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The LNG Detour: What Scotland’s New Ferry Teaches US

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Scotland’s Glen Sannox was launched with fanfare as the country’s first “green” ferry, meant to reduce the impact of crossings between the mainland and Arran. It was designed as a dual-fuel vessel, running on either marine diesel or liquefied natural gas, with the promise of cleaner air and lower emissions. … [continued]

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The #1 Reason Why The Solar Industry Has A Trustworthiness Gap? Costs! Part One

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When our CleanTechnica solar survey revealed that many consumers question the trustworthiness of the solar industry, we were mystified. So we reached out to our readers to learn more. And you all came through! The ensuing conversations unveiled many nuances of installing solar from a consumer point of view. This article … [continued]

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Why Molten Salt Won’t Be the Future of Industrial Heat Storage

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Molten salt has long been positioned as the workhorse of high temperature thermal storage. Its story began with research in the 1980s and early deployment in Spanish parabolic trough plants in the 2000s. The technology was appealing on paper. A mixture of sodium and potassium nitrate has a high heat … [continued]

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