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This Glass Sphere Could Revolutionize Solar Power on Earth

We all know that the sun is the greatest sustainable energy source available on Earth, but we're not quite at the stage where we're using it to the highest potential. The majority of PhotoVoltaic panels across the globe have a performance of just 15% or lower, and if these panels aren't tracking the movement of the sun in the sky, they are losing even more power throughout the year. Solar energy is not yet as efficient as it should be.

Andre Broessel, a German architect living in Barcelona, has the solution. He wants to "squeeze more juice out of the sun." That's why he created Rawlemon.

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This Glass Sphere Could Revolutionize Solar Power on Earth
We all know that the sun is the greatest sustainable energy source available on Earth, but we're not quite at the stage where we're using it to the highest potential. The majority of PhotoVoltaic panels across the globe have a performance of just 15% or lower, and if these panels aren't tracking the movement of the sun in the sky, they are losing even more power throughout the year. Solar energy is not yet as efficient as it should be.
Andre Broessel, a German architect living in Barcelona, has the solution. He wants to "squeeze more juice out of the sun." That's why he created Rawlemon.

I mean if climate change ad peak oil is a myth, then we really dont need something like this, right?

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This Glass Sphere Could Revolutionize Solar Power on Earth

We all know that the sun is the greatest sustainable energy source available on Earth, but we're not quite at the stage where we're using it to the highest potential. The majority of PhotoVoltaic panels across the globe have a performance of just 15% or lower, and if these panels aren't tracking the movement of the sun in the sky, they are losing even more power throughout the year. Solar energy is not yet as efficient as it should be.

Andre Broessel, a German architect living in Barcelona, has the solution. He wants to "squeeze more juice out of the sun." That's why he created Rawlemon.

I mean if climate change and peak oil is a myth, then we really dont need something like this, right?

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ORIGINAL: DesideriScuri

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ORIGINAL: jlf1961

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This Glass Sphere Could Revolutionize Solar Power on Earth
We all know that the sun is the greatest sustainable energy source available on Earth, but we're not quite at the stage where we're using it to the highest potential. The majority of PhotoVoltaic panels across the globe have a performance of just 15% or lower, and if these panels aren't tracking the movement of the sun in the sky, they are losing even more power throughout the year. Solar energy is not yet as efficient as it should be.
Andre Broessel, a German architect living in Barcelona, has the solution. He wants to "squeeze more juice out of the sun." That's why he created Rawlemon.

I mean if climate change ad peak oil is a myth, then we really dont need something like this, right?

Why does it matter if climate change or peak oil are myths?

Most of what I could find said something about "crowdfunding." By golly, methinks there might be something to this private sector capitalism thingy...

Two thoughts:
1. Very cool looking design, and I sure hope it works out.
2. That's A LOT of glass.

Seriously, the aesthetics are awesome. If it works as the stated, it will also create energy from moon light (or, from sunlight reflected off the moon), which is quite an interesting idea. Hopefully the dual axis tracking system doesn't use up much power, and that creating kajillions of glass orbs doesn't ruin the whole "carbon reduction" strategy of solar power.

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ORIGINAL: jlf1961

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This Glass Sphere Could Revolutionize Solar Power on Earth

We all know that the sun is the greatest sustainable energy source available on Earth, but we're not quite at the stage where we're using it to the highest potential. The majority of PhotoVoltaic panels across the globe have a performance of just 15% or lower, and if these panels aren't tracking the movement of the sun in the sky, they are losing even more power throughout the year. Solar energy is not yet as efficient as it should be.

Andre Broessel, a German architect living in Barcelona, has the solution. He wants to "squeeze more juice out of the sun." That's why he created Rawlemon.

I mean if climate change and peak oil is a myth, then we really dont need something like this, right?

Heliotropic tracking has been done for decades. So has been using fresnel lenses or mirrors to concentrate solar power.

Bottom line: solar power even with heliotropic tracking is still not cost effective.

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ORIGINAL: Phydeaux

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This Glass Sphere Could Revolutionize Solar Power on Earth

We all know that the sun is the greatest sustainable energy source available on Earth, but we're not quite at the stage where we're using it to the highest potential. The majority of PhotoVoltaic panels across the globe have a performance of just 15% or lower, and if these panels aren't tracking the movement of the sun in the sky, they are losing even more power throughout the year. Solar energy is not yet as efficient as it should be.

Andre Broessel, a German architect living in Barcelona, has the solution. He wants to "squeeze more juice out of the sun." That's why he created Rawlemon.

I mean if climate change and peak oil is a myth, then we really dont need something like this, right?

Heliotropic tracking has been done for decades. So has been using fresnel lenses or mirrors to concentrate solar power.

Bottom line: solar power even with heliotropic tracking is still not cost effective.

Gee it seems to be cost effective at a Spanish solar power site.... Guess you need to tell them their accounting is wrong or a lie.

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Spainish solar power providers

I was wrong about the type, but it is cost effective.

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Spainish solar power providers

I was wrong about the type, but it is cost effective.

Ah yes, PS10. Although y'all poo-poo the various studies of spanish renewables.. hows this..

http://elpais.com/elpais/2014/01/01/inenglish/1388590410_230748.html

All electricity producers are paid at the rate of the MOST expensive producer for that day. In other words as I indicated before .. if you make the electricity cost enough, solar can be competitive.

Renewable producers love it. Greens love it. Consumers and industry.. not so much.

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ORIGINAL: jlf1961

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This Glass Sphere Could Revolutionize Solar Power on Earth

We all know that the sun is the greatest sustainable energy source available on Earth, but we're not quite at the stage where we're using it to the highest potential. The majority of PhotoVoltaic panels across the globe have a performance of just 15% or lower, and if these panels aren't tracking the movement of the sun in the sky, they are losing even more power throughout the year. Solar energy is not yet as efficient as it should be.

