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Solar Solutions Kortrijk 2024
Visit 247 Energy at Solar Solutions Kortrijk! On October 2nd and 3rd , 247 Energy will be present at the Solar Solutions exhibition in Kortrijk , and we warmly invite you to visit us at stand A1.3 !

Building 600KWH

Celebrating Earth Day with 247 Energy's Pioneering Sustainability
As we celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2024, it's essential to highlight innovations that pave the way for a more sustainable future. A standout in this field is 247 Energy, which is revolutionizing how companies approach energy storage—moving away from traditional Lithium-Ion (L…

Winner at Solar Solutions
Exciting News from Solar Solutions Amsterdam 2024! We are thrilled to announce that one lucky visitor (M.J.) to our 247 Energy stand at Solar Solutions Amsterdam 2024 has been drawn as the winner of a 15KWh Super Energy Storage system! This cutting-edge storage solution represent…

Solar Solutions Amsterdam
Last day to visit us at Solar Solutions Amsterdam (19-21 March). We present our latest Energy Storage Innovations.

Global Recycling Day 18-3
As we mark Global Recycling Day this 18th of March, 2024, we at 247 Energy renew our commitment to sustai

247 Energy Secures Patent in India 🇮🇳
We're happy to announce that our revolutionary cryogas (LNG) Compact Power Plant has been granted a patent in India, solidifying our vision for global energy security and stability. This patent is the latest addition to our expanding portfolio, as 247 Energy continues to lead wit…

Save Big
Unbeatable cycle costs for long-term savings.

Power You Can Count On
Minimal degradation. Get the full energy you paid for.

Recharge in a Flash
Ultra-fast charging without damaging the battery. That is 247's offering.

Built to Last
Outlast traditional batteries multiple times over.

Safety First
No battery fires, no thermal runaway. Our energy storage puts safety first.

Blue is the new Green
Truly Sustainable. A long lifespan makes our blue battery the new green.

Happy Battery Day
Today (18 Febr 2024), on Battery Day, we celebrate the remarkable achievements and advancements in the world of batteries! From powering our everyday devices to driving the clean energy revolution, batteries are at the heart of modern life. It is crucial to highlight the importan…

247 Energy receives Patent in Brazil 🇧🇷
We're celebrating another milestone at 247 Energy – our cutting-edge cryogas (LNG) technology has been granted a patent

Our Impact on Our Planet
Edward Burtynsky illustrates how humanity impacts our planet in Saatchi gallery exhibiti

Energy Storage, safety first?
In the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions, the innovative use of recycled electric vehicle (EV) batteries for building energy storage pops up from time to time. While we commend the intent to repurpose and reduce waste, it is imperative to scrutinize the implications of such…

247 Energy Achieves Patent Milestone in UAE - Revolutionizing Energy Access with Cryogas Power! 🇦🇪
Exciting news on the global front! 247 Energy has secured a coveted patent in the United Arab Emirates for our groundbreaking cryogas power plant. This patent reaffirms our commitment to delivering clean energy solutions that bridge the gap in regions where renewables and grid en…

247 Energy Receives Patent in Brazil - Bridging Energy Gaps with Cryogas Power! 🇧🇷
We are delighted to share the exciting news that 247 Energy has been granted a prestigious patent in Brazil for our innovative cryogas power plant. This achievement marks a significant step forward in our mission to provide sustainable energy solutions that fill the gaps where re…

247 Energy Storage on the move
Today we celebrate day 123123! Today we mark not only the last day of the year, but also the delivery of another 247 supercap energy unit. This time we are transporting 20ft of clean, safe, and sustainable energy storage to a customer. In a world where the dangers of lithium ener…

Breakthrough with Supercapacitor that Stores Four Times as Much Energy
U.S. scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of energy storage. They have developed a material that enables supercapacitors to store up to four times more energy than current models. This new material opens up new possibilities for use in electric vehicles an…

Winner at Solar Solutions
Great News from Solar Solution Kortrijk! We are delighted to share that a fortunate visitor (B.A.) of our 247 Energy stand at Solar Solution Kortrijk has won a 5.5KWh battery! This prize embodies our dedication to promoting efficient and sustainable energy solutions.

