#electricty — Bluesky Posts

@ktwalsh.bsky.social

6 days ago

St. John's man who graduated from CNA's wind turbine program says there are challenges finding work | CBC News After months of searching for work as a new graduate from the College of the North Atlantic's wind turbine technician program, a St. John’s man says he’s been forced to retrain in another field.

Another one of the vexing paradoxes of #Newfoundland One of the windiest places on Earth. Wind power is also one of the cheapest ways to generate #electricty Something just doesn't add up here🤔
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Yul Tolbert

@timelike01.bsky.social

5 months ago

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I still think that #everybody should be buying #SolarPanels and #PowerBanks to #SaveMoney on #electricty.

#solar #solarpunk #solarenergy #solarpower #solartech #homesolar #energy #energysavings #savings #affiliatemarketing

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Nukta

@nukta.com.web.brid.gy

5 months ago

PSO to gain most from new power circular debt deal: report Pakistan’s national oil company is poised to emerge as the largest beneficiary of the government’s recently approved plan to refinance unpaid dues owed to power producers and fuel suppliers. Earlier this week, the government restructured a record PKR 1.23 trillion circular debt, a chronic issue of cyclical overdue payments that has plagued the country’s power sector. The deal comprises PKR 659.6 billion in loan restructuring, as well as PKR 565.4 billion in fresh financing to settle overdue government payments to power producers. This will not only allow the government to negotiate better terms but also generate substantial fiscal savings. The Pakistan State Oil (PSO) is poised to emerge as the largest beneficiary of the government’s circular debt resolution plan, said a report by Taurus Securities. As part of the plan, PKR 220 billion is expected to be disbursed to regasified liquefied natural gas-based power plants (RLNG), directly benefiting PSO, the report said. PSO supplies imported LNG to these power producers through the gas utility company Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL). #### Massive receivables on PSO’s books According to data as of June 2024, SNGPL’s payable to PSO stood at PKR 311 billion, while PSO’s receivables from RLNG-based power companies, National Power Parks Management Company – which owns and operates two RLNG power plants with Haveli Bahadur Shah and Balloki Power Plant – Quaid e Azam Thermal Power (Pvt) Limited and Nandipur totaled around PKR 105 billion. As of March 2025, PSO’s own books recorded PKR 278 billion in dues from SNGPL. This means the upcoming settlement could significantly improve PSO’s liquidity position, enabling substantial receipts and easing pressure on its balance sheet. #### Debt reduction and financial relief PSO has already begun deleveraging, reducing short-term debt from PKR 403 billion in FY24 to PKR 356 billion in FY25. This allowed a PKR 19 billion year-on-year reduction in finance costs. The anticipated cash inflows from the loan will further accelerate debt repayments, reduce reliance on high-cost borrowing, and free up cash for operational and strategic needs. While management is expected to prioritize debt reduction over dividends, analysts believe the lower finance costs and improved working capital will enhance profitability and long-term financial resilience. #### HUBCO also set to gain a significantly Among power-sector players, Hub Power Company (HUBCO) is positioned as a key beneficiary through its subsidiaries and associates operating under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) umbrella. As per the report, China Power Hub Generation Company (CPHGC) is owed PKR 53 billion, Thar Energy Ltd (TEL) is due PKR 12 billion, and ThalNova Power (TNPTL) is owed PKR 11 billion. In total, HUBCO’s stake-adjusted overdue receivables amount to PKR 76 billion. With TEL and TNPTL expected to announce their first-ever dividends in Q2FY26, the inflows from the debt settlement are likely to boost payout potential and unlock funds for strategic redeployment, including the BYD auto manufacturing joint venture. Other listed entities also stand to benefit from the circular debt clearance, including Lucky Cement, expected to recover PKR 10.8 billion and Thal Limited, around PKR 11 billion. These inflows could strengthen balance sheets, reduce leverage, and potentially improve shareholder returns. #### Pending reforms While the circular debt restructuring package offers near-term liquidity relief, Taurus Securities cautions that structural reforms are essential to break the recurring cycle of circular debt. A similar debt clearance of PKR 500 billion was done in 2013, yet the issue has resurfaced with nearly a trillion rupees in arrears once again in 2025. According to the report, reforms are needed to: 1. Reduce line losses and power theft 2. Renegotiate RLNG supply contracts 3. Shift of generation plants to take-and-pay mode 4. Restructure loans of Chinese power producers #### Breakdown of fresh financing allocations As per the report, out of the PKR 565 billion in fresh financing – expected to be received by the government from banks – PKR 280 billion will go to nuclear power plants, PKR 220 billion to RLNG plants, PKR 60 billion to coal-based plants, and PKR 5 billion to generation companies or GENCOs. These disbursements aim to clear critical payables and ease liquidity stress across the power value chain. The loan will be repaid through the PKR 3.23/unit surcharge, which is already in effect, ensuring no additional burden on electricity consumers.

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Ed Armstrong

@armst-ed.bsky.social

6 months ago

US Energy Secretary goes viral for misguided solar post In a viral post, Energy Secretary Chris Wright says a planet-sized solar panel would only produce 20% of global energy.

US #DOE Sec laughably, pathetically, wrong on #solarenergy

Their war on #renewables has achieved full-on hysteria. I try to ignore, but sometimes the record MUST be corrected. Case in point...

