The way I’ve been thinking about our energy utilization is shaped by the Kardashev scale — a method of measuring a civilization’s level of technological advancement based on the amount of energy it is able to harness. My takeaway? We need MORE POWER!
Category: Nature & Climate
Fire Season: Climate & The Power Grid
In what is something of a terrible cycle — increased temperatures put additional stress on the grid and contribute to an increase in the number of wildfires and droughts. Wildfires and droughts put more strain on the grid by lowering the effectiveness of solar and hydroelectric power. This means capacity related blackouts could become more common.