The Book That Blocked Progress: How an Energy Classic Became a Decarbonization Drag
David MacKay's influential 2008 energy book is now criticized for hindering decarbonization due to outdated assumptions.
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Quantum Leap for Clean Energy? IBM's Nighthawk Processor Takes Aim at Decarbonization
IBM's Nighthawk quantum processor, a 120-qubit system, is set to accelerate clean energy R&D with advanced computing.
Fleetzero Charts a New Course: Electric Ships Powered by Battery Swapping!
US startup Fleetzero secured $43 million in funding to scale its electric ship business, focusing on smaller vessels, slower speeds, and modular battery swapping for global decarbonization.
Germany's Hydrogen Hangover: Europe's Green Dream Lost in a Pipeline to Nowhere
Germany's early bet on hydrogen as a broad energy carrier led to a costly infrastructure build-out, neglecting crucial power grid development, a strategic blunder for Europe's climate goals.
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#Germany#European Union#Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research#International Council on Clean Transportation#Department of Energy#Germany hydrogen strategy#Europe energy policy#green hydrogen#energy transition#power grid investment#clean electricity#decarbonization#policy error#opportunity cost#climate leadership
Oil Giants Sweating? Perovskite Solar Cells Are Coming for the Grid
A new wave of perovskite solar cell innovation, led by companies like Tandem PV, is pushing solar efficiency to new heights, making oil executives "skittish."
Eldorado Gold Digs Deeper into Electric with Sandvik Battery-Swap Mining Rigs
Eldorado Gold expands its electric fleet with ten new Sandvik battery-electric mining rigs, leveraging rapid battery-swap technology for cleaner, more efficient underground operations.
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