A California Company is Changing the Shape of Renewable Energy

While the politicians spew out their rhetoric about “clean coal” and promote backward ideas like “drill baby drill”, a privately held company in California is actually DOING something about the energy crisis.  I came across this article today and thought I’d share it with you….

Cool Earth Solar Set to Open Prototype Plant and Change the Shape of Solar Power

This is one of the first truly innovative ideas I’ve come across in a long time.  It’s exciting that there are companies out there like this one who are dedicated to solving the world’s energy issues, instead of just talking about it.

I also browsed Cool Earth Solar’s website and found a couple of interesting bits of information:

Just how much electricity does the world use?
Electric power plants produced 17,320 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2005. In 2030, the world is projected to need about 33,264 TWh—nearly double the amount of 2005.  (Source: 2008 EIA International Energy Outlook Report.)

How much energy does the Sun provide?
The amount of sunlight that hits the Earth’s surface in one hour is enough to power the entire world for a year.

How many solar power plants would the U.S. need to meet its electric needs?
One solar power plant, using Cool Earth’s technology, covering 150 miles by 150 miles, would generate enough power to meet all the electrical needs of the United States through 2030.

Wow – Very cool idea!

 We will have to watch and hope this new solar technology is successful and that forward-thinking companies such as Cool Earth will be able to bring affordable, renewable energy to the masses.  Until that time comes, check out the solar energy products at OurGreenEarthProducts.com.