I've been playing Grid Legends, an excellent car racing game. I've got the difficulty turned up fairly high, but the damage is still set on "visual", so I tend to plow through the pack at the start and then use the other cars as leverage to get around corners. In a real race, this would be considered "unsportsmanlike" or "attempted murder".
Renewables growth still lags climate targets, think tank says
"The world added less than half of the new #RenewableEnergy capacity needed to meet its climate goals last year, with rising energy demand and weak #grid infrastructure slowing the shift from fossil fuels.
"The reality is that energy demand has increased at the same time, especially in China, India and other developing economies," said Rana Adib, REN21's Executive Secretary."
Transmission lines get hotter as the amount of power they are transmitting increases.
Currently, the operator doesn't have real-time information about line temperatures. So, they estimate a safe value, and transmit power based off on that value. ⚠️
However, these magic ball sensors help improve transmission, by reporting exact line temperatures. 🟩
Knowing the precise temperature, the grid operator knows how close the line is to maxing out on its capacity. 🔶
These “magic ball” sensors — which cost about $30,000 each — may sound expensive, but they have already helped to increase the amount of power that could be delivered on a line by up to 42.8%, in one case!! 📈📈📈
One thing I still do not get is why such a dangerous socket/plug system for #electricity#electricgrid#grid connections was approved and widespread. This is not cool. Especially if you have young kids.
As Use of "AI" Soars, So Does the Energy and Water It Requires
"Generative "artificial intelligence" uses massive amounts of #energy for computation and data storage and billions of gallons of #water to cool the equipment at data centers. Now, legislators and regulators — in the U.S. and the EU — are starting to demand accountability."
This is why it's past time for the creaking US #grid to be made ready for the demands of the 21st century. It's remarkable that that hasn't been started in earnest yet.
Meanwhile, it's time to demand that large electricity users report their use: It makes it possible, for instance, to ask them to shut down in times of extreme electricity demand, so that ordinary people can keep heating or cooling their homes.
"Texas can secede if that's what it's voters want."
If Texas secedes:
•Texas loses $68.2B in Federal aid
•GOP loses 2 US Senate seats, Dems lose 0
•GOP loses 27 US House seats, Dems lose 11
•Dems win permanent control of US House, US Senate, & White House.
Don't let the door hit you in the ass, texas. Your failed power grid, LOL!