India Just Unveiled the World’s Largest Solar Plant

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India Just Unveiled the World’s Largest Solar Plant



SOLAR AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE

Images of India’s Kamuthi Solar Power Project have just been unveiled, giving people across the globe a look at the planet’s largest solar plant. The facility is equipped with 2.5 million individual solar panels across more than 10.36 square kilometers (4 square miles) in Kamuthi in Tamil Nadu, and construction on it was completed in just 8 months.

The plant adds 648 megawatts to the country’s current energy capacity and is capable of powering 150,000 homes. It is a huge step forward in India’s plans to make solar power accessible to more of its citizens. By 2022, the country hopes to produce solar power for 60 million homes — a goal aligned with the government’s vision to generate 40 percent of India’s power from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.

With this new plant and its continued dedication to sustainable energy, India is expected to become the world’s third-biggest solar market by next year, trailing after China and the United States.

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THE END OF FOSSIL FUELS

India’s is one of many nationwide initiatives to minimize, if not completely eliminate, the use of fossil fuels.

Chile’s efforts to produce renewable energy have already led to the country creating far more energy than its northern grid needs, driving the country’s energy cost down to nothing. In the same vein, the UK has made a commitment to completely eliminate use of coal by 2025, and in the past six months, they’ve managed to produce more electricity from solar energy than through their traditional coal plants. Meanwhile, Spain is hoping to become a leading country for sustainable energy by setting a goal to generate 100 percent of its power from renewable sources — it’s already able to produce enough energy from wind to power 29 million homes on a daily basis.

These pioneering nations are demonstrating the promise and viability of green energy options. As those options become even more accessible and economically viable, we’re sure to see other countries follow their good example.

https://futurism.com/india-just-unveiled-the-worlds-largest-solar-plant/

While the world moves forward with technology, and few disgruntled naysayers surf CC saying how bad the idea is to go green and save the planet.. :lol:
 

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Coincidentally, the largest oil refinery on the planet is also in India.

Jamnagar refinery is the world's largest oil refinery with an aggregate capacity of 1.24 million barrels per day (bpd)

 

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[/B]Global Warming in action

Climate Change.. yeah, thanks for pointing that out.. when has Australia and a winter blast. humm

Winter Storm Set To Smash Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra

"It's going to be as cold as Canada

The cold has already struck South Australia. Adelaide was just 10 degrees at midday on Tuesday, en route to a projected maximum of 11. Mt Lofty in the Adelaide hills is just one of Adelaide's hill suburbs expecting snow. Here's the best they've managed so far."​

LOL That's funny as Cold As Canada..

 

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https://www.tripsavvy.com/monsoon-season-in-india-1539591

The main monsoon season in India runs from June to September and the question on everyone’s lips is always, “What's it really like and is travel still possible?” This is very understandable as the thought of rain and floods is enough to put a dampener on any holiday. However, the good news is that you don’t have to let the monsoon ruin your travel plans, and travel can even be advantageous during this time.

Gumboot your way to Bombay.

What Causes the Monsoon in India
The monsoon is caused by differing temperature trends over the land and ocean. In India, the southwest summer monsoon is attracted by a low pressure area that's caused by the extreme heat of the Thar Desert and adjoining areas, during summer. During the monsoon, the wind direction reverses. Moisture-laden winds from the Indian Ocean come to fill up the void, but because they can't pass through the Himalaya region, they're forced to rise. The gain in altitude of the clouds results in a drop in temperature, bringing about rain.

When the southwest monsoon reaches India, it splits into two parts around the mountainous region of the Western Ghats in south-central India. One part moves northwards over the Arabian Sea and up the coastal side of the Western Ghats.

The other flows over the Bay of Bengal, up through Assam, and hits the Eastern Himalaya range.

What can be Expected During the Monsoon in India
The southwest monsoon reaches the coast of the southern state of Kerala around June 1. It usually arrives in Mumbai approximately 10 days later, reaches Delhi by the end of June, and covers the rest of India by mid-July.


Every year, the date of the monsoon's arrival is the subject of much speculation. Despite numerous predictions by the meteorological department, it's rare that anyone gets it right though!

Want to chase the monsoon in India? Kovalam, on the most southern tip of Kerala, is one place that receives the first rainfall. Stay in a hotel facing the ocean and watch the storm roll in. See these 8 Top Kovalam Hotels for All Budgets.
The monsoon doesn't appear all at once. Rather, it builds up over a couple of days of "pre-monsoon showers". Its actual arrival is announced by an intense period of heavy rain, booming thunder and plenty of lightening. This rain injects an amazing amount of vigor into people, and it's common to see children running about, dancing in the rain, and playing games. Even the adults join in because it's so refreshing.

After the first initial downpour, which can last for days, the monsoon falls into a steady pattern of raining for at least a couple of hours most days. It can be sunny one minute and pouring the next. The rain is very unpredictable. Some days very little rainfall will occur, and during this time the temperature will start heating up again and humidity levels will rise.


