
The Most Important 8 Energy News in The 3rd Week of August
NREL analysis reveals benefits of hydropower for grid scale energy storage

When compared to other grid-scale storage technologies, closed-loop pumped storage hydropower systems have the lowest potential to contribute to global warming, according to a study conducted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The researchers evaluated the greenhouse gas emissions of pumped storage hydropower to those of four other storage technologies and discovered that pumped storage hydropower and compressed-air energy storage have lower GWPs than batteries. The researchers also discovered that constructing on a brownfield site rather than a greenfield site can cut the GWP by 20%.
Source: nrel.gov
Saudi Aramco’s hydrogen revolution for renewable energy production

Saudi Aramco, an important force in the energy industry, has accepted the challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and recognising the need for long-term reform. Through hydrogen production and other zero-emission technologies, the company is working on providing a decarbonized future. Aramco and Air Products created the first hydrogen fueling station in Saudi Arabia in 2019, and the firm successfully demonstrated the manufacture and export of blue ammonia in 2020. Aramco delivered its first recognised cargo of low-carbon ammonia to Japan in 2023, demonstrating its innovation and global supply chain capabilities.
source: aramco
HiTHIUM and TÜV Rheinland Enter Into Strategic Partnership to Promote Green and Low-Carbon Energy Transition
HiTHIUM and TÜV Rheinland have formed a strategic relationship to collaborate on a wide range of energy storage technologies. They will concentrate on certification and testing services for big capacity lithium energy storage systems, with HiTHIUM utilising TÜV Rheinland’s certification and testing capabilities to satisfy worldwide standards and provide increased safety and dependability to global customers. The collaboration seeks to target the global energy storage market, advance product technology, talent development, brand building, and other elements of cooperation in order to achieve win-win development in the era of comprehensive energy storage.
Source: hithium
EU-Funded Global Collaboration Hub for Hydrogen Industry Launched

Crowdhelix has developed the Hydrogen Helix, a collaborative platform that brings professionals and organisations from throughout the hydrogen value chain together to accelerate hydrogen technology innovation. The Helix, led by University College London’s Professor Junwang Tang, intends to contribute to a low-carbon society by speeding impact, exploitation, and research dissemination across the industry. Members will have access to financing, networking opportunities, and collaborative tools. The Horizon Europe and Innovate UK-funded GH2 project will anchor the Helix and intends to develop a revolutionary hydrogen manufacturing technology using solar energy. The collaborative approach of Crowdhelix has already aided in the development of breakthrough solutions and technology.
Source: crowdhelix
Sustainable Batteries – The Future of Responsible Clean Technology

Sorbiforce has created the world’s first sustainable battery manufactured from 100% renewable materials and easily recyclable agricultural waste, with a low CAPEX, making it less expensive to make than the current market equivalent utilising lithium-ion technology. The battery has the ability to transform the way we power our world, promote clean technology, and mitigate environmental issues. Sorbiforce’s breakthrough metal-free battery technology has the potential to power entire houses, transportation networks, and possibly cities in the future. The company is dedicated to environmental sustainability and the elimination of any environmental impact linked with the manufacture and disposal of its batteries.
Source: sorbiforce
Enhanced Rock Weathering Could Help Meet IPCC Carbon Removal Goal for Slowing Climate Change

According to a recent study, farmers throughout the world can help the planet meet a critical carbon removal goal by adding crushed volcanic rocks to their fields. According to the study, the moist, tropical tropics are the most potential places for this climate intervention technique. The study investigates the feasibility of spreading crushed basalt, a fast-weathering rock formed as lava cools, to agricultural fields around the world and identifies which places can break down the rocks most efficiently. When compared to other carbon drawdown methods, enhanced rock weathering is a relatively safe and resilient process.
Source: agu
Biden Administration Takes Big Steps to Advance Carbon Removal

The Biden administration has promised up to $1.2 billion in funding for the establishment of two direct air capture centres in Louisiana and Texas, and it is set to disclose details of a new programme to compensate businesses for carbon dioxide removal. Greeshma Gadikota, director of Cornell University’s College of Engineering’s Sustainable Energy and Resource Recovery Group, has received Department of Energy funding to advance carbon capture and critical metal recovery from manufacturing, as well as to lead a project to decarbonize concrete. Gadikota believes that carbon removal technologies that are dependable, verifiable, and permanent are required to accomplish climate targets, and that the Department of Energy’s decision to advance this ecosystem corresponds with the need for positive and long-term consequences on climate resilience.
Source: cornell
Mercia Power Response & RheEnergise to build long-duration energy storage in UK

Mercia Power Response (Mercia PR) has collaborated with RheEnergise to investigate the possible implementation of RheEnergise’s long-duration hydro-energy storage technology, High-Density Hydro ® (HD Hydro), in the United Kingdom. The two firms will collaborate to identify potential sites for new HD Hydro storage projects, with the initial focus being on the viability of putting 100 MW of HD Hydro on the grid by 2030 using Mercia PR’s existing grid connections.
Source: merciapr