Revolutionary

Wednesday night at the terrace ended with a good discussion between Jasper, Andrew and I about sustainability and energy technology. A lot of information was brought on all sides and I felt we all learned some intriguing information we did not previously know.

It turns out a job I'm about to apply for requires me to write a one-page essay detailing a new/developing technology that will reduce global energy concerns. I'm really just posting these for my benefit, but I figured I'd spread the word, or at least spark an interest. The two technologies I am now researching are solar and hydrogen power.

Feasibility of Solar Electric Generation 1999
Different Solar Energy Systems
Pro-Solar Energy site
USDoE on non-battery solar energy generation
Wired's input on potentiality

I guess those are all on solar power and there are a couple more articles I found(pdf) that are on solar/hydrogen generation. I am noting that Jasper was correct in saying that hydrogen fuel currently is made with natural gas, which defeats the purpose of using a "clean" energy ALTERNATIVE. Anyways, the report should be finished by midnight and I'll make sure to post it.

Earlier in the day, I also turned in a group paper on the benefits and difficulties of active suspension systems. I wish more of my classes were like this.