs on Friday, September 20th at 10am PT / 1pm ET. Topics will include: Costs of utility-side and customer-side infrastructure, Managed charging behavior, Site development timelines, Program barriers, SDG&E's V2G pilot, and much more. As of the end of 2023, we were collecting data from 214 activated sites, including 138 MDHD sites (67 school bus, 17 transit bus, 21 medium duty, 22 heavy duty, 11 other), and 74 schools, parks, beaches, and public DCFC sites. Data includes 15-minute AMI and EVSP/NSP data, monthly customer bills, site visits, surveys, interviews, Delphi panels, and more. Click the Teams link below to join. https://lnkd.in/gKiK9yqQ