Why 247 Energy?
Good day to all of you, As the CEO of 247 Energy, every decision I make is anchored in our vision and values. Today, I'd like to share a special insight with you. Every ounce of energy, every resource, and every moment we invest, is a testament to a purpose greater th

247 Energy Supercharges Solar Solutions Kortrijk
247 Energy supercharges Solar Solutions Kortrijk with electrifying vibes, 25-26 October! Swing by our booth, drop your card, and stand a chance to snag a Supercap 5.5KWh home battery! Discover the future: safe, durable energy storage for both business and home. Don't miss our dyn…

247 Energy introduces its Home Storage line at Solar Solutions Kortrijk 25-26 October 2023.
Solar Solutions Kortrijk 25-26 October 2023.

247 Energy introduces its Home Storage line at Solar Solutions Kortrijk 25-26 October 2023.
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From Lithium-Ion to the Next Gen: Why Faster Charging is the Future
From Lithium-Ion to the Next Gen: Why Faster Charging is the Future. In this article we dive into the drawbacks of traditional battery charging speeds and their impact on your business operations.

The Evolution of Energy Storage: A Journey from Past to Future
The evolution of energy storage is a testament to human ingenuity. From rudimentary mechanisms to sophisticated storage solutions, our journey has been marked by continuous innovation. At 247.energy, we're proud to be part of this odyssey, pioneering solutions that promise to sha…

Maximizing (S)ROI in Energy Storage: The Power of Long Lifecycles.
Our article on linkedin offers a dive into how the longevity of energy storage solutions can provide better (Sustainable)ROI for businesses. Read full article. <!-- /wp:para

247 receives patent for its cryogas mobile energy production plant in Japan 🇯🇵
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for 247 Energy! We have been granted a patent in Japan for our groundbreaking Mobile Cryogas Energy Production Plant. This achievement marks a pivotal moment in our journey toward sustainable and accessible energy solutions.

Redundancy levels for energy infrastructure
Before building a redundant architecture, understand each redundancy level's capabilities and risks. Define N, N+1, and 2N. What di

Energy Infrastructure and Quantum Technologies.
Energy infrastructure is critical. Read more about the risks of quantum technology, the steps you can t

The benefits of Microgrids
Microgrids improve electric reliability, decrease energy costs and act as a climate change solution.

Energy Resource Planning
247 Energy offers multi-source microgrids. A microgrid is an on-site energy system t

European Commission demands 5-10year repairability of products
The European Commission proposed rules on Wednesday that would oblige producers to offer repairs for a product for between five and ten years after it was sold - regardless of whether or not the legal guarantee is still valid. At 247.energy we offer

Penalties for Greenwashing
EU confirms penalties for greenwashing! "The European Commission tabled new legislation on Wednesday (22 March) to tackle misleading environmental claims by introducing penalties against greenwashing and tighter rules for the approval of new ecolabels. The proposed Gre

world water day 2023
Wishing you all a happy "world water day". Hum happy... not really. Right now, we are seriously off-track to meet Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030. Billions of people and countless schools, businesses, healthcare centres, farms and factor…

Supercapacitors
What are supercapacitors and why not use them instead of batteries? Supercapacitors have several advantages over batteries (eg. L-Ion): they (dis)charge far faster, have a longer lifetime and are non-flammable. And thanks to recent innovations they can also store sufficient amoun…

Charge Speed (about C-rates)
Charge speed is our focus in this “watt (what) to look for when selecting your professional energy storage”. The C-rate is the unit used to measure the speed at which a battery is fully charged or discharged. Eg. charging at a C-rate of 1C means that the battery is charged from 0…

Warranty & Batteries
Warranty conditions are our focus in this “watt (what) to look for when selecting your professional energy storage”. Warranty conditions on energy storage can range from 5 to 10 years. However often it is pro-rated from 100% at the start of year 1 to 50-60% at end of the warranty…

Return on Investment + ESG
In our “watt (what) to look for when selecting your professional energy storage”, we shed a light on your ROI. ROI (return on investment) is what matters if you invest in energy storage to trade or help stabilize the energy grid. There is more to determining the ROI of your energ…

Safety of Batteries
In our “watt (what) to look for when selecting your professional energy storage", we shed a light on your safety. Thermal runaway is a chain reaction within a battery cell that can be very difficult to stop once it has started. It happens when a battery's internal temperature ris…

Power Density
In our “watt (what) to look for when selecting your professional energy storage” today we shed a light on power density. The battery's ability to store energy is measured by its energy density. i.e., a battery with a high energy density can store a lot of energy. The battery's ca…

Battery Cooling
In our “watt (what) to look for when selecting your professional energy storage” today we shed a light on battery cooling. Lithium-ion batteries include an integrated cooling system to keep them functioning safely. The battery cells are kept cool as a result, preventing overheati…

Battery Cycle Life
In our “watt (what) to look for when selecting your professional energy storage” today we shed a light on cycle life of a battery.

