A friend writes: Hi Craig, Is this piece on solar energy a real argument or a conservative pipe dream? I respond: The latter, as one might infer from the other content on the site.
Category: Photovoltaics
Legitimacy of Solar Energy
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Wearable Solar
I sometimes ridicule product concepts for which I can’t think of a single use, and wearable solar tries the imagination. OK, suppose you’re alone, out on a long hike, and you get lost. You’re making so many calls out of …
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Graphic of Solar Installations by Country Might Be Misleading
As illustrated here (larger graphic below), there are many ways of presenting data. The intended take-away here is clear: outside of the U.S., Germany, China and the U.K., very little is happening in solar energy at the global level.
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From Guest Blogger Emily Folk: Why Solar Energy Will Become Essential to Every Industry
We are living in the midst of a revolution. Twenty years ago, the concept of renewable, alternative energy sources was just a pipe dream. Now, we have functional examples of wind and solar energy that are coming close to providing …
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The Costs of Solar PV
In response to my recent piece on the cancellation of subsidies for solar and wind, 2GreenEnergy super-supporter Gary Tulie writes: “U.S. costs for residential solar are way higher than in other parts of the world.
Obstruction of Justice
Whither goest thou, the obstruction of justice case against the U.S. president? Here’s a video that may answer that question.
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3D Printed Solar Cells
I’m not sure the concept on this video of 3D printed solar cells isn’t a total ruse, but I am sure it’s impractical in the extreme, as: • The solar cells themselves are about 25% of the total system cost.
Solar PV — Amazing Graphic
Solar PV installations by country, as it morphs over time, is an interesting statistic. Anyone interested in the subject may want to check out the link above, featuring one of those fabulous high-motion graphics that shows this in a visually fascinating …
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Floating Solar PV
Here’s something with real merit: floating solar panels, for places where land is at a premium, perhaps Europe and Japan.
Take a Cool Guess—The Fun Quiz on Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability. Today’s Topic: The Solar Energy Industry
Question: The solar industry required 40 years to complete its one-millionth installation. How long did it take to double that to two million (a milestone achieved last month)? Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers. Relevance: Solar is a $17 …
