SunPower sets New WORLD RECORD for SOLAR CELL EFFICIENCY

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 by Craig Zamary
 In a press release issued today, SunPower Corp., a Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems, announced that it has produced a full-scale solar cell with a sunlight to electricity conversion efficiency of 24.2 percent at its manufacturing plant in the Philippines.

New World Record:  This is a new world record, confirmed by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), for large area silicon wafers.
 
"This new world record demonstrates SunPower's ability to extend our lead in manufacturing the world's highest efficiency solar cells," said Bill Mulligan, vice president of technology and development for SunPower. "Our patented and proprietary, high-efficiency solar cell technology drives down the cost of solar energy by increasing the energy production from each solar panel."
 
SunPower awarded the Two Green Thumbs Up AwardImproved cell efficiency reduces the levelized cost of energy by increasing the energy production from each wafer manufactured into a SunPower solar cell. For the same reason, increased efficiency reduces the cost per watt and cost per kilowatt-hour for feedstock and materials, depreciation and other manufacturing expenses, installation time, land and system operations, and related maintenance.
 
"As we celebrate SunPower's 25th anniversary this year, I am thrilled to see the company achieve technology milestones that were inconceivable only a few years ago," said Dr. Richard Swanson, SunPower founder and chief technology officer. "SunPower's research and development and engineering teams have increased cell efficiency by a full four percentage points over the last five years while radically driving down manufacturing costs. We are extremely proud of their continued success."

Great work and congratulations to all the people working at SunPower. You guys are creating a new way to define solar energy, energy innovation and green jobs in the process! Keep it up.
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IBM Helps Alleviate Water Shortage for California's Wine Country

Monday, June 28, 2010 by Craig Zamary
In a press release from IBM, IBM Aims to Help Alleviate Water Shortages in Northern California's Wine Country. This is said to be the "First IBM Project in the U.S. to Address Severe Drought."

IBM is using energy innovation, technology and green inventions to help solve the water issues in Northern California.

"The idea is to create a common operating picture – a collaboration platform – for SCWA and its retail water providers that provides a near real-time operating picture of the Russian River and the associated water transmission system," said IBM Big Green Innovations Vice President Sharon Nunes.  "The ability to track and measure the water flow along with the diverse elements that impact the system at such a granular level arms SCWA and its stakeholders with a way to work together toward the common goal of ensuring adequate water for the region, now and for years to come."

Watch the video titled: IBM Solving Water Shortage in California's Wine
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Study Shows U.S. Consumers Want More Solar Energy

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 by Craig Zamary
 According to a new survey conducted by Applied Materials, Inc. reveals that two-thirds of Americans believe solar technology should play a greater role in meeting the country’s energy needs. In addition, three-quarters of Americans feel that increasing renewable energy and decreasing U.S. dependence on foreign oil are the country’s top energy priorities.
 
Today is the summer solstice, the day the sun shines in the northern hemisphere for the longest period of time all year. In recognition of this day and the ongoing debate concerning energy reform legislation, Applied Materials, the world’s leading supplier of solar panel manufacturing equipment, conducted its second annual survey to gauge the public’s current knowledge and opinion of solar energy usage in the U.S. 
 
Interesting Stats: According to the survey, 67 percent of Americans would be willing to pay more for their monthly utility bill if their utility company increased its use of renewable energy and 49 percent of consumers polled would be willing to pay $5 or more each month for an increased amount of renewable energy—a 14 percent increase from the results of Applied Materials’ 2009 survey. 
 
“Americans are becoming more aware of the need for responsible energy solutions, like solar power, and increasingly want their government to drive policy and investment aimed at finding alternative ways to power our homes and economy,” said Dr. Charles Gay, president of Applied Solar, a division of Applied Materials.  “With the right energy legislation in place, the U.S. could reap the benefits of one of the biggest economic job engines of this century – the clean energy revolution.” 
 
For more detailed information on the survey results, visit: http://blog.amat.com/solstice  
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Green Energy Opportunities between US & China

Monday, May 17, 2010 by Craig Zamary
The United States Commerce Secretary Gary Locke discusses the opportunities that exist for the US and China to work together on Green Energy, developing clean technologies, energy innovations and creating green jobs. The US Commerce Secretary visited Hong Kong on Asia Tour to promote Green Technology. 

