French renewable energy developer Neoen has filed its development application for the huge $3 billion Goyder South wind, solar and storage project in South Australia which includes a proposed big battery that is nearly 10 times bigger than the expanded “Tesla big battery” at Hornsdale.The Goyder South Hybrid Renewable Energy Facility is proposed to combining wind, solar and energy storage in one integrated project. The facility will be capable of delivering a steady, reliable, dispatchable output of power throughout the day and night.https://reneweconomy.com.au/neoen-files-plans-for-3bn-wind-and-solar-farm-with-battery-10-times-bigger-than-hornsdale-67395/
The humble house brick has been
turned into a battery that can store electricity, raising the possibility that
buildings could one day become literal powerhouses.
The new technology exploits the
porous nature of fired red bricks by filling the pores with tiny nanofibres of
a conducting plastic that can store charge. The first bricks store enough
electricity to power small lights. But if their capacity can be increased, they
may become a low-cost alternative to the lithium-ion batteries currently used.
Strictly speaking, the power
bricks are supercapacitors rather than batteries. Supercapacitors store
electricity as a static charge in solids.
The Wonderbag is a much-needed innovation for the billions of people that cook over an open fire. It allows food preparation without suffering from air pollution caused by firewood, charcoal or other fuels.How it works: bring food to an initial boil, place it inside the bag, and let it slow cook for up to 12 hours. It so reduces air pollution, carbon emissions and saves energy.
