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…