Gary Locke is leading the Obama Administration's first cabinet-level trade mission through China and Indonesia to promote US green energy technology. 

Link to video titled: US Commerce Secretary & Green Technology in Asia

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Obama Alternative Energy? - Nuclear Power

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 by Guest Blogger
We have heard many "green" speeches, but how green is Nuclear Power? Many people talk about Obama Alternative Energy, but usually that is or has to deal with green and renewable or alternative energy.

Nuclear power is not as safe as solar energy, wind power, geothermal energy, etc. If there is a leak in a nuclear power plant, there are huge problems and negative environmental effects. If a solar panel breaks, you sweep it up, or if a wind turbine falls or breaks down, you replace it.

Nuclear power may be efficient and used in France and many other countries, but if something breaks, the effects are catastrophic.  - Caleb Morgan, Guest Blogger for Green Energy TV.
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Green Energy TV featured at Cleantech Forum San Francisco Feb. 24-26th, 2010

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 by Guest Blogger

The annual Cleantech Forum series returns to San Francisco, February 24-26, 2010 at The Palace Hotel. Cleantech Forum XXVI brings together ~1,000 industry leaders in what is widely recognized as THE cleantech event of the year. When you register, please use the promotion code ptnrSF10 and receive a $200 discount on the registration fee. 

With the theme Taking Cleantech to Scale, the Forum offers opportunities to mingle with global corporate executives, investors, and government leaders who are financing, acquiring, and scaling cleantech. You will hear first-hand accounts from innovative startups, new investment funds and corporations looking for partners. And if you’re looking for funding to start a new business, or for companies to invest in, this is a great place to network.

Cleantech Forum XXVI speakers include:

Bill Lockyer, California’s 32nd State Treasurer
Philippe Martin, VP of Research and Innovation Sourcing, Veolia Environnement
Go vernor George Pataki, Counsel, Chadbourne & Parke LLP
Bill Weihl, Green Energy Czar, Google
Carl Bass, CEO, Autodesk
Stewart Brand, Author, “Whole Earth Discipline: An Ecopragmatist Manifesto
Bill Weihl, Green Energy Czar, Google
Lorie Wigle, General Manager, Intel
Scott Bolick, Vice President, Sustainability, SAP
Chris Smith, Director of Operations, IDS Energy Solutions, Boeing
Jeff Seabright, Vice President of Environment, Coca-Cola
Arlin Wasserman, Vice President, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility, Sodexo
Raj Atluru, Managing Director, Draper Fisher Jurvetson
Keat Chuan Yeoh, Assistant Managing Director, Singapore Economic Development Board
Troy Batterberry, Product Manager, Microsoft Hohm
Issam Dairanieh, Technology Principal, BP
James Robb, Sr. VP- Enterprise Planning and Development, Northeast Utilities
And more.


CEOs and Companies presenting at the Cleantech Forum CEO Showcase include:

·         Jeff Bisberg, CEO, Albeo Technologies

·         Kevin Czinger, CEO, Coda Automotive

·         Gary Fromer, Cpower

·         Jay Zoellner, EPS Corporation

·         Frank Ramirez, CEO, Ice Energy

·         Dr. Fatemeh Shirazi, CEO, Microvi Biotech

·         Carlos Perea, CEO, MIOX

·         Jeff Green, CEO, NanoH20

·         Dan Squiller, CEO, PowerGenix

·         Mark E. McGoup, CEO, Pentadyne,

·         Kevin Surace, CEO, Serious Materials

·         Terry Bailey, Soliant

·         Mark Crowley, CEO, SolFocus

For more information on how to join this leading industry event, call +1 (810) 224-4310 or email  info@cleantech.com or go to: http://cleantech.com/sanfranciscoforum  to register and use the promo code ptnrSF10 for a discount.
Cleantech Forum XXVI San Francisco, CA February 24-26, 2010
 


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Green Stock Picks for 2010

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 by Guest Blogger

If you are reading this, you are interested in the benefits of alternative energy.  But there is one benefit that you may have overlooked...profit!  Why not invest in the companies whose energy innovations we use?  The PickShares betaONE portfolio now includes an alternative energy component in its energy sector holdings. 

