Review David G. Victor – Director, Program on Energy and Sustainable Development, Stanford University” ‘Energy’ is rich in thoughtful insights and written in sparkling prose, this little book offers a sweeping survey of the many ways that energy moves our economy and ecology.”Sir Crispin Tickell – Former Chairman of both the Board of the Climate [...]
Solar energy could power most, if not all of our electricity needs. Yet, solar accounts for less than 1% of the U.S. energy usage, in large part because of its high cost. With recent advancements in solar technology, some analysts predict that solar power can reach grid parity with fossil fuels within 5 years. That [...]
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For hundreds – even thousands of years – humans have harnessed the energy of the wind to move ships across the seas. But now this ancient idea is improved by tapping into solar energy, as well. Eco Marine Power has developed technology it calls the Aquarius Solar Wind Marine Power System, which helps reduce the [...]
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Utility scale solar plants often rely on concentrating solar power (CSP) instead of traditional photovoltaic (PV) solar panels to generate clean electricity. While CSP is considerably more efficient than PV power, its a land-intensive operation. More than 5-10 acres for each megawatt generated is often required. But now Nanogen Power Systems, Inc. has developed concentrating [...]
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As a land use/environmental attorney, I’ve worked on so-called brownfields projects that redevelop environmentally-compromised properties, such as toxic waste sites or dumps. Its the ultimate in recycling – re-using land that has already served its original purpose instead of spreading development outward from city centers. I was especially excited to hear about solar panel installations [...]
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President Obama’s State of the Union Address earlier this month included a number of references to renewable energy research and development, including solar power, wind energy and other alternative power sources. Among other things, clean energy development will create green jobs, as well as increase our homeland security if we don’t have to continue buying [...]
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Do you enjoy camping, fishing or other outdoor activities? How nice would it be to have a hot cup of coffee without firing up the camp stove? With this solar powered coffee maker, you can use energy from the sun to brew your morning java. Talk about a useful solar gadget! Students at the University [...]
You know that renewable energy is going mainstream when you can pick up a gallon of milk AND solar panels from the supermarket! For people that live in the U.K., just head down to the local Sainsbury for a DIY solar panel kit. The grocery store has partnered with British Gas to offer solar panels [...]
While Punxsutawny Phil might be predicting an early spring in 2011, the reality is that many regions of the U.S. will continue to see snow and ice well into March and possibly even April. For commuters and other drivers, one of the most dangerous places to encounter winter accumulations is on elevated roadways. So, how [...]
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All across the “Land of Enchantment” the state of Nevada is shining bright with a solar power future. To the south, near Boulder City, over a million solar panels cover desert lands, generating utility scale solar electricity. Using First Solar panels, the project will generate enough clean electricity to power about 26,000 homes, saving 123,000 [...]
