Tag

Electricitygrid

All articles tagged with #electricitygrid

crime1 year ago•3 min saved

Drone Bomb Plot on Power Station Foiled by U.S.

Skyler Philippi, a 24-year-old white supremacist from Tennessee, was arrested by the FBI for plotting to destroy an electricity substation in Nashville using a drone with explosives. His plan aimed to disrupt the power network as part of an extremist agenda to incite societal chaos and promote a white-only state. Philippi, who espoused accelerationist views, faces charges of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and could face life in prison. The FBI foiled the plot through an undercover operation, preventing potential widespread power outages.

via NBC News|

#crime #droneattack #electricitygrid

economy2 years ago•8 min saved

"Britain's Stagnant Economy: The Need for Reform and Active Investment Amid Recession Risks"

Britain's economy is facing significant challenges due to a tenfold increase in applications to connect to the electricity grid, resulting in waits of up to 15 years, and local planning authorities that can block new construction for years. The semiconductor start-up Paragraf exemplifies the struggle, facing a £1 million cost to upgrade their power supply due to grid underinvestment. To reignite economic growth, analysts and lawmakers are advocating for accelerated electrical grid upgrades and easier planning approval for new construction. The government has announced measures to speed up planning approval and improve grid connection processes, but experts urge for more decisive action to meet investment needs and carbon emission reduction targets.

via The New York Times|

##britaineconomy #economy