Japanese auroral drawing from Shounji Temple shows Okazaki observation on February 4, 1872 with contrast enhancement. Earlier this year, the rare appearance of the northern lights at uncharacteristic southern locations such as Italy and Texas was due to a solar coronal mass ejection and its effects on our planet’s magnetic field and atmosphere. However, this …
These cute little electronic “microfliers” developed by scientists at the University of Washington could be the stuff of nightmares – if they weren’t so damn cute. These postage stamp-sized origami micros are equipped with all the latest features, including a programmable microcontroller, a Bluetooth radio, a solar power-harvesting circuit, a pressure sensor for altitude estimation, …
In a delightful turn of events, market data reveals that electricity was completely free in Norway’s largest cities on Monday. This can be attributed to the abundant rainfall throughout the summer season, which replenishes the hydro reservoirs used for electricity production. Norway’s heavy reliance on hydroelectric power means that the more it rains or snows, …
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has implemented a moratorium on new wind and solar power projects, citing the federal government’s restrictions on natural gas backup generation for renewable energy as a key factor. Smith argues that backup plants powered by natural gas are essential for times when wind and solar are not viable sources of energy. …
Texans across the state are experiencing what can be described as “grid anxiety” following the devastating winter storms that crippled the state’s power grid in February 2021. The failure of the energy infrastructure during that time has highlighted the need for improvements and better preparedness. Now, with record-breaking heat engulfing the region, conversations about the …
Federal lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are engaged in discussions on how to accelerate the development of wind turbines, solar panels, and transmission lines to keep up with increasing demand and combat nationwide blackouts. They aim to provide a viable alternative to fossil fuels and reduce planet-heating emissions. However, local governments across the country are implementing …
On November 10 of the previous year, an event took place in Paradise, western Kentucky that marked a significant shift for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a federally owned utility created as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal. The cooling towers of a large coal-fired power plant were demolished, symbolizing TVA’s departure from …
Prepare yourself for a startling revelation before you receive your next Con Ed billing statement: Rates are on the verge of skyrocketing, beginning next month, with a projected doubling over the next two years. If you align with progressive ideologies, it may be difficult to express dissatisfaction. After all, what did you expect as a …
In the ever-mentioned and highly promoted Biden administration’s energy transition, which supposedly holds the key to saving us from impending climate doom, it turns out that the whole concept is a complete farce. The latest data, including the industry-standard Statistical Review of World Energy, paint a different picture from what Politico claims as a transition …
We have long criticized the wasteful spending on ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Buffalo Billion projects, particularly the SolarCity plant, which has been the highlight of this endeavor. However, we were truly shocked by The Wall Street Journal’s recent report on the sheer magnitude of this madness. New York taxpayers have footed the bill for a colossal …