Enrique Dans·12 hours agoMember-onlyGermany shows that nuclear energy is a blast from the pastThe data can’t be denied: a country can abandon nuclear power without increasing the consumption of fossil fuels such as coal or gas, and instead rely on renewables. The prophets of doom who claimed nuclear energy would be an indispensable part of the global energy mix were wrong, or, like…Renewable Energy2 min readRenewable Energy2 min read
Alan Bailey·4 hours agoPermitting Reform: Galvanizing the Clean Energy TransitionWe hear on the news and from several environmental outlets that the need to transition to clean energy is more urgent than ever in order to avoid the worst effects of climate change. While the prospect of switching to alternative sources sounds excellent on paper, the reality is that there…Renewable Energy10 min readRenewable Energy10 min read
Du PhaninData & Climate·22 hours agoVietnam Energy TransitionWhat the past decade has taught us — Introduction On May 23rd, Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh approved the long-delayed and awaited Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8). This is the main piece of legislation that will guide the national energy policy for the rest of this decade and beyond. …Renewable Energy7 min readRenewable Energy7 min read
Sarah Miller·1 day agoBig Oil’s Ridiculous, Delusional Climate “Solution”Big oil is hijacking the UN COP process, but with a scheme so ridiculous that it’s bound to backfire: Carbon capture and storage. I started out this article as a pessimistic argument that anyone who’s serious about fighting climate catastrophe should give up on the UN COP climate conferences, because…Renewable Energy6 min readRenewable Energy6 min read
Chris Hawthorne·12 hours agoThe Importance of a Consortium in Chicago for Renewable EnergyIn today’s job market , it is crucial to emphasize the importance of a consortium in Chicago comprising non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and private companies. This consortium operates with a strong alignment and shared strategic vision, collaborating to create comprehensive workforce training programs for the renewable energy industry. Clean Energy Initiative campaign by Crete World Foundation Our plan is to conserve and store energy by upgrading homes, businesses and warehouses to solar energy. Installing…app.ribbon.givingRenewable Energy3 min readRenewable Energy3 min read
Steve Bull (https://olduvai.ca)·1 day agoToday’s Contemplation: Collapse Cometh CXXXIVToday’s post is a sharing of a back-and-forth I have had with a supporter of non-renewable, renewable energy-harvesting technologies (NRREHTs). This is an individual I’ve discussed this particular aspect of our predicament with a number of times, continuing to disagree on a number of levels. I post this to demonstrate…Renewable Energy10 min readRenewable Energy10 min read
Palmer Owyoung·2 days agoHow Much Would It Cost to Solve Climate Change?And How Would We Pay for It?We know we need to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy. But as of 2023, we still get about 78 % of our energy from fossil fuels, with coal making up the single biggest source of electricity at 36%. So how do we get from where are today to 100%…Renewable Energy10 min readRenewable Energy10 min read
Geopolitics Explained·20 hours agoThe Present: Energy — Part 1After diving into history, it’s time to focus on the most important time, the present. Specifically, the present-day energy industry. Sections Key Criteria For Evaluating Energy Production Methods Climate Change — ESG The Religion — What Is Holding Us Back Temperature Rises in a Historical Context — Is There Really…Renewable Energy8 min readRenewable Energy8 min read
Nicholas May-VarasinPrime Movers Lab·1 day agoPrime Movers Lab Podcast Recap: Ocean EnergyJosh Agenbroad and I hosted the most recent episode of Breakthrough Science with Prime Movers Lab and had the opportunity to discuss the latest advances in ocean energy technology with Anthony DiMare from Bedrock, Anders Jansson from CorPower Ocean, Beth Hartman from the U.S. Department of Energy, and Marcus…Renewable Energy3 min readRenewable Energy3 min read
WeBeGreen 🌱·1 day agoStored Hydropower: an overlooked battery storage solutionEnergy storage is often put forward as the main limiting factor to a 100% transition to renewable energy. The argument goes: “Because of the intermittent nature of renewable energies i.e the sun doesn’t always shine and the wind doesn’t always blow, we require an enormous amount of batteries, an amount…Renewable Energy6 min readRenewable Energy6 min read
