“Cost minimized combinations of wind power, solar power and electrochemical storage, powering the grid 99.9% of the time” Abstract, article, .PDF https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378775312014759
Posts Tagged ‘solar’:
2021-10-14 Steel Mill Runs On Solar Power
Numerous times I’ve heard these doubt mongers say “… but renewables will never be able to power heavy industry.” And I tell them they don’t know what they are talking about. Now we have a real life example of it being done. https://electrek.co/2021/10/14/egeb-a-colorado-steel-mill-is-now-the-worlds-first-to-run-almost-entirely-on-solar/
2021-08-25 Dems And Libs Rule With Fear: The Sky Is Falling!
From FB climate change group Geoff Goeggel Said, “Dems and Libs rule with fear: “The sky is falling! We’re all going to die! Unless you all do exactly what we say.” Then you said, “The climate is warming and some of it is man-made. Okay, but it is not gonna kill us.” I think you’ve
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2021-07-25 Sunlight To Split H2O Into Hydrogen
<< Making hydrogen is hard, but researchers have solved a major hurdle. >> The article doesn’t say if it’s electrolysis. But the efficiency must be better than electrolysis for it to replace electrolysis. https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-07/uota-mch071921.php I think it might be more practical to combine a solar array, electrolytic hydrogen generator and other equipment into a single
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2021-07-22 Italian Studies On Flexible Renewables + Storage
Important Info What really angers me is the cynical propaganda that has been spread by the fossil fuel proponents that the electrical grid can’t be stable without “base load” from thermal power plants. This lie must be buried as soon as possible by research studies and as much proof as possible by real world experience.
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2021-07-13 Where Do Solar Panels Go When They Die?
This article wrongly assumes that the solar panels are no longer usable after 25 years. But they can still put out 80% or more of their power after 25cyears. Some panels are sold as used 250 Watt panels for $50. Others may be shipped to other countries for use in areas with no electricity. https://electrek.co/2020/08/24/where-do-solar-panels-go-when-they-die/
2021-06-30 New Solar Is Cheaper To Build Than To Run Existing Coal Plants
Report from BloombergNEF says new solar is cheaper to build than to run existing coal plants in many cou,ntries. Tony Seba’s (RethinkX) prediction was correct. https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/solar/report-its-now-cheaper-to-build-new-solar-than-to-run-existing-coal-plants-in-china-india-and-most-of-europe/
2021-06-26 Solar Panel Recycling Is Inadequate
Article about the ‘dark side of solar.’ More recycling of solar and wind needs to be done to prevent the panels from ending up in landfills. (Harvard Business Review) https://hbr.org/2021/06/the-dark-side-of-solar-power
2021-06-22 How Much Land To Power US?
This article gives an excellent idea of the amount of land to power all of the US using solar panels. Note that the 20,000 sq. mi figure is revised to 10,000 sq. mi or a 100 by 100 mile square that would easily fit in the Mojave Desert, assuming rooftop solar was on most homes.
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2021-06-06 Top 7 Solar Myths Debunked
Stop spreading misinformation and lies! This article tells you the truth and debunks the myths. https://www.cleanenergyreviews.info/blog/top-myths-about-solar-panels