Depth of Discharge
In our “watt (what) to look for when selecting your professional energy storage” sessions, today we shed a light on DoD. Depth of Discharge (DoD) refers to the size of the battery that is actually available for use. For many battery technologies, the state of charge is often limi…

247 receives patent for its cryogas mobile production plant in Mexico
247’s decentralized energy production fits both in existing grids or can operate stand-alone and generate energy for local needs. 247 can also serve as grid-backup when there is no renewable energy (solar/wind) available. The system is containerized and can be implemented onsite …

247 receives patent for its cryogas mobile production plant in the Philippines
247’s decentralized energy production fits both in existing grids or can operate stand-alone and generate energy for local needs. 247 can also serve as grid-backup when there is no renewable energy (solar/wind) available. The system is containerized and can be implemented onsite …

Positive Energy for 2023
As we welcome in the new year, let's also embrace a successful energy transition. May this year bring about innovative solutions to transition to clean, renewable energy sources. May we find ways to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and decrease our carbon footprint. May we all…

Europe expected to have 32.2 GWh of home batteries by end-2026
Europe is expected to have 32.2 GWh of residential battery energy storage systems across 3.9 million homes by the end of 2026. This is according to the medium scenario of the European Market Outlook for Residential Battery Storage 2022-2026 report, released in December by SolarPo…

247 receives patent for its cryogas mobile production plant in the South Korea
247’s decentralized energy production fits both in existing grids or can operate stand-alone and generate energy for local needs. 247 can also serve as grid-backup when there is no renewable energy (solar/wind) available. The system is containerized and can be implemented onsite …

Secure Supply & Stabilize Costs with 247 Energy Hub.
247 Energy introduces its "Energy Hub". It groups two innovative 247 technologies: patented cryo-gas energy production with its unique non-chemical energy storage. Combined with renewable energy (solar/wind) this solution guarantees energy supply all year long, while optimizing a…

247 Energy receives patent for its compact energy plant in USA.
We are pleased with this patent (US 11.402.068 B2) in USA for our compact energy plant. A power plant for energy production from a liquid gas stored in a cryogenic storage tank. A solution powered by LNG or H2.

Bedenker van schone Belgische superbatterij wil fabriek bouwen in Nederland
26 August 2022, article in change.inc about 247 Energy's plans to build a giga factory in Benelux. The 247 giga factory should be operational by 2024 and accounts for an investment of 200M EUR.

247 Energy receives patent for its Compact Energy Plant in Nederland, Germany, Greece, France, Italy, Spain, Norway, Finland, UK, Poland, Sweden & Türkiye.
We are pleased with this patent (3.707.351) in Nederland, Germany, Greece, France, Italy, Spain, Norway, Finland, Poland, Sweden, UK & Türkiye for our compact energy plant. A power plant for energy production from a liquid gas stored in a cryogenic storage tank. A solution powere…

247 receives patent for its cryogas mobile production plant in Saudi Arabia
247’s decentralized energy production fits both in existing grids or can operate stand-alone and generate energy for local needs. 247 can also serve as grid-backup when there is no renewable energy (solar/wind) available. The system is containerized and can be implemented onsite …

247 at Love Tomorrow Sustainability Conference
28-7-2022 was earth overshoot day. The day when humanity has used all the biological resources that earth regenerates during the entire year. 121% increase in world population since 1970 -68% decline in average population size of vertebrate species since 1970 60% of humanity's ec…

Iberdrola inaugurates 40GWh Tamega pumped hydro plant in Portugal
Spanish utility Iberdrola has inaugurated its ‘Tâmega Gigabattery’ in northern Portugal, a renewable energy complex including pumped hydro with an energy storage capacity of 40GWh. Iberdrola has invested €1.5 billion (US$1.54 billion) in the facility which combines two run-of-riv…

UK needs at least 50GW of energy storage for net zero by 2050
The UK will have 50GW-plus of energy storage installed by 2050 in a best case scenario attainment of net zero, according to grid operator National Grid’s Future Energy Scenarios report. source: National Grid ESO

Microsoft data centre tries out ‘grid-interactive UPS’ battery storage
Microsoft will be the latest big tech player to use battery storage at data centres, which will provide grid flexibility services when not being called upon as backup power. Batteries will be used instead of diesel generators at a site in Dublin, Ireland and the installation is n…

