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Philly Naked Bike Ride 2022
A Great Event in Philly to show Body Positivity
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This is my entry for RogueOlympics 2021 Round 8, with the topic "Upside Down". The RogueOlympics are a build contest by the RogueBricks Community, with each week featuring a new topic and a part limit of just 101 pieces (which my entry reaches exactly).
I really struggled with the topic this time, but I ultimately settled on the idea of two mirrored versions of a scene and turned to the topic of environmental considerations again. It is a depiction of the reality of energy production and its idealized mirror image up in the sky, symbolizing humanity's striving for cleaner energy and a more sustainable life, a goal that is not yet reached by actual reality (if it ever will be). This way it's also a fitting model for Earth Day, albeit 3 days late.
I myself had at first rather lofty aspirations with the model, trying to build a whole cityscape and maybe putting the mirror image into a lake's reflection rather than the sky. But in reality I quickly turned those aspiations down, concentrating on energy alone. This more focused topic also makes it a neat parable for the "Energiewende" specifically.
This is the view from our flight from Kauai to Maui.
It makes me feel glad whenever I see some progressive states attempting to take advantage of clean energy - and apparently the Island of Maui was taking a lead on such movement for clean energy as well.
From the flight we saw some massive wind turbines - and I did a quick research and apparently some areas of Hawaii are very suitable for wind power generation.
While a lot of Americans, or even people all over the world are a little pessimistic with environmental issues, this was nice to see. Some states are moving forward even if the top of the country does not take a proper lead.
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Shocking how the rate of technological advancement continues to increase *exponentially*; to prove my point: the first iPhone was released 10 years ago (think about that for a moment...).
Picture as we made our way back home to California from Texas along the I-8.
Literally looks like something you'd expect to see in a sci-fi movie.
Southern California.
***If you click on the map you'll see the number of windmills we drove by.
A towering windmill stands tall against a moody, overcast sky, symbolizing the balance between nature and technology. The dramatic clouds add depth, while the sleek turbine blades capture the essence of clean, renewable energy. This image reflects sustainability, modern engineering, and the power of wind harnessed for a greener future.
Parts of Michigan have been invaded by these weird Mercedes Benz emblem alien things... they seem to multiply quickly and...uh...clean energy you say... wind turbine thingy.... I like my version of the story better. And if you know the B-52s song... try and get it out of your head now. :)
Three wind turbines backlit by the sun in the late afternoon in Ilocos Norte, Luzon Island, Philippines.
HONG KONG TRAMWAYS 111TH ANNIVERSARY
Sixth Generation Cars
Hong Kong Tramways #151
Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Central and Western District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
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香港電車一百一十一週年
六代電車
香港電車 #151
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SI2, piloted by Andre Borschberg on this leg, touches down at Phoenix-Goodyear Airport after 15 hours and 52 minutes of flight.
This was taken from a moving train in the Central Valley of California. I like the contrast of the old windmill being overshadowed by the new generation win turbines.
Explored! June 14, 2014 number 482
Philly Naked Bike Ride 2022
A Great Event in Philly to show Body Positivity
More images here www.richardscalzo.nyc/Events/20220827-Philly-Naked-bike-r...
Wind power turbines and a small telegraph line in the foreground.
What Google Gemini says about the Carbon footprint of a wind farm...
My question.....
What is the overall carbon footprint of a wind farm?
The overall carbon footprint of a wind farm, calculated through a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), is very low compared to fossil fuel-based electricity generation. Wind power is a low-carbon energy source, as it produces no direct greenhouse gas emissions during operation.
The emissions that do occur are primarily "embodied carbon" from the stages before and after operation:
Manufacturing (The "Hot Spot"): This stage contributes the vast majority (often 90% or more) of the total life cycle emissions. It includes:
Sourcing and processing raw materials like steel, concrete, and composites for the tower, foundation, and blades.
The energy used in the factories to manufacture the components. The energy mix of the manufacturing location significantly affects the final footprint.
Transportation and Installation: Emissions from shipping components globally, transporting them to the site, and the use of heavy machinery (cranes, vessels for offshore wind) for construction. Offshore wind often has a higher footprint here due to more robust foundations and specialized installation.
Operation and Maintenance: This is a minor contribution, mainly from transport for service personnel, and the manufacture of replacement parts and lubricants.
Decommissioning and Recycling: Emissions from dismantling the farm and transporting materials for disposal or recycling. Recycling materials like steel can actually provide an "avoided emissions credit," reducing the overall footprint.
⚡ Key Carbon Intensity Figures
The carbon footprint is typically measured in terms of carbon dioxide equivalent per unit of electricity generated (gCO
2
eq/kWh).
Energy SourceTypical Life Cycle Emissions (gCO
2
eq/kWh)
Onshore Wind10 - 20
Offshore Wind15 - 25
Solar PV40 - 85
Natural Gas (CCGT)400 - 500
Coal900 - 1,100
In Iceland, they harness the steam that is created when cold water seeps into the ground mixes with extreme heat of the earth's crust. This spinoff creates a seemingly endless supply of clean energy and hot water. This substation was alive in sight and sound. Mother earth is HOT!
