To measure the efficiency of conventional hydrocarbon fuels, we need a common measure of energy. The Kilowatt-Hours (KWH), the billing quantity of electric usage, serves as a useful measure of energy because we can equate KWH to engine horsepower performance, heat energy of a fuel, and compare energy costs on a common level. […]
Entries from August 2007
How to measure fuel efficiency, energy costs, and carbon emissions for home heating
August 27th, 2007 · No Comments
Tags: CO2 Emissions · Carbon Economics · Hydrocarbon Fuels · Oil Energy · Wood Energy · Natural Gas Energy · Propane Energy · Fuel Costs · Carbon Footprint · Coal Energy · Home Energy Economics · Home Heating Costs · Energy Costs · Carbon Emissions · Fuel Efficiency · Energy Economics
Understanding the Cost of Solar Energy
August 13th, 2007 · 10 Comments
In comparison to conventional hydrocarbon fuels such as coal or oil in generating electricity, the cost of solar energy is significantly higher. To compare energy cost, a common equivalent is required. Back in our previous post, Coal: Fueling the American Industrial Revolution to Today’s Electric, we developed a framework to measure […]
Tags: Alternative Energy · Solar Energy · Home Energy Economics · Energy Economics
Coal: Fueling the American Industrial Revolution to Today’s Electric
August 6th, 2007 · No Comments
Why the economics of coal helps us better understand the benefits of wind and solar energy
On August 8, 1829, the Stourbridge Lion made entry as the first American steam locomotive in Honesdale, PA initiating the American Railroad. The steam locomotive railroad was the first developed to transport Anthracite coal mined in nearby Carbondale, PA […]
Tags: Wind Energy · Solar Energy · Historic Energy · Coal Energy · Energy Economics
FSLR - Leading Growth in Thin-Film Solar
August 2nd, 2007 · No Comments
First Solar, Inc. Announces 2007 Second Quarter Financial Results
(FLSR) is leading market growth in thin-film solar with revenues increasing 177% year/year.A day after the dust settles on FSLR’s earnings call, let’s look at what’s doing well and maybe not so well.
Revenues increased 177% y/y in Q2/07 demonstrating that FLSR has a leadership position in […]
Tags: Solar Stocks
