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I think enhanced geothermal technologies are the most plausible game-changers for enabling renewable energy to achieve 100% of our electricity supply in many locations. Plus, if these existing technologies help us get to super-hot geothermal, even better! #climateaction #electrification #renewableenergy

🌬️ Happy Global Wind Day! 🌍 Quite humbled by the nomination of my lovely colleague Inga Peciuliene, PMP to share a word or two on the topic. 🙂 I guess, I never would have thought to shift my field to wind energy industry until there was a right opportunity at the right time. But knowing your job helps the environment by providing clean energy makes the work feel very important and rewarding. It's great to go to work every day knowing you're doing something good for the planet. How often do we feel that we can truly make a difference at something? HAVING SAID THAT, we all kind of had a few experiences in our childhood with wind power, or learnt a thing or two about wind power from history books without even realizing it. I mean, for example: 🍃 Kite Power: Did you know that flying a kite is one of the simplest ways to demonstrate the power of wind? Just like those kites, wind turbines harness the energy of the wind to produce electricity that powers our homes and cities. I remember making my very first (very amateurly) kite 🪁as a child with my dad and being amazed how it flies through the strong wind in the city of Baku. 🍃 Ancient Wisdom: Wind energy is nothing new. As early as 5,000 B.C., ancient Egyptians used wind to sail boats on the Nile River. 🍃 Giant Turbines: The largest wind turbine in the world stands as tall as a 60-story building and has blades longer than a football field. One of these massive turbines can power up to 600 homes! Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart! #GlobalWindDay #WorkingInWind I nominate Ieva Beatrice Aseviciute and Janina Kulikian to hear your stories!  🌱 For more information, check out: https://globalwindday.org

Happy World 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, decarbonize our economies and boost jobs and growth. || Aum Pavanapurushaay Vidmahe Sahasra Murthaye Cha Dheemahe Thanno Vaayu Prachodayat || - Meaning: O Divine Energy of Wind, bless me with higher intellect and illuminate my mind. The relationship between nature and man is eternal. The relationship is real and eternal. All elements water, air, sky, fire and earth are actually the holders of life and maintainers of the living beings. Let us come together, nurture nature and sustain our future. #worldwindday

Legend has it that there’s a growing trend called the “PIVOT party” where folks get together to either watch or listen to PIVOT. I’ve seen photos of these parties in the past two years, but always assumed that these were mostly folks in the #geothermal ecosystem who were getting together to talk shop. ⚙️ Turns out nope - we’ve had folks ping us on social from all walks of life interested in throwing PIVOT parties…and this year - and I freaking LOVE this - someone who will be sailing on the Queen Elizabeth II during PIVOT reached out to say she was organizing a gathering on the ship. Wow. So let’s keep this going…and add a little friendly competition into the mix this year, shall we? For all the PIVOT watch parties forming out there - make a social media campaign and tag PIVOT 'From Hydrocarbons to Heat' Geothermal Conference Series and #PIVOT2023. Show us your get together, creativity, and love for geothermal. The three most enthusiastic PIVOT parties judged by our team checking out your social media posts, will be sponsored by PIVOT next year, including a stipend to support an even bigger and more awesome bash, and a live broadcast slot for your team to say hello to the global PIVOT2024 audience. We are boiling over to see your entries, and may the hottest PIVOT parties win. 🔥🔥🔥 Register for #PIVOT2023 here - as always, it’s free to attend, and open to all globally: https://lnkd.in/ew3kYKKs #geothermaldecade #greendrilling #greendrillingboom #geothermal #texas #txgea #geothermalenergy #energy #drilling #oilandgas #oilpatch #petroleumengineering #egs #spe #aapg #drillers #geology #climate #renewables #texas #oilfield #innovation #oil #gas #cleanenergy #energytransition #entrepreneurship

The team at AZURA Ocean Technology are excited to announce that Ys Energies Marines Developpement (project developer), AZURA Wave Power and CalWave Inc. as the two technology developers, 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐌𝐎𝐔) to launch two wave energy demonstrators in Tahiti. The objective is to prove that it is possible to produce carbon-free electricity thanks to the force of Polynesian waves and make French Polynesia more energy self-sufficient. We look forward to assisting #Frenchpolynesia,its 118 islands, and 278,000 plus population move towards increasing their energy security in harnessing the abundant ocean energy resource of the region. 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 For further details: mbyrne@azuraoceantech.com #oceanenergy #renewableenergy #France #Australia #NewZealand #pacific #technology #climatechange #decarbonisation #energysecurity #TWEC #pacificislands https://lnkd.in/gRa9nVKu

