Right now, the Philadelphia Eagles are sitting atop their division in the NFL and have to have what’s considered one of the better feel-good stories in pro football with the comeback of Michael Vick (we can debate his merits and whether he was deserving of another chance in some other venue). But the Eagles might be putting up their biggest …
Book Review – Smart Power
Tis the season to start thinking about electricity costs. Winter is on the horizon and with the holiday season comes holiday lights and holiday parties. As energy demand rises, how are the utilities going to keep up with demand? An important question as the country looks to reducing greenhouse gas emissions while at the same time needs to find a …
Largest Solar Project in Tennessee Begins
Jackson, Tennessee is about to become the home of the state’s largest solar farm. The new solar project is located at the American Drive Business Center and when completed in December of 2010, will consist of 4,914 Sharp solar modules manufactured at their Memphis facility and become the second 1 megawatt (MW) solar project within the seven-state Tennessee Valley Authority …
HyperSolar Announces Solar Cell Magnification Breakthrough
HyperSolar, Inc. has announced that their new solar design models have the potential to increase magnification by 300 percent. This would increase the power output of solar cells. “The higher the light magnification in the HyperSolar layer, the higher the power magnification of the attached solar cell. As part of our development plan, we are exploring various designs and microphotonic …
New Solar Farm in Taylorsville, NC Powers Homes
A new solar farm in Taylorsville, NC is up and running and powering numerous homes and businesses in the community served by EnergyUnited. The solar project consists of 4,224 photovoltaic (PV) panels that can generate enough energy to power 150 homes. Unlike some solar systems that are designed using conventional fixed-tilt technologies, this project uses a tracking systems to follow …
What’s Next for Alternative Energy?
Many reports in the past year have come out and determined that alternative energy such as wind and solar will have a major impact by 2030. However, in a new report released today, the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) says that the impact could happen sooner than others predict. “What’s Next for Alternative Energy?” examines seven influential and promising alternative energy …
Company: 3D Technology Will Revolutionize Solar Power
The man in charge of a California solar company believes his company’s unique three-dimensional technology could revolutionize the way solar arrays capture power. Jim Nelson, the CEO of Solar3D, says his company’s conceptual three-dimensional solar cell is a departure from the traditional technology for solar cells, which normally use a two-dimensional design that reflect a lot of the light back …
White House Highlights Federal Energy Successes
Many of you remember the solar panels that were installed on the White House during the 70s when our country was focused on reducing its dependence on foreign oil. Many of you will also remember when President Reagan removed the solar panels and moved our government’s focus away from energy independence. The White House announced that it is moving forward …
Magnifying Power of the Sun, Lowering Solar Cell Costs
A California company has found a way to magnify the power of the sun and could end up cutting the cost of solar panels in half. HyperSolar, Inc. is developing a breakthrough technology that actually magnifies the power of the sun, getting more energy into a solar cell and getting more energy out. “The way we’re doing that is by …
Solar3D Goes Public
Santa Barbara, California-based Solar3D is now publicly traded on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB). The company has developed a 3-dimensional solar cell technology to maximize the conversion of sunlight into electricity that they believe is a game changer for the solar industry. If they are correct, their solar cell will be significantly more efficient, resulting in a lower …