(C) Daily Kos This story was originally published by Daily Kos and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . 6/21 Renewable Friday Galore [1] ['This Content Is Not Subject To Review Daily Kos Staff Prior To Publication.'] Date: 2024-06-21 When I say that you can take a slice out of fossil carbon, I mean YOU. And your kids. Challenge schools, local government, retirement plans, college endowments, and investment companies. They can’t win any more in the argument between corporate greed and Real Money, Real Lives, and our only Real Planet. x California middle schoolers were sick of roasting during heat waves. So they organized to install a heat pump at their school... and won! The California school bond likely on the ballot this fall should be funding heat pumps, not gas furnaces.https://t.co/VOzjHRcrDD — Dr. Leah C. Stokes (@leahstokes) June 20, 2024 Children always have been our most important renewable resource. We need to protect them better, too. Warming x It's one of the rare moments during the collapse of an iceberg when you can see the dark blue color at its base. pic.twitter.com/zDCeer9lnD — Nature is Amazing ☘️ (@AMAZlNGNATURE) June 20, 2024 x “Insurance companies have basically become our land-use officials. In 2023, the industry suddenly seemed to wake up and say, ‘There’s climate change, forget all those times we’ve nodded our head yes and told you that you can live there.’”https://t.co/cfSrMDLV4k — Jim Baird (@JimBair62221006) June 19, 2024 x This summer’s extreme heat and the demand for air conditioning are putting a big strain on the electricity grid in many parts of the nation. But for more than 40 years, an architect in New Mexico has been building a home that can be heated and cooled without electricity. pic.twitter.com/RNtKmx0CDW — PBS News (@NewsHour) June 20, 2024 Renewables x Good morning with good news: It took until 2022 for the world to reach 1 TW of solar. Two years later, in 2024, global solar capacity reaches 2 TW! By 2028, global solar capacity is 5.1 TW in Solar Power Europe's medium scenario. Wow! 50 countries will install 1GW plus in 2025. pic.twitter.com/k8IW4FgAnh — John Raymond Hanger  (@johnrhanger) June 20, 2024 x The sky is no longer the limit for solar!🚀 The world is likely to reach 2 TW solar installed this year, after reaching 1 TW in 2022, & could reach annual TW-level installations by 2028☀ We must unlock financing & #flexibility with battery storage & electrification🔓 — SolarPower Europe (@SolarPowerEU) June 19, 2024 The Economist [paywalled]: The exponential growth of solar power will change the world Today solar power is long past the toy phase. Panels now occupy an area around half that of Wales, and this year they will provide the world with about 6% of its electricity—which is almost three times as much electrical energy as America consumed back in 1954. Yet this historic growth is only the second-most-remarkable thing about the rise of solar power. The most remarkable is that it is nowhere near over. When I was a global high-tech market analyst, I constantly had to explain to other analysts, corporations, and governments, about exponential growth getting far beyond their imaginings, and here it is again. x The world’s solar capacity hit 1,419 gigawatts in 2023, radically more than forecast by any major forecaster 🚀🚀 https://t.co/2FFsXtGuI7 pic.twitter.com/the7O5gQW4 — Science Is Strategic (@scienceisstrat1) June 20, 2024 x I had to do a double-take when I did this analysis on the growth of solar in the U.S. In 2023, the U.S. added 72% more solar than 2022. Many people said that growth was temporary—just a supply-chain catch up year. This year, the U.S. will add *94% more* than last year. Wild. pic.twitter.com/z6lIGkGoLh — Michael Thomas (@curious_founder) June 20, 2024 x Incredible: 600-660 GW! Global solar industry in 