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US at 1,000 chargers/week - gets close to where it was in 1916

Doing well. Total chargers up 14% in 7 months, to 192,000. Target is 500,000 by 2030; most observers think it’ll be well over double that.
Back to the future? The US had great charging infrastructure over 100 years ago (at least, in some cities).
Read more: InsideEV

China adds to already massive nuclear build programme

How many? Five more plants announced, to go with the 55 in operation, 23 already in construction.
Nuclear’s back? Yes, if you’re China (or the UAE). Moribund elsewhere, sadly.
Read more: Reuters on new build; EIA on current fleet

Largest ever wind turbine is very big indeed

Big? The rotor is almost 300m diameter tip-to-tip. A single turbine will power 96,000 households over a year.
Your challenge? To believe these are going to get bigger. 24MWe next.
Read more: Ming Yang Group; OffshoreWind.biz

One thing to worry about

Australia. Winter. 41°C?

In history, only 3 Oz weather stations, on 4 occasions, have hit 40°C in winter. This week alone: 16 times, at 10 weather stations. (X.com)

One thing to be optimistic about

A new report from Ember shows combining farming and solar works:

• Panels regulate temperatures & reduce frosts

• Crops such as berries see increased yields, from shading

• Evaporation lower, reduces water need

• Protects from extreme weather (e.g. hail)

• Electricity increase profits, diversifies revenues

If you’ve got more time, watch this…

Johan Rockström’s new talk should required viewing for every man, woman and child on the planet 🚨🚨🚨.

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