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MONDAY'S SOLAR ECLIPSE How Monday's Total Solar Eclipse Affects U.S. Grid Operators - Learn More: https://hubs.la/Q02s0GQ90 Electric grids across the U.S. are anticipating a rapid decline in solar generation during Monday’s total solar eclipse, which will span multiple states. NASA estimates the path of totality – when the sun is fully blocked by the moon – will last from 1:30 pm CDT (1830 GMT) to 2:35 pm CDT in the U.S. Here’s how the eclipse will affect grid operators across the country: Click the link above #texas #power #energy #solar #solarpower #usa

Soon, 20% of Earth’s energy supply might be delivered through space-based solar power orbiting 36,000 km above the planet. This is the goal of Space Solar, a technology company based in Oxfordshire, UK, that aims to be operational by 2035.   They stated that the solar space farm — which is expected to be 2km long — could produce more renewable energy than our ground farms do now. We would receive that energy it harvests thanks to technology similar to that of mobile phone signals: the space-based solar power will be connected to receivers on Earth. Learn more here.   #solar #renewables #energy #solarenergy #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #solarpower #GETSolar   https://lnkd.in/eENjKJpQ

Good to see that Astrostrom was mentioned several times in the article! https://astrostrom.ch Actually, we believe Europe is leading the race for SBSP. But, yes, Europe (and the world) needs to master the funding challenge. #SBSP #Solaris #SpaceSolarPower #SpaceBasedSolarPower #SpaceResources

Are mirrors in space the key to generating more renewable electricity from solar? A California-based startup wants to launch a constellation of orbiting mirrors which will beam sunlight to solar power plants to boost renewable electricity production after dark. A prototype light-reflecting satellite could make its way to orbit next year. What do you think of this idea? We’re behind anything that will help boost the generation of renewable energy. Read more https://lnkd.in/eD2xnZCR #Ecogee #ECO #EnergyBusiness #Liverpool #NorthWest #Energy

🌐✨ Hello Earthlings! 🖖😄 While North America today witnesses the solar eclipse, a celestial reminder of our sun's pivotal role, we're inspired by the future promise of Space-based solar power (SBSP). 🌘✨ 🌟🛰️ Despite today's brief shadow, #SBSP is a vision that aims to harness clean, endless energy from space, unaffected by earthly phenomena. With global collaboration, we're overcoming obstacles and advancing towards this renewable energy frontier. 🤝✨ The upcoming low-Earth orbit demo missions are set to offer valuable insights into SBSP's potential, ensuring a steady stream of solar power, eclipses notwithstanding. #CLOU is strategically poised with energy storage and distribution systems to support this future venture, ensuring that when the sun hides, we still shine. 🚀⚡ #SpaceBasedSolarPower #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuture #EnergyStorage #SolarEclipse #TotalEclipse 🔗 Click the link below for the full article 🌱 https://lnkd.in/euas3j9X

Hello LinkedIn Fam 🔌  🌒🌞 As the moon's shadow swept across the North American continent, the energy sector stood firm, transforming this natural spectacle into a test of endurance for the power grids. 🛡️⚡ #TheGridsResilienceTest #SolarEclipse #RenewableEnergy #EnergyStorage #GridStability The eclipse, while a marvel to behold, presented an operational hurdle as solar power generation dipped sharply. Yet, the seamless response from grid operators, tapping into diverse energy sources and storage systems, showcased the preparedness for such celestial events. 🌱💡 🔋 Battery storage, a cornerstone of the energy mix, proved its mettle by discharging stored solar and wind power, highlighting the strategic value of recent capacity expansions. 🌬️ #EnergyTransition #PowerSystems #Innovation #StrategicPlanning #CLOU 🔗 Click the link below for the full article 🌱 https://lnkd.in/ecRErwn7

The partial/total solar eclipse which will occur on Monday 08-April-2024 in North America will be a once in a lifetime event to witness. (See link from #NASA to follow the path of the solar eclipse). https://lnkd.in/gHB7SNyf However, due to the growing reliance on solar for power generation, the solar eclipse may disrupt power supply across the U.S. Within a 3-hr period between 12-3PM CDT, the loss in Solar power generation will reach 100% in major ERCOT (Texas) demand centers. Such rapid loss and recovery in solar power associated with the solar eclipse will pose operational challenges for ERCOT. 1. Will there be enough of additional Gas generation capacity ready to ramp up and down quickly to offset the loss of solar power during this short window? 2. Will there be enough wind generation to supplement the additional gas power supply? 3. What is the impact on electricity prices? #ERCOT #solareclipse #powergeneration #solarpower #gasgeneration #windpower #windgeneration #powerprices #electricityprices #eia

Yet even more #spacejunk crap in orbit! ALL of this crap up there just adds to more and more #spacegarbage as the result of future #spacecollisions. None of these approaches are required. These 'solutions' compound into other later problems! CTP Energy applications can provide ALL of the energy requirements we need without launching this crap into orbit and clogging up the Low Earth Orbital Zone (LEOZ). And they're going to complain about #fossilfuels and #microplastics? (https://lnkd.in/ebSzNKnK) #cleanspace #spacedebris #spacemanagement #CTP

Star Catcher Industries will establish an energy grid in space, providing continuous and uninterrupted energy compared to traditional energy collection methods. In the project, which will consist of satellites called "Power Nodes", satellites will collect solar energy and then send highly concentrated energy beams to other satellites. This will increase the energy efficiency of other satellites in space by five to ten times. If we compare Star Catcher's energy grid with traditional energy collection methods, it will give us many more advantages. To collect solar energy, we need to have a clear and open sky. This means we lose a lot of energy at night when the sun goes out and on days when there are heavy rain clouds. With this project, however, we will be able to collect solar energy 24 hours a day without being affected by the weather conditions on our planet. In addition, this method of collecting energy will not occupy our land on earth. In this way, environmental impacts will be minimized. Star Catcher Industries has received $12.25 million in seed investment to realize this grand vision. The company will use the funding to validate its energy beaming technology. After initial ground tests, an orbital demonstration is planned for late 2025. Deployment of commercial services will begin after this demonstration. Besides Star Catcher, other companies such as Caltech and Space Solar are also working on space-based energy projects. Caltech has successfully demonstrated beaming energy to Earth. Space Solar is working on a 360-degree power transmission system. Detail: https://lnkd.in/dKsGQiUP

NASA’s Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources Project informs decision-making and development for sustainable building design and operations. Learn more and register for our July 31 webinar: https://lnkd.in/eMG5SVKX #buildingsciences #solar #buildingdesign #buildingoperations