🌍 ECOS 2024 - Rhodes Island | Conference Highlights 🌍 TRIERES - Greek Hydrogen Valley participates at #ECOS2024 conference, where critical discussions are held on overcoming complex, intersectional challenges in sustainable energy systems. The conference is chaired by Mr. Sotirios Karellas from the National Technical University of Athens and who serves as a partner of the TRIERES - Greek Hydrogen Valley project. Konstantinos I. Chatzifotis, EU Affairs Manager of Motor Oil and coordinator of the TRIERES - Greek Hydrogen Valley project, was also there and contributed valuable insights during the discussions. A significant focus is on Hydrogen Energy, exploring its production, storage and utilization. This initiative was an important step towards advancing more sustainable and efficient energy solutions. 👉To learn more about the project visit: https://www.trieres-h2.eu/ "TRIĒRĒS - Unleashing the Power of Hydrogen for a Sustainable Future" #ECOS2024 #SustainableEnergy #HydrogenEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #Collaboration #EnergyTransition #EnergySecurity #Decarbonisation #HorizonEurope #cleanhydrogenpartnership #hydrogenvalleys #TRIERES #TRIERESGreekHydrogenValley #cleanhydrogentechnologies #greenhydrogen #hydrogenenergy #hydrogeneconomy #alternativefuels #publicacceptance #awarenessraising #maritimemobility #roadmobility #publictransport #industry #digitaltwin #hydrogenvalleydays Project Consortium: Motor Oil, AVIN OIL, LPC S.A., @Dioriga-gas, @Peloponnese-Region, Municipality of Loutraki-Perachora-Agioi TheodoroiGrowthfund (Υπερταμείο) – The National Fund of Greece, PPC S.A., Piraeus Port Authority-PPA/OLP-COSCO Shipping, O.SY. S.A. (ΟΔΙΚΕΣ ΣΥΓΚΟΙΝ��ΝΙΕΣ Α.Ε.), @AEDIK, Olympia Odos (Athens, Korinthos, Patra, Pyrgos motorway), Nova, @Fulgor, HYDRUS, @Ecoferry-Shipping-Company, @NEEST, National Technical University of Athens, Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH), NCSR "DEMOKRITOS", University of Groningen, FEN Research GmbH, LarnacaPort, Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB) - Ομοσπονδία Εργοδοτών & Βιομηχάνων (ΟΕΒ), New Energy Coalition and Hydrogen Egypt (H²Egypt) *TRIERES project is supported the Clean Hydrogen Partnership and its members Hydrogen Europe and Hydrogen Europe Research under Grant Agreement No. 101112056

I was lucky enough to get to spend some time in #Iceland recently. It gave me the opportunity to learn more about geothermal power and how to live a resilient life amongst #ice, #volcanoes and #earthquakes. My thoughts are with those currently evacuated from their homes at this time of #volcanic and #tectonic activity. This visit really brought home the power within our planet. Unusually for a western country, Iceland’s power sector makes up a really small percentage of its carbon footprint (0.1%), though tCO2/Capita has increased from 1971 (9.84) to 2016 (11.69) with the biggest growth being non-combustion and to a lesser extent transport. Iceland’s share of global carbon emissions is 0.01%. Contrast that with the UK, where the power sector is 38.8% and tCO2/Capita has reduced from 11.93 in 1971 to 5.6 in 2016; with a global share of 1.03%. Iceland’s primary energy mix is 85% renewable (65% geothermal, 20% hydro and 15% fossil fuels, mostly for transport). Recently wind has become part of the energy mix, though I saw no evidence of wind on my travels, which overall brought back memories of my undergraduate days at the University of Glasgow studying #geology and #geography. #geothermal #GeothermalEnergy #Renewables #Energy #EnergyMix #Hydro #HydroPower #Wind #Carbon #CarbonFootprint #Decarbonisation #Sustainability Note: Stats from worldometer.info and the Icelandic Government

