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Joined November 2022. Retired public health doctor, involved with environmental sustainality and arts (particularly folk music). Living in the Peak District of Derbyshire in the UK.
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Batteries just keep on getting cheaper and cheaper.

The average price of lithium-ion battery cells dropped from $290 per kilowatt-hour in 2014 to $103 in 2023.

If you live near enough to a river and have 15 minutes spare to sit quietly next to the river, can I encourage you to take part in the Big River Watch.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/sep/07/citizen-scientists-to-check-uk-rivers-for-sewage-and-pollution?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

‘Citizen scientists’ to check UK rivers for sewage and pollution

Big River Watch scheme asks general public to help monitor state of rivers after years of deregulation

The Guardian
A nice graph from a Finnish report published today showing what #SmartCharging means: shifting the actual charging of an #EV to cheaper times - on average four hours later. It's stress-free for the user, good for the wallet and good for the grid, thanks to the automation provided by smart charging services.
What If the Clean Energy Transition Costs Much Less Than We’ve Been Told? - Inside Climate News

Talk about astronomical costs of a sustainable economy is leaving out some of the savings of using fewer fossil fuels, according to a new analysis.

Inside Climate News

📝 "Applications of Artificial Intelligence for UK Nature Conservation Targets"

👤 Sabrina Schalz (@sabrinaschalz)

🔗 https://sabrinaschalz.wordpress.com/2023/11/15/applications-of-artificial-intelligence-for-uk-nature-conservation-targets/

#rladies #rstats #r

Applications of Artificial Intelligence for UK Nature Conservation Targets

Photo: Alan Warburton Background Artificial Intelligence (AI) broadly refers to computer programmes that use algorithms to extract, classify, and then apply patterns from very large datasets (Counc…

Dr. Sabrina Schalz

250 MW electrolyzer and 200 MW hydrogen gas generator to demonstrate a solution for 100% renewable electricity. Electrolyzer converts excess wind and solar to hydrogen, generator produces dispatchable electricity at times of too little wind and sun. Completion planned for 2026.
https://reneweconomy.com.au/south-australia-names-winners-of-world-leading-hydrogen-tender-in-race-to-100-pct-renewables/

"A final agreement is dependent on further studies to be conducted over the next six months."

Type of hydrogen storage foreseen is not clear from the article. Should be underground at this scale.

South Australia names winners of world-leading hydrogen tender in race to 100 pct renewables

South Australia announces winners of landmark green hydrogen tender that will play key role in state’s advance to 100 pct renewables and plans to “ship sun beyond our shores.”

RenewEconomy

There's "no public policy case for hydrogen to be used to heat individual buildings".

This is not me saying this it is the UK's National Infrastructure Commission advising the government.

https://www.ft.com/content/caa5945b-5176-43f1-a538-820bb658b650

Hydrogen for UK home heating should be ruled out, says infrastructure adviser

Government commission recommends focus on installing and subsidising heat pumps instead

Financial Times

Abandoned coal mines are providing a surprisingly potent source of zero-carbon energy in Europe.

This project in Gateshead is using the warm water that has filled the tunnels to heat hundreds of homes and businesses in the former coalfield community.

https://www.euronews.com/green/2023/10/14/flooded-and-forgotten-how-europe-s-disused-coal-mines-could-help-heat-our-homes?utm_source=Linkedin&utm_medium=Social

These flooded coal mines are being used to heat hundreds of homes

Abandoned coal mines are providing a surprisingly potent source of zero-carbon energy in Europe.

euronews