Sentences with phrase «energy as the island»

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The artificial island and interconnectors could act as a spider web, she explained, making it possible to send energy to different countries where it is needed, getting better prices in the process.

Scientists and energy experts say that a distributed grid that doesn't rely on a single power plant for energy generation could help vulnerable island regions such as the Caribbean weather strong storms like Irma or Maria.

On Tuesday, in a tense hearing about the the island's slow recovery, he told lawmakers that the Isla del Sol now wants solar energy to provide as much as a quarter of its electricity, transmitted across microgrids and backed up by batteries.

And Elon Musk is running a business, not a charity, so coming up with a way to generate money from reconstructing Puerto Rico's energy system will be crucial for private companies to step in, which will be difficult as the island copes with its financial struggles.

However, shifting of solar output to meet evening demand via mass deployment of energy storage — as is being done on the island of Kaua'i — and demand flexibility from electric vehicle charging could both play large roles.

Likewise schools such as the Anglicans» King's College (Columbia), 1754, and the Baptists» College of Rhode Island (Brown), 1769, gained support from the fresh energy of the Churches.

WAMC's Capital Region Bureau Chief Dave Lucas was at Peebles Island Wednesday for what state officials heralded as a «major» clean energy announcement.

Officials such as County Legislator Bridget Fleming joined their state and county colleagues in urging the department to eliminate the waters off Long Island from the proposed program and to endorse renewable energy efforts instead for the state and region.

He, therefore, assured that «on the basis of my country's specific needs, Government is keen on developing utility - scale solar energy projects, as well as accelerating the development of mini-grid solutions in off - grid and island communities for lighting, irrigation and other economic activities».

The Council Finance Committee chairman cited Superstorm Sandy as a factor in his decision, noting parts of his district (which includes Bensonhurst, Brighton Beach, Coney Island, Gravesend, and Sea Gate) were impacted and require «renewed focus and energy towards the recovery and rebuilding efforts.»

It was submitted as part of the Long Island Power Authority's request for green energy initiatives.

The Long Island — New York City wind farm could yield as much as 700 MW of energy — enough electricity to power an estimated 245,000 homes.

Potentially thousands of customers across Long Island with solar panels from a shuttered company called Level Solar are wondering how to pay their next month's energy bill as the state works to untangle the unexpected closure.

The strong tides around these islands have led the European Union - funded European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) to use Orkneys» waters as the world's largest testbed for a renewable energy source that has been stalled for years: tidal Energy Centre (EMEC) to use Orkneys» waters as the world's largest testbed for a renewable energy source that has been stalled for years: tidal energy source that has been stalled for years: tidal power.

Some were interested in «islanding,» using it as the backbone for an alternate power grid that could sustain itself with emergency generators and large amounts of solar and wind energy if and when the central power grid went down.

The oil - rich jatropha plant and other so - called «energy crops» being grown on the island may also pass through the industrial plant, as long as growers are willing to part with it for free (though that may prove unlikely).

The non-profit Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC), for instance, suggests roofing surfaces that reflect the sun's heat so as to reduce the urban heat island effect while improving residential energy efficiency.

City rooftops covered with vegetation are seen as a way to reduce the urban heat - island effect and cut energy usage — but so far, the results have been unimpressive

This is an accounting trick of sorts so the island generates as much energy from renewables as it consumes in nonrenewable diesel and gasoline.

Over the past few years, terrestrial telescopes such as the Major Atmospheric Gamma - ray Imaging Cherenkov Telescope (MAGIC) in the Canary Islands and the High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS) in Namibia have seen low - energy photons from a gamma - ray burst (GRB) arriving before their high - energy counterEnergy Stereoscopic System (HESS) in Namibia have seen low - energy photons from a gamma - ray burst (GRB) arriving before their high - energy counterenergy photons from a gamma - ray burst (GRB) arriving before their high - energy counterenergy counterparts.

This Čerenkov radiation was detected by imaging atmospheric Čerenkov telescopes (IACTs), such as HESS (High Energy Stereoscopic System) in Namibia, MAGIC (Major Atmospheric Gamma Imaging Čerenkov) in the Canary Islands, and VERITAS (Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array Systems) in Arizona.

Innovative urban design could create increased access to active transport.99 The compact geographical area found in cities presents opportunities to reduce energy use and emissions of heat - trapping gases and other air pollutants through active transit, improved building construction, provision of services, and infrastructure creation, such as bike paths and sidewalks.303, 318 Urban planning strategies designed to reduce the urban heat island effect, such as green / cool roofs, increased green space, parkland and urban canopy, could reduce indoor temperatures, improve indoor air quality, and could produce additional societal co-benefits by promoting social interaction and prioritizing vulnerable urban populations.311, 303

Gas prices had increased rapidly from mid-2016 as the full effect of the three LNG projects starting operations on Curtis Island worked through the gas market, putting domestic energy users under pressure.

Since its founding in 1914, HeartShare has expanded its reach to over 100 program sites in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, as well as to 60 of the 62 New York counties through energy grants to low - income families.

Drummond's inspiring picture book introduces the small Danish island of Samsø, which has received global attention for its «energy independence,» achieved by shifting from fossil fuels to renewable resources, such as wind power, captured on its shores.

Your spacious kitchen will feature a kitchen island, granite countertops, and maple cabinetry as well as high quality, energy efficient appliances.

