The world’s oceans are a new frontier in the renewable energy world. Ocean energy is emerging and will be ‘make or break’ in the next five years, says the firm Pike Research that focuses on research and analysis of renewable …
[The Vector] Harnessing the Ocean for Energy: the New Frontier? Read More »
The Vector recently ran a story on the potential of ocean energy. Following up on that story, The Vector is reporting on some international ocean energy projects that are being installed, tested or are in operation. A further story on domestic …
[The Vector] Ocean Energy Projects – An International Sampling Read More »
I’ll be at the Utility Scale Solar show in San Diego on Wednesday. I know this is a debatable topic, but I tend to get more excited about utility scale anything, not because I think we can count on utilities …
General Electric (GE) has some exciting things going on. GE is a top 10 world manufacturer of wind turbines, and is active in renewable energy efforts on several fronts. Many have heard the recent announcement of the GE WattStation. For electric …
[The Vector] GE: Engaging Employees in an Eco Treasure Hunt Read More »
Progress Energy Florida claims that its “Save the Watts” program is a success. The Fortune 500 company says in a recent announcement there has been a 45% drop in energy use since it started the program in 2007 through 2009. That …
[The Vector] Florida’s Progress Energy Program “Save the Watts” Saved $10 Million Read More »
In August 2010, Siemens Energy, Inc. received an order for 98 wind turbines originating from Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OGE). The turbines are destined for the Crossroads wind power plant in Oklahoma, located about 100 miles from Oklahoma City in Dewey …
[The Vector] News From Around the Country: Siemens Read More »
I got a high-quality rowing machine (Concept2) on Craig’s list yesterday, and have committed to daily use. It’s really the perfect tool for strength building and cardio simultaneously. But the reason I bring this up is that it will essentially …
Mainstream Media: Energy Policy Needs More Prominence Read More »
Solar Electric power also called photovoltaic, is the term used to describe the conversion of sunlight directly to electricity. The solar cells available today use semiconductor materials. To create useful amount of power, they are wired together in varying numbers to create solar modules (or solar panels). Because the electric grid provides AC power, the systems also include inverters that convert the DC electricity to AC electricity.
It seems that affection for renewable energy often breaks down across political (conservative vs. liberal) lines. I’m not sure I understand how this can be. Obviously, everyone cares about the quality of the planet we live on and leave to …
I try to read VentureBeat whenever I can, to see what’s happening in the world of capital formation for start-ups in green tech. Here’s an article that offers a summary of renewable energy trends that you may find useful. It’s …
Adoption Curve for Renewables — Truly "Blowin' in the Wind" Read More »
