Tag: farms
A 650 Megawatt Wind Farm Is Rising In War Torn Ukraine, With An Assist From Norway
The leading Ukrainian energy firm DTEK Group is building a new 100-turbine, 650-megawatt wind farm to help improve resiliency as Russia continues to attack conventional thermal power plants.
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Ontario to restrict foreign ownership of farmland, joining other provinces
The agriculture minister said it is a way to “ensure that Ontario has a strong, independent food supply for generations to come.”
Ireland’s Fuel Protests Should Accelerate Farm Electrification
The tractors and trucks outside Ireland’s Whitegate oil refinery in April were not just a protest about pump prices. They were a stress test of Ireland’s rural energy model, and that model did not look resilient. Reuters reported that blockades by farmers, hauliers, and contractors disrupted Whitegate, ports, roads, and … [continued]
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We Can Create Food Systems That Enhance Human & Planetary Health
Food systems around the world could be the model for low carbon production processes. Decarbonizing agricultural — as in so many other sectors — means to methodically transition from reliance on fossil fuels to low carbon energy sources. We need to stop and ask, How is energy is produced to … [continued]
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Why the Future of Energy Storage is Spinning To Make a Comeback
Seven months ago, Tina Casey wrote about the comeback of kinetic energy storage systems, pointing to renewed investment and attention after years of being overshadowed by batteries. Her piece, “$200 Million For Renewables-Friendly Flywheel Energy Storage,” captures a shift that has been building quietly: flywheels are no longer a niche … [continued]
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