CU a finalist for national lab to study sun.
The Denver Post
Posted: 04/27/2011 01:00:00 AM MDT
The University of Colorado has been named one
of two finalists for the headquarters of the
National Solar Observatory, whose mission is to
advance knowledge of the sun.
The National Solar Observatory is operated under
the auspices of the Association of Universities
for Research in Astronomy under a cooperative
agreement with the National Science Foundation.
CU-Boulder provost Russell Moore said CU is
delighted to be named a finalist to host the NSO,
which would employ up to 70 scientists,
engineers and staff with an estimated annual
payroll of $20 million.
The University of Alabama in Huntsville is the
other finalist
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Grand Junction Earth day Events
Earth Day, Arbor Day events planned
Plant a tree, save a world ... or at least make it a greener, more leafy place.
Earth Day (http://www.earthday.org) is April 22, and Arbor Day is April 29 (http://www.arborday.org). In the Grand Valley, a number of celebrations are planned to commemorate the two events.
Get an early start on Arbor Day with events from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 16, at the Fruita Community Center, 324 N. Coulson St.
This Arbor Day celebration will feature a student poster/art contest, adult art contest, demonstrations, tree planting, children’s activities, and tree giveaways.
Call 858-0360 for information.
The 10th annual SouthWest ArborFest will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Lincoln Park.
Events will include a chili competition, arts, crafts, entertainment, touch-a-truck, food, experts answering tree and gardening questions and free tree seedlings while supplies last.
Call 254-3866 for information.
Earth Day at the Botanical Gardens will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, 641 Struthers Ave.
Begin the day with a Community Exercise Expo with local fitness groups and circuit training from 8–9:30 a.m. Bring the kids for a separate workout designed just for them.
A Riverfront Trail bike ride will be from 9:30–10:30 a.m., and kids are encouraged to decorate their bikes.
A concert from 5–11 p.m. will feature four acts: Dem Bones, Jack + Jill, Lil Sum’n Sum’n and Atonga Groove Alliance.
Tickets for the Earth Day events are $1 per person (free with evening concert ticket).
The evening concert ticket for a family of four is $20 in advance or $25 at the gate. For families with more than four members, add $2 per person. Individual concert tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the gate.
Tickets can be purchased at Alpine Banks, the Botanical Gardens, and Ecofly Solar, 2526 Broadway.
Go to http://www.gjearthday.com/ or call 257-7408 to learn about the day’s activities.
A puppet show titled “Every Day is Earth Day” is planned at Mesa County Libraries’ Central Library.
Shows will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 20; 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26; 10 a.m. Thursday, April 28; and 10 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Central Library, 530 Grand Ave.
Call 243-4442 or go to http://www.mesacountylibraries.org for information.
Plant a tree, save a world ... or at least make it a greener, more leafy place.
Earth Day (http://www.earthday.org) is April 22, and Arbor Day is April 29 (http://www.arborday.org). In the Grand Valley, a number of celebrations are planned to commemorate the two events.
Get an early start on Arbor Day with events from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 16, at the Fruita Community Center, 324 N. Coulson St.
This Arbor Day celebration will feature a student poster/art contest, adult art contest, demonstrations, tree planting, children’s activities, and tree giveaways.
Call 858-0360 for information.
The 10th annual SouthWest ArborFest will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Lincoln Park.
Events will include a chili competition, arts, crafts, entertainment, touch-a-truck, food, experts answering tree and gardening questions and free tree seedlings while supplies last.
Call 254-3866 for information.
Earth Day at the Botanical Gardens will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, 641 Struthers Ave.
Begin the day with a Community Exercise Expo with local fitness groups and circuit training from 8–9:30 a.m. Bring the kids for a separate workout designed just for them.
A Riverfront Trail bike ride will be from 9:30–10:30 a.m., and kids are encouraged to decorate their bikes.
A concert from 5–11 p.m. will feature four acts: Dem Bones, Jack + Jill, Lil Sum’n Sum’n and Atonga Groove Alliance.