Enjoy two more dives at Menjangan Island, don't forget that camera as this is going to be one hell of a days diving, take it easy though as you might want to preserve your energy for an optional night dive.

Hindu Temple Kauai, also known as Kauai Hindu Monastery, is one of many places on our island to feel the mana «energy» of the fertile soil.

The islands are making great strides to become more sustainable, with initiatives in renewable energy, water conservation, as well as restricting immigration to the Galápagos.

The island of Nusa Penida which is recently dubbed as renewable energy park offers not just sites of eco-friendly electric plantation for the visitors.

The perfect place to experience all the wonders of St. Barth, Le Sereno exceeds expectations by both capturing the spirit and energy of the island and creating a welcoming environment that makes each and every visitor feel as though they have found a second home.

Supervised by a highly trained and enthusiastic team, kids are exposed to the nature and culture of the island's incredible surrounds, as well as a range of high - energy sports and outdoor activities.

Koopa Troopas appear as enemies in Ruddy Road, Cherry Lake, Bloo Bay Beach, The Golden Coliseum, Vortex Island, Lighthouse Island, Fortune Island, and Green Energy Plant.

A variant of Koopa Troopa known as Koopa Troopa 6 - Stacks appear in Lighthouse Island and Green Energy Plant.

Waterborne offers events and building options that focus more on the coastal areas of the island, as well as providing off - shore alternatives for energy with tidal power plants, military submarines for defense, even floating luxury apartments for housing.

offers events and building options that focus more on the coastal areas of the island, as well as providing off - shore alternatives for energy with tidal power plants, military submarines for defense, even floating luxury apartments for housing.

Meet Khris Brown Our guest speaker this week was Khris Brown, a veteran game dev and bundle of positive energy who has worked on such illustrious games as the Monkey Island series, and now leads the whole Narrative Talent Group...

As this Long Island - native's first solo showing at the downtown Los Angeles gallery, the seemingly commonplace images seen here feature an ominous energy, forcing the viewer to play detective and piece together Lifson's cryptic narratives.

The move to Mallorca from Barcelona brought new energy to Miró's work; he described the island as feeling «as fresh as if the world had just been created.»

The island is also investing in the increase of its renewable energy capacity, mainly through wind - based and solar energy production and is representing itself as one of the models for the implementation of the European Union's Directive on Renewable Eenergy capacity, mainly through wind - based and solar energy production and is representing itself as one of the models for the implementation of the European Union's Directive on Renewable Eenergy production and is representing itself as one of the models for the implementation of the European Union's Directive on Renewable EnergyEnergy.

We then work with island villagers and ask them what tangible thing they need such as a kindergarten, fresh water delivery system or solar energy system, in exchange for establishing a new marine or forest reserve.

So thinking back over the last couple of years as the Long Island Power Authority has struggled along with local environmental groups in New York to educate the public about the clear environmental benefits of clean energy and what could be the first offshore wind farm in the US, it seems apparent to me that if area schools had access to a program such as KidWind 15 - 20 years ago the resistance they've encountered today might well be less intense and better informed.

«We take our position as the pioneers of the new U.S offshore wind industry very seriously, and we're confident the Block Island Wind Farm is just the start of an East Coast energy revolution that will transform how we power our communities.»

Though small by today's standards — the wind turbine's blades were less than one third the length of those installed offshore by Deepwater Wind — the 200 kilowatt - capacity turbine produced as much as 11 percent of the island's energy needs during off - peak winter months.

Innovative urban design could create increased access to active transport.99 The compact geographical area found in cities presents opportunities to reduce energy use and emissions of heat - trapping gases and other air pollutants through active transit, improved building construction, provision of services, and infrastructure creation, such as bike paths and sidewalks.303, 318 Urban planning strategies designed to reduce the urban heat island effect, such as green / cool roofs, increased green space, parkland and urban canopy, could reduce indoor temperatures, improve indoor air quality, and could produce additional societal co-benefits by promoting social interaction and prioritizing vulnerable urban populations.311, 303

The company was not prepared, regulators decided, to deal with «specific and unique renewable energy issues facing Hawaii, such as integrating very high levels of distributed energy resources — particularly residential rooftop solar PV systems — into isolated island grids.»

The project will provide enough energy to power 4,500 Long Island home and abate 30,000 tons of carbon dioxide as well as sulfur and nitrogen dioxide emis

As a result, solar PV has been promoted across the region through dedicated programs that reflect this value, including the ZREC program in Connecticut, the Renewable Energy Growth program in Rhode Island, and a new Massachusetts program that will create incentives for siting in preferred locations, offer bonuses for low - income participation, and incorporate energy stEnergy Growth program in Rhode Island, and a new Massachusetts program that will create incentives for siting in preferred locations, offer bonuses for low - income participation, and incorporate energy stenergy storage.

Walt's hands - on PV experience includes residential and commercial PV installations in the eastern U.S., as well as rural solar PV installations in Nicaragua, the Galapagos Islands, southern Ecuador, Peru, Arunachal Pradesh in India, Burma, Thailand, and Rwanda with NGO organizations such as Solar Energy International and Knightsbridge International.

-- In accordance with subparagraph (B), the team shall provide technical, programmatic, and financial assistance to each utility of each affiliated island, and the government of each affiliated island, as appropriate, to develop and implement an energy Action Plan for each affiliated island to reduce the reliance of each affiliated island on imported fossil fuels through increased efficiency and use of indigenous clean - energy resources.