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Half of year will be ‘dangerously hot’ in tropics by 2100, research shows | Climate crisis | The Guardian

ByMelbourne Hydronic Heating

The record-breaking heatwaves seen across much of the world in recent months will become increasingly common by the end of the decade, according to research.

Experts say how hot they will be is “hugely” dependent on our ability to curb carbon emissions in the next few years.

Read the full article at: www.theguardian.com

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Solar curtailment is emerging as a new challenge to overcome as Australia dashes for rooftop solar

ByMelbourne Hydronic Heating

Almost one in three Australian homes now have solar panels – but as even more solar systems are installed, we face a growing challenge of managing temporary solar shutdowns.

Almost a third of Australia’s estimated ten million households now have solar on the roof. But as the nation moving fastest to produce energy on our homes, we are also encountering teething problems, such as “curtailment” of output.

This issue will be one we have to overcome as ever more Australians install solar. Our grids were designed primarily for large fossil fuel power stations transmitting electricity in one direction, while solar households both consume and export power.

Read the full article at: theconversation.com