The global solar world is mourning the October 14th death of Hermann Scheer. Known as the grandfather of solar, Scheer was not only a pioneer but an active advocate of solar and renewable energy as well as a great thinker …
Tag: Solar Thermal
[The Vector] NREL Chooses 19 Leaders for Program
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), which is under the Department of Energy, announced selection of nineteen national leaders for its 2010 Executive Energy Leadership Program. Now in its fourth year, the 5 month program gives executive decision-makers at local …
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[The Vector] Rising from the Industrial Past
[The Vector] Let's Talk Geothermal: Industry Stats and Jobs
Geothermal energy is a renewable, plentiful, clean and essentially limitless source of energy that can use a variety of applications. Geothermal is defined simply as heat from the earth. It tends to get less attention than wind, solar, and biofuels, …
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[The Vector] Largest Solar Farm in the US Northeast Breaks Ground
A renewable energy surge is happening in New Jersey, and it is focused on solar. Con Edison Development (NYSE: ED) along with Panda Power Funds broke ground on a 20 MW solar electric generating station on October 20th, 2010. Located …
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[The Vector] Two Polls Reveal Energy Leanings
[The Vector] Rice University Creates Green Carbon Center
Rice University in Houston, Texas announced the creating of a clean energy think tank. It will study and strategize environmentally sound policies for current and for new energy sources. James Tour is heading up the collaboration. He is a Rice …
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Greener Schools as Well as Jobs
The Renewable Energy Discussion — Patterns Emerge
When I get up every morning, I take my cup of coffee, sit down, and read the news in the energy sector – often including a few comments from bloggers. As one might expect, there are patterns that develop, a …
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[The Vector] News From Around the Country: Georgia Power to Double Solar
The utility company Georgia Power reports it is doubling the amount of solar energy it will buy from independent producers. Lauren McDonald, Chair of the utility, said it will buy another 2.5 MW of capacity from homes and businesses with …
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