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EGEB: The US’s first offshore wind farm is currently offline; here’s why

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Tampa just committed to 100% clean energy by 2035, but there’s a hitch. more… The post EGEB: The US’s first offshore wind farm is currently offline; here’s why appeared first on Electrek. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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Study suggests widespread use of EVs may negatively impact land use

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Europe and the US potentially would have to devote up to 5,000–6,000 km 2 of land to photovoltaic panels or 56,000–70,000 km 2 to wind turbines. Lyon, France; Tampa, FL, USA), a mere 0.5 % increase of these would imply the loss of 1.5 Upper and lower values reflect ratios of high density to low density of 2 and 4, respectively.

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NREL researchers point toward building energy efficiency instead of long-term storage

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The researchers considered solar and wind as the source of renewable energy, given that most plans for meeting the 100% target take those into account. Further, the researchers separated the country into five climate zones, ranging from the hot and humid (Tampa, Florida) to the very cold (International Falls, Minnesota).

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Tesla prepared to deploy mobile Superchargers in areas affected by Hurricane Milton

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As per a report from NBC News , Hurricane Milton continued to intensify as it approached the Tampa Bay, Florida area. With the east coast of the United States still reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, tensions are high as Hurricane Milton grew into a Category 4 storm with wind speeds of up to 155 mph.

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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

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for High Power Wind Generators The University of Houston will develop a new, low-cost. superconducting wire that can be used in future advanced wind turbine generators. used to make a wind turbine generator lighter, more powerful, and more efficient. has traditionally been too expensive to use in wind generators.

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Starlink Cellular approved to operate during Hurricane Milton 

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Hurricane Milton picked up strength as it approached Florida, making it a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph. Its eye and eyeball may hit the Tampa area. It is expected to weaken before hitting Florida but double in size, meaning it will impact a larger area. A few locals have reported seeing floods before Milton’s arrival.

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Tesla Cybertruck owners share insights after Hurricane Helene encounter

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One owner, Calvin Hudson , who lives 40 minutes south of Tampa, shared a couple of images showing the floodwaters in his area being handled by his Cybertruck’s Wade Mode. NEWS: Some Cybertruck owners in Florida are using Wade Mode after Category 4 Hurricane Helene (up to 140 mph winds) made landfall tonight.

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