Ukraine War Makes the Case for Renewable, Decentralized Energy
As Putin's war of choice against Ukraine tears that nation apart, his army is in the process of seizing a second nuclear power generating station, which will allow him to cut off power—and thus communications, heat, and water—to large chunks of that nation.
If most households in Ukraine had solar panels on their roofs and battery storage in their basements—as two states in Germany and the US State of California are now requiring for all new construction—blowing up or seizing a central power station would have far less ability to brown out large parts of the country.
Russia’s Nuclear Power Exports: Will they Stand the Strain Of The War In Ukraine?
Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine has led to massive sanctions and resulted in heavy blows to its economy. It has also led to unprecedented condemnation of Russia’s leadership, as well as growing international isolation.
Regardless of the military outcome of the invasion, its aftermath will severely shake Russian diplomatic, trade and business initiatives with potential global partners.