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November 3, 2019 by

When I was a kid this story would have been about a lawnmower engine.

Times have changed.

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Virtual Power Plant Housing News

  • Indio-China power play dominates Maldives polls September 28, 2023 5:00 am The Economic Times The Maldives votes in a presidential runoff on Saturday that could drastically rebalance its relations with India and China, two regional giants competing for influence in the geopolitical hotspot. The atoll nation of nearly 1,200 coral islets is a …
  • Woah! Prince and Prashant get injured, Amardeep and Subhashree compete for the power Astra in Bigg Boss Telugu 7 September 28, 2023 4:34 am TellyChakkar MUMBAI:  The nominations process for the fourth week of Bigg Boss Telugu 7 has been completed. Now, the housemates will fight against each other for the Power Astra task, which gives them immunity for a few weeks and special power. The makers released …
  • Moneypoint power station to be kept open until 2029 despite emissions concerns September 28, 2023 4:34 am The Irish Times The coal-burning Moneypoint power station in Co Clare is to be kept open until 2029 because electricty produced there may be needed to maintain the security of national supplies despite the high level of carbon emissions it releases. The move by the ESB to …
  • Ron DeSantis Flailed When Fox News Asked Why So Many Floridians Are Uninsured September 28, 2023 4:28 am HuffPost Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks Wednesday during the Republican presidential primary debate hosted by Fox Business Network and Univision at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press There was a …
  • CNN and Vice Lead 44th Annual News Emmy Awards September 28, 2023 4:27 am The Hollywood Reporter CNN and Vice were among the top winners at the 44th annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards on Wednesday, with the former earning 10 Emmys and the latter picking up nine. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) presented the News …
  • North Korea amends constitution to bolster nuclear power status September 28, 2023 4:27 am CNN Seoul, South Korea CNN  —  North Korea has amended its constitution to bolster and expand its nuclear force, with leader Kim Jong Un pointing to the growing cooperation between the United States, South Korea and Japan as “the worst actual threat” facing …
  • India-China power play dominates Maldives run-off vote September 28, 2023 4:23 am Channel News Asia Solih won office in 2018 on the back of discontent with his autocratic predecessor Abdullah Yameen, an ally of Muizzu's who is now serving an 11-year prison sentence for corruption. He had accused Yameen of pushing the country into a Chinese debt trap …
  • Power supply to be ‘off’ on procession route September 28, 2023 4:21 am The Times of India Lucknow: With memories of incident involving a ‘tazia’ catching fire after coming in contact with a high-tension wire during Muharram procession in July, Lucknow Electricity Supply Administration (Lesa) on Wednesday announced that the power supply to 11 KV …
  • World News | Ramayana Circuit Will Further Increase Indian Tourist Flow to Nepal: Ambassador Naveen Srivastava September 28, 2023 4:20 am Latestly Pokhara [Nepal], September 28 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava has said that the proposed Ramayana Circuit will further boost the number of Indian tourists visiting Nepal. Addressing an event organized by Pokhara Tourism Council on the …
  • Brickworks boss says housing shortage is worse than expected September 28, 2023 4:19 am Financial Review “We continually hear about new home grants and subsidies, but the irony is that there are very few things in our economy that are more heavily taxed than newly constructed homes,” Mr Partridge added. “If we want to deliver more homes, we need to stop the …
  • Local News Coastal Bend teens share power of the Bible during Fields of Faith Eran Hami 10:28 PM, Sep 27, 2023 September 28, 2023 4:12 am KRIS-TV KINGSVILLE, Texas — At stadiums in Kingsville, Alice, Rockport and Taft, hundreds came together for prayer on Wednesday night. It's part of a national event called Fields of Faith. It's a community event that encourages young people to get involved …
  • Greenpeace warns over safety of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant September 28, 2023 4:08 am The Guardian International regulators are incapable of properly monitoring safety at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, according to a critical dossier compiled by Greenpeace that is being sent to western governments on Thursday. The environmental …
  • Alibaba Cloud Launches Sustainability Web Application and Virtual Sign Language Interpreter for The Hangzhou Asian Games September 28, 2023 4:04 am Malay Mail The AI-powered tools aim to make the first Asian Games on the cloud more sustainable and inclusive HANGZHOU, CHINA - Media OutReach - 28 September 2023 - In an effort to promote the sustainability and inclusiveness of the Asian Games and the Asian …
  • DLNR News Release-Listening Session Scheduled for West Maui Boaters and Commercial Operators, Sept. 27, 2023 September 28, 2023 3:50 am Governor of State of Hawaii     DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES    JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON NEWS RELEASE   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Sept. 27, 2023   LISTENING SESSION FOR WEST MAUI BOATERS AND COMMERCIAL OPERATORS    (HONOLULU) – The DLNR Division of …
  • Tata Power Renewable Energy to set up 41 MW captive solar plant in Tamil Nadu September 28, 2023 3:48 am Auto News Generating a significant 101 million units of electricity every year, this solar installation is projected to mitigate around 72,000 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. New Delhi: Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a subsidiary of the Tata Power …
