typhoons

As of this writing (0645 am PHT, 1945 EST) Typhoon Uwan is close to landfall. (Image from Zoom Earth)

Renewable Energy Infrastructure Resilience Tested as a Supertyphoon Approaches the Philippines

The convergence of climate reality and energy transition Super Typhoon Fung-Wong (locally designated Uwan) is approaching the Philippines with forecast sustained winds potentially exceeding 185 kph (115 mph), and a possible intensification to Category 5 (157 mph or higher or 252 km/h or greater) strength, it tests a fundamental question … [continued]

NASA Earth Observatory image by Lauren Dauphin, using VIIRS data from NASA EOSDIS LANCE, GIBS/Worldview, and the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership.

Floating Solar Project Withstands Super Typhoon Capricorn

One of the fiercest typhoons to hit the area of Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China, since 1949 was Super Typhoon Capricorn this month. In this wild weather, torrential winds and giant waves, what is the durability of floating solar panels? If you were anticipating seeing some broken panels, think again. Despite considerable … [continued]