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District Cooling From the Pacific: A Targeted Efficiency for Oʻahu

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The starting point for evaluating seawater air conditioning on Oʻahu is the fully electrified energy system for the island that has been developed through the earlier Sankey analysis. In that framework the island’s civilian energy system excludes overseas aviation fuel, maritime bunkering for ships crossing the Pacific, and military energy … [continued]

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Wind on Oʻahu: A Modest but Valuable Complement to Solar

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Any serious discussion of renewable energy on Oʻahu should begin with a clear understanding of how much electricity the island actually needs once fossil fuel end uses are electrified. Earlier analysis constructed a fully electrified civilian energy Sankey for Oʻahu that removed overseas aviation fuel, international maritime bunkering, and military … [continued]

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Unlocking Vehicle-to-Grid at Scale

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Why EU type approval is the missing lever to make every EV a grid asset. In 2024, T&E highlighted the potential of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), and bi-directional charging of Electric Vehicles (EVs). EVs are ‘Batteries on Wheels’, delivering flexibility benefits for the electricity grid, supporting the integration of more renewables, and delivering … [continued]

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While Hinkley Nuclear Was Being Built, The UK Grid Decarbonized

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The latest announcement about Hinkley Point C was predictable. The first reactor at the plant in Somerset is now expected to begin generating electricity in 2030. The cost estimate has climbed again, now reaching roughly £35B in 2015 pounds or about £49B in current money according to Electricité de France. … [continued]

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