“Two Schenectady residents drove their trucks on state snowmobile trails then got them stuck, requiring a three-hour operation to get the trucks out, state Department of Environmental Conservation officials said this week. The two were ultimately issued tickets for driving motor vehicles on state lands, officials said. The DEC identified the two cited as … [Read more…]
Acquisition sought for four Texas solar projects with 690 MW combined capacity
“Solar Developer Innovative Solar Solutions (ISS) seeks to offload 690 MW of PV across four projects in Texas. The projects are named IS245: Indigo solar, a 125 MW project; IS206, a 300 MW project; IS416, a 180 MW project; and IS408, an 85 MW project. The first, Indigo solar, is a 950 acre site … [Read more…]
More wind turbines coming to Lewis County
“Get ready to see more wind turbines popping up in Lewis County. The wind project, called Number Three Wind, just finished its construction financing phase. A representative for Invenergy, the developer of the project, says the construction phase will employ more than 300 locals. So far, roads have been paved and concrete has been … [Read more…]
Heat-protective film to reduce solar module temperature by 3.5 degrees Celsius
“An international research team has tested a holographic film based on prismatic concentrators that was presented by Russian scientists last year and is claimed to significantly reduce the operating temperature of solar modules, including that of thermal-photovoltaic devices. According to the new findings, the film is able to lower the operating temperature by around … [Read more…]
Media
“With pv magazine having this morning reported on the festive sale of a 50 MW solar farm by Chinese developer Shunfeng International, the heavily indebted PV project company this afternoon revealed plans to sell off another 132 MW of generation capacity. Shunfeng said trading in its stock has been paused since Friday morning because … [Read more…]
Trucks Stuck on Duanesburg Snowmobile Trail! Who Got Them Out?
“If we are to believe the weather forecast for this week, snow is on the way. This could finally be a good start toward snowmobile season. If you just can’t wait why don’t you just get in your truck and hit the trails? Just kidding! Nobody would do that, right? Wrong!” read the … [Read more…]
Driver in RV intentionally struck unmarked state police vehicles during chase, say police
“A man has been arrested after allegedly hitting two state trooper cars with an RV while being chased by police. State police say it happened on new year’s eve when 27-year-old Shaman Railine attempted to flee from troopers following another chase with Johnstown police earlier that morning. The RV was found on Main Street … [Read more…]
RV driver rammed police cars in two counties
“” read the entire article DeMola, Pete. Albany Times Union 3 January 2022.
Troopers: Johnstown man struck two state police cars in RV chase; Multi-county incident ends in Duanesburg
“A Johnstown man led police on a multi-part, multi-county chase in an RV that ended in Duanesburg Friday, state police said. The chase included the RV driver intentionally striking two state police cars. No injuries were reported. Troopers identified the driver as Shaman Railine, 27, of Johnstown. He now faces two counts each of … [Read more…]
An African American Community in Florida Blocked Two Proposed Solar Farms. Then the Florida Legislature Stepped In
“” read the entire article Azhar, Aman. Inside Climate News 2 January 2022.