Ivanpah’s Sunset: Why the Collapse of a $2.2 Billion Solar Dream Threatens the Future of Renewable Energy

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California is shutting down its Ivanpah CSP (Concentrated Solar Power) project, raising concerns about the future of CSP investments. Moshe Luz, a key scientist in the field, spoke to Green Prophet to address misconceptions and share insights. He argued that claims of bird deaths from CSP are myths and that Ivanpah's closure could hinder future renewable energy projects by discouraging investors from taking risks. Luz emphasized the need for bold investments to advance renewable technology.

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Innovating Sustainability: Bitcoin Mining Waste Heat and its Green Potential with Akbar Shamji

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Bitcoin mining—the process by which new bitcoins are entered into circulation—is notoriously energy-intensive. It requires powerful, specialized computers known as ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits) that are capable of handling immense computational tasks. These machines operate continuously and compete against each other to solve mathematical problems that become progressively more difficult over time. The energy consumption […]

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