Friday, June 30, 2017

New Wind Turbine Design Could Be Largest Ever

Fwd: Solar Now Third Largest Renewable Source of Electricity in US - Renewable Energy World

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Solar Now Third Largest Renewable Source of Electricity in US

June 26, 2017
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In April, solar reached a new milestone, providing more than 2.3 percent of U.S. electrical supply, according to the latest issue of the U.S. Energy Information's (EIA) Electric Power Monthly, with data through April 30, 2017. Consequently, solar has now moved into third place among renewable sources — behind hydropower and wind but ahead of biomass and geothermal.

In April, utility-scale plus small-scale solar provided 20,928 thousand megawatt-hours (TMWh) compared to 20,509 TMWh from biomass and 5,945 TMWh from geothermal.

Renewables Provide More Electricity Than Nuclear

Electric Power Monthly reveals that — for the first time since the beginning of the nuclear era — renewable energy sources (i.e., biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar — including small-scale PV, wind) are now providing a greater share of the nation's electrical generation than nuclear power.

For the first third of this year, renewables and nuclear power have been running neck-in-neck with renewables providing 20.2 percent of U.S. net electrical generation during the four-month period (January - April) compared to 20.75 percent for nuclear power. But in March and April, renewables surpassed nuclear power and have taken a growing lead: 21.6 percent (renewables) vs. 20.34 percent (nuclear) in March, and 22.98 percent (renewables) vs. 19.19 percent (nuclear) in April.

While renewables and nuclear are each likely to continue to provide roughly one-fifth of the nation's electricity generation in the near-term, the trend line clearly favors a rapidly expanding market share by renewables. Electrical output by renewables during the first third of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 has increased by 12.1 percent whereas nuclear output has dropped by 2.9 percent.

In fact, nuclear capacity has declined over the last four years, a trend which is projected to continue, regardless of planned new reactor startups. From 2013-16, six reactors permanently ceased operation (Crystal River, Kewaunee, San Onofre-2, San Onofre-3, Vermont Yankee, Fort Calhoun), totaling 4,862 MW of generation capacity. Last year, one new reactor (Watts Bar-2) was connected to the grid (after a 43-year construction period), adding 1,150 MW, for a net decline of 3,712 MW since 2013. Six more reactors are scheduled to close by 2021, totaling 5,234 MW (5.2 percent of nuclear capacity). Two more reactors totaling 2,240 MW are scheduled to close by 2025.*

In addition, nuclear generators are discussing the potential retirements of several more. Against the planned retirement of 7,274 MW of capacity, four new reactors are in construction, totaling 4,468 MW. The completion of these reactors is in doubt, however, due to billions of dollars in cost overruns and the bankruptcy of designer-builder Westinghouse. 

If all reactors being built are ultimately completed, total nuclear generating capacity will decline by at least 2,806 MW (3 percent) by 2025, planned additions against planned retirements. If these projects are cancelled, nuclear capacity will decline by at least 7,274 MW (7.2 percent) from 2017, accounting for roughly 57,000 TMWh/year of generation.

On the other hand, almost all renewable energy sources are experiencing strong growth rates. Comparing the first four months of 2017 to the same period in 2016, solar has grown by 37.9 percent, wind by 14.2 percent, hydropower by 9.5 percent, and geothermal by 5.3 percent. Biomass (including wood and wood-derived fuels) has remained essentially unchanged — slipping by just 0.3 percent.

In recent years, the strong growth rates of both solar and wind have resulted in new records being set virtually every month. For the second month in a row, solar and wind combined provided more than 10 percent of the nation's electrical generation. In March 2017, those sources provided 10.04 percent of the nation's electrical generation. That record was eclipsed in April when solar and wind reached nearly 11 percent (10.92 percent) of total generation. And, for the first time, wind and solar combined have provided more electricity year-to-date (113,971 TMWh than has hydropower (111,750 TMWh). 

Fossil Fuels Decline

And not coincidentally, as renewables' share of electrical generation has grown, that of fossil fuels has declined. Electrical generation by fossil fuels (i.e., coal, natural gas, petroleum liquids + petroleum coke) dropped by 5.2 percent during the first third of 2017 compared to 2016.

