Tag: Wind Energy

Dr. Kelly Truman was good enough to update me on what I have to call a textbook success of the business he started with his partner CEO Chris Gronot.  Solyndra, a venture-capitalized photo-voltaics company, is based in Fremont, CA — …

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf3VOT_Guoc&w=425&h=344] Here’s a quick video on the energy industry vs. renewables. I used Windows Movie Maker; I really like this platform; it’s certainly easier than shooting a video — for me at least. Hope you enjoy.

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Over the next few days, I’ll be posting a few articles on my company’s work with the island nation of Bermuda. From the standpoint of the raw facts, Bermuda is probably the best candidate on the planet to “go green” …

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I just got back from a family vacation in Spain, during which I spent a fair amount of time looking for relevant things to tell readers when I returned. I didn’t have to wait long for my first inspiration. My …

20 MW Solar Concentrator near Seville, Spain Read More »

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I happened to be at the Sonoma County Fair in Northern California yesterday. It was a terrific experience in many ways – one of which was seeing how sustainability has become such an important part of our lives. I’m not …

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My colleague Trevor Parker is one of the founders of a company soon to be called Green Collar Machines. The company has a unique business plan that defines the micro assembly and distribution of a patented compact electric tractor that …

Green Collar Machines' Founder Talks About Renewable Energy Read More »

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I just spoke with a fantastic young man by the name of Jake Stewart. Not to devaluate anyone’s commitment and importance in the movement, but no credentials are required to be an advocate of renewable energy. By contrast, Jake brings …

Conversation with Jake Stewart – Commitment to Renewable Energy Read More »

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Green (aka “clean,” or “renewable”) energy is the term used to describe sources of energy that do not cause pollution or other damage to the environment. Examples include tidal, wave, geothermal, wind, solar, and hydro. The term renewable comes from …

What is Green (aka Renewable or Clean) Energy? Read More »

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