A Green Hydrogen Twofer: Waste Management Plus Animal Feed

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 02:46:52 +0000

The global green hydrogen industry is getting a wastewater makeover, with the potential to produce protein for animal feed in addition to hydrogen.

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The Biggest Machine In The World Is Being Rebuilt While It Continues To Run

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:10:29 +0000

Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Mark O’Malley, Leverhulme Professor of Power Systems at the Imperial College of London and founder of the Global Power System Transformation organization, which was based on the principle of grids moving toward 100% renewables. The grid is the biggest machine in … [continued]

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Debunking The Myth: Hydrogen Fuel Cells Aren’t More Efficient Than Alternatives

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:54:38 +0000

Hydrogen is often promoted as a clean and efficient energy carrier, but its real-world efficiency is frequently overstated. Proponents of hydrogen fuel cells highlight their conversion efficiencies of 50–60%, comparing them favorably to internal combustion engines (ICEs). However, this selective framing ignores the full energy pathway, from hydrogen production to … [continued]

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From London to Houston: How Chris Wright’s Anti-Net Zero Rhetoric Shifts

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:55:53 +0000

Chris Wright, the newly appointed U.S. Secretary of Energy, has wasted no time in making his stance on energy policy clear. In his first major international speech at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) Conference in London, he framed net-zero as an economic disaster and defended fossil fuel expansion. But … [continued]

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Debunking The Myth: Electrolyzing Hydrogen For Energy Is Wasteful & Higher Emissions

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:46:13 +0000

As the world races toward a decarbonized future, hydrogen is often touted as a clean energy carrier, with proponents highlighting electrolysis as a viable method for its production. The process, which uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, can indeed be powered by renewable energy sources, making it … [continued]

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The US Solar Industry Is Setting Records, But The Dark Clouds Of Doom Are Gathering

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:51:51 +0000

The US solar industry proved itself to be a leading economic engine once again in 2024, though the Trump-Musk wrecking ball and state-level policy changes could dim the outlook for the future.

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How The US Lost The Floating Wind Turbine Race

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:37:45 +0000

The US shut itself out of the floating offshore wind turbine industry when President Trump abruptly suspended the federal offshore lease area program.

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Carney Takes The Helm: What’s Next for Canada’s Carbon Policy?

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2025 23:45:54 +0000

With Mark Carney stepping in as the new leader of the federal Liberal Party, Canada’s carbon pricing system faces a critical juncture. Long a proponent of market-driven climate policy, Carney inherits a system designed to reduce emissions while maintaining economic competitiveness. The current framework consists of a consumer-facing fuel charge, … [continued]

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Debunking The Myth: Hydrogen Is Not A Practical Or Cost-Effective Fuel

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:00:53 +0000

Hydrogen has often been hailed as a fuel of the future, promising a clean and versatile energy source capable of decarbonizing multiple sectors. However, a closer look at the technical, economic, and infrastructure challenges associated with hydrogen reveals that these claims may be overstated. While hydrogen can indeed be used … [continued]

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