2024 is on track to smash its huge record deployment of ~444 GW in 2023 which smashed its huge record deployment of ~240 GW. 2024 global solar installations of 600-660 GW will be 40%-50% higher than the previous 2023 record. pic.twitter.com/9SyNUZMjYY — John Raymond Hanger  (@johnrhanger) June 19, 2024 x In 1 year, California's peak solar increased 23.3% (from 15.69 to 19.35 GW) & battery peak discharge increased 95.5% (3.98 to 7.78 GW) Yet, instead of the obvious-growing more #WWS, Congress+@Energy push all things useless: nuclear, CCUS, DAC, blue H2, bioenergy Get a clue. https://t.co/5FOMcu2OIq — Mark Z. Jacobson (@mzjacobson) June 20, 2024 x California is putting solar panels over some of its aqueducts—a solution that can save water while generating clean energy. The first of its kind in the US. We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate #climate #energy #renewables pic.twitter.com/ZQVSyl1u5x — Mike Hudema (@MikeHudema) June 19, 2024 x This could be us but the fossil fuel industry is spending billions to stop it. pic.twitter.com/CYiCH19Cc3 — More Perfect Union (@MorePerfectUS) June 18, 2024 Beyond Peak Carbon x Released today The late BF Nagy edited essays by 15 climate and energy experts to produce an "evidence-based action plan for slowing and ultimately preventing further destruction to our planet"https://t.co/Cp8ynwhWbH @howarth_cornell @billmckibben @mbarnardca @MaryNicholsCA — Mark Z. Jacobson (@mzjacobson) June 18, 2024 x It’s true. Decoupling growth from carbon emissions is possible. It’s happening. https://t.co/20G6ZsGszG pic.twitter.com/E0Lo809qDA — Science Is Strategic (@scienceisstrat1) June 18, 2024 x 'Wind power to overtake gas as UK's main source of electricity for the first time' 'Carbon intensity of UK grid falling to its lowest daily level April, at 19g of CO2 per kilowatt hour.'#renewables #climate https://t.co/cYtfF3UH3i — Dr Paul Dorfman (@dorfman_p) June 19, 2024 x Gas power output nearly halves in California in one year as batteries steal the show.https://t.co/PaMuhgsZqv @nickhedley @California_ISO — Mark Z. Jacobson (@mzjacobson) June 20, 2024 x To limit global warming to 1.5 °C, methane emissions from fossil fuels must decline 75% by 2030 Existing pledges, including those made at COP28, have helped raise global ambition. But further actions from countries & companies will be needed ahead 👉 https://t.co/efHjrQtgar pic.twitter.com/AxaNfnzNCV — International Energy Agency (@IEA) June 20, 2024 x Today, fossil fuels are used to heat most buildings around the world. But an important clean energy technology – heat pumps – offers an efficient & climate-friendly heating solution Our video explores how heat pumps works & their benefits for people & the planet 📺👇 pic.twitter.com/gFPOLQ28PD — International Energy Agency (@IEA) June 20, 2024 x Heat pumps do work in high rise buildings. A 17-story Art Deco office building in NYC, built in 1931, is ditching its fossil-gas boiler for electric heat pumps providing both heating and cooling.https://t.co/NjMRB8gWJT — Jan Rosenow (@janrosenow) June 19, 2024 x Economics of solar strengthens, as price of solar & batteries falls. “They are cheaper, they are clean and quite frankly easier to site, so the future is going to be renewable energy,” said CEO of AES Corporation, RE competes to serve data centers. https://t.co/ljGZSWXdgo — John Raymond Hanger  (@johnrhanger) June 20, 2024 x Fast-growing economies in Asia and the aviation & petrochemicals sectors are set to drive increases in oil use in coming years But gains are on course to be increasingly offset by rising EV sales, higher efficiency & lower use of oil for power generation: https://t.co/rgCb7EEJQC pic.twitter.com/W4y5OVW9ll — International Energy Agency (@IEA) June 18, 2024 x NEWS: The Biden administration just swore in the first class of the American