As an extension to Faunhofer’s Center of Sustainable Development (CSE) already well established Albuquerque solar research annex, a new outdoor test field, OTF-1, will be opened to assess field performance and durability of new solar modules. This will enable solar …
From Guest Blogger Mathias: New Solar Module Testing Facility Opens in New Mexico Read More »
I serve as a “mentor” to the presenters at the Clean Business Investment Summit. First up this morning was a portable solar PV/battery product, a concept that has merit in certain specific market segments. Principally I think of disaster relief, …
If you’re looking for some critical thinking on our civilization’s use of energy (including renewables) you may want to check out the writings of Ozzie Zehner. It’s clear that Zehner has a lot of this correct. In particular, our paradigm …
Thinking Critically About Society's Use of Energy Read More »
A reader asked that I comment on this fairly euphoric piece, suggesting that the world economy can and will be revived with the aggressive adoption of electric transportation and photovoltaics. Here are a few bits and pieces of my reaction. …
Everyone knows that there is a limited supply of fossil fuel left on Earth and this may pose a big problem in the future. This issue is not only a major concern for the big corporations and businesses, but is …
Ukraine is intended to become a new leader in solar energy production in Europe! Modern energy trends and statistics feature a rapid growth of solar power generation, which is associated with favorable natural conditions. According to experts’ opinion, Ukraine can …
From Guest Blogger Maria Kruk: Ukrainian Breakthrough on Solar Energy Market Read More »
Solar panels are starting to become an affordable way for consumers to contribute to stopping global warming. Unfortunately, only about one fifth of the population has enough usable space where solar panels can be installed. Imagine how much the residential …
From Guest Blogger Mathias: Solar Gardens Opens Up Solar for Everyone Read More »
Creating alternative energy sources around the world is a huge priority right now, as non-renewable energy sources are harming the environment as well as rapidly deteriorating in supply. The problem for many alternative energy businesses is that the general public …
From Guest Blogger Daniela Baker: Common Misconceptions about Alternative Energy Sources Read More »
I always look forward to the Storage Week show each June, as the whole enterprise of energy storage is so important and so multi-varied. Over 95% of the world’s installed energy storage is pumped hydro, but there are a dozen …
Energy Storage Provides Many Benefits, But … It's Complicated Read More »
Thanks to my friends at the Tennessee Solar Energy Center for their kind words, and for redistributing my recent article Energy Policy — Looking for the Broad Side of the Barn. They write: “TSEA has been following Craig Shields, blogger …
