In the 10 years I’ve known Kansas City-based cleantech businessman Fritz Maffry, I’ve always been impressed with his understanding of the macro issues associated with energy and transportation. Fortunately, Fritz has the wonderful habit of jotting down his thoughts periodically …
Tag: solar energy
Another Great Concept in Solar Energy on Display at Intersolar
Trying to learn about everything at Intersolar in the day-and-half I spent there is like trying to see everything at the Metropolitan Art Museum or the Louvre in that brief period of time: a really bad idea. The three enormous …
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Greetings from the 2016 Intersolar Show
I’m in one of my (and everybody’s) favorite cities, San Francisco, for the Intersolar show. It’s hard to overstate how robust and impressive this event has become over the years, as human civilization continues to recognize the value of powering …
From a Guest Blogger: Solar Panels–How Much Do They Cost in the UK?
With the ever rising cost of energy, increasing numbers of home- and business owners are considering making the switch to solar power. Their reasoning is that once the original cost and installation is paid for, they get free energy from …
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Solar Power — Cool Video
Anyone looking for a high-level view on solar energy is going to adore this video on the subject. “High-quality, accurate, entertaining, and objective” – 2GreenEnergy 🙂
From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Solar vs. Wind–Which Generates More Power?
With the population growing and pollution spreading, it’s becoming more important for people to have concerns about the environment. Green initiatives are still in motion, so efforts are being made to preserve the planet and its resources. For example, renewable …
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From Guest Blogger Emma Sturgis: Is Solar Power Actually Affordable? (Spoiler: Absolutely)
Over the last decade, between its installation boom, advancements in technology and the growing understanding of its eco-friendly characteristics, the cost of solar energy has dropped a significantly. Currently, there is enough solar energy capacity in the U.S. to provide …
Asking Santa for a Little Solar Power
Those who may have tired of Christmas music, rejoice. For there are numerous take-offs on the carols of yore that reflect secular humanitarian values, like this hilarious one on solar energy: Solar Carol
From Guest Blogger Katherine Oakes: Why Solar Power is Always a Good Investment
For many people, the transition to solar energy can be daunting. All of the many different questions and things to consider can easily deter homeowners from making the switch; however, there are plenty of good reasons—financially and ecologically—to commit to …
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From a Guest Blogger: The Advantages of Solar Energy
One of the most important systems in your home is the electrical and finding ways to improve upon it is a constant struggle. With all of the many improvements you can make, finding the right ones will take some research …
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