Economics of Solar Power

Heres another one on the economics of solar power - and for all those naysayers and disbelievers, its only 3 years away that the technology shall start competing with conventional electricity. The entire story is available at :
http://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/The_economics_of_solar_power_2161
You d have to register to read the complete story, but what the heck its Mck Quarterly, wont do you any harm at worst - best case, will inspire you to put up a solar power pack at home ..;)

Ciao

Solar Facts contd..

Every day the energy obtained through solar energy, recieved by earth, is equivalent to 30 years of fossil fuel usage....! Kudos.

And something morbid yet clean and spiritual !

Hi there.. just picked up the latest issue of "Down to Earth" - an interesting monthly magazine on clean and environment friendly issues, primarily reporting in india and worldwide developments.. apparently in Western India, there is an ashram that has built a solar crematorium ( at an approxiimate cost of INR 10 lakhs) in a bid to make the journey of the departed clean and environmently friendly.. what a way to become united with the Gods !

I wonder what some of our fundamentalist and Hindu organisations have to say to that.. ?

The Temples truly show the way..

Well, finally it seems that this thought of temples showing the light(ed path) is coming true.. read on this article posted on the link below ;
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/02/hindu-leader-rajan-zed-urges-temples-go-green.php?daylife=1&dcitc=daylife-article

I am not much of a religious person myself ...I try to go to the temple once a week .. typically Sundays with the kids.. but Hats off to Rajan Zed, who is bringing around this awareness and change in temples across the world .. temples getting powered through solar renewables is truly illuminating.

Top 10 Energy myths

The energy myth buster from Chris Goodall.. a very interesting read for all of us.. !

Heres the link

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/nov/27/renewableenergy-energy

The Green Force - Faridabad

Finally, the movement has begun. We hold regular meetings every Sunday, without fail, for the past almost 6 weeks now.. the group ( to create awareness and spread the green movement around) has begun to widen, and several new faces have turned up till now !

A friend ( and a key member / confidante) has helped take the entire initiative virtual - and created a social network on its own. Through individual efforts, we have also discovered ( by accident) groups willing to fund this. There is a preamble that has been set.. and what I didnt know is that there exists a youth group by the name of ICYN ( indian climate youth network) across India that is doing noteworthy work in this area of conservation.

These seem to be very exciting times. And yes, there is something known as Green Collar Economy. I just heard about the book and have ordered online.. am waiting to get my hands to it. But thats a separate chapter and a different post.

Green is King !

I have this crazy thought - of creating a 5000 people strong movement - of resources committed to make Faridabad ( the place where I stay) the most green city ( through planting trees, promoting cleanliness and reducing use of plastics / non biodegradable packaging, etc.) in India. The thought has at its roots, an idea of bring together like minded people, who can contribute positively - through group action to making this dream a reality.

Obviously, motivating capable and bright minds is a challenge. The challenge is similar to the workplace challenges that one faces routinely. In this case, the workplace environment changes to a more social context ( probably far more valuable and meaningful than what a lot do for a living) of causing positive change to the nature and environment.

Any thoughts / ideas and suggestions would be most welcome. The group may not be restricted alone to Faridabad / NCR. The key word is like-minded and affiliation is open to one and all.