Tickets for the Earth Day events are $1 per person (free with evening concert ticket).
The evening concert ticket for a family of four is $20 in advance or $25 at the gate. For families with more than four members, add $2 per person. Individual concert tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the gate.
Tickets can be purchased at Alpine Banks, the Botanical Gardens, and Ecofly Solar, 2526 Broadway.
Go to http://www.gjearthday.com/ or call 257-7408 to learn about the day’s activities.
A puppet show titled “Every Day is Earth Day” is planned at Mesa County Libraries’ Central Library.
Shows will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 20; 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26; 10 a.m. Thursday, April 28; and 10 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Central Library, 530 Grand Ave.
Call 243-4442 or go to http://www.mesacountylibraries.org for information.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
US Solar Energy Industry Experiences Record-Breaking Growth in 2010
US Solar Energy Industry Experiences Record-Breaking Growth in 2010
Posted 01 April 2011 @ 11:34 am BST
The U.S. solar energy industry had a banner year in 2010 with the industry’s total market value growing 67 percent from $3.6 billion in 2009 to $6.0 billion in 2010, according to the U.S. Solar Market InsightTM: Year-in-Review 2010 released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) and GTM Research. Solar was a bright spot in the U.S. economy last year as the fastest growing energy sector, contrasting overall U.S. GDP growth of less than 3 percent.
In total, 878 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic (PV) capacity and 78 MW of concentrating solar power (CSP) were installed in the U.S. in 2010, enough to power roughly 200,000 homes. In addition, more than 65,000 homes and businesses added solar water heating (SWH) or solar pool heating (SPH) systems.
The U.S. PV market made the most significant strides in 2010, more than doubling installation totals from 2009 according to the latest U.S. Solar Market InsightTM report. This expansion was driven by the Federal section 1603 Treasury program, completion of significant utility-scale projects, expansion of new state markets and declining technology costs.Solar Power For Your Home
The section 1603 Treasury program helped fourth-quarter installations surge to a record 359 MW and was critical in allowing the solar industry to employ more than 93,000 Americans in 2010. Originally set to expire at the end of 2010, the 1603 Treasury program was ultimately extended through 2011.
In addition, market diversification was a distinguishing characteristic of U.S. solar energy development in 2010. Sixteen states each installed more than 10 MW of PV in 2010, up from only four in 2007. The top 10 states for PV installation in 2010 were: California, New Jersey, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Florida, North Carolina and Texas.
Cost declines were also an important factor in the 2010 solar expansion, as technology costs fell and the industry matured further, capitalizing on greater economies of scale and improved installation practices. In the residential and commercial-property segments, installed annual PV system cost declines of 8 percent and 11 percent respectively spurred record build-out.
“The U.S. PV market saw a breakthrough in 2010 and is emerging as a global demand center for both suppliers and project developers,” said Shayle Kann, Managing Director of Solar at GTM Research. “The U.S. Solar Market InsightTM: Year-in-Review 2010 examines the conditions that led to the past year’s growth and pinpoints future demand, industry trends and market challenges for 2011 and beyond.”
“This report shows that solar energy is now one of the fastest growing industries in the United States, creating new opportunities for both large and small businesses. Every day, Americans across the country are going to work at well-paying, stable jobs at solar companies, from small installers all the way up to Fortune 500 companies,” said Rhone Resch, SEIA president and CEO. “This remarkable growth puts the solar industry’s goal of powering 2 million homes annually by 2015 within reach. Achieving such amazing growth during the economic downturn shows that smart polices combined with American ingenuity adds up to a great return on investment for the public. The bottom line is that the solar energy industry is creating tens of thousands of new American jobs each year.”
Along with analysis of the U.S. PV market, U.S. Solar Market InsightTM: Year-in-Review 2010 provides visibility into the CSP and solar heating and cooling markets. The 75 MW Martin CSP plant installed in Florida is the largest to come online in nearly 20 years and foreshadows a pipeline of more than 9 GW of CSP projects under development. In addition, for the first time in 2010, the federal government approved permits for CSP plants on public land.
