Links of the Week
LINKS OF THE WEEK: Feb 12, 2024
Interesting stats on EVs and energy use in the US, developments in wind and tidal power, a plastic recycling microfactory, and an "unprecedented collapse" in EU fossil fuel generation.
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Continued
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renewable energy
You'll never guess where the first LEEDS-certified residential development is
Or maybe you will because you're better at stopping yourself from leaping to assumptions than I am... 😅
solar
MIT engineers design a more efficient system for solar-generated hydrogen
The new system could harness 40% of incoming sunlight, making it much more efficient than current solar thermochemical hydrogen systems that capture only 7%.
Sustainability
A solar-powered "microfactory" that converts plastic waste into usable household items
Imagine having something like this in your neighbourhood.
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Report claims to debunk two pervasive myths about solar panels
Dire warnings about toxic mountains of solar panel waste might be overblown.
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A solar-powered EV that can travel 1,000 miles on a single charge
The solar panels built into the vehicle can provide an extra 40 miles (64 km) a day, leading the company to claim some users may not ever have to plug it in.
Energy
IEA Chief: "Staggering" growth of renewables suggests we CAN reach net zero by 2050
Energy economist Fatih Birol says the recent surge in solar and EV adoption gives him hope.
Farming
A floating sea farm that uses sunshine and seawater to produce vegetables and freshwater
Looks super cool! But I have questions.
Energy
Bipartisan support grows for agrivoltaics
Instead of buying into a false "agriculture vs. renewables" dichotomy, why not use the land for both?
solar
Tokyo mandates rooftop solar on all new single-family homes
A recent Wall Street Journal is calling the city's decision “a test case for whether solar power makes sense on urban rooftops.” My guess is… yes? 🤔