Historically with solar electric design and installation, an inverter has been used to convert the ambient voltage of the solar electric dc system whether 12V or 24V or 48V to that of the traditional ac grid voltage that is used … Continued
We have in the past few weeks been discussing articles on the negotiations over the future of the Everglades in our blog. The New York Times article referred to in the editorial below and the editorial of the Orlando Sentinel … Continued
State Sen. Lee Constantine’s longtime goal of dramatically boosting the recycling of Florida’s 32 million tons a year of trash is gaining momentum. The Altamonte Springs Republican’s legislation, Senate Bill 570, calls for a statewide recycling rate of 40 percent … Continued
It’s hard to imagine a more disastrous finale to Gov. Charlie Crist‘s reign as governor than the implosion of a decades-long effort to put the Everglades back together again. The great swamp and the golden governor may well go down … Continued
I saw an interview this am with Michael McNamara of Jeffries Intl Investments on Bloomberg tv.He is a renewable energy manufacturing analyst based in London.Here are some highlights from the interview: He said that: -Renewable energy spending is to be … Continued
Here are selections from a NY Times article on Lithium, a key ingredient in the manufacture of lithium ion rechargeable batteries, For many years, few metals drew bigger yawns from mining executives than lithium, a lightweight element long associated mostly … Continued
What a great idea this organization has since we all rarely use all the soap that is offered when we stay in a hotel. Here’s a quick recap from the Orlando Sentinel on what the organization does: •Hotels sign up … Continued
OUC, the main electric utility for the geography covered by the city of Orlando, is diving into solar electric power generation. They have hired a contractor to place 2 solar farms of over 50,000 panels of 185 watts each on … Continued
Florida’s scatterbrained Governor Charlie Crist who will travel 500 miles a day just for a photo op to gain another higher level job, has let us down again.We applaud the NY Times for a very in depth article showing how … Continued
According to the Ft Lauderdale Sun Sentinel(Dianne Lade) you will need to pre book your desire to gain monies for your old appliances for the April 16-25 Cash for old appliances trade in period. -Reservations will be taken by telephone … Continued
