Massive shift away from Coal, 2018 – present
See how electricity generation souces changed over the past 10 years, coal suddenly down, renewables up, nuclear hurt post-Fukashima.
Electricity
Is Nuclear Fusion Still “30 Years Away”?
Helion Energy plans to use the $500 million to complete the construction of Polaris, its 7th generation fusion facility and achieve target “net electricity production” in 2024.
Solar panels on 50% of the world’s roofs covers 100% of all electricity demanded
This ignores the need for power when the sun doesn’t shine, but counters the argument that solar needs an unreasonably large footprint.
US military to build mobile nuclear “micro reactor”
The US Military is building a small, portable, nuclear “micro-reactor” capable of powering a small town. Motivation: reduce fossil fuels and have remote power. Hurdles: safety, non-proliferation.
The Left’s NIMBY War Against Renewable Energy
Anti-development forces — commonly known as NIMBYs — threaten the transition to clean energy. Case In Point: Battle Born Solar Project, near Overton, Nevada.
Nuclear fusion scores a big breakthrough
This reports on a recent tech breakthrough for FUSION power and summarizes the astonishing progress over the last 10 years.