The global offshore wind turbine market is expected to almost double this year after record growth last year, according to a report published in October by Danish consulting company MAKE. MAKE predicts the expansion will continue into 2015. …
[The Vector] Global Offshore Wind Sector Expanding Rapidly Read More »
The groundworks for the construction of the world’s first commercial solar updraft tower may be little more than two years away. Solar updraft towers use the power that lifts hot air balloons into the air to generate electricity. The Australian …
[The Vector] 200MW Solar Updraft Power Plant at Application Stage Read More »
When you consider the rising price of gas, as well as other economic factors which are taking a toll on your bank account and wallet, you may want to consider a device that will help you save money while getting …
From Guest-Blogger Mark Ellis: The Benefits of Owning an Electric Moped Read More »
Here’s a conversation I’m having with a reader in Chile that I thought others may find interesting. Francisco Gajardo, who gave me permission to publish this, writes: Hi Craig, First of all, I must congratulate you for such a great …
I’m going through an interesting exercise that I thought I’d share. In preparation for my upcoming speaking tour for my book on renewables, I’m working with some associates to “package” myself, and develop an online press kit. As I’ve known …
I have a great deal of sympathy for people who struggle with the math and logic of renewables. After all, I’m one of them. It’s not that I’m bad at math per se; rather, it’s that there are dozens of …
Analyzing the Data Fairly: Is Renewable Energy Really "Green?" Read More »
I love these newspaper writers who spend about 10 minutes learning about electric transportation before publishing an article that will affect the thinking and behavior of many thousands of readers. Couldn’t this journalist from Canada’s “Globe and Mail” have stuck …
[The Vector] Some Electric Vehicles Reporters Have Wicked Slants to Their Coverage Read More »
As a civilization, we’re in trouble whenever politics trumps science — and we’ve seen plenty of that lately. That’s why the world is so frustrated with the inaction of the COP meeting in Cancun, as we listen to diplomats drone …
Science Is Under Violent Attack on Global Climate Change Read More »
The ability of nanotechnologies to deliver cost-effective renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions has come under attack in a recently released report by the environmental campaigning organisation Friends of the Earth. The nano technology industry has over-promised and under-delivered, according …
Nanotechnology – A Sandwich Without the Beef? (Part One) Read More »
A near full-scale prototype of an airborne wind energy system that generates power from constant, high-speed, high-altitude winds will be tested in Piedmont, Italy, in the coming weeks. When fully operational, KiteGen should be capable of generating 3MW of power. …
[The Vector] Low Cost Power from High Altitude Winds Read More »
