Opinion:
¶ “Fake Social Media Accounts Are Attacking Electrify America” • The author says it seems clear that somebody has it out for Electrify America and they are engaged in an astroturfing campaign to discredit the EV charging brand. It is clear that there’s an effort underway to make the company’s problems look bigger than they really are. [CleanTechnica]
Trusted new friend, a bot (Pixy.org, CC0)
¶ “India Has Big Clean Energy Goals – So Why Is It Banking On Coal?” • Countries like India need fast deployment of renewables to meet green power goals. The IEA said they could be held back by low levels of investment due to such factors as higher interest rates, unclear policy frameworks, financially stressed utilities, and weak power grids. [Eco-Business.com]
Science and Technology:
¶ “Continuous Clean Energy: Scientists Are Pulling Power Out Of Thin Air” • In a groundbreaking study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, engineers demonstrated the potential to produce continuous clean energy from humidity in the air. The secret is a porous structure at the nanoscale that can be put into virtually any material. [Earth.com]
Overcast day in New Zealand (Antoine Barrès, Unsplash)
World:
¶ “Lukashenko Offers Nuclear Weapons To Nations Willing ‘To Join The Union State Of Russia And Belarus’” • Belarus President Lukashenko claimed that nations willing “to join the Union State of Russia and Belarus” will be given nuclear weapons, days after confirming the transfer of some tactical nuclear weapons from Moscow to Minsk had begun. [CNN]
¶ “Volta Trucks Enters Partnership To Help Build Testing Fleet” • Volta Trucks is trying a different approach to cargo vehicles in cities. While it promises impressive safety features, the Volta Zero has no emissions, making it an ideal choice for sustainable cities. It promises to revolutionize urban delivery trucks and make roads safer. [CleanTechnica]
Volta Zero (Courtesy of Volta Trucks)
¶ “Ukraine Built More Onshore Wind Turbines In Past Year Than England” • Ukraine has completed more onshore wind turbines than England since it was occupied by Russian soldiers, despite the UK government’s promise to relax restrictions on onshore windfarms. Ukraine’s 114-MW Tyligulska wind power plant was the first built in a conflict zone. [The Guardian]
¶ “New 3-Row VW ID.Buzz Reveal Incoming!” • The Volkswagen Microbus, also known as Kombi, is a cultural icon. Introduced in the 1950s, the Microbus quickly gained popularity due to its unique design, versatility, and association with various social movements. We can guess what the the ID.Buzz will be like, when it is revealed on June 2. [CleanTechnica]
Interior of the original ID.Buzz prototype (Volkswagen image)
¶ “Renewable Energy Market Projected to Reach $2.4 Trillion, at a 10.10% CAGR, by 2030” • According to a Comprehensive Research Report by Market Research Future, between 2022 and 2030, the renewable energy market can expect to expand from $1.2 Trillion in 2022 to $2.4 Trillion. This represents annual growth at a rate of 10.10%. [ForexTV]
¶ “Sterlite Copper And Serentica Renewables Partner To Set Up A 16-MW Captive Hybrid Renewable Energy Project” • Sterlite Copper, a subsidiary of Vedanta, entered into a 25-year power delivery agreement with Serentica Renewables India Pvt to get 16 MW of hybrid renewable power for its copper operations in Silvassa, India. [Energy And Mines]
Copper workers (Sterlite Copper image)
¶ “Solar Power Installed Capacity Tops 10,000 MW” • Turkey’s installed solar power capacity has exceeded 10,000 MW, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Fatih Dönmez said. In terms of installed capacity in solar power, Turkey, was rather a latecomer, but now the country ranks fifth in Europe and twelfth in the world, he explained. [Hürriyet Daily News]
¶ “Labour Energy Plan To Focus On Green Energy” • The UK Labour Party’s upcoming energy strategy will focus on renewable energy as part of a move away from fossil fuels. A party source, quoted in the Sunday Times, said that Labour will block new oil and gas developments and will only borrow investment for green energy schemes. [reNews]
Wind turbines (Bastian Pudill, Unsplash)
US:
¶ “UCS Releases Online “Danger Season” Map” • This summer is projected by the NOAA to be hotter than normal, and the Union of Concerned Scientists launched an online “Danger Season” map, showing areas of the US that are at risk of extreme heat, wildfires, storms, or flooding. The map will be updated daily through October. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Moab’s Getting Its CCS Charging Mojo Back” • With the rising popularity of EVs, Moab, Utah is quickly becoming an important destination for EV owners looking to take a vacation. With its stunning red rock landscape and its wide variety of outdoor activities, Moab offers something for everyone. And now it is easier for EV owners. [CleanTechnica]
Chargers in Utah (Rocky Mountain Power and Electrify America)
¶ “New York To Build 13 Fast Charging Hubs” • The New York City Department of Transportation and the New York Power Authority have disclosed a partnership aimed at establishing as many as 13 EV fast-charging hubs throughout municipal parking facilities in the city. In total, these hubs are expected to house around 50 fast-charging plugs. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Kern Plays Biggest Role As California Taps Renewable Energy To Avoid Blackouts” • State officials say California probably won’t suffer any power outages this year, for two reasons: Snowmelt will produce record hydroelectric power, and new solar and wind capacity and battery storage are coming online. Kern County is a leader in that. [The Bakersfield Californian]
Have a purely worthwhile day.
geoharvey 