  • The Bridge Home breaking ground: bridging the gap between homelessness and housing September 28, 2023 3:44 am Iowa State Daily Nonprofit organization The Bridge Home held a groundbreaking event on Wednesday, showcasing the construction of 18 family housing units to serve individuals and families experiencing or on the verge of homelessness. The Bridge Home has served members of …
  • North Korea enshrines nuclear power status in constitution September 28, 2023 3:43 am The Times of India Diplomatic efforts to convince Pyongyang to give up its atomic arsenal failed, and after Kim's declaration last year that North Korea was an "irreversible" nuclear weapons state, the status was included in the constitution this week. North …
  • Singapore's MAS to test the usage of carbon credits to finance early coal plant retirement September 28, 2023 3:38 am S&P Global Highlights New class of carbon credits called 'transition credits' proposed Credits generated from early retirement of coal plant and replaced by new energy Central bank looking to work with interested parties to test concept Singapore's …
  • Stocks to Watch: Cipla, Dixon Tech, Oberoi Realty, Tata Power, Barbeque Nation September 28, 2023 3:28 am Mint Cipla: Promoters of India’s fourth-largest drugmaker are in advanced talks with two consortiums—one led by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd, with the participation of prominent family offices, and the other a group of buyout firms led by BPEA EQT and General …
  • Stocks in news: RIL, Dixon Technologies, Tata Power, Vedanta, Oberoi Realty and more September 28, 2023 3:24 am Business Today India Domestic equity market closed higher in the previous trading session. Sensex gained 173 points to 66,118 and Nifty rose 52 points to 19716 on Wednesday. Here’s a look at stocks that are likely to remain in news today. Vedanta Shares of Vedanta are in news …
  • Trident Ltd commissions expanded capacity of sheeting business and co-gen power plant September 28, 2023 3:13 am Equity Bulls Trident Ltd has announced that the existing capacity of the Sheeting Business and Co-Gen Power Plant at Budhni, Madhya Pradesh, has been enhanced with effect from September 27, 2023. The Sheeting capacity has been increased from 1,20,000 Meters/Day …
  • CNN and Now-Canceled ‘Vice News Tonight’ Lead News & Documentary Night 1 Winners List September 28, 2023 3:11 am Variety The 44th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards kicked off the first of two nights on Wednesday in New York, with CNN, Vice and the New York Times as among the big winners. CNN led the news portion of the Emmys, with ten wins — followed closely by Vice, …
  • Good News: Cultivate A Heart of Thankfulness September 28, 2023 3:09 am Graphic - California Welcome to week five. I think to myself, “Where did the past four weeks go?” It appears I was swept up into a whirlwind of multiple 8 a.m., classes, late-night homework assignments and a variety of student activities. Monday morning comes like a subway …
  • Power restored in Metairie September 28, 2023 3:00 am WWL Over 5,000 customers in Metairie were without power on Wednesday evening around 6:45 p.m. Their map showed areas along Bonnabel Boulevard at the Interstate-10 service roads and Veterans Memorial Boulevard was without power. ► Get breaking news from your …
  • Dl Asset, ok to amendments on banks’ extra profit tax and high flight costs: the news September 28, 2023 2:46 am Breaking Latest News 0 The Senate Environment and Industry Committees have given the OK to changes at the tax on extra profits of the banks contained in a government amendment to the asset decree that was approved. The main changes concern the exclusion from base taxable of …
  • Power sector controversy: take-or-pay contracts September 28, 2023 2:35 am Business Recorder Energy prices have increased tremendously which has created controversy and unrest in the country. IPP contracts are under great debate. Many people argue that these are unfair and unjust. Take-or-pay contracts are criticised arguing that IPPs are paid …
  • Tata Power shares in focus as arm to set up 41 MW captive solar plant in Tamil Nadu September 28, 2023 2:35 am Business Today India Shares of Tata Power will be in focus on Thursday after the Tata group firm said its subsidiary Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL) would be setting up a 41 MW captive solar plant for TP Solar (a subsidiary of TPREL) at Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi. The …
  • IAEA conference: India spells out plans to use N-power to achieve Net Zero emissions September 28, 2023 2:32 am Republic World India on Wednesday spelt out plans to generate 22 GW power through nuclear energy to achieve Net Zero emissions for addressing the challenges posed by climate change. At the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Atomic Energy Commission …
  • ‘Laramie Project’ creators are returning to Wyoming | Arts news September 28, 2023 2:14 am The Denver Gazette - Colorado Oct. 12 will mark the 25th anniversary of the day Matthew Shepard died of his injuries from being beaten, robbed and left to die like a scarecrow on a Laramie fence, prompting worldwide outrage and eventually leading to the passage of a federal hate crimes …
  • YOURSAY | Rice spot check: Akmal's rude show of power Yoursay 1h ago ⋅ 6 September 28, 2023 2:06 am Malaysiakini YOURSAY | 'Easy to go after small traders to get cheap publicity.' Malacca food security exco conducts surprise checks at rice mills BlackJaguar6029: While Malacca Rural Development, Agriculture and Food Security Committee chairperson Dr Muhamad …

