by Dean Konstantine on January 23, 2011
One method of energy storage is through the use of kinetic energy in rotating mechanical systems such as flywheels which is attractive where very rapid absorption and release of the stored energy is critical. However, research indicates even advanced designs and materials are likely to be too expensive for utility energy storage on a significant scale, and applications will probably remain limited to systems where high power capacity and short charging cycles are the prime consideration.
by Dean Konstantine on January 22, 2011
Introduction California Public Utilities Commission Issues Third Proposed Decision Authorizing Tradable Renewable Energy Credits. Renewables program CPUC approves use of tradable renewable energy credits for state’s Renewables program. They can be purchased by a utility and traded separately from the underlying energy produced by a renewable generating facility. These energy credits can then be applied [...]
by Dean Konstantine on June 8, 2010
The latest innovation comes from Japan’s Sanyo Electric Company who has developed the a very impressive new PV technology which works like this HIT solar cells improve boundary characteristics and reduce power generation losses by forming impurity-free i-type amorphous silicon layers between the crystalline base and p- and n-type amorphous silicon layers.
