Research needed for smart grid and renewable energy development
Research and development is needed to prepare the electric grid for the coming onslaught of new solar and wind power, in much the way farmers must prepare the ground before sowing a crop, (picture below from Repower America)
Report: Electric Grid R&D Must Parallel Expansion of Renewable Power, NYTimes.com, By JENNY MANDEL November 16, 2010 tThe Energy Department should expand its research on energy storage, long-distance electricity transmission and short-term weather forecasting in order tosupport the growing use of renewable energy, the American Physical Society says in a report released today. Continue reading
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Online event DEC 4 AT 5 AM UTC+11 – DEC 4 AT 6:30 AM UTC+11
US launch of the WORLD NUCLEAR WASTE REPORT by the Heinrich Böll Stiftung
Online Event Please join the Heinrich Böll Stiftung Washington DC and Beyond Nuclear on Thursday, December 3, 1pm-2:30pm Eastern US time for a transatlantic discussion about nuclear waste with a special focus on the U.S. Speakers are former NRC chair, Allison Macfarlane and German political scientist and energy expert, Arne Jungjohann. Open the event below for details and to register.
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