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Solar Industry Predictions Solar Industry Predictions

A brief overview of solar technology and the possibilities of where the industry could be headed.
A Look Back at NREL Achievements in 2009 A Look Back at NREL Achievements in 2009
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor
Read what NREL did in 2009 to help advance alternative energy and energy efficiency.
Plans for First New Nuclear Power Plants on U.S. Soil Plans for First New Nuclear Power Plants on U.S. Soil
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
The DOE has announced loan guarantees for the first new nuclear reactors in the United States, the first in the last 30 years.
Alternative Energy Lights up the Detroit Auto Show Alternative Energy Lights up the Detroit Auto Show
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
A rundown of the many alternative energy operated vehicles from the 2010 North American International, Detroit Auto Show.
Technical Features
System Engineering Trade Study to Support Green Initiatives System Engineering Trade Study to Support Green Initiatives
Submitted by IBM
This paper looks at a model driven approach to designing an environmentally conscious, cost-effective family-size vehicle.
A Case Study for The Mechanical Design Process A Case Study for The Mechanical Design Process
By David G. Ullman
This case study focuses on the development of Solar Powered Shelter Signs by Syncromatics Corp.
Sandia Labs Biofuels Sandia Labs Biofuels
By Peter B. Merkle
This paper describes an experimental program to assess the suitability of large-scale separation processing of algal biomass in aqueous culture.
Green Product Development in the Automotive Sector Green Product Development in the Automotive Sector
By Aberdeen Group
With the prominence of products like the hybrid vehicle, the automotive sector is no stranger to green product development.
Projects Features
Perkins+Will Set the Bar High with COTE Award Project Perkins+Will Set the Bar High with COTE Award Project
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor
Learn about the sustainable design techniques implemented in the Platinum LEED Certified and COTE award winning headquarters of Great River Energy.
Transmission Line Resolves Green Energy Problem Transmission Line Resolves Green Energy Problem
By Staci Matlock ConnectPress Staff Writer
Increased line capacity, new lines needed to meet growing energy demand.
Optimizing Water in Desert Design: Cesar Chavez Library Optimizing Water in Desert Design: Cesar Chavez Library
Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Staff Writer
Cesar Chavez Library won a 2008 AIA COTE award for its innovative water conservation by employing environmentally responsive architecture.
Going For Green Not LEED: Garthwaite Center Going For Green Not LEED: Garthwaite Center
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Staff Writer
Garthwaite Center for Science and Art achieved LEED Platinum eligibility by following LEED guidelines, but opted for more green features, not LEED certification.
Columns
What Guarantees Delivering High Quality Wind Blades? What Guarantees Delivering High Quality Wind Blades?
By Dr. Olivier Guillermin, Ph.D., VISTAGY, Inc.
Maintaining competitiveness in the wind turbine industry depends on continually improving the quality of wind blade design and manufacturing.
Reduce Development and Prototyping of Composite Blades Reduce Development and Prototyping of Composite Blades
By Dr. Olivier Guillermin, Ph.D., VISTAGY
As the wind energy industry picks up, manufacturing organizations are eager to go to market as quickly as possible. Find out how VISTAGY can help.
Reduce Development and Prototyping of Composite Blades Reduce Development and Prototyping of Composite Blades
By Dr. Olivier Guillermin, Ph.D., VISTAGY
As the wind energy industry picks up, manufacturing organizations are eager to go to market as quickly as possible. Find out how VISTAGY can help.
Six Criteria for Delivering Stellar Wind Turbine Blades Six Criteria for Delivering Stellar Wind Turbine Blades
By Dr. Olivier Guillermin, VISTAGY
The solution for developing effective wind turbine blades revolves around VISTAGY’s FiberSIM® composites engineering software.
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A Look Back at NREL Achievements in 2009
Read what NREL did in 2009 to …

Solar Industry Predictions
A brief overview of solar technology and …

Plans for First New Nuclear Power Plants on U.S. Soil
The DOE has announced loan guarantees for …

What Guarantees Delivering High Quality Wind Blades?
Maintaining competitiveness in the wind turbine industry …

Alternative Energy Lights up the Detroit Auto Show
A rundown of the many alternative energy …

Energy Company Sees the Brightside of Solar Power
Puget Sound Energy has seen significant growth …

Are Electrochromic Windows the Future?
NREL researchers are trying to do the …

DOE and FERC Set Out to Analyze Energy Grid
The project is the first of its …

Sandia Labs Opens New Doors with Micro Solar Cells
Newly developed solar cells open up broad …

System Engineering Trade Study to Support Green Initiatives
This paper looks at a model driven …