Larry Le and Paul Maday review the rapidly improving storage battery technology, coupled with dropping prices. They describe the current over-supply of photovoltaic energy during peak daylight hours and the continued peak demand for electricity after the sun sets. Batteries are poised to absorb the excess daytime energy and “shave the peak” at night—all at […]
Big Island Solar Permits Decline in 2016
According to data compiled by Marco Mangelsdorf, the number of rooftop solar permits on Hawaii island decreased 56 percent compared to 2015. Data shows Maui County (Maui, Molokai and Lanai) suffered a 47 percent decline. Is a similar drop expected on Oahu and Kauai? Mina Morita and Jay Fidell discuss how Hawaii’s four counties can […]
The Overwhelming Success of Rooftop Solar
82,000 photovoltaic roof-top solar systems have been installed in Hawaii. Since 2015, permit applications to construct these systems have fallen from 30-50% across various island communities. What’s caused this dramatic reduction in rooftop solar construction? Marco Mangelsdorf, President at ProVision Solar, corresponds with Jay Fidell via Skype to address this issue. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live […]
You CAN Take Clean Energy with You! The Power of Smartflower Pacific
John McEnroe, President of Smartflower Pacific shares his company’s innovative technology that allows clients to transport their renewable solar energy. As the lead electrician, Van Yoshikawa tells us about the vital benefits of solar power and how Smartflower Pacific’s clean energy storage will lead us towards a sustainable future. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the […]
The Decline of the Solar Instillation Industry
Join Lucien Pugliaresi, President of the Energy Policy Research Foundation, Inc. (EPRINC) an energy policy think tank in Washington D.C., for a discussion of the decline of the solar installation industry in Hawaii and the Mainland with Jay Fidell. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, […]
Clean Energy Transportation Goals – Shem Lawlor, Mark Glick and Jim Alberts
Special Guests Shem Lawlor, Blue Planet Foundation and Mark Glick, Hawaii State Energy Office, DBEDT discuss the pros and cons of creating clean energy transportation targets. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time […]
Remodeling Homes Right and Green
Jay Fidell and Donna Blanchard talk about Think Tech’s trip to the Building Industry Associations 2014 conference, which centered around green home remodeling. Original Air Date September 28, 2014. Episode 198. The hosts for this episode were Donna Blanchard, Duke Oishi. The hosts for this episode were Donna Blanchard, Duke Oishi. The hosts for this […]