US battery storage tripled to 4.6GW in 2021 and broadened out of ancillary services
Battery storage capacity in the US more than tripled to 4,631GW in 2021 and increasingly broadened out of ancillary services, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). The amount of battery storage capacity grew 220%, from 1,438MW in 2020, driven by the commission…

US battery storage tripled to 4.6GW in 2021 and broadened out of ancillary services
Battery storage capacity in the US more than tripled to 4,631GW in 2021 and increasingly broadened out of ancillary services, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). The amount of battery storage capacity grew 220%, from 1,438MW in 2020, driven by the commissioning of 106 utility-scale systems with 3,20

Volkswagen starts construction of 40GWh gigafactory in Germany
Volkswagen has started construction of its 40GWh battery cell gigafactory in Salzgitter, Germany, and the company plans to dedicate capacity to grid-scale energy storage in future. The automative group announced the start at a ground breaking ceremony yesterday (7 July). The faci…

Europe needs 600GW of energy storage by 2050, says trade body EASE
Europe will need a total of 187GW of energy storage by 2030 and 600GW by 2050 to meet its renewable energy targets, according to the European Association of Energy Storage (EASE). The 2030 figure was first

Western Australia putting 1,000 PV-plus-battery standalone power systems into remote and rural areas
The government of Western Australia has begun a drive to deploy at least 1,000 renewable energy off-grid power systems aimed at bringing resilient electricity supplies to communities and customers. Called standalone power systems (SAPS), the technology combines equipment includin…

Western Australia putting 1,000 PV-plus-battery standalone power systems into remote and rural areas
The government of Western Australia has begun a drive to deploy at least 1,000 renewable energy off-grid power systems aimed at bringing resilient electricity supplies to communities and customers. Called standalone power systems (SAPS), the technology combines equipment including battery storage and solar PV. The state

IESA: India ‘needs at least 160GWh of energy storage’ to meet 2030 renewable energy target
To integrate a targeted 500GW of non-fossil fuel energy onto its networks by 2030, at least 160GWh of energy storage will be needed in India by that time, according to the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA). This energy storage capacity would include front-of-the-meter grid-sca…

IESA: India ‘needs at least 160GWh of energy storage’ to meet 2030 renewable energy target
To integrate a targeted 500GW of non-fossil fuel energy onto its networks by 2030, at least 160GWh of energy storage will be needed in India by that time, according to the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA). This energy storage capacity would include front-of-the-meter grid-scale storage, storage for integrating renewa

247 Energy new Belgian office
To support its growth, 247 Energy changes office to a new building in Beveren, Belgium. The facility also houses a demo room of the disruptive battery solutions. The office is powered by solar energy & batteries. 247 Belgium is based in Beveren, Schaarbeekstraat 20 E1.1.

247 Netherlands
This month we welcome Jan Horyon as business development director Nederland. This highly seasoned professional will introduce 247 energy production & storage solutions in the Dutch market. More positive energy to tackle climate change. 247 Netherlands is based in Eindhoven, Steen…

247 receives patent for its cryogas mobile production plant in Nigeria
247’s decentralized energy production fits both in existing grids or can operate stand-alone and generate energy for local needs. 247 can also serve as grid-backup when there is no renewable energy (solar/wind) available. The system is containerized and can be implemented onsite …
Renewable energy’s role in economic recovery driving 1TWh of energy storage demand by 2030
Total demand for energy storage between this year and 2030 could be close to 1TWh worldwide, according to analysis from Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables. The consultancy has issued the latest edition of its ‘Global energy storage outlook’ report today, predicting that the energy…
Renewable energy’s role in economic recovery driving 1TWh of energy storage demand by 2030
Total demand for energy storage between this year and 2030 could be close to 1TWh worldwide, according to analysis from Wood Mackenzie Power Renewables. The consultancy has issued the latest edition of its ‘Global energy storage outlook’ report today, predicting that the energy storage market this year will s
This year ‘marks the start of continued global expansion’ for energy storage industry, IHS Markit says
Research firm IHS Markit has said that 2021 marks the start of a continued period of rapid growth for the global energy storage industry, forecasting more than 12GW installations in total this year. source:
This year ‘marks the start of continued global expansion’ for energy storage industry, IHS Markit says
Research firm IHS Markit has said that 2021 marks the start of a continued period of rapid growth for the global energy storage industry, forecasting more than 12GW installations in total this year. source: <a href="

