[Lwvcnmtopics] Energy Update

[George Richmond]

The NM PRC is on Winter Break and will resume its meetings in January.

Here are some articles on Energy from the firm of Wood McKenzie, a very 
long time and reliable company based in Europe.


  Google to Test Data Center Battery Backup That Also Serves the Grid

Google wants to “make the most” of required data center backup systems 
on its quest for 24/7 clean energy.

Google to Test Data Center Battery Backup That Also Serves the Grid | 
Greentech Media 
<https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/google-to-install-its-first-battery-backup-system-at-data-center?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Daily&utm_campaign=GTMDaily>

This is very relevant to the expansion of renewable energy because 
battery backup can store power produced in off times or when demand is 
down for later consumption.

Also, Los Lunas is the site of a very large data center for Facebook and 
so Facebook may make their surplus power available for New Mexico/other 
power users.


  Key 2020 US Solar PV Cost Trends and a Look Ahead

Project sizes are increasing, larger-format modules are top of mind, and 
finding new cost efficiencies is a priority for companies across all 
market segments.

Key 2020 US Solar PV Cost Trends and a Look Ahead | Greentech Media 
<https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/key-2020-us-solar-pv-cost-trends-and-a-look-ahead?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Daily&utm_campai>


Lower module costs, a key component, will continue to decline


Have a great holiday,

George Richmond


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