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The Nature of Grid Tied PV

12/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Analysis and Trends, Photovoltaic Systems

Grid-tied PV systems without energy storage do not reduce load in a substantial and predictable way, which will be a keystone of sustainable energy policy. We will need to institute three main objectives to reduce greenhouse gasses and localize power production to facilitate smaller, efficient local power plants.

The Santa Monica Alternative Energy and Transport Expo

12/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Tradeshows and Conferences, Vehicles

By far the most popular items among the technology-dazzled laymen were the hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. Among the cars on display were a number of first-generation Honda FCX hatchbacks, which had attracted a crowd clamoring for rides.

The Well-Planned Disaster

12/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Commentary

"What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so." -- Mark Twain

Tire Derived Fuel

12/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Analysis and Trends, Commentary, Technology Discussions

With the fossil fuel prices increasing rapidly, the waste from scrap tires will certainly be increasingly be made use of. Developing innovative and economical as well as effective systems for TDF usage is and will always be a challenge to the business.

Using Sound Energy to Drive Your Car

12/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Fuels, Technology Discussions

Until now, acoustic or sound energy has not been used effectively to impose thrust or force on an object for purposes of providing useful work.

Want to Go Green? Automate your Home!

12/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Products

If you want to make a simple, quick change right now that will lighten the load on the earth and save you money, you can focus on just one thing: lighting. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), 19% of global electricity generation is taken for lighting.

Why Home Automation Saves Energy

12/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind

Dimming lights by 25% reduces electricity consumption by 20% and quadruples the life of light bulbs.

INTERVIEW - STATUS OF THE ENERGY BILL - SCOTT SKLAR

10/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Analysis and Trends, Interviews

Small business qualify for the 30% solar and fuel cell investment tax credit, and receive 5-year accelerated depreciation, incentives for 50% lighting reductions, use of combined heat and power are now part of the House and Senate bills.

OIL AND COAL IN THE 21ST CENTURY

10/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Analysis and Trends, Commentary, Technology Discussions

The new century oil and coal companies will "Grow" their carbon fuels in bioreactors using safe and cost-effective biotechnology.

TELL THEM WHAT YOU GOT - STRAIGHT

10/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Business Development

Categorizing products as environmentally-friendly by sticking a symbol-type label on its packaging, insults consumers' intelligence.

THE MECHANICAL MATHEMATICIAN

10/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Projects and Tours

So now you have a very simple device to guide people in making good parabolic basins for making solar ovens! I believe this type of simple device will help a lot of people to improve their lives.

A Federal Energy Policy: Can It Happen Here?

10/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Opinions and Advice

It would take nothing short of a sea change to overcome Congressional inertia and recover the ground lost in the last 25 years or so. But though the prospects for a truly coherent national energy policy are improving -- and the need has never been greater -- both the citizenry and the current Congress are far too complacent to entertain changes that might involve belt-tightening and discipline.

Creating New Application Solutions for Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)

10/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Photovoltaic Systems, Products

Why not combine a flexible thin film photovoltaic module with a high performance coating, in effect creating a monolithic membrane system consisting of the coating and the photovoltaic both waterproofing the roof and generating renewable energy.

Editorial Comments

10/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Editorials, Tradeshows and Conferences

Just back from a whirlwind day at Solar 2007 in Long Beach and I gotta say ... this industry is on fire ... finally. On the show floor you literally had to elbow your way down the aisles.

Fire The Oil Industry as the Monopoly Vendor

10/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar & Wind | Opinions and Advice

Replace oil? How can something so monumental be accomplished? Preempt waste, start small, provide better service at lower cost and think better.

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