Uncertainty dominated the last few months of the year as markets traded in a range amid speculation about interest rates and healthcare reform.  In 2010 I have begun to look into an area with great potential for growth; alternative energy.  This is a difficult sector but there is plenty of upside to be found if you know where to look.  Recently this capital intensive sector has been a victim of the credit crunch. 

Green Stock Picks for 2010     As credit becomes available again investment in alternative energy will return, its comeback being fueled in part by rising oil prices and government funding.  Geothermal and biomass are marginal, the biggest contributions will come from solar, wind and hydroelectric energy which will be the focus of my investment research.

     To enter the alternative energy arena, I have chosen the PowerShares WilderHill Clean Energy Portfolio (PBW) as my vehicle.  This fund offers great diversification including 25% international stocks amid a mix of market caps. 

Visit www.pickshares.com  to learn more about the alternative energy ETFs and other funds that are heating up in 2010. - Scott Frye, Guest Blogger for Green Energy TV
 

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Green Energy - Stimulus created 51,700 green jobs

Thursday, January 14, 2010 by Guest Blogger
The White House reported that 51,700 new green jobs were created as a result of the $5 billion spent in stimulus money.

"This employment impact is expected to increase substantially over time," the CEA says. Measuring them in "job-years" -- one job for one year, it projects 719,000 new clean energy "job years"  by end end of 2012.

The Recovery Act help support green energy and green jobs in the follow sectors:
  • Promotes renewable energy such as solar and wind
  • Energy efficiency
  • Grid modernization
  • High-speed rail, vehicles with advanced fuel technologies
  • Green jobs training
Let's hear your thoughts and if you area has benefited by the green jobs and Obama alternative energy plans. - Jacob, Guest Blogger for Green Energy TV
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Junk Mail - Environmental Education for Children

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 by Craig Zamary

We have been featuring some green videos and alternative energy videos from kids showing what they are doing to be green. Many teachers are using these videos as environmental education for children in the classroom and helping to create awareness on what other kids can do as well.

Below is a video that talks about Junk Mail and how students can eliminate the Junk Mail that's being sent to their homes.

Junk Mail

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Environmental Education for Children - Saving Water

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 by Craig Zamary
Green Energy TV airs green videos showing what people are doing to be green around the world.

We have had many request from teachers asking if we have any alternative energy videos showing what kids are doing to be green.

We have a lot, and will begin to feature more in upcoming posts. If you are looking to show some green videos in your classroom, we have almost 1,000 videos airing on our main site www.GreenEnergyTV.com

Below is a video about Saving Water and it also provides environmental education for children and what they can do to be green:


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Al Gore & President Obama - Got Online Meetings?

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 by Guest Blogger

I saw the news and the photo from The White House yesterday showing a meeting between Al Gore and President Obama where they met in advance of the President's trip to Copenhagen where he will participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference.

Here is the issue with this. All these world leaders will be flying there in PRIVATE JETS, and contributing to greenhouse gases. The purpose of this meeting in Copenhagen is to discuss and make changes to benefit the environment, and cut down on carbon emissions and greenhouse gases.

Question: So why, are these intelligent leaders, who are discussing and looking at implementing positive changes to benefit the environment, are they flying there when we have technology that will allow all these leaders to have online meetings from anywhere, without leaving their office or home?

Answer: Check out WebEx and/or Google "Online Meetings" and find a software solution that allows people to meet online.  A BIG part of being a LEADER, is to lead by example. They would set a great example by meeting online, without ever having to fly, drive, etc. and cut down their own carbon emissions before telling others they need to.
Online Meetings - Don't Fly there
Photo: White House

 

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10 Green Business Ideas - Entrepreneurship Programs

Thursday, November 19, 2009 by Craig Zamary
There are more and more Entrepreneurship Programs popping up on college and university campuses throughout the country. There are also many Entrepreneurship Programs being offered in High Schools.

I have been asked many times by students and others what are the best green business ideas to launch and the best green ideas and growth areas to focus on.

Everyday, there are more and more entrepreneurs launching green businesses, creating new energy innovation, green inventions, eco friendly products, green building, growth in renewable and alternative energy as well as organic food and products. I would recommend signing up for Google Alerts in the area of interest so you can receive emails when there is news in the subject area of your interest.

