08/25/2010
Inside Renewable Energy (mp3)
Is Wind Noise Pollution?
As more wind turbines are developed closer to communities, a number of homeowners within close range are complaining about noise. Some wind advocates label these people “anti-wind.” At the same time, anti-wind advocates latch onto the sound issues, saying they are a public health problem. ...
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08/17/2010
Inside Renewable Energy (mp3)
How to Exit the Age of Oil: Closing the Renewables Gap
We are living in an unprecedented time in history when the theory of unlimited economic growth is running into the reality of limited energy. Many people think that renewables are simply a drop-in replacement for oil, gas and coal – but it's clear that is not the case.
Renewables offer less ...
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08/05/2010
Inside Renewable Energy (mp3)
Why Investors Like Solar PV
The sluggish economy has hurt renewable energy project developers. In many cases, it's incredibly difficult for companies to sign contacts to sell power. So why is the solar PV market going to grow by 100% globally this year?
Solar PV is starting to enter a “sweet spot.” Because the technology ...
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07/30/2010
Inside Renewable Energy (mp3)
Will We Find the 'Black Swan' of Energy?
This is a unique time in history for energy inventors and entrepreneurs. As the need for clean, renewable sources of energy becomes more important, investors are looking for unique “Black Swan” technologies that could revolutionize the sector. The trouble is, they're not exactly easy to find or ...
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07/20/2010
Inside Renewable Energy (mp3)
Will Vertical Axis Wind Ever Scale Up?
Vertical-axis wind turbines have been around for thousands of years, yet we still haven't seen modern turbine producers make a dent in the wind market. Why is that so? In this podcast, we'll find out.
Most wind experts say that vertical-axis turbines are simply inferior to traditional three-bladed ...
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07/09/2010
Inside Renewable Energy (mp3)
CEO Perspectives: A View from the Top
How do you make a renewable energy business work is such a challenging economic environment? In this show, a group of CEOs tells us how.
We'll hear from a range of executives in the solar PV, concentrating solar power, wind and biofuels sectors who are making difficult decisions to get their ...
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