#energy #grid #economics #climate #electricty #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy
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Shoshana Bee

@shohanabee76.bsky.social

8 months ago

Today’s electricity tip should be obvious…🤦🏽‍♀️💀

Don’t place live wires next to a water source! The TWO extension cords were running a pump, while that water nozzle/hose was turned on (bump the trigger & out comes water)
@shawnfeb24.bsky.social
#electricitysafetytips #electricty #electricaldangers

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Mary Ellen Wuori

@megloops.bsky.social

9 months ago

BC Hydro’s challenge: Powering province through surging demand, drought and trade war British Columbia’s power utility is facing transformational challenges of drought, rising costs and a trade war with the United States as it works to meet electricity demand that’s surging after two d...

@ctvvancouver.bsky.social should investigate the Research #UBC #Economics did circa 2000 which, I recall, showed the planned #SiteCdam would NOT meet the estimate #Electricty needs.
Why did #BChydro NOT plan better 🧐

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Yul Tolbert

@timelike01.bsky.social

10 months ago

MARBERO 80W Solar Powered Generator with Panels 25W Included, 88.8Wh Lithium Battery Portable Power Station with AC Outlet 120W Peak Fast Charging 110V for Camping Outdoor Home Backup Backup RVs Amazon.com : MARBERO 80W Solar Powered Generator with Panels 25W Included, 88.8Wh Lithium Battery Portable Power Station with AC Outlet 120W Peak Fast Charging 110V for Camping Outdoor Home Backup Backup RVs : Patio, Lawn & Garden

I still think buying #SolarPanels and #power banks can help people #suvivie the #TrumpRecession.
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#solar #solarpower #solarenergy #solarpunk #renewables #electricty #electricbill #savings #lowcost

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Philip Spalding

@cambolc.bsky.social

10 months ago

#Humpday #RenewableEnergy preferable for #electricty supply but storage is needed for when something goes wrong and more traditional #baseload #electricitygeneration is slow to respond, #IoT is where it the solution could be, #smartappliances shut off as power decreases, freezer for instance firs

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Graphic News

@graphicnews.bsky.social

10 months ago

Cause of Spain-Portugal blackout remains a mystery Spain and Portugal are returning to normality after one of Europe’s biggest ever power outages crippled the countries for hours, leaving engineers baffled as to what had caused it.#Spain #Portugal #Electricty #Blackout #PowerOutage #Mystery

#News Cause of Spain-Portugal blackout remains a mystery: Spain and Portugal are returning to normality after one of Europe’s biggest ever power outages crippled the countries for hours, leaving engineers baffled as to what had caused it.#Spain #Portugal #Electricty #Blackout #PowerOutage #Mystery

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@askpippa.bsky.social

10 months ago

This Nunavut community will soon flip the switch on a solar transition | CBC News In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, we find out how big solar projects could transform life in Nunavut, see how clearing traffic cleared the air in Paris and learn how old appliances...

Goodbye diesel generators, hello solar power in Nunavut. At least, in the summer when there's sunlight.
#solar #energy #climate #electricty #Canada #Arctic

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💧🌏 Greg Cocks

@kiwiincolorado.bsky.social

11 months ago

Systemic #Drivers of #ElectricGrid Caused #Catastrophic #Wildfires - Implications for #Resilience In #UnitedStates
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#ignitioncauses #mapping #spatial #risk #hazard #fire #climatechange #Anthropocene #humanimpacts #infrastructure #economics #electricty #weather #utilities

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Jerry Paulson

@jerrypaulson.bsky.social

1 year ago

People in #Virginia want #cleanair. Ban #fossilfuels #NoMethane for #electricty

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LiVeEye

@liveeye.bsky.social

1 year ago

Night time lightning is so fun to capture

#lightning #lightningbolt #bolt #weather #sky #electricty #rain #thunder #thunderstorm

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Matthew

@calmeilles.bsky.social

1 year ago

A steel lattice transmission tower (commonly called electricity pylon) carrying two three-phase circuits. Glass insulators clearly visible showing that the lines change direction, turning 60 degrees to the left of the image. The whole appearing black, starkly silhouetted against a cloudy sky in shades of grey. Location is by Barking Substation, River Road, Barking Reach. 51°31'11.1"N 0°06'54.9"E

Transmission Tower

#photography #electricty #transmission #tower

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@ilearnedthistoday.bsky.social

1 year ago

Why do cold batteries lose their charge? Why do cold batteries lose their charge? Cold batteries don’t lose their charge exactly. In colder weather, the atoms that are inside the batteries can’t mo

Why do cold batteries lose their charge? Cold batteries don’t lose their charge exactly. In colder weather, the atoms that are inside the batteries can’t move as much and that means they can’t produce as much power. #battery #cold #electricty #lithium
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@lbphotog.bsky.social

1 year ago

#StormEowyn #Electricty #Water #Heat #ESB Reality of Irish rural living & Govt wants country electrified. We’ve no electric no water, drive 30km round trip to charge devices get WiFi & water. But we do have a small inset stove a gas hob that we’ll never give up no matter what the penalties are.

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Caitlin Grady

@caitlinagrady.bsky.social

1 year ago

Parting thoughts- where #AI fits into the #electricty world. What is take away? #Dominion- these are exciting times for an industry that has been previously mundane. We are forecasting double demand in next 40 years. AI is the next iteration of tech that drives new load. Will drive innovation too.

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