Solar power accounts for 10% of electricity generated in the EU.
In June and July, solar power accounted for one tenth of all electricity generated in the European Union. A record amount of almost 39 terawatt hours (billion kilowatt hours) was also generated. This is stated by climate think tank Ember in a new analysis. In 2018, considerably l…

US utilities set to add 10,000MW of battery storage to the grid by 2023
Enabling power grids to function more flexibly and resiliently, the deployment of battery storage across the US has increased from about 100MW at the end of 2012 to 1,650MW by the end of 2020, accelerating from an inflection point year in 2015. A new report from the US Department…

New York transmission line proposal includes 600MWh of battery storage
A 150MW / 600MWh battery storage system would be a central component of a proposed “state-of-the-art clean energy underground highway,” capable of transmitting renewable energy into New York City from Upstate New York, Energy-Storage.news has heard. New York’s electric transmissi…

Tremendous investment: US bipartisan infrastructure legislation puts billions into energy storage
The US’ bipartisan infrastructure bill’s passing by the Senate has been applauded by a range of energy storage industry stakeholders for helping unlock the country’s clean energy potential. US$1.2 trillion in infrastructure spending on everything from road building to phasing out…

Tremendous investment: US bipartisan infrastructure legislation puts billions into energy storage
The US’ bipartisan infrastructure bill’s passing by the Senate has been applauded by a range of energy storage industry stakeholders for helping unlock the country’s clean energy potential. US$1.2 trillion in infrastructure spending on everything from road building to phasing out lead water pipes has been committed to th

NextEra Energy developing 2.8GW of US battery storage through 2024
US utility giant NextEra Energy added 1.84GW of renewables and energy storage projects to its backlog in Q2 2021. NextEra said its energy storage development programme includes 1,322MW of large-scale battery storage ranging in size from 25MW to 230MW in various US states with sig…

Almost US$10 billion raised by battery storage firms in first six months of 2021
Companies in the battery storage industry raised US$9.6 billion in corporate funding during H1 2021. This total was a huge leap on the pandemic-depressed first half of 2020, when the figure stood at just US$716 million. Research firm Mercom Capital Group has released its latest r…

US energy storage a 7,6B USD annual market by 2025
source: Wood MacKenzie P&R/ESA - US energy storage monitor 2020

Renewables are the Cheapest Sources of New Electricity
Fossil fuel sources still account for the majority of global energy consumption, but re

Major liquefied natural gas exporting countries in 2019.
In 2019 Qatar was the largest LNG exporter with a volume of 107billion cubic meters, closely followed by Australia (104 million cm) and USA (47 mCM). The largest world’s importer of LNG is Japan , the country imported 105.5 billion cubic meters.

LNG operator Chevron stands by gas as transition fuel.
Chevron believes in gas as a transition fuel versus wind or solar. Chevron has multiple liquefaction projects in Australia and Africa. And is one of the biggest LNG exporters and operator of liquefaction projects in those countries. The sharelholders voted in favour of a non-bind…

Shell increases LNG production.
Shell increased its production in 2020 to 360 million Tonnes. Despite the global GDP lost several trillion dollars because large and small economies struggled by the COVID-19 outbreak. Still the two largest countries by population, India and China, saw an increase of 11% in their…

Leading South Korean LNG carrier builder forms research alliance with universities and class societies.
DSME leading LNG carrier sets up new research center for new shipbuilding technologies. Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering is one of the largest LNG carrier builders. They set up an alliance between universities from over the whole world (USA, Scotland & south Korea) toge…

Leading South Korean LNG carrier builder forms research alliance with universities and class societies.
DSME leading LNG carrier sets up new research center for new shipbuilding technologies. Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering is one of the largest LNG carrier builders. They set up an alliance between universities from over the whole world (USA, Scotland south Korea) together with leading maritime classification societies. <!-- wp:pa

World requires 12x current battery capacity by 2035!
The world is in a chip-making crisis. But reasonably soon, the shortage will be over, and a very different, equally gargantuan opportunity will come into focus: We are going to need batteries — massive numbers of batteries. According to a forecast last week by BloombergNEF, a cle…

Energy will remain a leading investment theme for decades to come.
We are only at the beginning of the energy transition. The switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy will continue to dominate the coming decades. And investors can get a piece of the pie. All over the world, governments are shifting up a few gears towards an energy system tha…

Global Wind Day 2021
15 June, 2021. Global Wind Day. Global Wind Day is a worldwide event that occurs annually on 15 June. It is a day for discovering wind energy, its power and the possibilities it holds to reshape our energy systems, decarbonise our economies and boost jobs and growth.