In light of their growth rates in recent years, it was inevitable that renewable sources would eventually overtake nuclear power. The only real surprise is how soon that has happened — years before most analysts ever expected.

"Renewable energy is now surpassing nuclear power, a major milestone in the transformation of the U.S. energy sector," said Tim Judson, executive director of the Nuclear Information and Resource Service.  "This gulf will only widen over the next several years, with continued strong growth of renewables and the planned retirement of at least 7 percent of nuclear capacity by 2025. The possible completion of four new reactors will not be enough to reverse this trend, with total nuclear capacity falling by 2,806 MW (3 percent) through 2025."

*Planned nuclear reactor retirements (state - capacity - year): Palisades (MI, 811-MW, 2018), Pilgrim (MA, 688-MW, 2019), Oyster Creek (NJ, 637-MW, 2019), Three Mile Island 1 (PA, 829-MW, 2019), Indian Point 2 (NY, 1,028-MW, 2020), Indian Point 3 (NY, 1,040-MW, 2021), Diablo Canyon 1 (CA 1,118-MW, 2024), Diablo Canyon 2 (CA, 1,122-MW, 2025).


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Thursday, June 29, 2017

NYC Demand Response Initiative

Energy Measures for NYC Buildings

NY Lawmakers pass energy storage targets

Fwd: New York Steps up to the Plate as the Federal Government Fails to Act on Climate Change

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Clean Energy Landscape with the Reforming the Energy Vision Logo

On June 1, 2017, the Federal government pulled out of the United Nations' Paris Climate Agreement, a global commitment aimed at directly addressing climate change. While the Federal government steps away from its responsibility and commitment to protect our nation from the effects of climate change, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is confirming New York as a leader in protecting the environment for future generations while supporting the 21st century economy.

More than ever, the bold actions New York is taking in the fight against climate change are being watched around the world.

Forming United States Climate Alliance
Founded by New York State, California, and Washington State, the U.S. Climate Alliance now includes 13 members: Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia. Together they have committed to achieving the U.S. goal of reducing emissions 26-28% from 2005 levels and meeting or exceeding the targets of the federal Clean Power Plan.

Seeking Record-breaking Amount of Clean Energy
Also this month, Governor Cuomo announced the largest solicitation for renewable energy by any state in U.S. history. New York's requests for proposals (RFPs) will provide an anticipated investment of up to $1.5 billion in clean energy. The RFPs are being administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the New York Power Authority (NYPA). Together NYSERDA and NYPA expect to procure enough renewable energy to generate 2.5 million megawatt-hours of electricity annually. That's enough to power approximately 350,000 homes a year with clean, locally produced energy from wind, solar, hydro, and other renewable sources.

Supporting Clean Energy Jobs in New York State
To support our climate goals, New York is investing in a workforce to build its clean energy infrastructure. In partnership with the Worker Institute at Cornell University and Climate Jobs NY, the State is helping create 40,000 new, good-paying clean energy jobs by 2020.

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Trump Said to Tout Coal Projects, Nuclear Aid in ‘Energy Week’

Will wait to see whether we hear the same bitching and rage about subsidies  for nukes as we heard about solar.

Trump Said to Tout Coal Projects, Nuclear Aid in 'Energy Week' https://bloom.bg/2s6e6D3

Solar powered process converts carbon dioxide into natural gas (methane)

Utility energy storage capex as of December

https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/energy-storage-costs-lcos-lazard-lithium-ion-flow-batteries

 

 

 

Monty Bannerman

ArcStar Energy

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www.arcstarenergy.com

 

Merkel Slaps at Trump, Brexit in Combative Preview of G-20

Merkel Slaps at Trump, Brexit in Combative Preview of G-20 https://bloom.bg/2tn0ZBe

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

BBC News: Satellite mega-constellation production begins



Satellite mega-constellation production begins - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-40422011

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BBC News: Ant power: Take a ride on a bus that runs on formic acid

Possible future process for producing hydrogen in liquid form for fuel cells.

Ant power: Take a ride on a bus that runs on formic acid - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40403351

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New Cyberattack Causes Mass Disruption Globally

Henbest: Energy to 2040 – Faster Shift to Clean, Dynamic, Distributed | Bloomberg New Energy Finance

US mayors back plan for cities to use only renewable energy

Sunday, June 25, 2017

OPEC Looks Totally Bewildered by the Oil Market

It feels like an increasingly good decision to have a sound foot placed in the natural gas space.

