The Emirates Solar Industry Association was launched in early January 2011. The association is bringing together industry players in photovoltaics, concentrating solar power and solar thermal as well as those involved in supplying and subsidiary roles, like engineering or glass …
[The Vector] Solar Gets Serious in the United Arab Emirates Read More »
On December 23, 2009 my wife Diane and I installed a 5.4Kwh PV Array on the roof of our home at 920 Cypress Street, Chambersburg, PA. Prior to our “going solar” we had reduced our home’s energy use by 65% …
Guest Post from Wayne Mackey: How I Reduced Home Energy Consumption by 80% Read More »
A well-meaning reader quotes some figures from energy industry author Robert Bryce: Nuclear 300 hp/acre Nat gas 288 hp/acre Solar 36 hp/acre Wind 6.4 hp/acre Corn ethanol 1/4 hp/acre From what I’ve seen, Bryce appears to have made his fortune …
Derailing the Energy Discussion with Meaningless Facts Read More »
I think we’re all a bit curious about the ultimate disposition of the energy industry – both here in the US and around the globe. In the States, 49% of our electricity comes from coal, and the penetration of renewables …
Tucson Electric Power has signed up to solar photovoltaic array projects with capacities of 35MW, 25MW and 5MW; single-axis tracking PV arrays with capacities of 12MW, 4MW and two of 5MW each, a concentrating PV plant with capacity of 12MW …
Guest Post: Arizona Utility Signs up to Solar, Biogas and Wind PPAs Read More »
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 »
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 »
