Join KiloNewton on the Esri Network!

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ESRI supports the development of our solutions that, in turn, extend their products and technologies. We get access to software, resources, and services that help us develop, test, and market our projects.

Take a look and join us HERE.

“THE ESRI PARTNER NETWORK IS A RICH ECOSYSTEM OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK TOGETHER TO AMPLIFY THE SCIENCE OF WHERE. PARTNERS DELIVER SOLUTIONS, CONTENT, AND SERVICES USING THE ESRI GEOSPATIAL CLOUD…COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS OFFER SOLUTIONS CO…

“THE ESRI PARTNER NETWORK IS A RICH ECOSYSTEM OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK TOGETHER TO AMPLIFY THE SCIENCE OF WHERE. PARTNERS DELIVER SOLUTIONS, CONTENT, AND SERVICES USING THE ESRI GEOSPATIAL CLOUD…COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS OFFER SOLUTIONS COMPATIBLE WITH ARCGIS, AND HARDWARE PARTNERS OFFER PACKAGED SOLUTIONS, BUNDLED OFFERS, AND DEVICES FOR USE WITH ESRI TECHNOLOGY.”

HTTPS://WWW.ESRI.COM/EN-US/ABOUT/ESRI-PARTNER-NETWORK/PARTNER-ESRI/BECOME-PARTNER

Can Load-Sharing Data Centers Give Renewables an Advantage?

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IFL SCIENCE takes at look at long distance transmission of electricity.

Professor Sangwon Suh, of the University of California, suggests, “data processing be shifted around the world to take advantage of wherever there happens to be an abundance of cheap, clean power at the time.”

https://www.iflscience.com/technology/loadsharing-data-centers-could-give-renewable-energy-an-advantage-over-fossil-fuels/

WHEN ITS SUNNY IN CALIFORNIA, SHIFTING DATA PROCESSING FROM THE EAST COAST TO WHERE THE EVERGY IS CHEAP COULD SAVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF CARBON EMISSIONS AND CHANGE THE ECONOMICS OF ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION IN FAVOR OF CLEAN SOURCES. SIMONE HOGAN/SHUTTERST…

WHEN ITS SUNNY IN CALIFORNIA, SHIFTING DATA PROCESSING FROM THE EAST COAST TO WHERE THE EVERGY IS CHEAP COULD SAVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF CARBON EMISSIONS AND CHANGE THE ECONOMICS OF ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION IN FAVOR OF CLEAN SOURCES. SIMONE HOGAN/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

https://www.iflscience.com/technology/loadsharing-data-centers-could-give-renewable-energy-an-advantage-over-fossil-fuels/


Can the US be 100% Powered by Renewable Energy?

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Our friends at pv magazine think the US can be 100% powered by renewable energy, and explore how.

“Long story short, it’s possible for the U.S. to run 100% on renewable energy. How we get there is the long story. “

https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2020/08/11/the-u-s-can-be-powered-100-by-renewable-energy-how-do-we-get-there/

Image: U.S. Department of Energy

Image: U.S. Department of Energy

KiloNewton is Hiring!

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KiloNewton is looking for a qualified renewable energy engineer to join our terrific team!

If you are a self-motivated, crazy smart professional who is looking for a company that will allow you to be your best, while making the world a cleaner, better, happier place, then KiloNewton is for you!

We are searching for an ambitious individual who is an experienced renewable energy engineer, primarily focused on solar and wind projects. The ideal candidate will leverage their professional skills, in analysis, design, and leadership to prepare analysis, calculations, drawings, reports, etc. for project deliverables on renewable energy, structural analysis, and other projects. The candidate will be skilled in using computer analysis, optimization, and drafting software, including ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and AutoDesk analysis packages. Designs/models must be created and analyzed with accurate detail that incorporates topography, boundaries, permitting ordinances, environmental variables, design inputs, sketches, civil requirements, field/customer notes, etc. and must be able to comprehend, interpret, and render verbal inputs from the supervisor and others as required.

For full description, qualifications, and to apply, please check out our posting on Indeed.com.

https://www.indeed.com/job/renewables-engineer-66d24ad47a9bb1ff



Renewable Energy Investment Could be a "Powerful Recovery Mechanism"

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GlobalData Energy reports, “Investment in renewable energy transition could act as a powerful recovery mechanism from Covid-19…”

“As the global economies try to mitigate the Covid-19 impact, investment in renewable energy expansion becomes a critical cog in the wheel towards the economic recuperation journey.”

What "Planet of the Humans" Misses

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Yale Climate Connections explores how the documentary “Planet of the Humans” fails to explain the necessity of clean technologies to stop climate change.

“Contrary to the argument made in Jeff Gibbs' and Michael Moore's controversial film, curbing growth can slow climate change, but only clean technologies can stop it.”

https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/2020/06/what-planet-of-the-humans-gets-wrong-about-renewable-energy/

This is a 17.5 MW wind project, consisting of 18 wind farm sites in the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Karnataka. (Photo credit: Land Rover Our Planet / Flickr)

This is a 17.5 MW wind project, consisting of 18 wind farm sites in the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Karnataka. (Photo credit: Land Rover Our Planet / Flickr)

Celebrate Juneteenth by Supporting Black Leaders and Engineers

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In honor of Juneteenth, KiloNewton invites you to join us in donating to one or all of the following organizations, to stand up for Black Lives and stand up to injustice.

