Report: Energy Demands Of Sustainable Fuels Need Planning

Graham Warwick May 03, 2023
Orsted

The renewable energy required to produce sustainable fuels for aviation is projected to far exceed current global demand for electricity.

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A massive amount of sustainable energy and fuel production infrastructure will be required for aviation to meet its target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, warns a report by engineering consultancy Atkins. Atkins predicts that 44,000 terawatt hours (TWh) of energy will be needed annually by...
Graham Warwick

Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a special focus on identifying technologies of strategic importance to aviation, aerospace and defense.

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