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Category Archives: renewable energy
A Totally New Way to Get Solar Power
Everyone knows that solar power is great. No fuel, easy to install, scalable, etc. The problem is that it is not very efficient. The absolute best production photovoltaic panel is less than 20% efficient. That means that only about 20% … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, renewable energy, Science, Technology
Tagged environment, fossil fuels, global warming, technology
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I’m in Lust with all the Teslas
Yes, I’ve fallen in love. With two actually. They are both stunningly gorgeous, smart, and sexy as hell. I’m referring of course, to the Tesla Roadster and the Tesla S sedan. This video isn’t much, but it does show the … Continue reading
Posted in climate, Environment, renewable energy, Technology
Tagged electric cars, environment, fossil fuels, renewables, Tesla, Tesla Model S, Tesla roadster
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There Goes the Real World, Fracking with our Perceptions
I’ve been grumpy lately and I’m pretty tired of dealing with the crap. But it does bring to mind something that I read from Scott Adams (of Dilbert fame).* Allow me to paraphrase. Ask all the smartest people in the … Continue reading
Posted in climate, Culture, Debate, Environment, Government, Ideas, Prediction, renewable energy, Science, Skepticism, Society, Technology
Tagged environment, fossil fuels, global warming, nuclear power, renewables, science, solar, wind
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The Ultimate in Power Generation
I’m claiming this one. Anyone want to help me apply for a patent, or buy the idea? There is a newish product out called super-capacitors. I’m thinking that you could arrange many of these devices in series and parallel, with … Continue reading
Direct Conversion of Heat to Electricity – Coming Soon!
The direct conversion of heat to electricity is extremely difficult, but would improve the electricity production of the world by a considerable margin. Most of the systems we have for generating electricity do capture the work done as heat flows … Continue reading
24 Hour Solar Power
This is for all those that say Solar can’t be base load power. Spain has opened for the first base-load, 24-hour industrial scale solar thermal plant. The concept is very different from what most people think of as solar power. … Continue reading
Posted in climate, Education, Environment, Ideas, renewable energy, Science, Technology
Tagged 24/7 solar, environment, global warming, molten salt, renewables, solar, solar tower
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Risk vs. Consequence vs. Cost vs. Benefit
Take a moment to consider a decision. Doesn’t matter what decision, just think about a recent decision. It could be as simple as whether to grab lunch from the deli or eat your leftovers. It could be as complex as … Continue reading
Posted in climate, Environment, Government, renewable energy, Science
Tagged environment, nuclear power, renewables, science
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Wind Power Storage Systems II
I just found out about this one, thanks to Inhabitat. Duke Energy has contracted with Xtreme Power to build a 36 MW ‘battery’* system at the Notrees Wind Farm in West Texas. OK… that’s that… Oh wait, you want more. … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, renewable energy, Technology
Tagged environment, renewables, technology, wind
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The Whitehouse’s Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future
Today, the Whitehouse released President Obama’s plan for securing the future energy requirements of the US. All in all, it’s a good document. I know why some of the material about efficient natural gas and clean coal are in there … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Environment, Government, Prediction, renewable energy, Society
Tagged electric vehicles, environment, fossil fuels, gasoline, government, oil profit, renewables, solar, wind
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First Efficient Artificial Leaf
Science Daily reports that researchers at MIT have developed an artificial leaf. This is pretty cool. Apparently, the photosynthesis in the A-leaf is 10 times better than in a real leaf. It’s a very small, simple device as well. Made of common … Continue reading
Posted in Chemistry, Environment, Ideas, renewable energy, Science
Tagged environment, renewables, science, solar, technology
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Cassandra's Tears 