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Coal…. Where does it stand?

Discussion in 'Political Debate & Discussion' started by Earth Wind and Fire, Oct 22, 2023.

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  1. Reynolds

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    Me too. There must be some DC advancements I am unaware of.
     
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    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
     
    #42 Earth Wind and Fire, Oct 26, 2023
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    Yea....I can't see DC working across the nation. There has to be advancements of which we are unaware.
     
    #43 JonC, Oct 26, 2023
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    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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    #44 Earth Wind and Fire, Oct 26, 2023
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    When I was there they used 230v AC.
     
    #45 JonC, Oct 26, 2023
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    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).
     
    #46 Earth Wind and Fire, Oct 26, 2023
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    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.
     
    #47 JonC, Oct 26, 2023
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    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)
     
    #48 Earth Wind and Fire, Oct 26, 2023
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    That’s correct, they do want to get rid of it
     
    #49 Earth Wind and Fire, Oct 26, 2023
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    Yes.....and get more gas from Russia.
     
    #50 JonC, Oct 26, 2023
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    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.
     
    #51 Earth Wind and Fire, Oct 27, 2023
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    I think that's why the timeframe (they didn't want to use so much from Russia).
     
    #52 JonC, Oct 27, 2023
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    We need to make use of all forms of energy and use as much as we want
     
    #53 Revmitchell, Oct 27, 2023
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    Why?
     
    #54 JonC, Oct 27, 2023
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    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?!?
     
    #55 Earth Wind and Fire, Oct 27, 2023
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    Dunno. The US should not import oil. We should drill baby drill. :)
     
    #56 JonC, Oct 27, 2023
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