Solar Power Extreme

Florida has been chosen to be a groundbreaking solar plant that will add solar thermal collectors to an already existing gas fired plant. Constructing it already started this week, that being the "Martin Next Power Generation Solar Center".

The result? Almost 3 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions over the span of 30 years, and all this while providing reliable, clean, power from the sun!

However, these "natural gas" power plants have long been criticized for being too costly to operate. And for people still with their head up their rear end thinking that solar power only works when the sun is out. What, they never heard of "solar storage"?

But to be safe, a hybrid is in the works just to make sure. And in case of a lunar eclipse that will darken the sunshine state for too long...

Our Australian friends are already experimenting with this type of plant with much trial and error, but a lot more success.

So, natural gas at night and solar during the day, it's a win win for everybody! Well, except "Big Oil" but they had their time now move over or ya might get burned by the sun!

DuCool’s DuHybrid air conditioning is powered by solar thermal energy for cooling by up to 60 percent compared to standard air conditioning. The DuHybrid system combines dehumidification with evaporative cooling to eliminate the need for conventional cooling. It utilizes solar thermal energy when available and automatically switches to electric power when needed.

The DuHybrid system operates in one of two modes. The renewable energy mode is the default mode of operation. In the electric mode of operation an embedded compressor is activated to enable efficient cooling and dehumidification by using the waste heat of the compressor as an internal energy source.

more detailed info here

"The curved design of the tile allows for greater air circulation under and around the tiles, helping to prevent degradation in performance caused by the region's desert heat".

SRS Energy has completed one of the first residential installations of the Sole Power Tile system at a residence in Bermuda Dunes, CA. The Sole Power Tile is the first building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) roofing product designed for curved roofing systems.

"This installation illustrates how homeowners can go green and make smart, sustainable choices without compromising curb appeal," said Marty Low, CEO of SRS Energy. "The revolutionary design of the Sole Power Tile system will enable this home to generate clean solar energy for decades to come."

read more here

At the present time, Andasol 1 is the largest solar power station in the world located in the Spanish province of Granada in Andalusia. Andasol 1 delivers climate-compatible power for 200,000 people. There is also a heat accumulator located in the centre of this gigantic solar field that are used to store surplus energy during the midday period using liquid salt.

This salt is heated by solar power to temperatures of up to 390 degrees Celsius and this stored heat enables the power station to operate at full power (50 megawatts) for up 7.5 hours after the Sun has set..

As well as Andasol 1, the first commercially operated power station of its kind, plans are well underway for a further two solar power station at the same location. In the course of this year, Andasol 2 and 3 is scheduled to come on stream.

read entire article at solardaily.com

Canada, the cold and crisp country in North America has been named the leader of wind energy via an international conference in South Korea, where George Smitherman, (Ontario's Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure), was presented with the 2009 World Wind Energy Award!

The "World Wind Energy Association" has named Ontario, Canada the leader for wind energy.

Cool Fact:
Ontario is in the lead with almost 1,000 megawatts of wind capacity, that can power about a 250,000 Ontario households.

more at: winddaily.com