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Everything you want to know about power generation

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Attending the Australian Hydrogen Conference in Adelaide.
Thanks @CSIRO for the invite, looking forward to meeting up with folks who are wanting to make a difference.

#hydrogen #transformation #energy

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@4paulmcardle @GErenewables @WattClarity check out... Boston, A., Bongers, G. D., & Bongers, N. (2022). Characterisation and Mitigation of Renewable Droughts in the Australian National Electricity Market. Environmental Research Communications, 4(3). https://t.co/SHWDxeTSCw

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Ever wondered how much electricity the different generators on the NEM actually generate in a year? This new infographic compares the stats for the 2020 calendar year for the whole NEM! Download the PDF here: https://t.co/nVDBi5y9SC

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The 485-MW Long Ridge Energy Terminal combined cycle power plant has successfully run a blend of 5% hydrogen and 95% natural gas fuel. This test was successfully completed on March 30, 2022.
More info here: https://t.co/dTkDH1D3Zc

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Ever wondered how renewable energy can be used to make hydrogen? Check out our new hydrogen infographics here: https://t.co/nVDBi5y9SC

[Gamma Energy Tech @GammaEnergyTech]

Clean Hydrogen, what exactly is clean hydrogen? We have just published 4 new hydrogen 101 documents, outlining the different hydrogen production methods as well as hydrogen use. Find them here https://t.co/IDu8S5i8BW

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The Power Factbook global capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) is an interactive map, which includes information on proposed, active and terminated projects worldwide. Check it out here https://t.co/9WNAPlStN2

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Vineyard Wind 1 is an offshore wind farm in Massachusetts which has achieved financial close. To learn more, check out this article on the project, and/or the Power FactBook's wind chapter
Article: https://t.co/yb1ein4xzS
Power FactBook: https://t.co/XHYe1t9MBG

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Could you ‘retro fit’ a hydroelectric system to a pre-existing dam? The Red Rock Hydroelectric Project shows you can. Check out our Power Factbook to learn more about Hydropower.
Power Factbook: https://t.co/of1luSMAwP
Red Rock Power Mag Article: https://t.co/LSlYDR8qIN

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New wind farms are popping up all over the globe, both on land and offshore in the ocean. The Power Factbook covers the different components associated with wind turbines, as well the environmental & cost factors to consider. To learn more check out: https://t.co/XHYe1t9MBG

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Lots of information is thrown around on how #coal & #gas power stations work. This is why we developed and continue to update The Power Factbook, a #technologyneutral, #factfilled book; covering costs, environmental impact, fuel source and much more. https://t.co/Bgemg766Cn

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As #batteries become more common on the grid, something needs to be done about planning for end-of-life. The announcement by BASF is an important piece of the puzzle to a #decarbonised power generation sector!
Article https://t.co/aq5S3qqohq
Energy Storage https://t.co/8yaYdrhuUk

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What role will gas play as the power sector moves to Net-Zero as well as being flexible with strong grid strength and security? Multiple companies are developing turbines capable of using clean hydrogen.
Full article: https://t.co/B3XTJZKQ5l
More info: https://t.co/Bgemg766Cn

[Gamma Energy Tech @GammaEnergyTech]

Ever wondered what happens when Lightning hits a wind turbine? This article outlines how VESTAS spent €175m in the second quarter of 2020 on warranty costs alone.

Full article: https://t.co/s7UOTIsXDC
More on how Wind turbines work: https://t.co/NXm9IDugGw

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Ever wanted to learn more about Power Generation? Our FactBook has been created as an educational tool to help you learn more about power generation. This FactBook provides a simple methodology to explain complex information about electricity & emission. https://t.co/FQaOlP9IEy

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#ThermalPowerPlants required cooling, and often use large amounts of water for this purpose. This article in @POWERmagazine, discuss a potential method which could save 80% of their water usage!
Article: https://t.co/6GrWKGGY2X
How Cooling towers work: https://t.co/vosqbEQ0K3

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Highview Enlasa’s first liquid air #energystorage facility in Latin America will be a 50MW/500MWh CRYOBattery system in the Atacama region of Chile.

Full article: https://t.co/IEDAVREFiZ

More: https://t.co/1jJSuo9UuJ

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After the explosion at Callide, people have been wondering if Hydrogen was involved and why it was in used at the power station in the first place. Check out this video to see how Hydrogen is used. The @AER will report on this incident within 40 days.
https://t.co/rNFFCmU6ad

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With the USA heading towards NET Zero, check out our map at
https://t.co/9WNAPlStN2 to see all Low Emission fuel projects underway helping to archive this goal!! This map is continually updated and includes the latest Net Power projects in Colorado or Illinois.

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How does a combined cycle gas plant work? It uses both gas and steam turbine technology to generate electricity efficiently at two different in two different cycles working together. To learn more about Combined Cycle Gas Turbines, check out https://t.co/4gbRKY8gNN to learn more!