Spain has been the solar capitol of the world for the last few years thanks in part to generous government subsidies. Currently, Spain’s feed-in tariffs guarantee that solar energy producers will receive triple the market price for solar energy, or around a whopping 33 eurocents per kilowatt hour! Add in the bountiful sunshine and open [...]
Light ‘em Up
October 20th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Green Technology
I’d like a greenhouse….in the Sahara desert
September 19th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Events, Green Technology
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When I think of the Sahara desert I imagine a place where nothing is growing. Sure maybe there is an Oasis or two scattered about, but I think sand, sun, and more sand. So when I heard about the The Sahara Forest Project, a plan to build giant greenhouses smack dab in the [...]
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Solar Cells Are Out. Mirrors Are In.
September 14th, 2008 · No Comments · Green Technology
Are photovoltaic cells on their way out? Are mirrors the solar panel of the future? The reason mirrors are so hot right now is because, well, they are hot, literally. Concentrated Solar Plants (CSPs) use mirrors to direct sunlight at a tube filled with synthetic oil and, depending on the type of CSP, heat the [...]
Tags:CSP·solar power