Below are some examples of Green Business Ideas and opportunities that students can start:
  1. University of New Hampshire - They get 85% of their energy from  from a local landfill via a partnership with Waste Management. They are the first to do it, so I recommend seeing if there is a landfill near your school. more info on this: blog.greenenergytv.com/blog/craig-focus-from-the-greenenergytv-team/0/0/university-of-new-hampshire-85-of-energy-from-landfill-gas-to-energy-
  2. Student Entrepreneur, Age 14 - Preventing E waste from leaking chemical toxins into landfills and our water - video: http://greenenergytv.com/Watch.aspx?v=1640650340
  3. Green Mobile, College Start-up to repair cell phones http://blog.greenenergytv.com/blog/greenenergytv/0/0/green-mobile---college-start-up
  4. Free Bike Lending Library - http://greenenergytv.com/Watch.aspx?v=23d913219dcca374
  5. Sophomore at UC Berkeley - Founded STEAM, a Sustainability Internship Program video: http://greenenergytv.com/Watch.aspx?v=1640650339 
  6. Cal Poly Students get 1,900 Miles Per Gallon Video: http://greenenergytv.com/Watch.aspx?v=1119169199
  7. Poop Power, Organic Farming on site and more from Green Mountain College (additional info) http://blog.greenenergytv.com/blog/greenenergytv/0/0/green-mountain-college-top-green-colleges
  8. Major in Sustainability http://blog.greenenergytv.com/blog/greenenergytv/0/0/top-green-colleges-arizona-state-university-at-tempe
  9. Recycling Campaign Awareness video http://greenenergytv.com/Watch.aspx?v=e4baacbf83431e98 
  10.   University of Minnesota Solar Home - build a solar or green home on your campus or enter the Solar Decathlon video: http://greenenergytv.com/Watch.aspx?v=90a36cd9dd0d5470
We have more than 10 Green Business Ideas to share with you and we will continue to do so in upcoming posts. There are many schools going green, sustainable campuses, green campuses, and various green initiatives taking place in schools around the world. Feel free to share what's going on at your school and we will keep feeding you more ideas. - Stay Green!

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Kids creating Green Jobs?

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 by Craig Zamary
We are beginning to hear more about green jobs, but rarely do we hear or see that kids are creating green jobs.

It started with a teacher, and moved to the students and became a model for environmental education for children.

Check out the alternative energy videos on this wind power technology and how they did it. Link to it on our main site: The Wind Kids: http://greenenergytv.com/Watch.aspx?v=a49561a89f9efc08
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Paper made from Elephant Poop

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 by Craig Zamary
We see a variety of green inventions, energy innovation, alternative energy videos and eco friendly products, but to find eco friendly products made from elephant poop is something you don't hear or see everyday.

What is the name of the company? The Great Elephant Poo Poo Company Limited.

So do their products smell? No.

How much poo does it take to make paper? (this is not a joke): One piece of poo or turd will give you 25 sheets of paper or 10 standard sized journals and this includes front and back covers.
Paper made from Poop - Two Green Thumbs Up Award
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2009 Green Awards

Friday, October 2, 2009 by Craig Zamary
Green Energy TV has given out the 2009 Two Green Thumbs Up Award. We are still in the process of announcing the other 2009 Award recipients, but here's a peak at some of this year's winners already: 


2009 Green Awards - Green Energy TV Two Green Thumbs Up Award
  • Patagonia
  • Lewis Pugh - swim across the North Pole
  • Clif Bar
  • Stonyfield Farms
  • Google
  • Kamal Meattle - Plants that clean
  • WebEx
  • Liberty Tire Recycling
  • Shaklee
  • John Francis - Man that Walks the Earth
  • Seventh Generation
  • Voltaic Systems
  • Eden Foods
  • Portland, Oregon
  • Eco-Products - Disposables
  • Frog's Leap
  • Siemens
  • Intel
  • Solyndra
  • Interface
  • Michael Pritchard, founder of Lifesaver Systems
  • Inventor Saul Griffith & his team - Giant Kite Turbines
  • Shai Agassi - Better Place
  • Inventor - William Kamkwamba -built an electricity-producing windmill from spare parts and scrap in Africa when he was 14.
  • PNC
  • Cary Fowler - Future of Food
  • Greensburg, Kansas - Tornado hits town and turn green
  • AORA - world’s first hybrid-solar power plant
  • Ice Energy
  • Southwest Windpower
There's still time if you would like to nominate a company, organization, schools, individuals and/or inventors that qualify in the following categories. Note: please do so in the comments below or send us an email to news (at) greenenergytv(dot) com (Put NOMINATE in the Subject line):
  • Companies going green
  • Green inventions
  • Energy innovation
  • Schools going green
  • Green Cities
  • Alternative Fuels Program
  • Best Green Companies
  • Leed Building
  • Organic living
  • Renewable and Alternative energy solutions and more!
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Green Cities - Portand, Oregon

