The Daily Sprout
Stirling On Track for 30,000-dish, 750MW Solar Thermal Plant: Although they were one of the first solar thermal companies to sign a big contract, Stirling Energy Systems is a little behind. But now the company has the paperwork for its first solar power plant - Green Wombat.
“The Energy Gap and the Climate Challenge”: “Can the human species be sophisticated enough to keep in mind a looming challenge (decarbonizing the energy system, which will happen eventually anyway) even as it deals with a real-time problem (avoiding energy-related economic turmoil)?” Quite a mouthful - NYTimes Blog Dot Earth.
Sungevity’s Got Games With Solar Coupons: Residential solar installer Sungevity, which uses satellite imaging to size a solar system for your roof, has launched an online game site that tests your solar skills and rewards you with a $100 discount on your solar system. Cheesy but fun - Sungevity.
MIT Opens New ‘Window’ on Solar Energy”: Researchers at MIT have created a solar concentrating window that focuses light toward the edges lined with photovoltaic cells. They say they’re cheap and effective and could be in buildings in three years - MIT Press Release.
