Black out

Article Abstract:

Issues relating to the supply of power to California, United States, are discussed. Utility supplies are being outpaced by power consumption, with demand growing by 2% each year. Alternative sources of power are considered, including the harnessing of wind and wave power.

United States, Management, Economic aspects, Prevention, Environmental aspects, California, Power resources, Electric power distribution, Power failure, Power failures, Energy storage

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Fuel cells hit home

Article Abstract:

Palo Alto, CA-based Electric Power Research Institute collaborated with Analytic Power to produce a three-kilowatt residential fuel cell power source prototype. Analytic Power Pres Don Prohaska claims that a commercial form of the fuel cell costs approximately $3,000.

Product development, Joint ventures, Research institutes, Science and technology policy, Energy industries, Energy industry, Fuel cells, Electric Power Research Institute, Analytic Power

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Greener heat

Article Abstract:

A description is presented of the Phototherm photovoltaic panel which has been designed and developed by Solar Design Associates. This panel is able to convert 50% of the sunlight reaching it to useable energy.

Production management, Innovations, Photovoltaic cells, Solar Design Associates Inc., Phototherm (Solar energy device)

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