Grid-scale electricity storage using an innovative form of Compressed Air Energy Storage When discussing adiabatic CAES, such as that proposed by Storelectric, it is frequently

Introduction The current regulatory and contractual framework is designed around a 20th century industry (baseload coal and nuclear, dispatchable gas, all other bits are add-ons).

There have been a number of reports claiming that the German experience proves that what’s needed on the system is not baseload (described as “poison”)

The Energy Transition The energy transition to a zero-carbon economy is, quite correctly, seeing widespread roll-out of tens of GW of renewable generation. we’re already

CAES or Batteries? Many people have suggested that batteries are a viable way forward for grid-scale electricity storage, and some have cast doubt on whether

Conventional Energy There are two main disadvantages with conventional energy: pollution and concentration. Pollution is in many forms throughout the process. The worst and most

This article considers the question: as renewables become adopted more, how will that change the utility companies’ business models? The answer is: it depends which

What would such a system look like? A de-carbonised energy system would be built up of many diverse elements selected to be the most suitable

I was recently asked: do I truly care about climate change or not, and why? Yes, I care – enough to forego 4 years’ earnings

100% renewable energy is a target for the energy systems by 2040, though if it can be achieved by 2030 (which I doubt), then so