OPEC Looks Totally Bewildered by the Oil Market https://www.bloomberg.com/gadfly/articles/2017-06-25/opec-looks-totally-bewildered-by-the-oil-market

Trump to Call for U.S. ‘Dominance’ in Global Energy Production

Trump to Call for U.S. 'Dominance' in Global Energy Production https://bloom.bg/2rPFwwN

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

BBC News: Hawking urges Moon landing to 'elevate humanity' and weighs in on Trump



Hawking urges Moon landing to 'elevate humanity'
Prof Stephen Hawking has called for leading nations to send astronauts to the Moon by the end of this decade.
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Soros Says U.K. Is Approaching ‘Tipping Point’ as Brexit Bites

Populism stoked by fear and failure of the political class results in the behavior of hitting yourself in the head with a hammer.

Soros Says U.K. Is Approaching 'Tipping Point' as Brexit Bites https://bloom.bg/2ryxNmp

Revisiting the Duck Curve: An Exploration of Its Existence, Impact, and Migration Potential | ScottMadden

Paris or Not, Economics Are Squeezing Carbon Out of Power Mix - Bloomberg

The Top Solar Manufacturers Are Not Necessarily Making the Highest-Quality Modules | Greentech Media

Shale gas giants battle for dominance as US supplies surge | Money | Mobile | Malay Mail Online

The Energy 202: Exxon, GM and Pepsi plan to back carbon tax floated by ex-GOP officials - mbannerman@arcstarenergy.com - ArcStar Energy Mail

Texas Is Too Windy and Sunny for Old Energy Companies to Make Money - Bloomberg

Friday, June 16, 2017

Florida State Bill 90 2017 Bill Summaries - The Florida Senate

FW: That's democracy in action.

 

 

From: Scott Thomasson - Vote Solar [mailto:Scott@votesolar.org]
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 5:47 PM
To: Montgomery Bannerman
Subject: That's democracy in action.

 

help us thank leadership!

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Montgomery,

We did it! Governor Rick Scott just signed SB 90 into law, culminating Vote Solar's three year campaign to reduce tax burdens for Florida businesses and households that choose solar.

 

You played a huge role in this campaign every step of the way, from supporting our early legislative campaign to put Amendment 4 on the ballot and give Florida voters a voice, to passing Amendment 4 with 73% of the vote, to calling on your legislators and the Governor to demand their support for solar progress.

 

That's democracy in action.

 

This measure was supported by 3 out of 4 voters and 100% of state legislators, making it one of the most popular clean energy campaigns in Florida history. Floridians know that solar progress is good for businesses, good for communities, and makes plain old economic sense in The Sunshine State.

 

Can you join us in thanking the lawmakers who made this all possible?

 

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Emails Reiterate EPA Chief's Ties To Fossil Fuel Interests

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Trump Clings To Coal As Worldwide Demand Plummets

Where America Gets Its Electricity

What does not show up in these charts.

1. The cost of existing and new transmission infrastructure necessary to get wind (and all large remote generation including solar) to the consumer.
2. The impact of solar or any other distributed generation (fuel cells) that has been or will be installed deep inside the distribution network or on the consumer side of the meter.

Where America Gets Its Electricity https://bv.ms/2rwJmKb

If elected governor, Graham says Florida would stick with Paris climate accord, strike down utility monopoly on clean energy

German utility warns of 'short' global decommissioning services market from 2020 | Nuclear Energy Insider

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Trump Is Too Late to Stop the Windmills

Trump Is Too Late to Stop the Windmills https://bv.ms/2rrInLk

Gag!

Sickening sycophants humiliate themselves in obeisance to his imaginary greatness.

https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/06/12/us/politics/trump-boasts-of-record-setting-pace-of-activity.html

Re: Apple Issues a Second Green Bond to Finance Clean Energy

David:

I note that fuel cells qualify and that the latest round of their RFP submission windows for funding proposals just opened last month. Because both fuel cell technology familiarity and market penetration is low, especially in the utility sector, I think a proposal from us might gain serious consideration. We should review this thoroughly and submit a proposal unless we see a show-stopper. 

