Highest solar electricity ever recorded during heatwave

 Highest solar electricity  ever recorded during heatwave 

    During the recent European heatwave, solar energy production reached record highs while nuclear and other thermal power plants experienced operational challenges.

     This surge in solar output highlights its crucial role in maintaining energy stability during extreme weather events. 

    In June, the Europion saw its highest solar electricity production ever recorded, 
reaching 45 terawatt hours (TWh), a 22% increase compared to June of the previous year, according to RenewEconomy. 

  This surge in solar power helped offset some of the strain on thermal generators, including French nuclear plants, which struggled to maintain full capacity in the extreme heat. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:-

Record Solar Production:-
   June 2025 marked the highest month for solar power generation in the EU, with a total of 45 TWh. 

Thermal Generator Issues:-
   The intense heatwave caused thermal power plants, including nuclear facilities, to experience reduced output or shutdowns due to overheating issues. 

Solar's Stabilizing Role:-
In Germany, solar power provided up to 50 GW during the heatwave, contributing up to 39% of the daily electricity generation. 

Renewable Energy's Advantage:-
This event underscores the importance of renewable energy sources like solar in mitigating the impacts of climate change-related extreme weather events. 

Nuclear's Sensitivity to Heat:.-
   Nuclear power plants, particularly those in France, can be vulnerable to heatwaves, as they rely on water cooling systems that can be affected by high temperatures. 

MJF Lion ER YK Sharma 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Solar Generation in Night hrs

How to get get Solar generations in Night        While standard solar panels cannot generate electricity at night,     New technologies are being developed to address this limitation.      These advancements focus on harnessing the earth's heat or using infrared radiation emitted by the Earth to generate power, potentially creating 24-hour renewable energy sources.  Key Concepts and Technologies :- 1) Anti-Solar Panels (Thermo-radiative Cells):- How they work:-    These panels, also known as thermoradiative cells, work in reverse of traditional solar panels. Instead of absorbing sunlight, they emit infrared radiation into space, which is then converted into electricity.    Nighttime energy:-     They can generate electricity from the difference in temperature between the panel and the surrounding environment, essentially converting the heat escaping into space back into usable power.  Potential:-  ...
Read more

Hydrogen at home — It's the end of solar and wind power

  Hydrogen at home — It's the end of solar and wind power         Statement "1000 pounds" per day of hydrogen at home — It's the end of solar and wind power in the world" is not accurate.     While hydrogen can be produced from renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, it's not a replacement for those sources themselves. Hydrogen production via electrolysis, using renewable electricity, is a promising avenue for decarbonization, but it doesn't negate the need for solar and wind power as direct energy sources.  Cause behind its is as under. Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier:-     Hydrogen is an energy carrier, meaning it stores energy produced elsewhere (like from solar or wind) and can be used to power fuel cells or for other applications.  Electrolysis:-     A key method of producing "green" hydrogen involves using electricity from renewable sources (like solar and wind) to split water into hydrogen and oxygen throu...
Read more

Lift off the ground during seismic activity, minimizing damage in Japan

Lift off the ground during seismic activity, minimizing damage in Japan     Japan has developed a technology that allows houses to literally lift off the ground during earthquakes, protecting them from damage.    This is achieved using a system of compressed air and sensors that inflate an airbag under the house, lifting it a few centimeters during tremors. The house then gently settles back down when the shaking stops.      Japan has developed innovative earthquake-resistant technology that allows houses to lift off the ground during seismic activity, minimizing damage. This is achieved through systems like the one developed by Air Danshin, which uses compressed air to lift houses on airbags. When sensors detect tremors, the airbag inflates, raising the house a few centimeters and preventing it from shaking violently with the ground.    More detailed explanation: Airbag Technology:- Air Danshin has pioneered the use of large airbags placed b...
Read more