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Another solar project destroying our natural environment. Aratina Solar project in Kern County to generate 530 megawatts (MW) on 2,554 acres while destroying 3,500 Joshua trees and forcing the relocation of desert tortoises and Mohave ground squirrels (source: Kern County). Almost double the electricity could be generated by a small modular reactor (SMR) at 920-MW proposed by NuScale on a 35-acre footprint (source: Idaho National Laboratory). Or even a full-scale nuclear power plant on 640 acres with 4x to 10x more power. Why are we destroying our environment with supposed "green energy" projects?

***the Offshore Wind Discrepancy*** (sounds like an episode title from Big Bang Theory!) Our Energy Minister Chris Bowen wants you the electorate to believe that his opposition to #nuclear isn't ideological; but financial. #uranium #auspol He relies on the CSIRO Gencost report for this. BUT: On Gencost numbers, the one technology more expensive than nuclear is OFFSHORE WIND. And yet he is pushing to build that. Even though local communities don't want it. Sensible energy policy matters. https://lnkd.in/gZ_m4wJ2

🌍⚡ Leading the Charge: The U.S. Military's Vision for Green #Hydrogen ⚡🌍 The U.S. military, long a pioneer in innovation, is now leveraging geothermal #energy to advance #greenhydrogen production, solidifying its commitment to sustainability, energy resilience, and operational efficiency. Why Hydrogen? 🔋 Energy Resilience: Hydrogen reduces dependency on petroleum, enhances energy security, and provides sustainable power solutions for critical missions. ♻️ Environmental Leadership: Zero-emission hydrogen fuels align with the Department of Defense’s (DoD) sustainability goals. 💡 Operational Flexibility: Hydrogen-powered vehicles and systems are emission-free, quiet, and ideal for remote and off-grid deployments. Cutting-Edge Projects 🚀 Geothermal + Hydrogen: The U.S. Air Force is spearheading efforts to produce green hydrogen using enhanced geothermal systems, creating a #sustainable energy source for military applications like aircraft fuel cells. 🏗️ Industry Collaborations: Eavor Inc.: Trialing a water-conserving geothermal system at Joint Base San Antonio, TX. Teverra: Integrating innovative geothermal tech at Fort Wainwright, AK, optimizing performance in extreme environments. Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals, Inc.: Deploying AI-enabled geothermal assessments at Mountain Home AFB, ID, and Fort Irwin, CA, accelerating resource exploration. The Bigger Picture Hydrogen’s potential extends beyond military operations, setting the stage for widespread adoption across industries. This strategic initiative underscores the military’s role as a trailblazer, paving the way for a cleaner, more sustainable energy future while bolstering national energy security. As the U.S. military leads by example, it’s time for all sectors to take note and act on the promise of green hydrogen.

We are honoured and thrilled to be embarking on this journey with Ontario Power Generation. A lot more #hydropower will be needed to triple renewables by 2030 and become #netzero by mid-century, as agreed by several governments during #COP28. Bringing more capacity online, faster, will put pressure in the entire supply chain, including the availability of the right talent to work on these plants. Therefore, the industry is shifting to longer-term collaborations across several projects. This gives plant owners the certainty that they will have access to the resources they need to meet their #renewable goals, while OEMs get the visibility to make the investments to scale capabilities. This framework agreement illustrates this industry shift and positions us well to help #OPG accelerate the #energytransition in Canada. Romain Pellegrino Heather Chalmers Nicolle Butcher Nicholas Pender Daniel Granger #FutureOfEnergy GE Vernova GE Power

Land clearing and habitat destruction is but one of the dirty little secrets behind Renewables that politicians and the Renewables industry don't want you to know. Nuclear doesn't have this problem. The Queensland government is actively advertising their commitment to this environmentally disastrous industry while they hide the truth. Anyone who truly claims to be an environmentalist must recognise nuclear as the better electricity generator choice. Nuclear: less mining, no habitat loss, less transmission lines, reliable 24/7, no emissions, better jobs, stable grids. https://lnkd.in/gwM9bEHt

4000 acres of valuable farmland to generate 700 MWe. Imagine how many GWe of zero carbon electricity would be produced on that amount of land with nuclear!!! https://lnkd.in/g3BT7x-3

Dennis A. Minott, PhD, MISES | On Jamaica's NEW Folly of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): A Costly and Inefficient Alternative to Renewable Energy ---The IEEFA argues that investing in renewable energy sources is more effective for reducing emissions and meeting climate targets. The high costs, inefficiencies, long construction times, and environmental concerns associated with unproven concept SMRs make them less competitive and less effective in addressing the climate crisis. As the world transitions to a more sustainable energy future, it is crucial to prioritize technologies that offer the greatest benefits in terms of cost, efficiency, and environmental impact. Catch TODAY'S MINOTT INSIGHT LIVE AT : https://lnkd.in/evVj_ARX OR ' https://wix.to/XBWvptq ' #minottinsight #foodforthought #jamaica June 15, 2024

"Wind should be cancelled" - that is more or less what some high-profiled people are saying. Renewable energy is facing real competition for the first time since its early days. Projects are being delayed or canceled, fossil fuel lobbying is slowing progress, and nuclear power is regaining interest. However! Renewables remain the future. To highlight this, I’m creating a film celebrating our industry, Danish know-how, and the people behind it - past, present, and future. Im so grateful for the support from OEMs, developers, funds, universities, and more. The movie will honor the resilience, innovation, and optimism of our industry, inspired by pioneers like Poul la Cour, Johannes Juul, the Tvindkraft people and Henrik Stiesdal. This journey has reaffirmed for me the bright future of renewables, blending the romance of our roots with today’s talent. Resilience isn’t just our legacy - it’s our industry DNA. It’s taking some time to finish the documentary alongside work and travel, and I still need to visit some people/companies, as more want to join - so many who want to give back to an amazing industry. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you all! So here’s a teaser introducing the vision behind the project (and a little 'pineapple in its own juice' about me for the first and last time, just to introduce the guide) before we post a full documentary or split it into episodes later on. In it, we’ll meet the whole 'family' of the sector that has participated, so to speak. This should hopefully be ready very, very soon! Yes, the weather havent been the best, but hey, in Denmark, we’re known for wind, not perfect weather😁 Hopefully it will be a little better on the remaining visits. Special thanks to POUL LA COUR FONDEN, tvindkraft team, Henrik Stiesdal / Stiesdal, Michael Hannibal / Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners / Iva Ridjan Skov / Aalborg Universitet, the RecyclableBlade team from Siemens Gamesa Harald Stecher, Tenna Hørby Jakob Mænnchen, Jonas Pagh Jensen, and Østerild Testcenter / Allan Vesth, DTU - Technical University of Denmark,

From the article- "But to eliminate carbon pollution from the power grid, we need to build more, soon — new solar farms, wind turbines, batteries and transmission lines, new geothermal and new nuclear power plants. Fossil fuels have largely already received their permitting reform; it is easy to build them quickly. If we fail to clear the way for clean energy, then I fear America will respond to its next decade of economic growth by doubling down on oil and gas." https://lnkd.in/gpKyAVtv

This debate will continue for years to come. Siting criteria needs to consider all the impacts. It’s another case for nuclear power. Power density (land use per MW) and capacity factor don’t even compare.