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Rethinking Sustainability

Green Technology

To send the current to its users, say a metropolitan area in California, the AC current next goes through a “step-up” transformer to create higher voltages so it can be efficiently transported over long distances on handsome steel towers (scorn intended). USB-C can provide DC current plus data plus video all through the same desktop wiring.

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Ramping Up Renewables Can’t Provide Enough Heat Energy in Winter

Gail Tverberg

California is known both for its high level of battery storage and its high level of renewables. As another example, China reports a severe power crunch in its Sichuan Province, related to low rainfall and high temperatures. This can cause oversupply issues because hydro generation tends to be high about the same time.

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These are Canada’s 50 fastest-growing green companies of 2023

Corporate Knights

In an economy where legacy suppliers have been slow – or outright reluctant – to create significantly greener products and systems, entrepreneurs like these are forcing the issue, taking huge risks to develop greener batteries, smarter buildings, less toxic energy sources and climate-friendly business models.

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