Look for it at Getty Images
So Google has announced that it would purchase power from the Altamont Pass, one of the nation's oldest, largest and most iconic wind farms in California. I 'm sure these wind turbines all get very excited. I am excited too. I think Teletubbies are going to emerge from those green hills anytime.
Operated by Go-Ahead London // London General from Putney (AF), southwest London route 265 runs from Putney Bridge Station to Tolworth, King Charles Road.
Pictured at Commondale (K), SEe228 is one of twelve new Alexander Dennis-BYD Enviro200EVs for Putney Garage. SEe220-232, fulfilling the contract acquisition starting 1 July 2023.
While 65-reg SEs began this tenure, I remember fresh 16-reg E20D MMCs rolling out with its previous operator only 7 years ago.
©London Bus Breh 2024.
2,500 megawatts of electricity being produced at Exelon's nuclear power plants in Byron, Illinois (Ogle County). This plant was built by Commonwealth Edison in 1985 (unit 1) and 1987 (unit 2). Each unit houses 1,250 megawatt Westinghouse four-loop pressurized water reactors. To get an idea how large these towers are, consider that this is the view from a rural area approximately 18 miles away. Photo was taken on Goelitz Road outside Esmond Illinois (Dekalb County).
"... wind energy generated enough power to supply the electricity needs of 97% of Scottish households during 2015, and generated enough to supply over 100% of Scottish household needs during six months in the year."
cleantechnica.com/2016/01/13/calls-scotland-generate-50-r...
Elizabeth Mukwimba is a 62-year-old Tanzanian woman who now has solar lighting and electricity in her home at the flick of a switch, thanks to a scheme backed by UK aid.
Elizabeth has had an M-Power solar panel and lights fitted in her home by Off Grid Electric, a private sector company dedicated to providing sustainable, affordable energy to people in developing countries who aren't connected to the electricity grid.
It means that Elizabeth now has lighting at home at night, which means she doesn't have to buy expensive kerosene. The money she's saved already has helped her put a new tin roof on her house. It also means her grandchildren can read and do their homework in the evening.
UK aid, working with the Dutch NGO SNV, is providing support to help Off Grid Electric expand its business to reach more and more people who live in remote, rural areas, through two international partnership programmes - Energising Development (EnDev), and the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund Renewable Energy and Adaptation to Climate Technologies (AECF REACT).
The UK's support to EnDev is a 'results based financing' facility - this provides a financial incentive for companies like Off Grid - meaning they only get access to finance if they meet a given target (increasing the number of people who have access to clean energy) over a fixed period of time. This acts to boost the market returns for private sector companies providing services to poorer consumers, thereby attracting investment and enabling continued market expansion after the project (and financial incentive) ends.
In less than 2 years, Off Grid Electric has installed solar power systems in over 22,000 homes across Tanzania, meaning many more people now have access to cheap, renewable electricity - a vital step forward in a country where less than 14% of the population are connected to the electricity grid.
Picture: Russell Watkins/Department for International Development.
The lunar eclipse "blood moon" of October 8, 2014 sets on the western horizon in rural western Iowa near a wind farm.
Three windmills turn as an alternative to global warming and rising
waters. Regardless of how you may feel about Man's influence on
global warming (personally, I think the sun and ocean currents have more impact on
Earth than Man does), alternative energy keeps air cleaner and helps
reduce the world's dependence on oil rich countries. Available as a
fine poster print. Alternative thinking about global temperatures.
Elizabeth Mukwimba is a 62-year-old Tanzanian woman who now has solar lighting and electricity in her home at the flick of a switch, thanks to a scheme backed by UK aid.
Elizabeth has had an M-Power solar panel and lights fitted in her home by Off Grid Electric, a private sector company dedicated to providing sustainable, affordable energy to people in developing countries who aren't connected to the electricity grid.
It means that Elizabeth now has lighting at home at night, which means she doesn't have to buy expensive kerosene. The money she's saved already has helped her put a new tin roof on her house. It also means her grandchildren can read and do their homework in the evening.
UK aid, working with the Dutch NGO SNV, is providing support to help Off Grid Electric expand its business to reach more and more people who live in remote, rural areas, through two international partnership programmes - Energising Development (EnDev), and the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund Renewable Energy and Adaptation to Climate Technologies (AECF REACT).
The UK's support to EnDev is a 'results based financing' facility - this provides a financial incentive for companies like Off Grid - meaning they only get access to finance if they meet a given target (increasing the number of people who have access to clean energy) over a fixed period of time. This acts to boost the market returns for private sector companies providing services to poorer consumers, thereby attracting investment and enabling continued market expansion after the project (and financial incentive) ends.
In less than 2 years, Off Grid Electric has installed solar power systems in over 22,000 homes across Tanzania, meaning many more people now have access to cheap, renewable electricity - a vital step forward in a country where less than 14% of the population are connected to the electricity grid.
Picture: Russell Watkins/Department for International Development