from https://dotearth.blogs.nytime.com/
A group of scientists and energy analysts has laid out a path under
which New York State could, in theory, eliminate its use of fossil fuels
and nuclear power — including for transportation — by 2050. The graph
above charts the contributions played by improved efficiency and
adoption of renewable electricity sources as well as hydrogen fuel cells
(with the hydrogen generated with renewable energy).
According to the researchers’ calculations, New York’s 2030 power demand for all sectors (electricity, transportation, heating/cooling, industry) could be met by:4,020 onshore 5-megawatt wind turbines12,770 offshore 5-megawatt wind turbines387 100-megawatt concentrated solar plants828 50-megawatt photovoltaic power plants5 million 5-kilowatt residential rooftop photovoltaic systems500,000 100-kilowatt commercial/government rooftop photovoltaic systems36 100-megawatt geothermal plants1,910 0.75-megawatt wave devices2,600 1-megawatt tidal turbines7 1,300-megawatt hydroelectric power plants, of which most exist
If would like to watch a long video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRXDYC3TnG4
short video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdNcKwPoALA
Can Wind, Water and Sunlight Power New York by 2050?
It is amazing that we can already almost eliminate all use of fossil fuels, but the real question is why haven't we already done it?
ReplyDeleteThat is impressive that New York could be completely reliant only on renewable energy but my question is how much would it cost and how many people would be needed to operate all of this.
ReplyDeleteDoing all of this sound great but one of the real reason i found why we cant do this is because its all about money! The cost for all of this equipment is crazy and who's going to pay for it? I think the way we get are energy will change but i don't think this is the answer.
ReplyDeleteNo doubt we need to become more efficient immediately. I know one day we will bite the bullet for not being more prepared.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds great in theory, but in reality it would cost a lot to get started and the oil companies have a major influence in politics whether we want to admit it or not.
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