March 17 Green Energy News

Headline News:

• “Could A Global Economy Dependent On Renewable Energy See Less War?” • A widespread transition to renewable energy could mitigate a major cause of international conflict in a future that moves away from fossil fuels, energy and climate change experts told ABC News. An analysis shows that oil is a leading cause of modern-day war. [ABC News]

Oil Pipeline (Wolfgang Weiser, Unsplash)

• “Thor Offshore Wind Farm Starts Generating” • The Thor offshore wind farm in Denmark has delivered electricity to the grid for the first time following installation of its first turbine. RWE said the 1.1-GW project, located off Denmark’s west coast near Jutland, is progressing as planned with turbine installation underway and supplying power. [reNews]
• “EU Deploys Drones And Robots To Remove Litter From The Sea Floor” • Scientists and companies behind SeaClear2.0 have developed a fleet of drones that can identify rubbish on the seabed. Robots powered by AI but supervised by humans can distinguish such things as bottles, tires, and other debris from rocks, plants, and marine life. [Euronews]
• “Iran War Shows That Doubling Down On Fossil Fuels Is ‘Delusional,’ UN Climate Chief Says” • The Iran war’s disruption to the global energy market should be a wake-up call for those that continue to rely on fossil fuels, said UN climate chief Simon Stiell in a speech at the Green Growth Summit. He argued not to depend on fossil fuels. [Inside Climate News]+
• “Can The US Petroleum Reserve Stop The Rise In Oil Prices? Experts Weigh In” • Global crude oil prices hovered around $101 per barrel on Monday, which marked a staggering 44% increase since the Middle East conflict was started. The current oil crisis raises questions about whether the US could release stockpiles oil to stop the rise of gasoline prices. [ABC News]

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March 16 Green Energy News

Headline News:

• “Energy Secretary Wright Says War With Iran ‘Will Certainly’ End In Next Few Weeks” • Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the war with Iran will come to an end in the next few weeks, and possibly sooner. Wright’s comments come as Americans are seeing increasingly high gas prices as a result of the war and are concerned about costs. [ABC News]

Chris Wright, 2023 (Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0)

• “Fossil Fuels ‘Ripping Away National Security’ But Renewables ‘Turn The Tables’, Says UNFCCC Executive Secretary” • ‘Sunlight doesn’t depend on vulnerable shipping straits,’ Simon Stiell said at the Green Growth Summit. “Fossil fuel dependency is ripping away national security and sovereignty, and replacing them with subservience and rising costs.” [Euronews]
• “When Fossil Fuel Supplies Falter, Interest In Renewables Increases” • People who drive conventional cars sneer at those of us who drive EVs. Why take the risk of running out of battery power when there is always a gas station just a few miles away? That’s a great question, assuming the next station has fuel to sell. But what if it doesn’t? [CleanTechnica]
• “A Landmark In Renewable Energy” • Madhya Pradesh takes the lead in strengthening India’s renewable energy sector by commissioning the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Power Plant on the Narmada River reservoir. Located in Khandwa district, the plant has a capacity of 278 MW, making it the largest floating solar project in the country. [The Hans India]
• “MGA Thermal Lands New Funding To Scale Renewable Heat Storage Solution” • Thermal energy storage system developer MGA Thermal, based in New South Wales, intends to scale its manufacturing capacity and commercial capability rapidly after securing $17 million in new funding led by venture capital firm IP Group Australia. [pv magazine Australia]

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Sourcing Map 8-Pack Type-C PD Fast Charge Trigger Module - DIY Board For USB-C To DC Power Conversion & Voltage Selection - umlconnector.com

Sourcing Map 8-Pack Type-C PD Fast Charge Trigger Module - DIY Board For USB-C To DC Power Conversion & Voltage Selection  umlconnector.com

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March 14 Green Energy News

Headline News:

• “WindEurope: Clean Power Is The Only Future-Proof Play” • WindEurope called on Europe to shift to home-grown renewable electricity quickly after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The organization said the disruption highlights Europe’s dependence on unreliable fossil fuel imports and a need to focus on domestic clean energy with electrification. [reNews]

WindEurope CEO Tinne Van der Straeten (WindEurope image)

• “Offshore Wind Project Targeted By Trump Administration Starts Sending Power To The New England Grid” • Ørsted said Revolution Wind is now generating power and will scale up in the weeks ahead until it is fully operational. Revolution Wind will provide enough electricity to power more than 350,000 homes and businesses. [ABC News]
• “NATO Leaders Call On Trump To Reverse Suspension Of Russian Oil Sanctions” • The leaders of Canada, Germany, and Norway are urging Trump to rethink his suspendion of Russian oil sanctions. Their concern is the impact on Ukraine. Trump suspended the sancetions to boost global supply, which had been reduced by the Iran War.  [Euronews]
• “All But Two Of Austria’s 96 Glaciers Have Retreated Over Last Two Years” • All but two of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated over the last two years, monitors in the Alpine country reported, saying the “dramatic development” shows the impact of climate change. The biggest retreat was 100 meters (328 feet), and the average was more than 20 meters. [ABC News]
• “Hundreds Of Thousands Of Lightly Used Electric Cars About To Hit The US Market” • The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 made it possible for most Americans to buy or lease EVs easily. A lot of them were leased. And now, with the leases coming to an end, good used EVs are coming to market. How many? Over 300,000 of them. [CleanTechnica]

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10 Handy Arduino Accessories For Your Next DIY Project - bgr.com

10 Handy Arduino Accessories For Your Next DIY Project  bgr.com

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