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Solar News

September 25, 2019 by
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Wind Farm Efficiency Improvements in WY

August 18, 2019 by

From Yahoo News: https://news.yahoo.com/wyoming-wind-farm-making-same-201154467.html

FILE – This May 6, 2013 file photo shows a wind turbine farm owned by PacifiCorp near Glenrock, Wyo. Bigger, more efficient equipment will allow a western U.S. electric utility to redevelop an aging Wyoming wind farm with far fewer turbines while generating the same amount of power. Portland, Oregon-based PacifiCorp plans to replace 68 wind turbines at the Foote Creek I wind farm with 13 turbines over the next year. (AP Photo/Matt Young)

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Bigger, more efficient equipment will allow an electric utility to redevelop Wyoming’s first commercial wind farm so it produces the same amount of power with far fewer turbines, an example of the growing feasibility of renewable energy in the top U.S. coal-mining state.

Portland, Oregon-based PacifiCorp plans to replace 68 wind turbines at the Foote Creek I wind farm with 13 turbines. The wind farm atop the barren and blustery ridge called Foote Creek Rim west of Cheyenne will continue to generate about 41 megawatts, or enough electricity to power nearly 20,000 homes.

Solar power often gets attention for efficiency gains but many U.S. utilities also are working to squeeze more megawatts out of wind, PacifiCorp spokesman Spencer Hall said.

“Just imagine buying a new cellphone today versus in ’98,” Hall said, referring to when the wind farm’s first turbines were installed. “It’s becoming a thing where we can’t even get labor on some of them, there are so many projects going on.”

PacifiCorp has 1.9 million customers in Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Washington state, Oregon and California and wants to get more electricity from wind power in the years ahead, while reducing what it generates from coal.

Environmental groups are waiting for an October announcement by PacifiCorp outlining its future plans for coal-fired power. PacifiCorp has been weighing whether to shut down as many as nine coal-fired generating units at power plants in Colorado and Wyoming over the next several years.

“All indications are showing it will include some early retirements on at least some of the units,” said Hall.

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Tesla, Inventor of the Modern

August 17, 2019 by

The following is an excerpt from Tesla, Inventor of the Modern, a new book by Dick Munson published in May 2018.

Nikola Tesla gave us the electric motor, long-distance electricity transmission, radio, robots, and remote control — the very foundations of our modern economy. Perhaps less well known is that he also was a clean-energy pioneer, and he remains an inspiration to today’s solar and battery entrepreneurs, including Elon Musk, who views him as a hero and contributed $1 million to help restore Tesla’s laboratory on Long Island.

Tesla marked his clean-energy leadership with a 1900 article in The Century — then the nation’s largest-circulation periodical. Published 118 years ago, “The Problem of Increasing Human Energy, with Special References to the Harnessing of the Sun’s Energy” was one of the earliest, detailed looks at capturing power from the sun and wind.

At his core, Tesla appreciated efficiency and hated energy waste, complaining that we “do not utilize more than 2 percent of coal’s energy” to make electricity. “The man who should stop this senseless waste would be a great benefactor of humanity,” he declared.

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