Octopus Energy Unveils Next Stage in Smart Heat Revolution at Energy Tech Summit
At the WIRED & Octopus Energy Tech Summit, Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson unveiled the Cosy Octopus smart heating system. It comes with a heat pump, a home management system, room sensors, a smart tariff, and the Octopus service. The system will be available beginning in December and will be free for homes that do not require any further work.
After the funding, the system will cost roughly £3,000 for properties that require modifications. Octopus Energy’s first in-house design, the Cosy 6 heat pump, strives to give both warmth and aesthetic appeal. The Cosy eco-system, powered by Octopus’ Kraken technology platform, provides optimal performance and cost savings. Octopus Energy has invested in the deployment of heat pumps to aid in the decarbonization of the UK and the reduction of carbon emissions from buildings.
Source: octopus.energy
£1million-Plus Investment in Nottingham-Based Alternative Fuel Hub, by Hydrogen Storage System Pioneers Luxfer Gas Cylinders
Luxfer Gas Cylinders has spent more than £1 million in a new manufacturing plant in Nottingham to enable virtual gas pipes capable of distributing hydrogen across the UK and Europe. The plant will manufacture Multiple Element Gas Containers (MEGCs), with the first units expected to be available in summer 2024.
The investment will be used to expand Luxfer’s European hydrogen capability and to help the hydrogen economy grow. Luxfer’s innovative liner manufacturing method enables them to build the most efficient cylinder geometry to optimise their MEGC designs and provide outstanding value to their customers. As the business expands, the new centre will provide more jobs at the Colwick location.
Source: uxfercylinders
New Gel Device Provides a Glimmer of Hope Amid Water Scarcity
Researchers at The University of Texas in Austin have created a new hydrogel technology that can collect moisture from the air using only sunlight energy to make clean drinking water. Depending on humidity, the hydrogel can yield between 3.5 and 7 kg of water per kilogramme of gel ingredients.
The team is striving to improve the technology so that it is scalable and commercially viable in order to provide a low-cost and portable means of creating clean drinking water around the world, particularly in desert places. The technology has the ability to alleviate the issue of water scarcity and provide people in need with better access to safe drinking water.
Source: utexas
Experts Outline Urgent Options for Energy System Decarbonisation
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has published a paper outlining alternatives for accelerating Australia’s transition to a zero-emission electrical grid. Rather than inventing new solutions, the research emphasises the importance of investing in current energy storage and transmission technologies and infrastructure.
Experts believe that as Australia evolves towards a net-zero energy system, solar and wind energy will become the primary sources of energy. The research also emphasises the importance of innovation in order to further reduce consumer expenses. Renewable energy generated 35% of Australia’s electricity in 2022, up 4% from 2021, but deployment rates, storage, and supporting network development are insufficient to meet the Government’s 82% renewable energy generating target by 2030.
Source: atse
Egypt to Sign $16 Billion Green Hydrogen Investment Deal with Indian Firms
Egypt has clinched a $16 billion investment deal for renewable hydrogen generation with ACME Group and Ocior Energy. The ACME Group project entails the construction of a massive green hydrogen industrial complex in Ain El-Sokhna encompassing over 4.5 million square metres of land, with an annual capacity of 2.2 million tonnes of green hydrogen.
Meanwhile, Ocior Energy intends to invest up to $4 billion in Suez Canal Economic Zone green hydrogen production. These initiatives reflect Egypt’s dedication to green energy and will greatly increase its capacity for green hydrogen.
Source: ACME
Global Hydrogen Energy Market Set for Rapid Expansion by 2050
The worldwide hydrogen energy market is primed for tremendous expansion, according to a recently issued White Paper, with investments pouring into all segments of the hydrogen industry chain. The report describes the current condition of the hydrogen energy market, which has seen the announcement of 228 large-scale hydrogen energy projects around the world.
China is the world leader in hydrogen production, with the majority of it derived from fossil fuels. The White Paper, on the other hand, expects significant growth in the transportation industry as fuel cell car ownership grows and hydrogen refuelling facilities proliferate. According to the paper, hydrogen energy has entered the commercialization phase, with rapid expansion projected in the next years.
TotalÉnergies launches tenders to decarbonize its refining
TotalÉnergies has issued a request for proposals to buy 500,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year in order to decarbonize its oil refining operations across Europe. By 2030, the business hopes to have replaced all grey hydrogen used in fuel desulfurization with green hydrogen, saving 5 million tonnes of CO2 from its European chemical refining locations.
TotalÉnergies operates six European refineries and two biorefineries, all of which are in the process of being converted. To accomplish this huge task, the call for tenders aims to test the market and engage with numerous parties.
Source: TotalÉnergies
Technology Innovation Partnership for Net Zero Aviation in the South West Launches
The National Composites Centre (NCC), IAAPS, and the Universities of Bristol and Bath have formed a Technology Innovation Partnership for Net Zero Aviation in the South West. Their goal is to advance net zero flying and build a national capability that goes beyond working alone. The alliance aims to promote technology, infrastructure, and innovation in decarbonizing aviation by leveraging existing investments.
Joint Industry Programmes will be based on pre-competitive problem areas that have been identified, with an emphasis on materials innovation and hydrogen fuel systems. The alliance intends to expedite engineering improvements and ensure UK commercial competitiveness in the aviation industry by pooling their expertise.
Source: nccuk
