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McKinsey & Company has helpfully distilled a library of information about new energy systems into 25 physical challenges (Gerard Reid thankyou for sharing). However, #technical #innovation by itself will fail to meet these challenges in the timescale available. Radical #social innovation and #policy #change are critically needed. Expressed another way, global societies and the geopolitical landscape have co-evolved through history with the fossil-based energy system. Similarly, the rapid transformation to a non-fossil system requires close intermeshing of physical, social and geopolitical change. Developed societies must aim for a significantly #lower #energy #intensity and material intensity than today's. To radically reduce intensity, they will need to transform all the services currently supplied by the energy system, including international tourism, global shipping, construction, food and textile production, health care . . . We are relying too much on technical innovation to deliver #energytransition and must strive much harder at the social innovation and geopolitical change needed.

Energy Research Reporf of the Week! The Hard Stuff: Navigating the Physical Realities of the Energy Transition… The energy system we rely on today is an incredible machine—massive, complex, and deeply intertwined with the global economy. It’s been fine-tuned over centuries, serving billions of people. The current system is high-performing; we can easily move energy around to where it’s needed, thanks to the energy density of fossil fuels. They’re reliable, easy to transport, and we can ramp up supply on demand. But here’s the hard truth: this system is wasteful—about two-thirds of the energy is lost, and it’s responsible for over 85 percent of CO2 emissions. That’s a problem we can’t ignore. We’re in the early stages of an #EnergyTransition, trying to move to something cleaner. #Solar, #Wind, and #EVs are great, no doubt about it. They bring a lot to the table, but integrating them into our energy system is no small feat. Let’s not kid ourselves—this transition is a physical transformation, not just a nice idea on paper. We’re talking about re-engineering the very foundation of our energy infrastructure. It’s not just about hitting #NetZero targets; it’s about making sure the new system can perform as well as, if not better than, what we have today. And we have to do it in a way that keeps energy affordable, reliable, and competitive. In my view, this is where the real work lies. We’ve made progress, but there’s a long road ahead. If we’re serious about this transition, we need to focus on the tough, physical challenges of rethinking and rebuilding our #EnergySystem. Otherwise, we risk falling short of both our #EnvironmentalGoals and the high standards of performance we’ve come to expect. #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction

In this chaotic, always-on world, it's too easy to get lost in the noise and forget what really matters. We're constantly told to buy more, work harder, and chase a never-ending mirage of success. But at what cost? We're often left feeling stressed, drained, and disconnected from our true purpose. That's where clean energy comes in. We're not just talking about solar panels and wind turbines (though those are crucial). We're talking about the energy within us – the energy of our thoughts, emotions, and actions. Think about it: how much of your energy is wasted on negative self-talk, limiting beliefs, or bad habits? Click to read the full blog post and see why #cleanenergy is not just for the planet anymore. https://lnkd.in/gDsESuTh

EHM - Efficient Hydrogen Motors has received the Solar Impulse Foundation efficient solution label. This label est delivered by an independent experts comitee based on 3 criteria 1. Technical feasibility 2. Environmental & social impact 3. Profitability 𝐸𝐻𝑀 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑡𝑠 𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑜𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 ℎ𝑦𝑑𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑛 𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑒, 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎 𝑏𝑟𝑜𝑎𝑑 𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 50𝑘𝑊 𝑡𝑜 370𝑘𝑊. 𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 ℎ𝑦𝑑𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑏𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑒, 𝑓𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑣𝑒-𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑘𝑒 𝑡𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑛𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑦, 𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑎𝑙 𝑓𝑜𝑟 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑦 𝑚𝑜𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑐𝑘𝑠, 𝑐𝑜𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑠, 𝑎𝑠 𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠. 𝐼𝑡 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑖𝑡𝑠 𝑒𝑥𝑐𝑒𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦 𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑤𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝, 𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐸𝐻𝑀 𝑎𝑠 𝑎 𝑝𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑢𝑙𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 👉 A power of 265kW H2-ICE 👉 Composed of 5 cylinders 👉 100% elimination of CO2 emission during use 👉 100% elimination of rare-earth elements in a groundbreaking motorization system 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 👉 2 times less expensive than the purchase price of electric and fuel cell alternatives 👉 100% TCO comparable to diesel #hydrogen #heavy_mobility #zero_emission #HICE #energy_efficiency

The ongoing energy transition has been dominating headlines for quite some time, but what are some of the trends shaping this shift? #EnergyTransition #SustainableFinance

Our 2023 Positive Energy Report is here! 🎉 I’m proud to work alongside amazing professionals who are dedicated to ensuring a safe and healthy future for everyone in our communities. This report dives into how we’re balancing the delivery of reliable and abundant #energy from fossil fuels while exploring #innovative ways to be carbon better! Check it out and see how our team Howard Energy Partners is making a positive impact every day! 🌍 #industry #energyindustry

As we work towards a cleaner future, we have to face a big reality, we’re not making progress quickly enough. The World Energy Outlook 2024 tells us that simply using clean energy isn’t enough. We need strong systems that can handle the challenges of climate change and the growing demand for energy. We often see how fragile our energy systems are, especially when extreme weather events disrupt power supplies or when our energy needs increase faster than we can supply it. If we really want a safe and eco-friendly future, we need to focus on making our energy systems more resilient. This means investing more in our power grids, energy storage solutions, and technologies that can adapt to changes. Are we doing enough to prepare our energy systems for the future? Every dollar we invest today in building stronger infrastructure is a step towards a future that is not just clean, but also safe and sustainable. #sustainability #gogreen #energy #ecofriendly

Imagine the future of energy with us at Energy Thought Summit 2024 on April 16th! Join us for a panel discussion on transforming load flexibility and pioneering advancements in demand response. Don't miss out on being a part of the conversation—be there to experience the change! For those who can't make it, keep an eye out after the show for our highlights and how we're changing demand-side solutions for a greener tomorrow. #Futureshapers #energythoughtsummit

Imagine the future of energy with us at Energy Thought Summit 2024 on April 16th! Join us for a panel discussion on transforming load flexibility and pioneering advancements in demand response. Don't miss out on being a part of the conversation—be there to experience the change! For those who can't make it, keep an eye out after the show for our highlights and how we're changing demand-side solutions for a greener tomorrow. #Futureshapers #energythoughtsummit