A hotter, drier climate not only impacts the frequency and severity of wildfires, but also impacts a slew of other consequences we may often overlook. Solar power generation, for example, is easily hindered by wildfire smoke, as illustrated by a recent article in Reuters last month. “In addition to being hampered by hazy air that blocks some of the sun's rays before they can be converted to electricity within the panels, solar farms can also be affected by ash and dust coatings and can sometimes be destroyed directly by fires,” the article states. From July 12-15, average solar generation slumped to around 6,350 MWh due to thick haze, which marked a roughly 23% drop from the July 1-10 average and was also below the same days in 2023, according to Reuters. To make up for the solar setback, California Independent System Operator (CAISO) power firms increased natural gas-fired generation by around 10% during July 12-15 from the July 1-10 average, but then lowered gas output again once solar output rebounded. From intense wildfires to diminished solar production, many facets of our new climate reality are intertwined. As these impacts intensify, we must continue to prioritize science-backed approaches that reduce both direct and indirect consequences of catastrophic wildfires and smoke and improve our climate resilience. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dPjfcWB3 #climateandwildfire #climate #wildfire #smoke #solar #solarpower #solarenergy #renewableenergy #wildfireimpacts #climateimpacts #climatechange #climateadaptation #climateresilience
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