Securing financing from a state-backed source like this automatically adds value to our projects, as it constitutes independent due diligence, risk reduction/credit enhancement and limits the capital we need to raise from the savages in the industry finance sector.

I will dig further and would appreciate your thoughts and questions as you review.


Monty 

Monty Bannerman
ArcStar Energy
+1 646.402.5076
www.arcstarenergy.com

On Tue, Jun 13, 2017 at 2:28 PM, David Simpson <paxvobiscum50@gmail.com> wrote:
This is a page from the New York Green Bank - which - from the looks of it - is designed to finance projects exactly like ours.  Monty - please take a quick gander and tell me what you think. Thanks



On Tue, Jun 13, 2017 at 11:10 AM, Monty Bannerman <mbannerman@arcstarenergy.com> wrote:
Apple Issues a Second Green Bond to Finance Clean Energy https://bloom.bg/2rVWnAp



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Re: Apple Issues a Second Green Bond to Finance Clean Energy

This is a page from the New York Green Bank - which - from the looks of it - is designed to finance projects exactly like ours.  Monty - please take a quick gander and tell me what you think. Thanks



On Tue, Jun 13, 2017 at 11:10 AM, Monty Bannerman <mbannerman@arcstarenergy.com> wrote:
Apple Issues a Second Green Bond to Finance Clean Energy https://bloom.bg/2rVWnAp



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David Simpson

​PaxVobiscum
Strategic Consulting​
​Tel: ​
415 570 1011
Skype
​:​
 
paxvobiscum50

Apple Issues a Second Green Bond to Finance Clean Energy

Apple Issues a Second Green Bond to Finance Clean Energy https://bloom.bg/2rVWnAp

Wall Street Says Bank Regulatory Plans Are Better Than Expected

Better for who?

Wall Street Says Bank Regulatory Plans Are Better Than Expected https://bloom.bg/2reDfe1

These Five Charts Show the Seismic Shifts Happening in Global Energy

These Five Charts Show the Seismic Shifts Happening in Global Energy https://bloom.bg/2re6ZIb

Monday, June 12, 2017

FW: JinkoSolar Honored as Top Performer in Every Test by DNV GL

 

 

Monty Bannerman

ArcStar Energy

+1-646-402-5076

www.arcstarenergy.com

 

From: Jinko Solar [mailto:latam=jinkosolar.com@mail17.us4.mcsv.net] On Behalf Of Jinko Solar
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2017 7:50 AM
To: mbannerman@arcstarenergy.com
Subject: JinkoSolar Honored as Top Performer in Every Test by DNV GL

 



JinkoSolar Honored as Top Performer in Every Test by DNV GL
 

 

Dear Sir / Madam,
 

Recently, Det Norske Veritas & Germanischer Lloyd (DNV GL), the largest technical consulting company in renewable energy sector, has released PV Module Reliability Scorecard Report 2017. Jinkosolar was honored as the Top Performer in every test due to its outstanding module reliability.
This PV module reliability test was organized by DNV GL, attracting 22 module manufactures from 11 countries/ areas to participate in, containging five parts - thermal cycling test, damp heat test, humidity-freeze test, dynamic mechanical load test and PID test. According to the results of each test, better-performing modules would be honored as "Top Performer". Jinkosolar is one of the only 5 manufacturers who were listed among Top Performers in every test.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kind Regards,

Team JinkoSolar

 

 

Our mailing address is:
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Thursday, June 8, 2017

House passes sweeping legislation to roll back banking rules - The Washington Post

In Beijing, Perry Promotes US-China Clean Energy Cooperation

The Energy 202: Seven former heads of Energy renewables office stand up against radical Trump budget cuts - mbannerman@arcstarenergy.com - ArcStar Energy Mail

Forbes: Good intentions of Son turned into self-dealing scam by Donald

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Tokyo Nights May Soon Be Lit Up by a Country 1,700 Miles Away

Tokyo Nights May Soon Be Lit Up by a Country 1,700 Miles Away https://bloom.bg/2r7egZj

Sunday, June 4, 2017

Fwd: Hardtalk



Hard core NY jewish leftie is trump anti-matter with an intellectual charge added. Socialism is not my cup of tea but facism and nationalism typically dont get actively opposed by the cautious middle until its too late, so i am wishing them good health nonetheless.