When 60 Minutes was doing its fact-checking to support its viewpoint that clean energy is a dead industry, I wonder what they thought when they came across this little beauty: California (by far the leading state for solar energy) installed …
Category: Photovoltaics
Solar Photovoltaics Is Rooted in a Discovery Published on this Date
Today is the 113th anniversary of the publication of a paper that revolutionized science and ushered in the age of electronics. On this day in 1900 Max Planck published his paper on quantum mechanics, in which he explained that light …
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Tagged with: Albert Einstein, grid parity, Max Planck, Navigant Research, Photoelectric effect, Photovoltaic system
2GreenEnergy Talkin’ Solar
Here’s a podcast of the 30-minute talk I had this morning with Beth Bond on her wonderful radio show: “Talk Solar.” I’m always pleased when interviewers lavish me with time throughout the show to mention my books, and even go …
Solar Farm Featured on Renewable Energy World
Here’s a wonderful “virtual tour” of a 6 megawatt solar farm in Florida, conducted by my colleague Jennifer Runyon, chief editor of RenewableEnergyWorld.com and Renewable Energy World magazine. I love the way these folks hustle all over the globe, bringing …
From Guest Blogger Paul Taylor: Cheaper Solar Panels at What Cost?
As the Chinese government offers subsidies to manufacturers in order to sell the panels for less than cost, cheap solar panels flood the global market making it more difficult for others to compete. As everyone is scurrying to provide more …
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Nigeria Alternative Energy Expo – A Resounding Success
Here’s a video that presents the results of the third annual Nigeria Alternative Energy Expo (NAEE 2013), held in Abuja. Promoters say it was a terrific success; while I have no reason to doubt them, that’s what promoters say, regardless. …
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U.S. Solar Market Booming
I have an old friend who sometimes gives me investment advice, and, when he feels especially confident regarding a certain item, he’ll add the warning, “If you don’t do this, Craig, you’ll be crying in your beer.” Well, that’s certainly …
From Guest Blogger Emily: Is Solar Power Worth the Investment?
Electricity, an invisible and boundless power at our fingertips that makes all sorts of things possible from a small socket in the wall. We all hate it when the power goes out. It’s annoying to have to revert to the …
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From Guest Blogger Tom Grant: The Race for Renewable Energy – Why Solar is Running Faster Than the Wind
Renewable energy helps sustain energy in a way that is protective of the environment. However, the renewable energy market is equally just as important to the stability of the financial market. Specifically, solar energy has made a rapid expansion on …
From Guest Blogger Chris Long: Three Fun Activities to Teach Your Children the Value of Solar Energy
Raising conscious kids can be a fun and exciting adventure. Teachable moments for your intelligent, curious little ones are available each and every day. Take, for example, the sun: an incredible resource that provides light and heat and makes life …
