The technology that will save humanity

The solar energy you haven't heard of is the one best suited to generate clean electricity for generations to come.

... after speaking with energy experts and seeing countless presentations on all forms of clean power, I believe the one technology closest to being a silver bullet for global warming is the other solar power: solar thermal electric, which concentrates the sun's rays to heat a fluid that drives an electric generator. It is the best source of clean energy to replace coal and sustain economic development. I bet that it will deliver more power every year this ... Full Story »

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Rory O'Connor
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by Rory O'Connor - Oct. 1, 2008

Another story on a 'new' way of using solar power--which actually turns out to be one of the "oldest forms of energy used by humans" -- sunlight concentrated by mirrors.The author says "I believe it will be the most important form of carbon-free power in the 21st century. That's because it's the only form of clean electricity that can meet all the demanding requirements of this century." But the story would have been improved if he had some other voices in it telling us what THEY think as well!

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