alexander solsten
@solsten.bsky.social
music producer, filmmaker, chief sport enjoyer, former pro cook. On parle franglais icitte (Montréal)
My new album "Cold Concrete, Warm Waters" is out now!
https://solsten.bandcamp.com/album/cold-concrete-warm-waters
My new album "Cold Concrete, Warm Waters" is out now!
https://solsten.bandcamp.com/album/cold-concrete-warm-waters
Imagine living at the mall
November 13, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Imagine living at the mall
I swear that dude is connected to the universe somehow (more than can be explained, I mean)
November 13, 2025 at 4:14 AM
I swear that dude is connected to the universe somehow (more than can be explained, I mean)
I have a friend at the game who sent us some videos - fairly sure there’s something in the air
November 13, 2025 at 3:40 AM
I have a friend at the game who sent us some videos - fairly sure there’s something in the air
In fact so far most indications are that I will eventually (sadly) be proven right. I’d love to be wrong but I’ve seen this movie too many times already
November 12, 2025 at 11:26 PM
In fact so far most indications are that I will eventually (sadly) be proven right. I’d love to be wrong but I’ve seen this movie too many times already
I respect the pragmatic attitude but I have so little faith in the benefits coming back to Canadians - aside from geopolitical issues of course. Given the way we’ve handled petrocorps in this country I am hesitant to believe that this time will be different with mining or LNG
November 12, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I respect the pragmatic attitude but I have so little faith in the benefits coming back to Canadians - aside from geopolitical issues of course. Given the way we’ve handled petrocorps in this country I am hesitant to believe that this time will be different with mining or LNG
*imported power is generated by fossil fuels, I meant to say.
November 12, 2025 at 11:19 PM
*imported power is generated by fossil fuels, I meant to say.
The other thing is that I think it’s hella misleading to pump up these “clean energy projects” as if we’re making progress, then using the power for mining and fossil fuels. At BEST we’re cutting into the new emissions, at worst we’re producing much, much more. Keep in mind imports are F.Fuel
November 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The other thing is that I think it’s hella misleading to pump up these “clean energy projects” as if we’re making progress, then using the power for mining and fossil fuels. At BEST we’re cutting into the new emissions, at worst we’re producing much, much more. Keep in mind imports are F.Fuel
To be clear: the north coast transmission line is FOR the demand, not for future export of power.
November 12, 2025 at 11:09 PM
To be clear: the north coast transmission line is FOR the demand, not for future export of power.
Also, if these resource extraction projects were actually generating enough power on site then there’d be no need to expand transmission capacity to meet their needs lol
November 12, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Also, if these resource extraction projects were actually generating enough power on site then there’d be no need to expand transmission capacity to meet their needs lol
Sure and in theory I agree that if you’re going to need more capacity you’re going to need more transmission, but like I said BC already has to import 20% of their usage. Even if they add 5000 GWH w the new projects they’re still short 8000 - assuming demand stays flat which it prob won’t
November 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Sure and in theory I agree that if you’re going to need more capacity you’re going to need more transmission, but like I said BC already has to import 20% of their usage. Even if they add 5000 GWH w the new projects they’re still short 8000 - assuming demand stays flat which it prob won’t
“We really need clean power…. To run our LNG plant and mining operations, obviously”
November 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
“We really need clean power…. To run our LNG plant and mining operations, obviously”
Those projects won’t be online for at least another 8 years and I just looked up where they’re building it - it’s hilarious how predictable that was to guess. Absolutely nothing to do with clean power LOL
www.bchydro.com/energy-in-bc...
www.bchydro.com/energy-in-bc...
North Coast B.C. electrification
www.bchydro.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Those projects won’t be online for at least another 8 years and I just looked up where they’re building it - it’s hilarious how predictable that was to guess. Absolutely nothing to do with clean power LOL
www.bchydro.com/energy-in-bc...
www.bchydro.com/energy-in-bc...
There’s already many examples (in BC, this past week) of data centres & resource extraction creating extreme drought conditions - in theory I’m with you but I don’t see where their plan is coming close to the reality we are in & are going to face in the near future
November 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
There’s already many examples (in BC, this past week) of data centres & resource extraction creating extreme drought conditions - in theory I’m with you but I don’t see where their plan is coming close to the reality we are in & are going to face in the near future
Quebec is a net exporter of hydro, but we’re gonna need a lot more than just hydro if we’re simultaneously going to be pumping the aquifers dry to cool data centres. I am begging ppl to think about this rationally: the gestures/words by this govt say they’re all-in on AI & fossil fuels, not green
November 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Quebec is a net exporter of hydro, but we’re gonna need a lot more than just hydro if we’re simultaneously going to be pumping the aquifers dry to cool data centres. I am begging ppl to think about this rationally: the gestures/words by this govt say they’re all-in on AI & fossil fuels, not green
I agree that Canada needs to go all-in on green energy yesterday but I am extremely skeptical that 1) anyone is actually interested in doing that and 2) that any of these projects will do much to affect that. Sounds to me like they’re doing the complete opposite lol
November 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I agree that Canada needs to go all-in on green energy yesterday but I am extremely skeptical that 1) anyone is actually interested in doing that and 2) that any of these projects will do much to affect that. Sounds to me like they’re doing the complete opposite lol
I’m not understanding why we need more lines to begin with. They already are at peak generating capacity with Site C fully online and had to import 1/5th of total power last year. Not to mention the persistent drought conditions which will affect future levels of hydro produced.
November 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I’m not understanding why we need more lines to begin with. They already are at peak generating capacity with Site C fully online and had to import 1/5th of total power last year. Not to mention the persistent drought conditions which will affect future levels of hydro produced.
Now you’re speaking my language
November 12, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Now you’re speaking my language
Yeah there’s been so many! Basically zero my entire life and then all of a suddenly multiple per year? Sounds normal 😂
November 12, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Yeah there’s been so many! Basically zero my entire life and then all of a suddenly multiple per year? Sounds normal 😂
Sigh all those hours I spent training to be an elite customer service agent back in the 2000’s gone to waste. People won’t even let you speak to their supervisor anymore :(
Because, you know….their supervisor is CHAT BOT
Because, you know….their supervisor is CHAT BOT
November 12, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Sigh all those hours I spent training to be an elite customer service agent back in the 2000’s gone to waste. People won’t even let you speak to their supervisor anymore :(
Because, you know….their supervisor is CHAT BOT
Because, you know….their supervisor is CHAT BOT
Says the guy who never got shot with a potato gun
November 12, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Says the guy who never got shot with a potato gun
Pretty cool! We got a shitload of snow so the only “Aurora” we’re seeing is the fake green one everyone always gets psyched out by from the Desjardins tower 😂
November 12, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Pretty cool! We got a shitload of snow so the only “Aurora” we’re seeing is the fake green one everyone always gets psyched out by from the Desjardins tower 😂