Coal…. Where does it stand?

[Reynolds]

Got it… btw, the Germans are looking at revamping there power grid using DC vs AC. I don’t really know what that technology they are using to create power though but I do find this stuff fascinating.

Me too. There must be some DC advancements I am unaware of.

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

What we see in Europe is a crisis spurred on by a reduction of cheap Natural Gas reserves with Germany perticullary in trouble… so bottom line the USA needs to be focused on Power Generation and consumption. From my view, this is a must.

europe crisis - Google Search

 

[JonC]

Me too. There must be some DC advancements I am unaware of.

Yea....I can't see DC working across the nation. There has to be advancements of which we are unaware.

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

Yea....I can't see DC working across the nation. There has to be advancements of which we are unaware.

Does Germany use AC or DC?

It transmits power with a maximum voltage of 220 kilovolts (kV) or 380 kV. Most of the power lines use alternating current, but the new transmission lines between northern and southern Germany, planned to be completed by 2025, will use the more efficient high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology.Jun 10, 2021

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[JonC]

Does Germany use AC or DC?

It transmits power with a maximum voltage of 220 kilovolts (kV) or 380 kV. Most of the power lines use alternating current, but the new transmission lines between northern and southern Germany, planned to be completed by 2025, will use the more efficient high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology.Jun 10, 2021
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When I was there they used 230v AC.

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

When I was there they used 230v AC.

This is or was in the future. It appears they are revamping their entire grid and want to incorporate more dc power (mostly from wind and solar).

 

[JonC]

This is or was in the future. It appears they are revamping their entire grid and want to incorporate more dc power (mostly from wind and solar).

Yea. Looking online - They have power issues. It is cheaper to look to DC than patch their grid. They have been talking about this for a long time. They want to get rid of nuclear power.

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

This is or was in the future. It appears they are revamping their entire grid and want to incorporate more dc power (mostly from wind and solar).

Google
A high-voltage direct current (HVDC) electric power transmission system (also called a power superhighway or an electrical superhighway)[1][2][3] uses direct current (DC) for electric power transmission, in contrast with the more common alternating current (AC)

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

Yea. Looking online - They have power issues. It is cheaper to look to DC than patch their grid. They have been talking about this for a long time. They want to get rid of nuclear power.

That’s correct, they do want to get rid of it

 

[JonC]

That’s correct, they do want to get rid of it

Yes.....and get more gas from Russia.

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

Yes.....and get more gas from Russia.

I’m not certain that that’s their plan any more. Can you substantiate that? They have emphasized Wind & Solar. I am not optimistic they can generate enough power from that though.

 

[JonC]

I’m not certain that that’s their plan any more. Can you substantiate that? They have emphasized Wind & Solar. I am not optimistic they can generate enough power from that though.

I think that's why the timeframe (they didn't want to use so much from Russia).

 

[Revmitchell]

We need to make use of all forms of energy and use as much as we want

 

[JonC]

We need to make use of all forms of energy and use as much as we want

Why?

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

I think that's why the timeframe (they didn't want to use so much from Russia).

I’m sure the Biden adm doesn’t want Germany or any European country buying fuel from Russia. Do we know who blew up that pipeline?!?

 

[JonC]

Dunno. The US should not import oil. We should drill baby drill.