Climate Corps, with 9,000 young leaders ready to build our clean energy future ⚡https://t.co/XB6TzvoXY7 — Climate Power (@ClimatePower) June 18, 2024 Finance x How can we effectively reduce emissions, create jobs, and finally make Big Oil pay for its pollution? Two words: carbon pricing. https://t.co/5CdQZgCY3b — Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) June 20, 2024 Storage x US battery storage deployments have increased 84% over the first three quarters of this year 🤯 pic.twitter.com/rUZRRGLvD1 — Justin Guay (@Guay_JG) June 20, 2024 x Good morning with good news: US grid-scale storage skyrocketed 84% in Q1 2024, compared to Q1 2023, and battery system prices plunged. Prices fell 39% in Q1 2024 says Wood Mackenzie. Wow! 2024 installations are forecasted to be 12.9 GW/35.8 GWh and 75GW from 2024-2028. pic.twitter.com/KJj2Atw2NE — John Raymond Hanger  (@johnrhanger) June 19, 2024 EVs x Why electric cars make sense 👇pic.twitter.com/lgq5730Ahs — JON DEE (JonDee.com) (@JonDeeOz) June 18, 2024 x America is finally going to get its $25,000 electric car. Here's everything we know about efforts underway at four top manufacturers, with sales starting within a year: (🎁 link) https://t.co/L4mnf8aNrv — Tom Randall (@tsrandall) June 17, 2024 That’s Tesla, General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, which owns Chrysler and many other brands. x Hyundai Motor Group's electric vehicle manufacturing 'Metaplant' in Georgia will drive >$12.6 billion in investments in the state & create about 50,000 new jobs. Apropos of nothing: the electoral margin in Georgia in 2020: 11,779 votes. 🤔https://t.co/StzeqJ6wdk — Jesse D. Jenkins (@JesseJenkins) June 17, 2024 I will have a post on Republican chaos in Georgia soon. That will be part of it, because Georgia Rs want to take credit for this, but can’t stand the idea of government doing good for the people. x The pace of the transition to EVs will hinge on their cost In China, more than 60% of electric cars sold in 2023 were already cheaper than conventional equivalents Competition & innovation are expected to bring down prices in other major markets 👉 https://t.co/CvdoRbp87x pic.twitter.com/3mpYtIOEEU — International Energy Agency (@IEA) June 19, 2024 x The City of Cape Town is looking to buy 30 electric buses for the MyCiTi programme and is investigating the feasibility of electrifying other parts of its vehicle fleet, including waste collection trucks. This'll shield against oil price volatility.https://t.co/aw6xkNkaKY — Nick Hedley (@nickhedley) June 19, 2024 x Despite near-term challenges in some countries, the global electric car market is gearing up for the next phase of growth Under today's policy settings, nearly 1 in 3 cars on China's roads by 2030 is set to be electric & almost 1 in 5 in the US & EU → https://t.co/lKvODVDjcV pic.twitter.com/CUkYNL2F18 — International Energy Agency (@IEA) June 19, 2024 Trees and Agriculture x Discover the Dual Challenge! Invasive Alien Species threaten ecosystems, while Carbon Sequestration by forests and wetlands fights climate change. ‌ Check out this powerful infographic showcasing nature's battles on both fronts! via @ISCBC, @CanadaInvasives pic.twitter.com/AEA156eZ2o — UN Biodiversity (@UNBiodiversity) June 20, 2024 x In the high Andes, @accion_andina is revitalizing ancient, life-giving forests. They aim to restore one million hectares of Polylepis forests by 2045, thus helping to protect water sources and biodiversity, safeguard Indigenous cultures, and combat climate change. Watch full… pic.twitter.com/97YiMi6zy7 — UN Environment Programme (@UNEP) June 18, 2024 x Only 28/71 national climate strategies quantify residual emissions at the point of net zero. Most residual emissions are from agriculture, but they are less talked about than industry residual emissions. Great tall by @harry_b_smith at #NegativeCo2Conference pic.twitter.com/I758qGrCsM — Ayesha Tandon (@AyeshaTandon) June 20, 2024 Country News x Note to self: first time I see the term 'electrostate' vs. petrostate. pic.twitter.com/YZmQ5vO8gB — Wolfgang Blau (@wblau) June 19, 2024 x Good morning with good news: China's fossil fuel generation fell 4.3% in May & perhaps 13% in first half of June reports Bloomberg News (chart below). May's decline in fossil fueled electricity was driven by skyrocketing hydro (up 38.6%) and solar generation (up 29.1%). pic.twitter.com/AvZtpKuM0s — John Raymond Hanger  (@johnrhanger) June 18, 2024 x China has reduced power generation from fossil fuels as output from sunlight and water surges, feeding hopes that the world’s biggest polluter may have peaked emissions years before its own deadline https://t.co/7tLaLhG9bx via @climate — Dr Paul Dorfman (@dorfman_p) June 18, 2024 x China’s 🇨🇳 dominance in solar is striking 🔸 solar module production reached 1,000 GW last year, almost 5x the rest of the world combined 🔸 production has tripled since 2021 🔸 China now able to produce more than twice as many solar modules as world installs each year pic.twitter.com/yoDTHbtFyu — Science Is Strategic (@scienceisstrat1) June 17, 2024 x South Korea is looking to quadruple solar power from factory rooftops and parking lots: https://t.co/UQ4rbzvNmD Shouldn't every roof and parking lot get a solar upgrade? We have the solutions. #ActOnClimate #climate #renewables pic.twitter.com/XPOONKwwg3 — Mike Hudema (@MikeHudema) June 20, 2024 x In South Korea, they've covered this protected bike lane with solar panels - cyclists are protected from the sun, isolated from traffic, and it produces clean energy. We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate #Climate #energy #renewables #GreenNewDeal pic.twitter.com/e8ivixs4PU — Mike Hudema (@MikeHudema) June 19, 2024 x This is the largest heat pump in the world (60MW). It is located in Esbjerg, DK and provides heating for 100,000 people. The heat pump replaced coal-fired thermal generation using Denmark's electricity which is 2/3 from wind and solar. pic.twitter.com/8RlAb4KZMP — Jan Rosenow (@janrosenow) June 18, 2024 x #Norway's huge sovereign wealth fund has ploughed £330million into Race Bank #wind farm in British waters. Race Bank generates enough green energy to power half a million homes.#renewables #climate https://t.co/4Ueb2nD8VS — Dr Paul Dorfman (@dorfman_p) June 18, 2024 x SolReina’s patented solar window wins best protected invention award in Spain: The windows, composed of glass-glass BIPV panels with thermal and acoustic insulation, are designed for use on building exteriors. They can… https://t.co/7CBf6nFQaG #Renewables #Energy #Technology pic.twitter.com/q9ngvPqZxI — pv magazine (@pvmagazine) June 20, 2024 x Built between 1699 and 1702 the Rubrics Building is the oldest building within Trinity College Dublin @tcddublin. It's a Protected Structure, Recorded Monument & Ireland’s oldest surviving purpose-built residential building. And it has a heat pump providing all of its heating. pic.twitter.com/vW3oHjYlR6 — Jan Rosenow (@janrosenow) June 19, 2024 x This is why the transition to EVs in Africa will happen faster than most realise: "The introduction of electric bajajis significantly reduces operational costs. A full charge costs 2,900 TZS compared to 20,000 TZS for the same range as petrol." TRi Mobility. pic.twitter.com/wu1ihoY1BL — Joey.K (@JoeyK_EDA) June 19, 2024 x Coal is gone in UK electricity generation. Fossil gas is next. For the first time wind and solar generated more electricity than gas (first 5 months of 2024). pic.twitter.com/c0hsGT6sIs — Jan Rosenow (@janrosenow) June 18, 2024 x Octopus is clean, retail electricity leader in UK. It has funding for US and has started in Texas. In most of USA, market design