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Archive for September, 2009
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Water Conservation and Drought-Tolerant Power
A solar thermal power plant that uses a tower.
Recent disputes over water use in deserts that are well suited for solar thermal power plants have illustrated the need for a holistic approach to urban needs. Solar thermal plants use cheaper technology than photovoltaics (solar panels), but require substantial water because mirrors heat a liquid to [...]
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Reverse Auction Market Could Spawn Renewables
Solar developers expect a reverse auction market to spur a large volume of PV projects in the state.
As California looks for strategies to meet its greenhouse gas reduction goals, finding ways to cost-effectively install renewable energy systems could be key. One creative approach recently proposed by the California Public Utilities Commission involves [...]
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India-US Partnerships for Energy Efficiency and Solar Power
The US Department of Energy and the All India Institute of Local Self Government (AIILSG) have launched a joint training program on energy efficient and green cities in Goa, which will train Indian experts, universities, local governments and civic bodies on helping cities to move to solar powered energy.