A reader points out that in talking about utility scale solar, only mature technologies are used — usually 20 to 30 years mature or more. He observes how long it’s taken PV to be seriously considered for plants over 10mW. …
The Challenge Facing Concentrating Solar Power — Utilities Want Mature Technology Read More »
The world’s oceans are a new frontier in the renewable energy world. Ocean energy is emerging and will be ‘make or break’ in the next five years, says the firm Pike Research that focuses on research and analysis of renewable …
[The Vector] Harnessing the Ocean for Energy: the New Frontier? Read More »
Life is full of coincidences. On the way back from dropping my daughter off at school this morning, I heard a piece on NPR on Black Swan technology (see press release linked) which is based on a unique “optical rectification” process …
The Vector recently ran a story on the potential of ocean energy. Following up on that story, The Vector is reporting on some international ocean energy projects that are being installed, tested or are in operation. A further story on domestic …
[The Vector] Ocean Energy Projects – An International Sampling Read More »
The efficiency of converting sunlight into electricity becomes much lower (about 10 times lower) than the former solar panel. So it is difficult to generate enough power for equipments. So seems that it will take us really long period before we could see great amount of solar street lights with Graphene rather than Solar Panel.
I’ll be at the Utility Scale Solar show in San Diego on Wednesday. I know this is a debatable topic, but I tend to get more excited about utility scale anything, not because I think we can count on utilities …
General Electric (GE) has some exciting things going on. GE is a top 10 world manufacturer of wind turbines, and is active in renewable energy efforts on several fronts. Many have heard the recent announcement of the GE WattStation. For electric …
[The Vector] GE: Engaging Employees in an Eco Treasure Hunt Read More »
Progress Energy Florida claims that its “Save the Watts” program is a success. The Fortune 500 company says in a recent announcement there has been a 45% drop in energy use since it started the program in 2007 through 2009. That …
[The Vector] Florida’s Progress Energy Program “Save the Watts” Saved $10 Million Read More »
When I started to think about this, I Googled “renewable energy job creation,” I noticed that the first item offered me was an article from Fox News, that, predictably, ridiculed the idea that significant numbers of new jobs could come …
Renewable Energy Job Creation — Apparently a Hot Topic Politically Read More »
In August 2010, Siemens Energy, Inc. received an order for 98 wind turbines originating from Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OGE). The turbines are destined for the Crossroads wind power plant in Oklahoma, located about 100 miles from Oklahoma City in Dewey …
[The Vector] News From Around the Country: Siemens Read More »
