Any energy newsletter, including those covering renewable energy, must pay attention to what is happening with oil and other fossil fuels. Vector is no exception. Oil currently dominates the energy world. Let’s understand energy use in the U.S., courtesy of …
[The Vector] Obama’s Oval Office Address and Renewable Energy Read More »
Nipton, California Will Generate 85% of its Electricity from Skyline Solar Skyline Solar announced the first commercial installation of its High Gain Solar (HGS) 1000 system in a new municipal solar plant of the desert town. The 80 kilowatt plant …
[The Vector] Renewable Energy Renewable Energy News From Around the Country Read More »
A reader named Mark writes on my piece about nuclear power, in which I favor solar thermal and point out the dangers of further nuclear development: Energy and power sources/systems are complex topics. They encompass national and international political factors, …
Is Nuclear Power Part of a Balanced Energy Diet? Read More »
Below is a link to a piece I wrote recently for Renewable Energy World in which I attempt to explain President Obama’s falling approval ratings. In it, I point out that, although his administration has been hamstrung with compromises from …
Though the Intersolar show in San Francisco last week was represented far more heavily by PV than solar thermal, there are indications that concentrated solar power (CSP) is enjoying a significant up-tick in public attention. In particular, CSP, rather quiet …
A few hours ago, I met Dr. Kurt Chistienson, whose company Optomec “paints” the thin silver “fingers” onto PV cells – using proprietary technology that makes them as thin as 30 microns – (a considerable advantage over his competitors’ 40 microns …
A recent letter to President Obama supporting nuclear energy was composed and signed by many people whom I have no doubt are genuinely distinguished and dedicated energy experts, and who I’m certain all sincerely and ethically follow their best lights …
As planned, I used my trip to the Intersolar show to connect busily with many industry colleagues, including my friends at Renewable Energy World. And, true to form, these folks weren’t exactly lounging around either. I found the company’s president, …
Renewable Energy World at Intersolar — and an Affirmation of Concentrated Solar Power Read More »
There are so many great ideas on display at the Intersolar show here in San Francisco that I couldn’t even attempt to list even a small fraction. But I came across a booth yesterday that I thought bore mentioning – …
Cool Stuff at Intersolar: How Many Roofs Do You Want on Your Building? Read More »
From time to time I come across content on other sites that I recommend to 2GreenEnergy readers. Here’s a webinar called “Is There Hope for Solar?” — produced by my new-found friends at The Energy Collective.
