Monday, February 8th, 2010

There is a lot of discussion in the industry about whether utilities are doing enough to implement solar in their smart grid initiatives. Today, solar energy accounts for <1% of all energy worldwide (per DOE numbers), which suggests that many utilities are not taking solar seriously. So, what is standing in the way of the [...]

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Since 2002, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon has showcased design excellence in energy-efficient and solar energy-powered home design. The competition challenges 20 college teams from around the world to design, build, and operate the most attractive and efficient solar-powered house. The teams spend nearly two years transforming ideas into reality before transporting their [...]