Why Design Now?: Z-20 Concentrated Solar-Power System

Why? This solar technology is distinguished by its use of mirrors to capture light and focus it onto a small generator to produce electricity and thermal energy. The parabolic optical dish follows the sun from dawn until dusk, harnessing seventy… Continue Reading

Space Based Solar Power – Alternative Energy Solution

FACT: There aren’t enough resources on this planet to sustain continued human growth and increasing quality of life. FACT: If we want to avoid catastrophic war, suffering, and global shortages of energy, we need to start looking to space seriously… Continue Reading

The Advancing Technology of Fluid Power

The Advancing Technology of Fluid Power. This video clip is an excerpt from NFPA’s “Fluid Power: A Force for Change” ½ hour TV program. The full video, viewable at www.nfpa.com, is a fascinating exploration of the fluid power industry and… Continue Reading