Category Archives: Renewable energy

I find myself more optimistic that we can do 100% renewables

Posted on 13 June, 2022 by Eclipse Now

Nuclear, or renewables? My answer used to be why not both, but I prefer nuclear for the baseload. Yes, there are plans for factory built, assembly line nukes that will UTTERLY CRASH the cost of nuclear power. There could be … Continue reading →

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NZ plans to eliminate fossil fuels from transport systems

Posted on 4 February, 2021 by Eclipse Now

New Zealand *starts* to make baby-steps into enabling walkable and cycling communities – but there is so much more they could do – and all of us in the Western World. New Urbanism = a tram stop in a town … Continue reading →

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Tesla Boring tunnels to replace long distance trains for cargo?

Posted on 29 December, 2019 by Eclipse Now

OK, so digging a long tunnel underground instead of using a surface train sounds like an expensive way to go. Except, watch this, and do the math with him. The fact that this is a one-lane tunnel and the pumped … Continue reading →

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Solar not so ‘clean’ after all!

Posted on 9 June, 2019 by Eclipse Now

Don’t want a nuclear power plant in your backyard? What about a rare-earth’s mine for solar panels? This tailings dam is 11.5km in diameter. Wikipedia explains that “Chemicals in the dam have been linked to lower crop yields in surrounding … Continue reading →

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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SUPER-BATTERY

Posted on 8 July, 2017 by Eclipse Now

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SUPER-BATTERY, or why I disagree with Elon Musk on batteries for renewables. (I disagree with great sadness, as you might have noted I love everything else Elon does. 😉 ) I don’t get it. Say we take Elon … Continue reading →

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