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What Happens to Fossil Fuel Extraction if We Stop Burning Fossil Fuels?
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Fossil Fuels, Renewables and Nuclear: Which Really Requires More Mining?
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Why are our energy prices still so high?
An explanation of why UK electricity prices are high for social media naysayers who keep asking without ever bothering to do an internet search or reading the comments. Some questions get asked so often you start to suspect people don’t actually want the answer, having been given their opinion by a FUDwit, Oilbot or unethical…
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Nuclear Power Vs. Renewables
While there are many folk (often with dubious motivation) who claim that Renewable Energy Sources can never supply all a nations electricity needs, there is also a rather more sensible discussion on the role of nuclear power in the operation of our grids. The thinking is that nuclear provides a robust, ‘firm’ (i.e. predictable and…
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Geothermal vs household solar
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From pilot to fleet – scaling Cornwall’s deep geothermal and the value of firm power
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Modern Wind Turbines; a carbon story
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Land Use: Golf Courses vs Renewable Energy Sources
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Dunkelflaute: Overcoming Renewable Energy Challenges
The transition to renewable energy in the UK necessitates understanding periods of low generation, known as Dunkelflaute. While relying on renewables reduces costs and emissions, adequate backup through a mix of gas, nuclear, storage, and Demand-Side Management (DSM) remains essential. Innovations in storage technology and capacity management will support a reliable, low-carbon grid.
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