Andre Broessel, a German architect living in Barcelona, has the solution. He wants to "squeeze more juice out of the sun." That's why he created Rawlemon.

I mean if climate change and peak oil is a myth, then we really dont need something like this, right?

Heliotropic tracking has been done for decades. So has been using fresnel lenses or mirrors to concentrate solar power.

Bottom line: solar power even with heliotropic tracking is still not cost effective.

Gee it seems to be cost effective at a Spanish solar power site.... Guess you need to tell them their accounting is wrong or a lie.

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ORIGINAL: Phydeaux

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Spainish solar power providers

I was wrong about the type, but it is cost effective.

Ah yes, PS10. Although y'all poo-poo the various studies of spanish renewables.. hows this..

http://elpais.com/elpais/2014/01/01/inenglish/1388590410_230748.html

All electricity producers are paid at the rate of the MOST expensive producer for that day. In other words as I indicated before .. if you make the electricity cost enough, solar can be competitive.

Renewable producers love it. Greens love it. Consumers and industry.. not so much.

The PS 20 just came online, and it is an improvement over the PS10, or did you skip that part?

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This Glass Sphere Could Revolutionize Solar Power on Earth
We all know that the sun is the greatest sustainable energy source available on Earth, but we're not quite at the stage where we're using it to the highest potential. The majority of PhotoVoltaic panels across the globe have a performance of just 15% or lower, and if these panels aren't tracking the movement of the sun in the sky, they are losing even more power throughout the year. Solar energy is not yet as efficient as it should be.
Andre Broessel, a German architect living in Barcelona, has the solution. He wants to "squeeze more juice out of the sun." That's why he created Rawlemon.

I mean if climate change ad peak oil is a myth, then we really dont need something like this, right?

Why does it matter if climate change or peak oil are myths?
Most of what I could find said something about "crowdfunding." By golly, methinks there might be something to this private sector capitalism thingy...
Two thoughts:
1. Very cool looking design, and I sure hope it works out.
2. That's A LOT of glass.
Seriously, the aesthetics are awesome. If it works as the stated, it will also create energy from moon light (or, from sunlight reflected off the moon), which is quite an interesting idea. Hopefully the dual axis tracking system doesn't use up much power, and that creating kajillions of glass orbs doesn't ruin the whole "carbon reduction" strategy of solar power.

And....regardless of who is right, it no longer matters.
We can do better.
This whole "blame game" is a waste of ink.
We can do better.

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• Help for the truly needy
  
• Limited Government
  
• Consumption Tax (non-profit charities and food exempt)
  

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ORIGINAL: jlf1961

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This Glass Sphere Could Revolutionize Solar Power on Earth

We all know that the sun is the greatest sustainable energy source available on Earth, but we're not quite at the stage where we're using it to the highest potential. The majority of PhotoVoltaic panels across the globe have a performance of just 15% or lower, and if these panels aren't tracking the movement of the sun in the sky, they are losing even more power throughout the year. Solar energy is not yet as efficient as it should be.

Andre Broessel, a German architect living in Barcelona, has the solution. He wants to "squeeze more juice out of the sun." That's why he created Rawlemon.

I mean if climate change and peak oil is a myth, then we really dont need something like this, right?

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ORIGINAL: jlf1961

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This Glass Sphere Could Revolutionize Solar Power on Earth

We all know that the sun is the greatest sustainable energy source available on Earth, but we're not quite at the stage where we're using it to the highest potential. The majority of PhotoVoltaic panels across the globe have a performance of just 15% or lower, and if these panels aren't tracking the movement of the sun in the sky, they are losing even more power throughout the year. Solar energy is not yet as efficient as it should be.

Andre Broessel, a German architect living in Barcelona, has the solution. He wants to "squeeze more juice out of the sun." That's why he created Rawlemon.

I mean if climate change and peak oil is a myth, then we really dont need something like this, right?

Who told you climate change was a myth? I have heard a lot of people say that st gore and his cronies were less than honest and I have even heard a few suggest they are crooks, but I have never heard anyone claim climate change was a myth. And what difference does it make in any case. Isn't it common sense to find cheaper and more efficient ways of creating energy? And isn't it also common sense to take care of the planet we call home? But then again I suppose just talking about spomething without taking a swipe at someone wouldn't be any fun, would it? Maybe the next thread could be on vegetarians and their obsession with cow farts and chicken fetuses.

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Who told you climate change was a myth? I have heard a lot of people say that st gore and his cronies were less than honest and I have even heard a few suggest they are crooks, but I have never heard anyone claim climate change was a myth. And what difference does it make in any case. Isn't it common sense to find cheaper and more efficient ways of creating energy? And isn't it also common sense to take care of the planet we call home? But then again I suppose just talking about spomething without taking a swipe at someone wouldn't be any fun, would it? Maybe the next thread could be on vegetarians and their obsession with cow farts and chicken fetuses.

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Who told you climate change was a myth? I have heard a lot of people say that st gore and his cronies were less than honest and I have even heard a few suggest they are crooks, but I have never heard anyone claim climate change was a myth. And what difference does it make in any case. Isn't it common sense to find cheaper and more efficient ways of creating energy? And isn't it also common sense to take care of the planet we call home? But then again I suppose just talking about spomething without taking a swipe at someone wouldn't be any fun, would it? Maybe the next thread could be on vegetarians and their obsession with cow farts and chicken fetuses.

Um, you can see the GOP politicians list here

Or FOX news stand denying climate change

I could go on, but you really want to take the stand that nobody says that climate change is a myth?