Meanwhile, the solar heating and cooling markets grew in 2010. The top five states for solar water heating installations in 2010 were California, Hawaii, Arizona, Florida and Puerto Rico, while the top five for solar pool heating were Florida, California, Arizona, New York, and Illinois. Fluctuating natural gas and heating oil prices will determine the future of these markets.
Posted 01 April 2011 @ 11:34 am BST
The U.S. solar energy industry had a banner year in 2010 with the industry’s total market value growing 67 percent from $3.6 billion in 2009 to $6.0 billion in 2010, according to the U.S. Solar Market InsightTM: Year-in-Review 2010 released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) and GTM Research. Solar was a bright spot in the U.S. economy last year as the fastest growing energy sector, contrasting overall U.S. GDP growth of less than 3 percent.
In total, 878 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic (PV) capacity and 78 MW of concentrating solar power (CSP) were installed in the U.S. in 2010, enough to power roughly 200,000 homes. In addition, more than 65,000 homes and businesses added solar water heating (SWH) or solar pool heating (SPH) systems.
The U.S. PV market made the most significant strides in 2010, more than doubling installation totals from 2009 according to the latest U.S. Solar Market InsightTM report. This expansion was driven by the Federal section 1603 Treasury program, completion of significant utility-scale projects, expansion of new state markets and declining technology costs.Solar Power For Your Home
The section 1603 Treasury program helped fourth-quarter installations surge to a record 359 MW and was critical in allowing the solar industry to employ more than 93,000 Americans in 2010. Originally set to expire at the end of 2010, the 1603 Treasury program was ultimately extended through 2011.
In addition, market diversification was a distinguishing characteristic of U.S. solar energy development in 2010. Sixteen states each installed more than 10 MW of PV in 2010, up from only four in 2007. The top 10 states for PV installation in 2010 were: California, New Jersey, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Florida, North Carolina and Texas.
Cost declines were also an important factor in the 2010 solar expansion, as technology costs fell and the industry matured further, capitalizing on greater economies of scale and improved installation practices. In the residential and commercial-property segments, installed annual PV system cost declines of 8 percent and 11 percent respectively spurred record build-out.
“The U.S. PV market saw a breakthrough in 2010 and is emerging as a global demand center for both suppliers and project developers,” said Shayle Kann, Managing Director of Solar at GTM Research. “The U.S. Solar Market InsightTM: Year-in-Review 2010 examines the conditions that led to the past year’s growth and pinpoints future demand, industry trends and market challenges for 2011 and beyond.”
“This report shows that solar energy is now one of the fastest growing industries in the United States, creating new opportunities for both large and small businesses. Every day, Americans across the country are going to work at well-paying, stable jobs at solar companies, from small installers all the way up to Fortune 500 companies,” said Rhone Resch, SEIA president and CEO. “This remarkable growth puts the solar industry’s goal of powering 2 million homes annually by 2015 within reach. Achieving such amazing growth during the economic downturn shows that smart polices combined with American ingenuity adds up to a great return on investment for the public. The bottom line is that the solar energy industry is creating tens of thousands of new American jobs each year.”
Along with analysis of the U.S. PV market, U.S. Solar Market InsightTM: Year-in-Review 2010 provides visibility into the CSP and solar heating and cooling markets. The 75 MW Martin CSP plant installed in Florida is the largest to come online in nearly 20 years and foreshadows a pipeline of more than 9 GW of CSP projects under development. In addition, for the first time in 2010, the federal government approved permits for CSP plants on public land.
Meanwhile, the solar heating and cooling markets grew in 2010. The top five states for solar water heating installations in 2010 were California, Hawaii, Arizona, Florida and Puerto Rico, while the top five for solar pool heating were Florida, California, Arizona, New York, and Illinois. Fluctuating natural gas and heating oil prices will determine the future of these markets.
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