Global Energy Market more then doubles in 2021
According to a study from HIS Markit, the energy storage market has started a multi-year growth at least continuing till 2030. Europe alone already counts for an increase of 70%. Source :

Lithium price increased 91.40% since the beginning of 2021
A battery of a Tesla Model S has about 12 kg of lithium in it. source: tradeingeconomics

EV price parity with gas-powered cars
Electric vehicles are approaching price parity with gas-powered cars. Leaders on the EV market are developing innovative battery designs to enable longer-range vehicles at lower costs. The total cost of ownership for a like-for-like EV dropped below that of a Toyota Camry in 2019…

Global EV sales could scale 20x
The auto market is undergoing a shift to both electric and autonomous. Sales could scale from 2,2 million EVs sold in 2020 tot 40 million in 2025. A CAGR of 85%. Source: ARK Investment - Big Ideas 2021

Fire hazard of Lithium-Ion batteries
In today's society, we need to pay more and more attention to the dangers of Lithium-Ion batteries and the rules for extinguishing burning or exploded batteries. In many cases, it is advisable to call the fire brigade because it is more difficult than you might think. Source:

Are Lithium-Ion batteries safe?
With the increasing use of Lithium-Ion batteries in both EV, domestic and industrial applications, more and more parties are concerned about the risks of fire and/or explosion. New regulations are therefore in the making to make these solutions more fireproof. But can this be don…

RES plans a 100MW Energy Storage Project
Renewable Energy Systems in the UK secured the necessary permissions to develop a 100MW energy storage project. The solution will go live in 2023. Source : Energy Storage News

Belgian Government invests in gas power plants and battery storage
As we say goodbye to nuclear power plants, three new gas generators and battery storage will provide sufficient capacity and stability respectively on the Belgian electricity network. Source : De Standaard

Energy Storage in different shapes and characteristics.
Today Energy Storage is offered in various types and options. It becomes difficult to see the forest for the trees. Here is an overview of the most important ones today. Source : Smart Energy

Europe leads in EV sales
Global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) exceeded 3 million for the first time in 2020, despite the economic headwinds imposed by COVID-19.

3 key global drivers for the deployment of Micro Grid
According to Allan Schurr, Micro Grids will be common in our day to day lives, as well as in industrial environments. The 3 key drivers for this are decarbonization, the need for more electricity and climate change. Decentralization of the grid infrastructure will make us all les…

The Energy Storage Market in Ireland
Ireland has known a rapidly growing energy storage market with today more then 2.5 GW projects in the pipeline. Transitioning to renewable energy puts Ireland 40% on target, yet it will need energy storage to ensure grid stability. Source : Energy Storage News

Poland will use Energy Storage on its National Grid
Poland adopted legislation that allows it to use Energy Storage on its national grid. The new law decreases significantly the fee to be paid by Energy Storage owners to connect to the grid. Poland believes this will lead to more development/capacity in the energy storage market i…

Back to the Future
Siemens Energy is using world’s largest flywheel in an effort to stabilize the grid in Ireland, which is integrating more and more renewable Wind Power. It will be the first system of its kind and cope with the excess power of the turbines or increase at times there is a shortage…

EnCap Energy Transition Fund
The ETF from EnCap is locking in USD 1.2 Billion to invest massively into renewable energy with battery storage being on top of the list of industries to invest in. Source : Encap Investments

Earth Day 2021
At earth, day 22 April 2021, we want to reaffirm our commitment to bringing products that are sustainable. We don't use rare metals, our storage solutions have a 20+year lifecycle, are easy to recycle & have a minimal CO2 impact. This is our contribution to cleaner energy storage…

Europe’s Energy Storage Installations have sky-rocketed in the last years with over 500%
Europe’s Green Deal urges more and more individuals and enterprises to store and use their own produced renewable energy. This reduces costs for the owners as well as the grid operators. Europe is well on track to see a massive growth in energy storage solutions, both on and off-…

Europe’s Energy Storage Installations have sky-rocketed in the last years with over 500%
Europe’s Green Deal urges more and more individuals and enterprises to store and use their own produced renewable energy. This reduces costs for the owners as well as the grid operators. Europe is well on track to see a massive growth in energy storage solutions, both on and off-grid. <

Lithium & Cobalt reserves
Lithium . China is among the five top countries with the most lithium resources and it has been buying stakes in mining operations in Australia and South America where most of the world’s lithium reserves are found. China’s

