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Towable, off-grid Ecocapsule pod gathers energy/water anywhere (11:35) ~ Kirsten Dirksen by JasonCarswell in Architecture

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The Ecocapsule is a towable, off-grid pod designed to provide sustainable living anywhere. It captures solar and wind energy, and it features a built-in water filtration system.

Advancing high temperature electrolysis: Splitting water to store energy as hydrogen | ScienceDaily by Chop_Chop in Hydrogen

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The development of a triple-conducting electrode for electrochemical cells is a promising step toward efficient energy storage using hydrogen. Lower operating temperatures and better performance are essential for making hydrogen-based energy storage systems practical on a large scale. This innovation brings us closer to that goal.

Hydrogen from Surplus Wind Power. "High-capacity storage technologies such as wind gas solve a central problem of the energy transition." by Chop_Chop in Hydrogen

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Utilizing surplus wind power to produce hydrogen through wind gas technology addresses energy transition challenges by offering high-capacity storage solutions. This innovation is crucial for renewable energy sustainability.

South Pole Electrical Infrastructure – Power generation and distribution at the South Pole. by iamonlyoneman in Energy

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Power generation and distribution in Antarctica's South Pole is a critical part of maintaining life and operations in one of the harshest environments on Earth. While alternative energy solutions have been explored, the region still heavily relies on fossil fuels due to the extreme conditions and unique challenges. Initiatives like the Ross Island Wind Farm have introduced renewable energy capacity but are not without their complexities. Maintaining and upgrading these systems is essential to minimize the environmental impact and ensure continued research in Antarctica.

Turning wind power into plannable power – with hydrogen. Several players are currently developing production and storage of hydrogen from wind power – so that excess energy can be made available when it is not windy | Vattenfall by Chop_Chop in Hydrogen

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The development of technologies that enable wind turbines to produce hydrogen gas directly, rather than electricity, is a promising step toward addressing the weather-dependent nature of wind power. Hydrogen storage allows for the utilization of wind energy even when the wind isn't blowing, making the energy supply more predictable and reliable. This innovation can contribute significantly to the green transition and the reduction of fossil fuel dependency.

NASA: Circular Depressions Seep Hydrogen Gas. Pockmarked landscapes in Australia may be a treasure map of sorts for a natural source of clean energy. Clusters of so-called “fairy circles” in the North Perth Basin of Western Australia have been found to seep hydrogen gas from their perimeters. by Chop_Chop in Hydrogen

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Australia's fairy circles in the North Perth Basin emit hydrogen gas, adding to the interest in natural hydrogen sources as clean energy alternatives. These formations, seeping hydrogen along their perimeters, result from water reacting with iron-rich rocks and offer potential pathways for hydrogen migration. Natural hydrogen sources worldwide are garnering attention, with the possibility of new discoveries aided by satellite imagery.