Solar Energy Fights for Roof Space An increasing problem in today's crowded buildings is finding the best position to fit solar collectors. The two main forms of collectors found on roofs are for water heating (solar thermal) and photovoltaic (solar electricity). If space is short, how can you decide which of these two technologies gets priority? 2010-07-01 renewableenergyworld.com
Can South Africa Catch the North African Wind? South Africa -- The announcement earlier this year of the renewable energy feed-in-tariff for South Africa was a progressive step by energy policy makers. The value of these tariffs even surpassed the expectations of most stakeholders involved in the renewable energy industry. 2010-07-01 renewableenergyworld.com
The Relative Advantage of Solar Most business schools still refer to Everett Rogers and his theory of how and why new ideas and technologies are adopted by a population. In his book called Diffusion of Innovations, Rogers introduces five main dimensions that influence the adoption of an innovation: complexity, compatibility, observability, trial-ability, and relative advantage. 2010-07-01 renewableenergyworld.com
Wind farm, utility agree PROVIDENCE — National Grid has agreed to pay Deepwater Wind the same price previously negotiated for electricity from a wind farm planned in waters off Block Island but, in a new contract proposal filed with state regulators on Wednesday, the two sides left open the possibility of a lower price. 2010-06-30 projo.com
Christopher Associates to Introduce New Photovoltaic Bus Bar Sealant from Tonsan Christopher Associates to Introduce New Photovoltaic Bus Bar Sealant from Tonsan. The company will introduce a new bus bar sealant from Tonsan, Asia's largest manufacturer, at Intersolar North America, which is scheduled to take place July 13-15 in San Francisco. 2010-06-30 prlog.org
Hoku And Suntech Amend Supply Agreement - WSJ.com SAN FRANCISCO--Silicon maker Hoku Corp. (HOKU) said Wednesday that it has negotiated a new supply agreement with Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. (STP), one of the world's top solar-panel suppliers, that works for both companies. 2010-06-30 online.wsj.com