More news from Canada following on from yesterdays post 🇨🇦 👀 Two eye-catching stories to come out of the marine energy sector in the last few weeks: 1️⃣ Oneka Technologies milestone funding Quebec's Oneka Technologies has successfully secured $12.5M in funding, a significant boost for their revolutionary wave-powered buoys. These ingenious devices capitalise on wave energy to desalinate seawater, providing a sustainable source of fresh water to remote areas. 2️⃣ Canada's Ocean Supercluster climate initiative The Ocean Supercluster (OSC), Canada's alliance for ocean industry innovation, is on the lookout for projects that tackle climate change challenges in the marine environment with its Ocean Climate Solutions Program. Proposals are welcome until December 6th, and I look forward to seeing what innovative solutions surface! With 530+ members, $400m + in project comittments to date, which has generated 4,600 direct/indirect jobs and is forecasting 20,000 by 2030, this is a key driver for the Canadian marine economy and is driving impactful change. As I've mentioned before, the marine renewables sector is one that's close to my heart, and it's great to see such positive activity going on over in Canada. I can’t wait for the opportunity to witness these advances firsthand on a future visit.... Just saying....I would accept an invite..... whenever......I'm ready.......😜 #RenewableEnergy #MarineEnergy #CleanTech

🎅 With only ten days until Christmas, EcoSanta travels North to Iceland to view the breath-taking landscapes and how they act as a powerhouse for sustainable energy. 🌍 With a geological cocktail of tectonic plate rifts, volcanic hotspots, and abundant rainfall, Iceland has become a global leader in geothermal power. 🔥 💧 From Viking times to modern days, Icelanders have tapped into the Earth's warmth for everything from bathing to powering homes. Today, over 90% of Icelandic households are heated with geothermal energy. 🏡🌡️ Driven by a need for energy stability and independence, Iceland's government has been a key player in fostering the growth of geothermal power. In 2020, the country boasted an impressive 799 MW geothermal capacity, contributing to a quarter of its electricity production. 💡🔌 Iceland's commitment extends beyond its borders. The government actively promotes renewable energy through initiatives like the African Rift Geothermal Development Facility Project, collaborating with the United Nations Environment Programme in countries like Ethiopia, Kenya, and Rwanda. 🌍🤝 However, challenges persist, particularly in providing geothermal accessibility to all regions. Recent droughts and fluctuating hydropower have prompted Iceland to reevaluate its power generation infrastructure. ⚡📉 Yet, innovation continues to thrive. Projects like the Iceland Deep Drilling Project (IDDP) aim to unlock the potential of supercritical fluids, potentially increasing geothermal power production tenfold. 🌋🔬 As the land of fire and ice strives to balance energy demand, environmental impact, and technological progress, its geothermal journey remains a fascinating exploration of sustainability and resilience. #EcoSanta #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #Renewables #ClimateAction #OlsightsEye

A little #history of #Geothermal #GeothermalEnergy's roots stretch back to ancient civilizations like the Romans and Chinese, who ingeniously harnessed hot springs for bathing and heating. In the late 19th century, visionaries such as Lord Kelvin and J. C. Rossini kickstarted the modern exploration of geothermal energy, paving the way for understanding Earth's internal heat. A landmark moment arrived in 1904 with the construction of the world's first #GeothermalPowerPlant in #Italy, showcasing the potential to harness Earth's heat for #ElectricityGeneration. This breakthrough sparked a global movement. Beyond Italy, nations including the United States, Iceland, New Zealand, and the Philippines embraced geothermal energy, establishing #PowerPlants and #HeatingSystems. Advancements in technology have further propelled the field. Enhanced drilling techniques and innovative heat extraction methods have significantly improved the efficiency and accessibility of geothermal energy. The utilization of geothermal energy continues to evolve, with ongoing research and development driving innovation in the field. Today, geothermal power plants generate electricity for millions of homes and businesses worldwide, offering a #sustainable and reliable energy source with minimal environmental impact. As we look to the future, the potential for geothermal energy remains vast, promising to play a crucial role in the transition to a more #SustainableEnergy landscape.