Here is the latest blog from Nhamoinesu Matsvimbo. While some say devastating annual fires are the new normal, others are raising the possibility that renewable energy could provide a solution.
Wildfire. That isn’t new, but the past few years have seen some particularly catastrophic. Forests are getting drier and hotter, which can be attributed to climate change, but aging power lines and poor land and forest management are playing a role in the wildfires as well. While moving toward renewable energy isn’t going to solve all of the different problems that are contributing to the raging wildfires, it would make a difference. How?
Local solar power paired with batteries can provide reliable energy and keep electricity running for communities in need, particularly at times when a power line needs to be turned off for safety reasons. This technology might also reduce the chances of electric sparks on overhead lines, which could result in dangerous wildfires.
If communities were to deploy more local solar and batteries, we could reduce the amount of power flowing through electricity lines, and coordinate with utilities in real time, leading to an improved scenario for utilities to carry out maintenance, reroute power in case of problems, and ensure overall safety of fire-prone communities. Let’s use this opportunity to come together—state leaders, regulators, local policymakers, the rooftop solar industry and utilities—to swiftly bring more solar and batteries to the communities that need them when it matters most.
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