Archive for the 'Energy' Category
GERMANY: GAS RATIONING
March 30th, 2022Via: Reuters: Germany triggered an emergency plan to manage gas supplies on Wednesday under which Europe’s largest economy could ration power if a standoff over a Russian demand to pay for fuel with roubles disrupts or halts supplies. Moscow’s insistence on rouble payments for the Russian gas that meets a third of Europe’s annual energy […]
Saudi Arabia’s “Ability to Ensure Energy Security Is no Longer Guaranteed”
March 29th, 2022Via: AP: Saudi Arabia’s oil chief said markets are going through a “jittery period” and reiterated Tuesday that the kingdom’s ability to ensure energy security is no longer guaranteed. Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said cross-border attacks have put to question “our ability to supply the world with the necessary energy requirements.” The attacks […]
Large Cyberattack on Viasat
March 23rd, 2022Via: Wired: Almost a month after the attack, the disruptions continue. Thousands still remain offline across Europe—around 2,000 wind turbines are still disconnected in Germany—and companies are racing to replace broken modems or fix connections with updates. Multiple intelligence agencies, including those in the US and Europe, are also investigating the attack. The Viasat hack […]
$100 “Energy Rebate” Per Month for Americans [???]
March 23rd, 2022Via: Fox: With Americans still in shock over jaw-dropping, rising gas prices, a few proposals have floated around Congress and elsewhere about offering some relief to drivers. … One proposal comes from Reps. Mike Thompson of California, John Larson of Connecticut, and Lauren Underwood of Illinois. The congressional lawmakers propose the Gas Rebate Act of […]
Tesla Probably Made a Tutorial Video on Using Powerwall as Mobile Power Station After Sending Batch to Ukraine
March 19th, 2022Via: Tesmanian: *Tesla teamed up with SpaceX to provide coverage expansion for its Starlink services to help provide an alternative internet infrastructure. *Volunteers across the Giga Berlin and Germany Service team responded quickly on Sunday to test, configure, pack and ship several hundred Starlink units which have already been gratefully received by Ukraine’s Digital Transformation […]
Ukraine’s Farmers Stalled, Fueling Fears of Global Food Shortages
March 11th, 2022Via: Reuters: The Russian invasion of Ukraine threatens millions of tiny spring-time sprouts that should emerge from stalks of dormant winter wheat in the coming weeks. If the farmers can’t feed those crops soon, far fewer of the so-called tillers will spout, jeopardizing a national wheat harvest on which millions in the developing world depend. […]
Ecoflow Delta Pro Power Station
March 10th, 2022I’ve been looking into small battery systems for two different families. I’m recommending the Ecoflow Delta Pro. If you’re looking for a battery system for your RV, van or small cabin/doomstead, or a backup battery for your house, this is the best all-in-one option by far. Top features: LiFePO4 chemistry – High cycle count. This […]
USA TO BAN IMPORTS OF RUSSIAN OIL
March 8th, 2022It represents 3% of U.S. oil imports. While that might not sound like much, with the high level of chaos already in the market, it’s going to mean more upward pricing pressure at the pump now than it would during more normal times. Via: Reuters: The White House is expected to impose a ban on […]
Sony Teams Up With Honda to Make Electric Vehicles
March 4th, 2022Via: Bloomberg: Sony Group Corp. and Honda Motor Co. are joining forces to develop electric vehicles, seeking to marry their strengths as the cars of the future become more technology-driven and interconnected. The partners plan to start a new company together this year, with vehicle sales scheduled to start in 2025, according to a statement […]
Ukraine: Fire Breaks Out at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant After Shelling
March 3rd, 2022Update: Fire Extinguished [???] Via: Reuters: Russian forces seized the largest nuclear power plant in Europe after a building at the complex was set ablaze during intense fighting with Ukrainian defenders, Ukrainian authorities said on Friday. Fears of a potential nuclear disaster at the Zaporizhzhia plant had spread alarm across world capitals, before authorities said […]
