Tag Archives: Wind Power

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – August 7, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – AUGUST 7, 2023 ISSUE

Flying Taxis Have Had Their Ups and Downs. They’re Nearly Here.

Flying Taxis Have Had Their Ups and Downs. They’re Nearly Here.

Companies like Joby and Archer are about to begin production of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. For investors, the upside could be in the billions.

Restaurants Want More Teen Labor. Critics Say They’re Putting Kids at Risk.

Restaurants Want More Teen Labor. Critics Say They’re Putting Kids at Risk.

With restaurants hurting for staff, teenagers are making up a greater share of their workforce. But some say the industry isn’t doing enough to protect its youngest employees.

For ‘Psychology of Money’ Author, Good Investing Comes From Knowing Yourself

For ‘Psychology of Money’ Author, Good Investing Comes From Knowing Yourself

Finance writer Morgan Housel talks about the mistakes investors make, how he assesses risk, and where he puts his money.

Inherited IRAs Have New Rules. What to Know.

Inherited IRAs Have New Rules. What to Know.

Under new guidance, the IRS is allowing people who inherited an individual retirement account after 2019 to skip an RMD this year.

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – July 31, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JULY 31, 2023 ISSUE

Disney’s Magic Will Return. It’s Time to Buy the Stock.

Disney’s Magic Will Return. It’s Time to Buy the Stock.

A renewed focus on lower costs and doing what it does best could help the media titan’s shares recover from a long slump.

Investing in Liberty Stock Is Tricky. Do It Anyway.

Investing in Liberty Stock Is Tricky. Do It Anyway.

The Liberty Media cluster of companies is dauntingly complicated for investors. Now may be the right time to get in.

Drugmakers Want to Crush Medicare’s Pricing Power

Drugmakers Want to Crush Medicare's Pricing Power

The industry has launched a legal war against a new law that would let Medicare negotiate prices. The odds are in Big Pharma’s favor.Long read

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – July 24, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JULY 24, 2023 ISSUE

America’s Bet on Wind Power Is Running Into a Big Problem

America's Bet on Wind Power Is Running Into a Big Problem

Higher costs and serious delays are plaguing offshore wind projects. Consumers, investors, and the environment will pay the price.

High Rates Make Annuities Hot Investments. The 100 Best.

High Rates Make Annuities Hot Investments. The 100 Best.

Barron’s annual guide to the 100 best annuities will help you pick the right one for your needs.Long read

This Insurance Broker’s Stock Is Anything but Boring

This Insurance Broker’s Stock Is Anything but Boring

Shares of Arthur J. Gallagher have trounced the market since it went public in 1984. Expect the gains to continue.4 min

Green Energy: Boosting U.S. Offshore Wind Power

Financial Times – Wind power is the number one source of renewable energy in the US, but nearly all this stems from onshore wind. The US offshore wind industry is underdeveloped and, with only two small offshore operations to date, it lags far behind Europe and China by comparison. The FT’s Derek Brower looks at why progress is slow, and what the White House is trying to do about it.

Views: Green Energy On Scotland’s Isle Of Eigg

The community living on the Scottish Isle of Eigg were the first in the world to set up their own off-grid energy system powered by wind, water and the Sun. The tiny island has shown it’s possible to rely almost entirely on renewables. Since it was launched in 2008, they have received visitors from several other countries wanting to learn more about the project. Community Energy Malawi, who help to set up renewable energy systems across Malawi, used their experience to set up a solar minigrid in Sitolo village, a community that previously relied on fossil fuels and firewood.

Renewable Energy: The Political Backlash (WSJ)

Political battles at the most local levels are slowing the pace of decarbonization Property owners in the windy and sunny parts of the U.S. are pushing back against large-scale renewable energy development, opposition that researchers say could slow the transition to a cleaner economy. Photo: Aaron Yoder/WSJ

Analysis: ‘The Rise Of Wind Power In The U.S.’ (Video)

In the past decade, wind power capacity has tripled, and it’s projected to double in the decades to come. Wind is now America’s top renewable source of electricity generation, and the domestic offshore industry is finally taking off, as major manufacturers debut ever larger and more powerful turbines. While the industry faces some challenges with permitting, public opposition from various interest groups, and the obvious intermittency issues, there’s no doubt that wind is poised to play a major role in the energy transition. The question is just how fast it will grow.

Ocean Technology: The “Mayflower Autonomous Ship” To Launch Sept 16

Powered by AI and the energy from the sun, the Mayflower Autonomous Ship will be able to spend long durations at sea collecting critical data about the ocean. Working in tandem with human oceanographers and other autonomous vessels, the new-generation Mayflower provides a flexible and cost-effective option for deepening understanding of critical issues such as global warming, ocean plastic pollution and marine mammal conservation. The Mayflower Autonomous Ship is led by marine research organisation Promare, supported by IBM and a global consortium of partners.