1 metric ton Lithium requires 1,9 million liter of water.
Processing of Lithium Ore The lithium extraction process uses a lot of water—approximately 500,000 gallons (1,9million liter) per metric ton of lithium. To extract lithium, miners drill a hole in salt flats and pump salty,

In 2019, investment in the European battery ecosystem reached €60bn, three times more than in China.
Europe is well on track to compete for the role of battery leader of the world. European investment in the battery ecosystem peaked at 60bn Euro, which is 3 times higher then China’s. With full support of the European commission and its institutions, the energy storage industry i…

In 2019, investment in the European battery ecosystem reached €60bn, three times more than in China.
Europe is well on track to compete for the role of battery leader of the world. European investment in the battery ecosystem peaked at 60bn Euro, which is 3 times higher then China’s. With full support of the European commission and its institutions, the energy storage industry in Europe will easily become a multi-billion dollar industry in the years to come. <!-- /w

LNG expansion in Qatar backed by surging gas prices.
Qatar is moving forward with it’s production capacity since LNG prices are rising to high prices. May 2020 when spot price was at all time low ($2/MMBtu) hence the oversupply. On January 11 th 2021 LNG spotprice banked at $28.22/MMBtu, hence an extreme cold in south asia which in…

Lithium-Ion disadvantages
The operating life of the batteries is a major factor in the reliability and cost of energy storage systems such as those used as backup power supplies or for the reduction of generated power fluctuations from renewable energy sources. Current Lithium-Ion batteries however have o…

247 introduces a lithium battery killer.
A battery that has a life time of 1.000.000 cycles (or 45 years), does not burn, has a fast charge & discharge rate... This patented technology is about to replace Lithium batteries. The batteries will be release in Q1 2021 and distributed in different sizes. The first models wil…

New studies show European Energy Storage market to grow FIFTYFOLD by 2040 to attain climate goals.
To reach its climate goals, energy storage becomes paramount in Europe’s energy strategy. Asia is currently leading the pack in battery innovations but Europe is catching up gradually, and has to, to act independently in this important pillar of the economy. Source :

New studies show European Energy Storage market to grow FIFTYFOLD by 2040 to attain climate goals.
To reach its climate goals, energy storage becomes paramount in Europe’s energy strategy. Asia is currently leading the pack in battery innovations but Europe is catching up gradually, and has to, to act independently in this important pillar of the economy. Source : <a href="

Maritime deal between Timor-Leste and Australia improves long-term prospect of LNG exploitation
Timor-Leste, or East Timor, a Southeast Asian nation occupying half the island of Timor, is ringed by coral reefs teeming with marine life. The parliament of Timor-Leste voted in favor Tuesday of ratifying a maritime boundary treaty with Australia that governs how the two countri…

Maritime deal between Timor-Leste and Australia improves long-term prospect of LNG exploitation
Timor-Leste, or East Timor, a Southeast Asian nation occupying half the island of Timor, is ringed by coral reefs teeming with marine life. The parliament of Timor-Leste voted in favor Tuesday of ratifying a maritime boundary treaty with Australia that governs how the two countries will share billions of dollars of

Kursaal Oostende generates 100% of its electricity/heat/cooling with 247 Energy
The cultural hot spot 'Kursaal Oostende' generates since today all of it electricity, heat and cooling themselves. The building (located in Oostende, Belgium) had a grid connection, but selects 247 Energy solution to disconnect from that grid to (1) safe a considerable amount eac…

247's compact powerplant patent granted
On 11 June 2019, patent authorities have granted 247 a patent for its compact power plant (1025698). We are committed to deliver innovations in the energy field and contribute to a cleaner energy production infrastructure.

Drop diesel generators and save 25% ... and the planet.
Economical activities in many isolated communities or islands are limited to fishing and small-scale agriculture. While many of these islands have more opportunities, which cannot be exploited due to lack of electricity during the day. Many of these island's pristine beaches are …
A lifeline for stranded communities
Cameron Dunn, Arup, USA, describes how smaller, prefabricated tanks could help island nations and remote regions transition to cleaner, cheaper and more secure energy. Around the world, countries have used LNG to help cut their carbon emissions and transition to a renewable-energ…
Asian LNG spot prices now at 3-year low
In a report of Reuters it is mentioned that Asian LNG spot prices have fallen to their lowest level in the last 3 years. This is a direct result of additional supply of LNG entering the market from Egypt and Australia. Prices have dropped by 25 cents to US$5,45 per mil

