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Forum: Mass Storage for Green Energy Today, 01:50 AM
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Zero degradation 20ft container 6.25MWh LFP battery

CATL (https://www.catl.com/en/), the world's leading electric vehicle battery maker, has unveiled TENER, a revolutionary energy storage system.

TENER boasts two key features:

Zero degradation...
Forum: Hydrogen Today, 01:21 AM
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Views: 5,945
Posted By Sparty
Norwegian Hydrogen and Provaris-collaboration

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Expanding Collaboration: Building on their successful partnership, Norwegian Hydrogen and Provaris Energy are now focusing on accelerating the development of new hydrogen export...
Forum: General 04-14-2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,505
Posted By Sparty
https://www.401krollover.com/worldwide-silver-supplies-will-be-depleted-by-2025/

https://www.401krollover.com/worldwide-silver-supplies-will-be-depleted-by-2025/

https://www.mining.com/silver-market-fundamentals-strong-as-it-enters-a-new-era-of-supply-deficits/
Forum: General 04-11-2024, 10:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 67
Posted By Sparty
Australia - politics surrounding decarbonisation

https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/work/2024/04/11/made-in-australia-manufacturing

Department of Industry, Science and Resources website (https://www.industry.gov.au/)

Clean Energy Australia...
Forum: General 04-11-2024, 10:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 67
Posted By Sparty
"Embodied decarbonisation" include manufactured goods?

The term "embodied decarbonisation" applies to manufactured goods like cars, critical materials, and even everyday objects just like it does for buildings. It refers to the total greenhouse gas...
Forum: General 04-11-2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 67
Posted By Sparty
What is "Embodied decarbonisation"

Embodied decarbonisation refers to reducing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the entire lifecycle of a building or infrastructure project, specifically focusing on the embodied carbon.
...
Forum: Tidal and Wave 04-02-2024, 08:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 141
Posted By Sparty
OTEC technology -examples

OTEC technology is still under development, but there have been some interesting pilot plants around the world. Here are a couple of notable examples:

Makai Ocean Engineering's OTEC plant in...
Forum: Tidal and Wave 04-02-2024, 08:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 141
Posted By Sparty
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) uses the temperature difference between warm surface waters and cold deep waters in the ocean
to generate electricity.

Here's a breakdown of how it works:...
Forum: General 04-02-2024, 08:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 151
Posted By Sparty
General Renewable Energy RES: Renewable...

General Renewable Energy

RES: Renewable Energy Sources

RE: Renewable Energy

SREC: Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (certificate representing the environmental benefits of solar power)
...
Forum: General 04-02-2024, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 151
Posted By Sparty
Alternative Energy: Acronyms

List of commonly used acronyms in alternative energy

BESS: Battery Energy Storage System (system that stores electrical energy for later use)

BEV: Battery Electric Vehicle (vehicle that runs on...
Forum: General 04-02-2024, 06:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 126
Posted By Sparty
$1bn for AU Solar Manufacturing

The Australian government allocated $1 billion to boost domestic manufacturing of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels through a program called Solar Sunshot (https://arena.gov.au/?s=Solar%20Sunshot). This...
Forum: Coal to Gas (Syngas) 04-01-2024, 08:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 16,140
Posted By Sparty
Gemini: What are your thoughts on the readiness...

Gemini: What are your thoughts on the readiness of the new power plants for CCS? Do you think they are as shovel ready as they are claimed to be?

There's growing interest in CCS (carbon capture...
Forum: Lithium 04-01-2024, 04:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,439
Posted By Sparty
All of Australia’s current Li resources and...

All of Australia’s current Li resources and production are from lithium minerals,
chiefly spodumene, though other Li-bearing minerals such as lepidolite are also present. ...
Forum: General 03-29-2024, 08:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,505
Posted By Sparty
I asked Gemini: The Silver Institute estimates...

I asked Gemini: The Silver Institute estimates that the silver market has seen an 18% rise in demand within the past year, which represents the highest on record it has seen. Specifically, this...
Forum: General 03-29-2024, 08:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,505
Posted By Sparty
Ag substitution/demand destruction

I asked Gemini: "Is the above factoring in substitution and or demand destruction (decrease in usage) in face of great demand"

Gemini's response:

You're absolutely right. When discussing the...
Forum: General 03-29-2024, 07:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,505
Posted By Sparty
Gemini re Ag supply - demand - alternative energy

Gemini your earlier answer : "Supply and Demand:This is the fundamental driver of price in any market, including silver. Silver is mined globally, and its price reacts to fluctuations in supply and...
Forum: General 03-29-2024, 06:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 81
Posted By Sparty
Gemini is this your goto response to politically charged questions?

"I'm still learning how to answer this question. In the meantime, try Google Search."

No, that's not my go-to response for politically charged questions.

Here's how I approach them:

Identify...
Forum: General 03-29-2024, 06:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 81
Posted By Sparty
Re the above does that make Australia safer in a geopolitical sense?

Australia's abundant resources of forward-facing metals
can provide some geopolitical advantages,
but it's not a guaranteed shield.

Here's a breakdown of the potential benefits and...
Forum: General 03-29-2024, 06:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 81
Posted By Sparty
Australia seems to have large resources of nearly all of the metals on your list?

Gemini: You're right, Australia does possess significant reserves of many forward-facing metals. Here's a breakdown of some key examples:

Lithium: Australia is the world's second-largest lithium...
Forum: General 03-29-2024, 06:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 81
Posted By Sparty
Potential roadblocks caused by critical metal shortages:

Price Hikes: Shortages can lead to dramatic price increases for critical metals. This can make clean energy technologies significantly more expensive, potentially derailing their economic viability...
Forum: General 03-29-2024, 06:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 81
Posted By Sparty
Gemini: Please generate a list of forward facing metals

Lithium (Li): The essential element for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and electronics.

Cobalt (Co): A critical component of lithium-ion battery cathodes, though research is...
Forum: General 03-29-2024, 06:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 81
Posted By Sparty
Critical/ Forward Facing metals -differences

I asked Gemini: What is the difference between critical metals and forward facing metals?

Gemini's response:
The terms "critical metals" and "forward-facing metals" are closely related, but with...
Forum: General 03-28-2024, 07:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 79
Posted By Sparty
$1 billion AUD investment in the Solar Sunshot program

The Albanese Government’s $1 billion investment in the Solar Sunshot program will supercharge Australia’s ambition to become a renewable energy super power at home and abroad....
Forum: General 03-26-2024, 08:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 278
Posted By Sparty
:) In summer can you fry an egg on bitumen or a dark tin roof in Penrith?

Frying an egg directly on bitumen or a dark tin roof in Penrith during summer is possible, but it depends on a few factors:

Peak Summer Temperatures: Penrith's average maximum temperature in...
Forum: General 03-26-2024, 08:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 278
Posted By Sparty
Dark Bitumen Roads and the Urban Heat Island Effect

Dark Bitumen Roads and the Urban Heat Island Effect: A Recipe for Hotter Cities

Dark bitumen roads are a significant contributor to the urban heat island effect, making cities noticeably warmer...
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