December 2011

"Hybrid" Power Plants

Blog, Solar Electric, December 2011 - Tags: atascadero solar, Central Coat solar, energy efficiency, fossil fuels, hybrid power plants, natural gas energy, power plants, san luis obispo solar, solar power plants, Solarponics - solaruser Monday, 19 December 2011

There is talk about applying the term “hybrid” to power plants so as to cut costs and the use of fuel. These plants would use a steam-injection gas turbine that combines the use of conventional fuel with the lower pressures and temperatures of steam produced by solar power. What do you think of this cross industry idea? Will it get more exposure nationally for solar?

Nano-Antenna Solar Panels

Blog, Solar Electric, December 2011 - Tags: Atascadero solar company, Central Coast solar company, nano-antenna solar panels, new solar technology, semiconductors, solar energy, solar technology, Solarponics - solaruser Tuesday, 13 December 2011

There is a new development on the horizon of a solar panel composed of nano-antennas instead of semiconductors. This new technology is promising a much higher conversion rate with increased efficiency and a lower material cost. What are your thoughts on this technology?

Portable Solar Tents

Blog, Solar Electric, December 2011 - Tags: Atascadero solar company, camping, Central Coast solar company, portable solar tents, PowerMod, San Luis Obispo solar company, solar energy, solar tents - solaruser Monday, 05 December 2011

The PowerMod is a portable solar tent ready to help in relief work to victims of disaster. It takes 15 minutes to set up and only requires 2 people to run. It can run essentials like lights, fans, laptops, etc. Could you see a product like this catching on and spreading to the masses?

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