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 by Craig Zamary
Green Energy TV Awarded Portland, Oregon with Two Green Thumbs Up for being one of best green cities.

Portland, OR is very focused on eco friendly living and Sustainability Programs. Half of the city's power comes from renewable energy sources, and 25% of the workforce commutes by bike, carpool or public transportation.

They are focused on environmental education for children, LEED Building for companies and LEED homes. Many of the restaurants and local markets focus on the use of certified organic products and using local produce.

The City of Portland has a section of their website that has valuable resources and topics of how to's that range from how people can learn green Business Tips, how to green your home, tax incentives for going green, organic lawn care, renewable fuels, alternative energy and more. The link is: http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=43046

Green Cities - Portand, Oregon Two Green Thumbs up Award
Portland, OR Two Green Thumbs Up green citiesPortand is a great model for green cities and sustainability programs throughout the country.

Keep up the great work Portland!












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Smart Green Cities can save 34 Billion gallons of gas

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 by Craig Zamary
Silicon Valley leaders talk about smart green cities throughout the world using control networks for operational and energy savings.

The alternative energy videos look at the amount of money saved by buildings, street lights and utility companies all over the world by deploying control networking infrastructure.

Further, it shows how the investment in green energy can actually pull businesses out of the red. This is not only about companies going green, but about creating a green economy that saves business and individuals money and also the environment in the process.

Check out the video: http://greenenergytv.com/Watch.aspx?v=32583234d8e66760 

Smart Green Cities - Echelon

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Obama Alternative Energy - Unleash Electric Cars

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 by Craig Zamary

Today in Elkhart County, Indiana, President Obama announces that the federal government will distribute $2.4 billion in taxpayer grants to create electric cars and recreational vehicles.

President Obama talks about the importance of energy innovation, green inventions, electric cars and vehicles and the creation of green jobs.

The purpose of the $2.4 billion, just a small slice of the $787 billion of initial stimulus money, is to go towards electric cars.

In addition to green jobs, energy innovation, our addiction to oil and importance of energy independence, he talks about rebuilding our economy.

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Jay Leno's 100 MPG Test Drive

Monday, July 27, 2009 by Craig Zamary

Jay Leno opened up his garage and discusses the all electric Aptera vehicle with the President & CEO of Aptera, Paul Wilbur.

You will get a great overview of the vehicle from Paul and learn things such as 50% of average cars energy is used pushing air out of the way at a rate of 55mph.

But the part that everyone is anxious to see, is how does it ride, how much does it cost and where can I buy one?

What is the final cost?
The Aptera 2 Series vehicle (electric and hybrid) will range in price from $25,000-$40,000 depending on options and powertrain.

Check out the video below, that was filmed at Jay's Garage and see what happens on his test drive and hear Jay's feedback: 


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New Source of Clean Energy - PetroAlgae

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 by Craig Zamary
Many people upload alternative energy videos to our main site www.GreenEnergyTV.com and I keep seeing more and more videos on green algae energy.

There has been a lot of progress on green algae energy, and there are more and more companies who are looking to use algae as a replacement for today's diesel, gasoline and other petroleum based products.

The video talks about how it is a clean energy innovation and claims that 98% of the water is recycled, no chemical toxins or waste product and the micro crops absorb CO2.

Check out the video below:


We will continue to feature green algae energy, companies going green, green jobs that are being created, alternative fuels program, alternative fuel ideas and new green inventions. - Stay Green!
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