Biomimicry: How Renewables are Learning from Nature
National Geographic has an interesting article discussing how innovators of renewable technologies are looking at nature for ways to improve upon the design of renewable energy systems. The concept...
View ArticleVisualizing Energy Realities Today and Tomorrow
The global energy environment seems to get more complicated by the day. A growing global population, coupled with increased energy demand to power modern technologies, will have big implications for...
View ArticleThe Top Five Things We Expect to See at WINDPOWER 2012
Next week, I will be flying down to Atlanta, Georgia to attend WINDPOWER 2012. The annual AWEA sponsored conference and exposition always proves valuable as a “temperature check” for where the industry...
View ArticleChanging Needs in Maturing Wind Energy Industry
It’s hard to believe that the wind energy industry could be considered one that’s maturing. But with nearly 49,611 MW of wind energy installed in the U.S. alone, the industry is turning its attention...
View ArticleOptimism and Predictions for the U.S. Wind Energy Industry
In looking back at the 2012 Windpower event, I’m also thinking ahead to what comes next for the wind energy industry. It’s hard to say with certainty what will happen, since the issue of whether...
View ArticleTwo Major Benefits of Renewables (It’s Not Just Reducing GHGs)
Many people believe that renewable energy will only benefit communities by reducing CO2 emissions. While this is certainly true, it is far from the only benefit to its adoption. Some would even argue...
View ArticleA Renewable Solution for India
It was around 98°F with 75% humidity in New Delhi when the massive power outages in late July occurred. That is pretty close to the temperature in a typical steam room, so you can imagine how miserable...
View ArticleLooking Ahead to Solar Power International 2012
I’m looking forward to the discussions at Solar Power International (SPI) next week in Orlando, Florida. The industry continues to grow, yet it also faces numerous challenges ranging from regulations...
View ArticleMaximizing Renewable Energy Plant Investment with Energy Storage Systems
Energy storage solutions offer great benefit for power grids by shaving peak demand and improving power quality and reliability. They can also mitigate the effects of intermittent wind and solar energy...
View ArticleThe Biggest Topic of Conversation at Windpower 2013
The U.S. federal government’s production tax credits (PTCs) for wind energy were undoubtedly the topic of conversation at Windpower 2013. The unpredictability surrounding the PTCs—from the rules around...
View ArticleThe Year in Solar Energy: What We’ve Gained
Solar has become an essential source of new electricity generation in the U.S. During the first half of 2014, solar comprised more than 50% of all new electricity generation capacity, according to...
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