Where it helps if one of the world's largest oil, coal and gas producers doesn't invade a neighbour. Because that's what drove prices up: Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But it's also sped the adoption… (View Post)
Peak demand for energy in California does not match peak insolation: Peak demand is at c. 8pm in California in April, after the sun has set. That chart shows that batteries are starting to have a mas… (View Post)
Fortunately, technology is having a positive impact on food production too. I've seen LED lights tuned to emit light only in the wavelength used for photosynthesis. Combine this with vertical farms, … (View Post)
Emissions are going to come down because of technology, not because of government diktat. Power is - increasingly - simply cheaper from renewable sources, while batteries are less expensive, and at t… (View Post)
Did you read the NY Times article about battery backup in the US: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/05/07/climate/battery-electricity-solar-california-texas.html In just three years, battery b… (View Post)