Articles by
Paul Gipe
Britain Publishes Spreadsheet Used to Calculate Precedent-Setting Home Heat Tariffs
By
Paul Gipe
The mid-July press release from Britain’s Department of Energy & Climate Change announcing the launch of long awaited feed-in tariffs for residential heating system was fairly straightforward. The press release explained what the tariffs were for, how much would be paid, and for how long. . . Yet for North Americans, the understated press release was significant on several grounds.
Hometown Wind Farm A Wildcat
By
Paul Gipe
Wind energy is growing in Indiana. Now there are some wind turbines in Upland on the Taylor University campus and there are two commercial-scale turbines Union City as well. Wind farms have also begun to sprout out of Indiana’s corn fields.
Thailand Adding 1,000 MW of Solar with New Feed-in Tariffs
By
Paul Gipe
While municipal utilities in Los Angeles and on New York’s Long Island plod along with timid municipal feed-in tariff programs, Thailand plans to add 1,000 MW of solar photovoltaics (solar PV) by the end of 2014.
Why 100% Renewable Energy?
By
Paul Gipe
The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is inevitable. It will happen whether we take action or not. Fossil fuels are—by definition--finite. They are a one-time gift to humanity. Long before they are physically exhausted, we will have turned away from them toward renewable sources of energy simply on the basis of cost.
SolarShare Poised to Become Largest Solar Power Cooperative in North America
By
Paul Gipe
SolarShare announced 8 July that the Ontario Power Authority has awarded it 4.9 MW in new feed-in tariff contracts. Combined ... Read more
Wind Cube Squarely Over the Top (Now Re-Branded as Wind Sphere)
By
Paul Gipe
Is this another example of Federal capital subsidies driving exceptionally overpriced "wind turbines"?
Iceland Introduces Wind Turbines
By
Paul Gipe
Renowned for its development of geothermal energy, Iceland has longed downplayed the potential of wind energy on the windy island ... Read more
DAWT Rebranding as Compact wind acceleration turbine
By
Paul Gipe
WARNING: There’s an attempt to rebrand Diffuser-Augmented Wind Turbines (DAWT), also known as Shrouded Wind Turbines as Compact wind acceleration ... Read more
Diffuser Augmented Wind Turbine Theory–Some Comments
By
Paul Gipe
In the past I’ve singled out what are variously called Diffuser Augmented Wind Turbines (DAWT) or Shrouded Rotors for derision. ... Read more
Taylor University Endurance Turbines—Busman’s Holiday
By
Paul Gipe
I was making the rounds to Upland, Indiana as part of a family reunion. We’d just stuffed ourselves on ice ... Read more
Nuclear Reactor Down with Leak During Serious California Heat Wave
By
Paul Gipe
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), one of California’s major electric utilities, shut down its 1,122 MW Unit #1 at its Diablo Canyon nuclear plant last week just as the state prepared for a serious heat wave.
Mein Gott! Costly VAWT Installed on Cologne High-Rise
By
Paul Gipe
I’ve written a lot about the folly of “building integrated” wind turbines, or the corollary, roof top wind turbines. It’s ... Read more