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National Society of Black Engineers

“NSBE offers its members leadership training, professional development activities, mentoring, career placement services, community service opportunities and more.”

Donate

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New Mexico Black Leadership Council

“The New Mexico Black Leadership Council (NMBLC) is a 501C3 nonprofit organization that serves as a hub to create a viable and sustainable social profit sector designed to serve the black community in the state of New Mexico.”

Donate

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Equal Justice Initiative

“The Equal Justice Initiative is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society.”

Donate





Renewable Energy Surpasses Coal Use!

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Many, including our friends at pvmagazine, are reporting that, in the last year, renewable energy use has surpassed coal for the first time in 130 years!

“The coal era is officially over in the United States. Not since 1885, when coal replaced wood, have renewables taken the lead.”

https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2020/05/29/renewable-energy-in-us-surpasses-coal-for-first-time-in-more-than-a-century-last-year/

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Will Renewable Energy Surpass Coal Use in U.S.?

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The New York Times is reporting, “Renewable Energy Is Poised to Eclipse Coal in U.S.”

“The coronavirus has pushed the coal industry to once-unthinkable lows, and the consequences for climate change are big.”

Read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/13/climate/coronavirus-coal-electricity-renewables.html

The Kintigh Generating Station in Somerset, N.Y., the state’s last coal-burning plant, just before it was shut down in March.Credit...Libby March for The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/13/climate/coronavirus-coal-electricity-renewable…

The Kintigh Generating Station in Somerset, N.Y., the state’s last coal-burning plant, just before it was shut down in March.Credit...Libby March for The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/13/climate/coronavirus-coal-electricity-renewables.html

Some Tax Relief for Renewables Projects

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Looking Forward

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Via our friends at pv magazine,

‘Covid-19 will provide a significant enhancement to the renewable industry’

Even as global PV forecasts fall, tax equity dries up and unemployment rises, investor Jim Spano believes the right type of government stimulus could not only help the solar industry recover – but drive it to new heights.

https://www.pv-magazine.com/2020/04/09/covid-19-will-provide-a-significant-enhancement-to-the-renewable-industry/


https://www.pv-magazine.com/2020/04/09/covid-19-will-provide-a-significant-enhancement-to-the-renewable-industry/

Working Together (While Apart) for Common Goals

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KiloNewton is safe, secure, and still working on innovative solutions for our incredible partners. We have effectively transitioned to working from our homes, and our team remains strong, productive, and optimistic for the future!  

We hope that you and your families, businesses, and communities are all well, and we wish you courage and strength. 

Solar and other renewable industries will certainly be a part of upcoming economic recovery efforts. When you need engineering solutions, KiloNewton is here and ready to help.

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A Growing Energy Storage Market

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Intelligent Energy Storage System Market Is Expected to Grow Tremendously by 2030!

KiloNewton can help you understand how to most effectively incorporate storage into your renewable array.

Intelligent Energy Storage System Market Detailed Insights on Upcoming Trends 2019-2030 via SBWire.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/intelligent-energy-storage-system-market-is-expected-to-grow-tremendously-by-2030-abb-engie-storage-services-na-azeti-1282175.htm

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An Update on Energy Transition in 2020

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Our friend, Christian Roselund, excellently explores where the renewable energy industry stands as we face the challenges of transitioning to greener energy sources in this new decade, via Energy Transition Magazine.

“The beginning of the year 2020 is a defining moment for our civilization. As warned by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), we have 10 years to reduce global emissions by roughly 50 percent or we could lose the ability to keep warming below 1.5°C by 2100.”

https://theenergytransition.org/article/transition-in-electricity-2020-update/

Solar Achieves "Industry-Leading ROI" according to MarketWatch

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MarketWatch provides us with an opinion piece by Beth Kindig, stating, “…nothing unites corporations, politicians and investors quite like a return on investment. And now solar, after roiling fits and starts, has achieved industry-leading ROI.”

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/renewable-energy-finally-takes-off-as-big-money-enters-the-industry-2020-02-27

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/renewable-energy-finally-takes-off-as-big-money-enters-the-industry-2020-02-27

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/renewable-energy-finally-takes-off-as-big-money-enters-the-industry-2020-02-27

Scientists Identify a Key Flaw in Solar Panel Efficiency

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KiloNewton thinks that eliminating LID would be a huge jump for Silicon!

What do you think?

Sciencealert.com looks at a 2019 study and finds, “…the estimated loss in efficiency worldwide from LID is estimated to equate to more energy than can be generated by the UK's 15 nuclear power plants. The new discovery could help scientists make up some of that shortfall.”

https://www.sciencealert.com/after-40-years-of-hunting-scientists-identify-a-key-flaw-in-solar-panel-efficiency