Here is a magnificent piece on energy storage: a perfect blend of the basic science and economics. It’s a very readable explanation of how and why storage will be required to integrate significant amounts of renewables on the grid. Today, …
Energy Storage, Pumped Hydro, and Synthetic Fuels Read More »
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5DCsyoTejs] Here, I summarize a business plan that contemplates the development of synthetic fuels from off-peak wind, water, and CO2. This is exciting stuff, as it uses entirely proven chemical processes, the thermodynamics make sense, and the demand to …
I’m in New York City this week, doing a consulting project for 2GreenEnergy client Doty Windfuels. I knew going in that this was going to be interesting, but there was no way I could have predicted the drama. Windfuels is one …
VCs React to Windfuels: Synthetic Fuels with Proven, Cost-Effective Processes Read More »
It always feels good to get back in the saddle, so to speak, plying one’s original trade. I spent a few hours yesterday with 2GreenEnergy client Dr. David Doty, CEO of Windfuels, and 2GE Associate Terry Ribb, talking about naming, …
Here’s a short follow-up to my piece on synthetic fuels the other day, in which I mentioned that I would be driving up to San Jose for another “Craig Shields…At Your Service” session. I spent the day with Dr. David …
Synthetic Fuels — Cutting-Edge Ideas on Energy Storage Read More »
I’d much rather drive than fly if the trip is less than about five hours by car. For that reason, I’ll be driving to San Jose this afternoon for one of my “Craig Shields…At Your Service” sessions, in which I’ll …
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