Keith Smith
Keith, a seasoned professional in the solar industry, has dedicated over 30 years to the research and development of solar technologies. Born in the early 1970s, Keith's fascination with solar energy began early in life. He completed his bachelor's degree in physics and pursued a master's in renewable energy engineering, laying the foundation for his career in the field.
Keith's expertise shines through his role as the manager of SolarThermalMagazine.com, where he curates and disseminates valuable insights and updates on solar technology trends. His work in bridging the gap between solar research and practical application has been instrumental in advancing the renewable energy sector. With a passion for sustainability and a commitment to a greener future, Keith Smith continues to make a significant impact on the solar industry, one article at a time.
German-brazilian green alcohol rocket fuel research
Alcohol Rocket Fuel. The number of rocket launches have increased significantly in the last decade. Rockets are needed for everything from restocking the international space station to launching military and commercial communications satellites. All of these rocket launches are actually…
New 3d paper-based microbial fuel cell developed
Researchers at Iowa State University in the US have successfully developed a revolutionary 3D paper-based microbial fuel cell, capable of generating electricity in an eco-friendly manner, without the need for any external power source. This cutting-edge proof-of-concept device utilizes capillary…
Energy department announces $25 million to develop next generation of electric machines for industrial energy savings
The Energy Department has announced up to $25 million in funding to support the development of technologies for energy-efficient electric motors. The funding aims to significantly increase the efficiency of electric motors, which currently consume around 70% of electricity used…
How to power the united states using only clean energy
The United States is the world’s second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, and it is clear that we need to transition to a clean energy economy. There are a number of ways to power the United States using only clean energy,…
Renewables 2016 global status report – ren21
This report was commissioned by REN21 and produced in collaboration with a global network of research partners. Financing was provided by the German Federal Ministry for Economic cooperation and Development (BMZ), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy…
Sunedison solar parking lots to save 25 california schools more than $30 million
SunEdison, Inc., a leading global renewable energy development company, has recently signed solar power purchase agreements with 25 California elementary, middle, and high schools. The company plans to install high-performance solar parking canopies at each campus, allowing the schools to…
Wind turbine market outlook – 2030
The wind turbine market has seen significant growth, with a value of $53.4 billion in 2020, and it is expected to reach $98.4 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% during the period from 2020 to 2030. Wind…
Tidal energy ‘fence’ planned for Bristol Channel
Oxford University’s department of engineering science has developed a new tidal technology for deployment in shallow, low velocity tidal waters along the UK coastline. The £143 million Bristol Channel tidal fence, constructed with carbon fibre technology, could be operational by…
First mass-produced low-cost, eco-friendly battery awarded $500,000 lemelson-mit prize
Jay Whitacre, Ph.D., a Materials Scientist and Professor at Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering, is the recipient of the 2015 $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize. Whitacre is the inventor of the Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI™) battery, a reliable, environmentally-benign and cost-efficient…