The amount of rain that's received peaks in most areas during July, and starts tapering off a bit in August. While less rain is usually received overall in September, the rain that does come can often be torrential.

Unfortunately, many cities experience flooding at the start of the monsoon and during heavy downpours. This is due to drains being unable to cope with the volume of water, often because of rubbish that has built up over the summer and hasn't been properly cleared.

Where Receives the Most Rain in India During the Monsoon
It’s important to note that some regions receive more rain than others during the monsoon. Out of India's major cities, Mumbai receives the most rain, followed by Kolkata (Calcutta).

6 Places to Experience the Monsoon in Mumbai
The eastern Himalaya region, around Darjeeling and Shillong (the capital of Meghalaya), is one of the wettest areas in not just India, but the whole world, during the monsoon.


This is because the monsoon picks up additional moisture from the Bay of Bengal as it heads towards the Himalayan range. Travel to this region should definitely be avoided during monsoon time, unless you really love the rain! If you do, then Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is the place for you (it has the honor of getting the highest rainfall in the world).

Love Monsoon Rain? Don't Miss the Monsoon in Meghalaya!
Where Receives the Least Rain in India During the Monsoon
As far as major cities are concerned, Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad receive comparatively less rain. Chennai doesn't receive much rain at all during the southwest monsoon, as Tamil Nadu gets most of its rainfall from the northeast monsoon, from October to December. Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh also experience this monsoon, as well as heavy rainfall during the southwest monsoon.

Areas that receive the least rain and are most suited for travel during the monsoon include the desert state of Rajasthan, the Deccan Plateau on the eastern side of the Western Ghats mountain range, and Ladakh in far north India.

What are the Benefits of Traveling to India During the Monsoon
Monsoon time can be a great time to visit India as tourist attractions aren't crowded, airfares can be cheaper, and bargain rates are up for grabs at hotels throughout the country.

You'll also get to see another side of India, where nature comes alive in a landscape of cool, lush greenery. Check out these 6 Top India Monsoon Travel Destinations for inspiration.
 

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India Just Unveiled the World’s Largest Solar Plant



SOLAR AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE

Images of India’s Kamuthi Solar Power Project have just been unveiled, giving people across the globe a look at the planet’s largest solar plant. The facility is equipped with 2.5 million individual solar panels across more than 10.36 square kilometers (4 square miles) in Kamuthi in Tamil Nadu, and construction on it was completed in just 8 months.

The plant adds 648 megawatts to the country’s current energy capacity and is capable of powering 150,000 homes. It is a huge step forward in India’s plans to make solar power accessible to more of its citizens. By 2022, the country hopes to produce solar power for 60 million homes — a goal aligned with the government’s vision to generate 40 percent of India’s power from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.

With this new plant and its continued dedication to sustainable energy, India is expected to become the world’s third-biggest solar market by next year, trailing after China and the United States.

[youtube]I57dfSS10M4[/youtube]

THE END OF FOSSIL FUELS

India’s is one of many nationwide initiatives to minimize, if not completely eliminate, the use of fossil fuels.

Chile’s efforts to produce renewable energy have already led to the country creating far more energy than its northern grid needs, driving the country’s energy cost down to nothing. In the same vein, the UK has made a commitment to completely eliminate use of coal by 2025, and in the past six months, they’ve managed to produce more electricity from solar energy than through their traditional coal plants. Meanwhile, Spain is hoping to become a leading country for sustainable energy by setting a goal to generate 100 percent of its power from renewable sources — it’s already able to produce enough energy from wind to power 29 million homes on a daily basis.

These pioneering nations are demonstrating the promise and viability of green energy options. As those options become even more accessible and economically viable, we’re sure to see other countries follow their good example.

https://futurism.com/india-just-unveiled-the-worlds-largest-solar-plant/

While the world moves forward with technology, and few disgruntled naysayers surf CC saying how bad the idea is to go green and save the planet.. :lol:

Turning the earth into the Death Star one solar power plant @ a time.
 

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Turning the earth into the Death Star one solar power plant @ a time.

Umm, first of all the Death Star was science fiction. And secondly the Death Star projected energy, not absorbed it.

Coincidentally, the largest oil refinery on the planet is also in India.

Jamnagar refinery is the world's largest oil refinery with an aggregate capacity of 1.24 million barrels per day (bpd)


Still struggling with the fact that green tech is slowly but surely pushing your beloved oil industry aside?
 

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Umm, first of all the Death Star was science fiction. And secondly the Death Star projected energy, not absorbed it.
Um, first of all, lots of stuff we have today was science fiction not that long ago. Secondly, so these panels only absorb energy, they don't project or reflect it onto anything else? You know, kind'a like this?
 

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Um, first of all, lots of stuff we have today was science fiction not that long ago. Secondly, so these panels only absorb energy, they don't project or reflect it onto anything else? You know, kind'a like this?

Ivanpah Solar Power Facility, California... you can see it from I15 as you leave Las Vegas to Los Angeles

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