Biggest LNG producers 2018
Qatar (77.2mn tonnes) Qatar exports over 77mn tonnes for LNG annually, more than Malaysia and Australia combined, with 29.9% of the market share globally. Qatargas currently operates 14 LNG trains, helping make the country the largest LNG producer in the world Austral
China is set to dominate rising gas demand...
Global demand for natural gas is forecast to increase at an average 1.6% over the next 5 years with emerging Asian markets as the main engine for demand. China alone accounts for a third of global demand growth to 2022 thanks in part to the country’s “Blue Skies” policy and the s…
Japan spot LNG contract price falls to lowest level in 18 months
Data released by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has shown that the average contract price for spot LNG cargoes delivered to Japan in February this year fell to its lowest level since September 2017. Reportedly, the average cost for shipped cargoes last mon…

Lithium Batteries' Dirty Secret
Manufacturing Them Leaves Massive Carbon Footprint Once in operation, electric cars certainly reduce your carbon footprint, but making the lithium-ion batteries could emit 74% more CO2 than for conventional cars. Just to build each car battery—weighing upwards of 500 kilograms (1…

Dutch Gate terminal in small-scale LNG milestone
The Gate terminal in the Dutch port of Rotterdam said it has for the first time loaded two small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers at the same time on May 1. The Dutch first LNG terminal said in a statement that Shell’s Cardissa LNG bunkering vessel was loaded at the ded…

Exxon Proceeds With Russian LNG Project
Despite the fact that ExxonMobil has been forced to withdraw from some joint projects with Russian oil giant Rosneft due to the sanctions on Russia, the U.S. supermajor is proceeding with a US$15-billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project that is unaffected by the sanctions, Reu…

Finland’s Containerships sees LNG-fuelled future
Finnish shipping company Containerships is pushing forward with its plans to boost the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel for ships and trucks in order to reduce emissions and meet tightening IMO regulations. The company has currently four new dual-fuel container vessels …

CMA CGM equips its containerships with engines running on LNG
CMA CGM said in its statement that the vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2020. Although the containerships will be LNG-fueled a few percent of marine gas oil will only be used for the ignition in the combustion chamber. The decision comes with a view towards the current and f…

France to alter regulations to boost use of LNG as fuel
France could soon make a regulatory change that will allow liquefied natural gas (LNG) refueling at ports as it looks to secure its presence in the market. Speaking at a maritime conference in the port of Le Havre, French prime minister Edouard Philippe said the country has to gr…

LNG and Safety
For more than 40 years, the safety record of the global LNG industry has been excellent, due to attention to detail in engineering, construction, and operations.

Rolls-Royce to equip Hurtigruten ferries with hybrid LNG engines
Norwegian expedition cruise operator Hurtigruten has signed a letter of intent with Rolls-Royce for a major upgrade programme to hybrid LNG power. The main engines on up to nine cruise ships will switch from diesel to gas power and the upgrade will also include installation of a …

Top 5 about LNG
In recent years, liquefied natural gas (LNG) has been the fastest growing segment of the energy market and more and more countries are exploring options to import LNG. LNG is expected to play an increasingly large role as the “glue” linking global gas markets.

Volvo LNG trucks
By using liquefied natural gas (LNG) and biogas, the new Volvo FH LNG and Volvo FM LNG can reduce the CO2 emissions by 20-100 per cent compared with diesel, depending on choice of fuel. Our new gas-powered trucks deliver the same high performance, drivability and fuel efficiency …

Floating LNG Facility
A floating LNG facility that produces 1.2 million tonnes of LNG per year. It holds 22.000 m2 of LNG or 9 olympic size swimming pools. By Petronas. The floating LNG facility is a significant achievement and a game changer in the global LNG business as it paves the way for opportun…

What's Cool about LNG? Everything!
This is an LNG properties demonstration of the basic characteristics. A sampling of short video vignettes demonstrating the physical properties of LNG including what happens when LNG is ignited, spilled onto water, spilled onto land, etc. The idea was developed to introduce the "…

What is LNG? Turning natural gas into liquid.
Natural Gas is the cleanest burning fossil fuel. As global demand for natural gas grows, companies are using advanced technology to transport it from source to customers. Gas can be piped over relatively short distances. But cooling the gas to -162°C (-260°F) turns it to liquid f…

LNG value chain
Natural Gas will be the worlds fastest growing major energy source through the year 2040. An animation describing the full LNG value chain of production, liquefaction, transportation, and regasification.
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