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Celebrating one-year of reporting on the industry’s progress toward net zero

ISSN 2753-7757 (Online)

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Features

Welcome to your EI magazine

The Editorial Team is taking a break - there will be no new issues of New Energy World magazine on Wednesdays 24th and 31st of August. We will return with a new issue on Wednesday 7th September with fresh content providing insights on the global energy industry’s transition towards net zero. In the meantime, you can continue to explore all of our articles below.

Renewables Two electric powered vans parked alongside pavement and charging from kerbside charging units

29/3/2023 / Brian Davis

Moving towards net zero cities

Towns and cities across continental Europe have been ramping up their decarbonisation ambitions, paving the way for major carbon emission reductions on the road to net zero. New Energy World’s Brian Davis reports on initiatives which found that linking energy generation, distribution and use can pay significant dividends.

Renewables Two electric powered vans parked alongside pavement and charging from kerbside charging units

29/3/2023 / Brian Davis

Moving towards net zero cities

Towns and cities across continental Europe have been ramping up their decarbonisation ambitions, paving the way for major carbon emission reductions on the road to net zero. New Energy World’s Brian Davis reports on initiatives which found that linking energy generation, distribution and use can pay significant dividends.

Electricity Aerial overview of electricity grid substation

29/3/2023 / John Langley-Davis

‘CLASS’ voltage balancing – good news for DNOs, customers and net zero carbon

UK electricity networks need to change to cope with new generation, distribution and consumption patterns. Here, John Langley-Davis, Head of Technology at power systems technology manufacturer Fundamentals, argues that the adoption of new active voltage control technology is a smart move that can cut customers’ bills and deliver better quality and more reliable supply to users.

Decommissioning Jack-up rig in calm sea with sunset behind

29/3/2023 / Nnamdi Anyadike

Decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure to snowball

Transition towards a greener energy path will leave numerous stranded fossil fuel assets worldwide. As a result, decommissioning of oil and gas structures will be ramped up at a faster rate than simply dealing with mature assets. Nnamdi Anyadike looks at the scale of decommissioning prospects in a number of regions.

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Artificial Intelligence Computer generated image of brain lit up with blue edges and digital info in blue against black background

22/3/2023 / Davis, Brian

How AI enhances operations in the energy transition

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a raft of opportunities for optimising renewable energy operations both upstream in solar and wind farm operations, and downstream for flexible power distribution and consumption. Brian Davis, New Energy World Features Editor, reports.

Wind Overhead birds eye view of small wind turnbine with solar panels and battery storage at base

22/3/2023 / Rebecca White

Small wind turbines can play a role in the UK’s net zero goals

As the UK’s 2050 net zero commitment approaches, businesses and other organisations must take steps towards a more sustainable future. Here, Rebecca White, Commercial Director at Crossflow Energy, discusses the untapped potential of small wind turbines as a renewable energy source.

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Electricity Aerial overview of electricity grid substation

29/3/2023 / John Langley-Davis

‘CLASS’ voltage balancing – good news for DNOs, customers and net zero carbon

UK electricity networks need to change to cope with new generation, distribution and consumption patterns. Here, John Langley-Davis, Head of Technology at power systems technology manufacturer Fundamentals, argues that the adoption of new active voltage control technology is a smart move that can cut customers’ bills and deliver better quality and more reliable supply to users.

Decommissioning Jack-up rig in calm sea with sunset behind

29/3/2023 / Nnamdi Anyadike

Decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure to snowball

Transition towards a greener energy path will leave numerous stranded fossil fuel assets worldwide. As a result, decommissioning of oil and gas structures will be ramped up at a faster rate than simply dealing with mature assets. Nnamdi Anyadike looks at the scale of decommissioning prospects in a number of regions.

Artificial Intelligence Computer generated image of brain lit up with blue edges and digital info in blue against black background

22/3/2023 / Davis, Brian

How AI enhances operations in the energy transition

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a raft of opportunities for optimising renewable energy operations both upstream in solar and wind farm operations, and downstream for flexible power distribution and consumption. Brian Davis, New Energy World Features Editor, reports.

Wind Overhead birds eye view of small wind turnbine with solar panels and battery storage at base

22/3/2023 / Rebecca White

Small wind turbines can play a role in the UK’s net zero goals

As the UK’s 2050 net zero commitment approaches, businesses and other organisations must take steps towards a more sustainable future. Here, Rebecca White, Commercial Director at Crossflow Energy, discusses the untapped potential of small wind turbines as a renewable energy source.

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News

Renewables Wind turbines in a field in Vietnam at sunset

29/3/2023

Record growth in renewables last year, despite energy crisis

Clean energy continues to grow at record levels despite global uncertainties, with 83% of all power capacity added last year produced by renewables, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

Nuclear Artist's graphic of astronaut and nuclear reactor on the surface of the moon

29/3/2023

Nuclear power reaches for the moon

The UK Space Agency is to fund research by Rolls-Royce into how nuclear power could be used to support a future moon base for astronauts.

