1 million satallites in NSGO?
The Kessler Syndrome (or the Kessler Effect) describes a theoretical scenario where the density of objects in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is high enough that a single collision creates a cloud of debris. That debris then triggers a "domino effect" of further collisions.
The pilot I wrote with the divine David Quantick is on today on R4 at 6.30pm ( available afterwards on BBC sounds )
Its got great reviews and I was beyond excited to get the cast I wanted and please listen to it because everyone is very funny AS IS THE WRITING OBVS.
This is an amazing Christmas present. A simple device to top a boiled egg creating a clean crack round the crown.
Nigel Farage & Alex Phillips have been awfully quiet about Nathan Gill pleading guilty to eight counts of bribery relating to pro-Russia statements made in European parliament and articles.
Just wanted to refresh their memories about how they were all a team through that period.
How is this not front page news?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - EV kerb chargers in Suffolk are a game-changer, say drivers - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
No wonder I've got to keep charging up the Kindle. Sucked into yet another mammoth read. On book 3, there just has to be a big twist at the end of 6.
Breaking: Scientists claim to have developed the first vaccine against far-right politics. Side effects include empathy, critical thinking, and uncontrollable urges to fact-check memes.
Today l heard about the exoplanet the size of Saturn orbiting Alpha centauri in the goldilock zone disappearing. This is thought to be because it is a 3 star system. I'll just put it out there. "Three body problem".
Reform UK Kent County Council cancelling Net Zero projects were expected to yield approximately £47 million in surplus income over 30 years, through renewable power generation sold back to the grid.
Penny wise, pound foolish. #PoliticalTheatre #HeadlineEconomics
Hurray...after a dimal period of trying to get the fusion solar home assistant integration working l saw fusionsolar plus. No api key that doesn't work just my normal login. Brilliant.
I read a fictional story that started with a heat dome over India that killed 20 million. The reason was that apart from the 40-50°C, the high humidity meant nobody could sweat to cool. Organ failure followed by death. It's no longer if but when.
Passive houses, of which there are fewer than 2,500 in the UK. They are designed to be warm in the winter and cool in the summer with minimal energy demand and continual fresh air. The capital cost difference has dropped to with 5-12%. This is recovered with 5-15 years, depending on design.
That should have said role not roll.
We have yet to see battery storage added into the energy mix from NESO.. It has been used successfully for maintaining frequency a roll normally carried out be turbine generators. PHS is there. Why not battery storage?
Better than the NESO app is
www.energydashboard.co.uk/live
🌞 NEW RECORD.: Solar is on track to break all previous records in the UK in 2025.
From a low base solar is now booming in the UK.
As a soldier, which is more comfortable. Chinooks are pretty utilitarian. I'd prefer the bus..bet it had usb and wifi.
They don't say they would compensate the approx £1.8 billion paid annually. (avg £2,250). If you have FiT, don't vote to get rid of it. You made the investment you earned the reward.
Not many people realise that FiT payments come from the energy levy. The scheme has about 800,000 active contracts and helped establish the rooftop solar industry. The current on slaught of anti net zero wants to get rid of the levy.
NHS NUH City hospital Just had a partial knee replacement yesterday where my surgeon was assisted by a robot. Having had my right knee done 2 years ago l now have a comparison. In both cases l was discharged on the day of the surgery. #NHS thank you.
www.nuh.nhs.uk/news/notting....
I've heard on a radio interview a Reform UK spokesman person claim that meetings have been disrupted by Antifa or Antifa style groups. Antifa means Anti Fasicist. It is described as not an organised group but as an ideology or movement. Surely anti fascist means you support freedoms & democracy.
For those thinking about how modern #solar panels perform. It's 9am here in Nottingham and out side it's drizzle yet 24 panels on 2 roof planes East and West are generating 1.5 kw. It's all about light.
Every wondered why Reform UK are so against renewables?
Could it be a sincere well thought out science based policy?
Surely not 92% of funding from fossil fuel interests.
Hey the Conservatives have taken more.
Liberal Democrats more than Labour.
Greens none....
search.electoralcommission.org.uk
UK battery storage is often left off mix charts—despite 6 GW (6,000 MW) online and 127 GW in the pipeline (58 GW approved). It’s key to grid stability. By contrast, Spain/Portugal had ~60 MW BESS during their recent cascade failure—too little to stop it.
800k households could lose £1.5bn in solar payments if Reform UK scrap green subsidies. That’s 1.5m voters—mostly in Labour areas—set to pay more if Reform get power. In 2010, a typical 8-panel system earned ~£1k/yr. Data: www.ofgem.gov.uk/public-repor...
Cutting Energy Levy would only save 0.7p per kWh
Cutting green levies sounds big—but most are locked into long-term contracts like FITs & CfDs. Only £1.6bn is removable, saving just 0.7p/kWh—~£20/year. Don’t fall for fake fixes. Real reform means smarter policy, not slogans. #EnergyFacts #GreenLevy #UKBills #NetZero
Just read The Next Prime Minister by Bryan McCormack. UK voters, he says, swing between ‘Salesman’ and ‘Bank Manager’ leaders. With Starmer as the Bank Manager, that means Farage-like it or not-could be next. The pattern fits. But patterns can be broken. The question is: how? #Farage #Election2029
Some are shocked the UK-India trade deal
The UK already has similar Double Contribution Conventions with 50+ countries – including the US, Canada, Japan, and South Korea.
These agreements stop workers being taxed twice on social security when temporarily seconded abroad. The India deal is reciprocal
We also have myenergi which manages the solar divert and Zappi for car charging.
It's 8:30 am here in Bramcote, Notts. The battery is full, the hot water is 100%, and it will be another day of rocking #NetZero or, in our case #NetPositive. We will be exporting more than we imported. To break even we only need to export (15p/kWh) 46% of what import (7p/kWh).
