Low Iron Glass
In solar energy applications that include both PV and thermal, the objective is the extract energy from every photon that lands on the absorbing surface. However, the layer of silicon…
What is a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)?
This article attempts to simplify the understanding of a legal document widely used in the energy market called the Power Purchase Agreement or PPA. The study of this document is…
Turanor 2.0: Modifications for a more effective solar boat
It was three years ago when the Turnaor Planetsolar completed circumnavigating the globe (4th May 2012). It was the first boat of its kind to achieve this feat without any…
Is Elon Musk the New Steve Jobs?
As of 6th April 2015: Steve Jobs net worth = $10.2 Billion Elon Musk net worth = $11.7 Billion and counting USA has a certain affinity towards successful entrepreneurs. The…
Product Review: Thermoelectric Generator (TEG)
Thermoelectric Generator or TEG in short is a device that makes use of temperature differential across different junctions of a thermocouple to generate electricity. It is also sometimes called a…
Solar Impulse 1 Vs Solar Impulse 2
Solar Impulse 2, the second aircraft by the Solar impulse project is currently circumnavigating the globe. The official name of the aircraft is HB SIB, while that of its predecessor…
Solar Impulse: An Aircraft Changing Aviation History
It was in 1873, when Jules Verne published the novel, “Around the world in 80 days”. As soon as the book was released it captivated the imagination of the masses.…
Must See End of Oil Documentaries for students
In the last half century, there have been several efforts to create awareness about a looming crisis, namely, the end of oil age. Recently these efforts have escalated due to…