largely blocks Octopus from rolling out its innovations and protects monopoly power of incumbent utilities. @CanaryMediaInc https://t.co/btYe6UZ80o — John Raymond Hanger  (@johnrhanger) June 18, 2024 x India going strong on Renewables pic.twitter.com/iaDuX7nXmi — GoldForest Investments (@Goldforestinves) June 18, 2024 No, that’s India going absurdly weak on renewables. Compare it with China. India isn’t as bad as it used to be, but its Net-Zero target is 20 years behind the rest of the world, in 2070. New Delhi: India is now the world’s third-largest solar energy producer, behind China and the US, and ahead of Japan, shows the Global Electricity Review 2024 by global energy think-tank Ember. Denial x Over the last fifteen years I've seen the solar pessimists get spanked by reality over and over and over, and yet somehow they never quit. pic.twitter.com/9ZG4xsbSq7 — Noah Smith 🐇🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@Noahpinion) June 17, 2024 There aren’t any “solar pessimists”. There are only paid corporate shills plus those who want to be lied to. x "You need 100% fossil fuel backup for wind and solar." I'm told by commentators. In the UK wind capacity is now >28GW. Look what happened to coal after 2012. Gas capacity remained largely flat after 2015. Biomass is not included but only 5GW. So where's the 100% backup? pic.twitter.com/gNsmSXg3QZ — Jan Rosenow (@janrosenow) June 19, 2024 x "Wind and solar are the best concept to get more blackout" I was told on LinkedIn. Luckily James Glennie plotted grid reliability vs. wind & solar penetration in Europe and the US. He finds: "Grids tend to be more reliable the more wind & solar they have." Grid reliability is… pic.twitter.com/KP4rI9vkST — Jan Rosenow (@janrosenow) June 19, 2024 x Critics of renewables often claim that wind + solar are inherently unreliable & will cause grid instability. Looking at data for Germany: Wind + solar now have share of 39% of electricity. ➡️There were 43% FEWER interruptions than in 2006 when wind + solar contributed 5%. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/WabqY54Fa6 — Jan Rosenow (@janrosenow) June 20, 2024 x "Solar won't work there because it's not very sunny." The Netherlands and Germany: pic.twitter.com/2K5qJ7PzHd — Michael Thomas (@curious_founder) June 20, 2024 No More Nukes I said no more nuke technology, just reasons to fuggedaboudit. I didn’t expect so many this week. x Very late and over budget: Why newest large #nuclear plant in US is likely to be the last. #climate https://t.co/y78OB4BivN — Dr Paul Dorfman (@dorfman_p) June 20, 2024 x Sellafield - the #nuclear plant with the most toxic waste in Europe - pleads guilty to criminal charges over cybersecurity failings.https://t.co/mmNxwFn5Aa — Dr Paul Dorfman (@dorfman_p) June 20, 2024 x Nuclear engineer dismisses Peter Dutton’s claim that small modular reactors could be commercially viable soon 2045 is a realistic timeframe, adding it was likely to be ‘more expensive than anything else you could possibly think of’.https://t.co/f5gDRdZmF6 — Dr Paul Dorfman (@dorfman_p) June 20, 2024 x EDF France nuclear corp facing mandatory reactor safety upgrades to cost 49 billion euros. This 'estimate' was 2020, and like all EDF estimates - you can double it. Debt-laden essentially bankrupt EDF now fully nationalised by FR Govt. so cost to fall on FR electricity… — Dr Paul Dorfman (@dorfman_p) June 19, 2024 [END] --- [1] Url: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/6/21/2247755/-6-21-Renewable-Friday-Galore?pm_campaign=front_page&pm_source=more_community&pm_medium=web Published and (C) by Daily Kos Content appears here under this condition or license: Site content may be used for any purpose without permission unless otherwise specified. via Magical.Fish Gopher News Feeds: gopher://magical.fish/1/feeds/news/dailykos/