Hydrogen Graphic of blue coloured hydrogen molecules floating against dark background

29/3/2023

Opening new markets for clean hydrogen

Ambitious net zero and clean hydrogen targets are being supported by new funding initiatives in the US and Europe, while increased clarity on hydrogen policy and funding has been called for in the UK.

Energy efficiency Thermal imaging heat map of a row of buildings

29/3/2023

£1.8bn energy efficiency fund to upgrade buildings across England

More than 115,000 homes across England are to get upgrades to improve their energy efficiency, as the UK government announces a £1.8bn fund to upgrade social homes and public buildings.

Solar Aerial view over large solar farm in Australia

29/3/2023

Large solar project opens in Australia

The first stage of one of Australia’s biggest solar projects, ACEN’s New England solar plant, has been officially opened in Uralla, New South Wales.

CCUS Person pressing CO2 button on a dial

29/3/2023

Scaling up Chinese CCUS

China has made significant progress in carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS) technology development in recent years, designing and demonstrating a number of large-scale projects. A new report provides an overview of current CCUS policy and makes recommendations aimed at supporting the scale-up of CCUS in China.

Comment

Rare earth materials Head and shoulders photo of Peter Keeley Lopez, Senior Process Applications Engineer, Tetronics

29/3/2023 / Peter Keeley Lopez

Powering the energy transition with critical minerals

Demand for critical minerals, fundamental for many renewable technologies, is set to rise considerably over the coming decades, so obtaining these minerals in a fair and sustainable way is crucial for a just transition. Peter Keeley Lopez, Senior Process Applications Engineer at Tetronics, discusses how plasma technology can help.

Fossil fuels Head and shoulders photo of Bob Ward

22/3/2023 / Bob Ward

Fossil fuel companies must become part of the solution instead of part of the problem

The fossil fuels industry needs to demonstrate greater leadership and should be at the forefront of a rapid but orderly transition to a net zero energy system in the UK and around the world, argues Bob Ward FEI, Policy and Communications Director at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

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Skills, education and training Head and shoulders photo of Hilary Leevers, Chief Executive of EngineeringUK

22/3/2023 / Hilary Leevers

Why and how we must secure tomorrow’s engineers for a greener future

Critical roles in engineering and technology still do not attract enough people to fill them. If the UK is to meet its net zero targets there needs to be significant growth in engineers and technicians, bringing more talent into what are often called ‘green’ jobs, says Hilary Leevers, Chief Executive of EngineeringUK, a charitable organisation that promotes education and engagement in engineering and technology.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition Head and shoulders photo of Charlie Bush

15/3/2023 / Charlie Bush

Brave New Energy World – one year on

Last year, the Energy Institute (EI) combined Energy World and Petroleum Review into a single digital, weekly publication with quarterly printed roundups. New Energy World aims to reflect the EI’s purpose of creating a better energy future and accelerating a just global energy transition to net zero. Senior Editor Charlie Bush reflects on some of the magazine’s key findings.

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Rare earth materials Head and shoulders photo of Peter Keeley Lopez, Senior Process Applications Engineer, Tetronics

29/3/2023 / Peter Keeley Lopez

Powering the energy transition with critical minerals

Demand for critical minerals, fundamental for many renewable technologies, is set to rise considerably over the coming decades, so obtaining these minerals in a fair and sustainable way is crucial for a just transition. Peter Keeley Lopez, Senior Process Applications Engineer at Tetronics, discusses how plasma technology can help.

Fossil fuels Head and shoulders photo of Bob Ward

22/3/2023 / Bob Ward

Fossil fuel companies must become part of the solution instead of part of the problem

The fossil fuels industry needs to demonstrate greater leadership and should be at the forefront of a rapid but orderly transition to a net zero energy system in the UK and around the world, argues Bob Ward FEI, Policy and Communications Director at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Skills, education and training Head and shoulders photo of Hilary Leevers, Chief Executive of EngineeringUK

22/3/2023 / Hilary Leevers

Why and how we must secure tomorrow’s engineers for a greener future

Critical roles in engineering and technology still do not attract enough people to fill them. If the UK is to meet its net zero targets there needs to be significant growth in engineers and technicians, bringing more talent into what are often called ‘green’ jobs, says Hilary Leevers, Chief Executive of EngineeringUK, a charitable organisation that promotes education and engagement in engineering and technology.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition Head and shoulders photo of Charlie Bush

15/3/2023 / Charlie Bush

Brave New Energy World – one year on

Last year, the Energy Institute (EI) combined Energy World and Petroleum Review into a single digital, weekly publication with quarterly printed roundups. New Energy World aims to reflect the EI’s purpose of creating a better energy future and accelerating a just global energy transition to net zero. Senior Editor Charlie Bush reflects on some of the magazine’s key findings.

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Quarterly print edition

Welcome to the third New Energy World quarterly, which contains some of the best feature articles and comment pieces that we have published over the last three months.

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Setting sights on solar

Innovation is underway in nearly every area of solar energy technology, from new materials to the deployment of floating solar installations and agrivoltaics.

Also in this issue:

  • EI President Juliet Davenport on people power ahead of International Energy Week 2023
  • What does 2023 hold for the energy transition?
  • How can India achieve net zero?
  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from aviation
  • Decarbonisation of heat: calling time out

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