I’m happy and proud that many hundred 2GreenEnergy readers have relied on me over the past few years for my feedback on the validity of new concepts in clean energy vis-à-vis the laws of physics. Sadly, though, almost all of …
In the Development of Clean Energy Technology, Heroes Win Prizes, Frauds Go To Prison Read More »
I notice periodic comments and guest blogs on the prospect of beaming energy from space; linked here is one that went up today. I feel I should point out that this will never happen. Why? Because it doesn’t need to …
Collecting Solar Energy in Space and Beaming It To Earth Read More »
Emil comments on my piece lampooning the solar/wind tower that developers claim will soon be built in Arizona, in which I noted that, given the figures they presented, the implied price of electricity was huge. Well, if you go back …
Electricity is a formidable component of daily life. We use it to heat, cool, and power our homes, offices, airports, and industrial endeavors. Electricity is so prevalent that we often forget where it comes from, much less how it is …
From Guest Blogger Patrick Kennedy: Sources of Energy Read More »
I just had an interesting call from a fellow in Germany who introduced me to “faux trees,” i.e., artificial photosynthesis, performed to remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Here is one of those many cases where just because a concept doesn’t …
Can We Use Artificial Photosynthesis to Remove CO2 from the Atmosphere? Read More »
One of the cool features of living in a society that is built around the advancements of science is that we constantly see demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies in ways that, while they may not be terrifically practical, show how far …
Helping my children with their homework has always been a great joy to me. Now they’re both in college, but the pleasure remains undiminished. Of course, it’s important to refrain from actually doing their work for them, but that doesn’t …
Energy, Water, and Food – Critical Shortages Are Headed Our Way Read More »
Here’s a conversation the essence of which I have frequently. An inventor, in this case, one Lyle Bates, has a patent on an idea related to renewable energy and wants to raise the investment capital necessary to build it. There’s …
Many Renewable Energy Concepts Are Physically Possible but Economically Unfeasible Read More »
Here’s an article that attempts to identify the least environmentally offensive source of energy. It’s very good, and the bar chart explains this very forcefully. One conclusion that anyone would draw is that anything except fossil fuels – especially coal …
I’ve always enjoyed helping my kids with their homework, and, as they’ve gotten older, I’ve been learning a great deal myself from what I’m helping them study. Last night, I spent a few happy hours helping my son Jake study …
