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AFFORDABLE & CLEAN ENERGY - Coggle Diagram
AFFORDABLE & CLEAN ENERGY
Mechanical/Automotive Transition
EV Battery Life: Degradation and "Second Life" uses for car batteries.
Regenerative Braking: Mechanical efficiency in energy recovery..
Charging Standards: J1772 vs. NACS (Tesla) connector battles.
Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Potential for heavy-duty trucking vs. consumer EVs.
Hybrid Efficiency: Optimizing internal combustion for cleaner output.
Computer Science & The Grid
Smart Grids: Using IoT sensors to balance energy load in real-time.
The Smart Grid Explained - An Understanding for Everyone
AI Optimization: Algorithms that predict peak energy demand.
Cybersecurity: Protecting the energy grid from digital attacks.
Blockchain Energy: Peer-to-peer renewable energy trading.
Edge Computing: Processing energy data locally to reduce latency.
Local Perspective (KY/BG)
KY Coal History: The economic shift in the Appalachian region.
TVA Role: How the Tennessee Valley Authority manages local power.
WKU Sustainability: Energy-efficient building initiatives on campus.
Rural Access: Challenges of bringing EV infrastructure to rural KY counties.
Local Incentives: Bowling Green specific rebates for energy efficiency.
National Perspective (US)
Aging Infrastructure: The vulnerability of the current US power grid.
Renewable Subsidies: Federal tax credits for solar and wind.
Nuclear Integration: Role of small modular reactors in clean energy.
Grid Storage: The need for massive battery "farms" to store wind/solar power.
Policy Shifts: Transitioning from fossil fuel jobs to "green" energy
Global Perspectives
UN SDG 7.1: Universal access to modern energy.
UN Sustainable Development Goals | Affordable and Clean Energy (7)
Fossil Fuel Dependency: Economic reliance of developing nations on coal/oil.
Carbon Neutrality: The 2050 global goal for net-zero emissions.
Resource Extraction: Environmental impact of mining lithium and cobalt.
Climate Change Mitigation: Lowering global CO2 levels via renewables.
Resources
Target 7.2: Increase the global share of renewable energy.
Target 7.3: Double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency.
Public Awareness: Educating consumers on energy-saving tech.
