Is Space Based Solar Power a Viable Solution to Our Energy Crisis?

The idea of Space Based Solar Power (SBSP) has been around for a few decades—it was introduced by Peter Glaser in a 1968 Science article—but implementing it has always been seen as a costly endeavor. Now however, the high cost may be justified by the increasing need to power our planet.

Lifetime Cost Analysis for Alternative Energy Sources

Dr. Vasilis Fthenakis works with Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) and Columbia University to develop a lifetime cost analysis for renewable energy.

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President-elect Obama Announces Environment and Energy Team

On December 16 in Chicago, President-elect Obama held a press conference to announce key members of his energy and environment team.

Is Space Based Solar Power a Viable Solution to Our Energy Crisis?

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Lifetime Cost Analysis for Alternative Energy Sources

President-elect Obama Announces Environment and Energy Team