Solar Power to restart the Economy and create Jobs World wide.

by Uwe Paschen | November 17, 2008 at 09:36 pm

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By, Uwe Paschen.

Solar Power to reduce Carbon emission and fossil fuel dependence and kick start the Economy anew.

Over the past two decades we have been experimenting with Solar power and perfecting it, especially in areas such as Europe, California, Japan and even North and west Africa.

The results are rather positive and the systems proved them self-effective and beneficial to both, the environment as well as Human them self.

Over the past Decades, we improved it greatly with new technologies making it more efficient in its energy conversion and more cost effective as well.

The Problem though has always been the initial investment to put up such a system with out Government Grants or other help, since it does take about 10 to 20 years to pay it of, before it starts saving one money. By that time, usually updates and maintenance are required as well demanding a new investment of about 20% of the initial Cost. However a car does cost a lot more over a ten year period. Never the less Solar is a high up front investment.

This at least is the way a Banker looks at it and why it is so difficult to justify any such investment. However that is because we do not take into account the benefit and the saving made in the long run, especially the environmental saving that are substantial and yet not factored in. At least not by Banks or investors.

What would help here would be a Carbon Bank as proposed in the Kyoto accord and implemented to some extend in Europe, Japan and Russia, however not in North America. The flaw of the system though is that it does not include private single households, leaving them out of the equation, yet those households if all investing into Solar and Wind as well as Geothermal Energies could and would contribute substantially to the reduction in Carbon emission and the dependence on fossil fuels.

This independence is unfortunately not in the interest of the main power providers that are eager to build new Nuclear Power station as well as new Coal power plants with so called filters that are supposed to counter pollution, so far that has proven to be untrue though and unconceivable to achieve.

We would do well by investing in such technologies even in an economic crisis, since this investment does not only benefit us right away by reducing Pollution and fossil fuel dependence as well as reducing substantially health care cost and there for stretching Government and personal Budgets thanks to a better environment and healthier people.

It would also benefit us in the end by promoting more political and financial as well environmental stability, which in turn would give substantial economic grows as well.

Shifting and converting to Renewable energies would not only benefit the environment at large and our health, it could be the needed trigger to restart the economy and trade, for it would create more new Jobs then we are loosing at present and those would be long term and well renumerated as well. It would also reform our institutions and way of life to be more cooperative and interdependent from one another, since Solar may be best suited in one area and wind in another, same for Bio Gas and Geothermal energies to the point that we would share one another’s production sell when we produce and buy when we need more energy, simply due to the fact that the Sun does not always shine, not even in California. Same for the Wind and other renewable resources. However by combining and interchanging we would always have more then enough energy and this with out fossil fuels and peacefully as well as environment friendly.

Would it work, Yes it would and we have done so here to prove it would, the only down site so far is that we pay more for the power we buy in then we get for the power we sell and we do not benefit from the carbon credits so far.

Do we have a long way to go still before it all makes a substantially positive impact? Yes, we do, however all good things seem to demand hard work and some growing pain, don’t they.

See links at:

http://my.nowpublic.com/tech-biz/new-solar-energy-material-captures-every-color-rainbow

http://my.nowpublic.com/environment/thomas-edison-champion-renewable-energy

http://my.nowpublic.com/world/how-fix-bank-job-energy-health-and-education-problem-one-stone

http://my.nowpublic.com/world/solar-sailing-super-green-yachts-sydney

http://my.nowpublic.com/environment/little-nation-could-go-green-and

http://my.nowpublic.com/environment/power-grid-holding-back-renewable-energy-advances

http://my.nowpublic.com/tech-biz/scientists-create-energy-producing-solar-paint

http://my.nowpublic.com/environment/solar-panels-are-installed-vaticans-roof

http://my.nowpublic.com/tech-biz/europes-clean-tech-top-100-companies-solar-cell-maker-oderson

http://my.nowpublic.com/environment/desertification-part-ii-history-sahara-desert-attempt-stop-desertification

http://my.nowpublic.com/environment/solar-power-costs-sliced

Now, mind you there is tones of information out there, this is just a sample.

We can kick start the economy and help the environment all at the same time.

It may even help prevent further wars to unfold. Would be much welcome as far as I am concerned.

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Amitjha

at 21:49 on November 17th, 2008

Very good article on the energy solution,alog with job scenario.But the cost effectiveness is big problem, Indian goverment provide subsidy to popularise the Solarpower energy in various form, but it is far from their expectaion, in terms of demand.hope soon it will be popular choice.

Uwe Paschen

at 01:20 on November 18th, 2008

Pollution will end up costing us a lot more though then renewable energy could ever cost.

Peace does have a price as well. And some of the links at the end of this post may be interesting to read as well.

Thank you for the comment and read, much appreciated.

gerrypopplestone

at 02:43 on November 18th, 2008

Yeah, it's a shame it is so costly: I don't understand why! I looked into it last year and, even with govt subsidies I would save money for 25 years! Since I'm already 72 it did not seem a good investment!

Sarkozy wants to build a huge solar farm in north Africa, not for the benefit of Africa but to important energy to Europe. Bit of a cheek I think! We in Britain should be using wind power far far more (it's a windy place) but we were slow off the mark and Denmark/Sweden have collared the market.

Uwe Paschen

at 05:16 on May 31st, 2009

Thank you for the comment here Gerry and the recommend, much appreciated. I can see your point and it is a problem since we do not factor in the equation the cost of cleaning our pollution and the health impact as well, Would be factor those in as a society then Renewable energy would be far cheeper then fossil fuel ever could. Now in the mean time we complain about rising health care cost, as well as rising cancer rates and other things such as lung deceases when we could avoid all those and cut the cost and human death tool substantially by simply stopping the pollution and investing into Renewable energy. However this would require some co-ordination and a collective action of sort. It has to be an International effort. A couple of people here and there can lead the way however they can not change it by them self.

SOLARLIFE

at 05:03 on November 19th, 2008

Gordon Brown and Sarkozy signed this year 2008, the "secret contract" solar power concetrator power plants Sahara transport over french high voltage 400 000 Volt lines the power to Europe France, England. The Idea is based on the studies of the german DLRF aerosopace. the critical point with renewables a new Grid, the Electrogrid to buy sell store energy.

gerrypopplestone

at 02:46 on November 18th, 2008

gerrypopplestone

at 23:08 on November 18th, 2008

Lester Brown says the true cost of gas (petrol) in the US should be $14 a gallon since that includes all the environmental costs!

Fairbanks

at 11:57 on December 14th, 2008

the oil companies will LOSE BIG

. . . Big Oil is like Big Telephone. They are invested in solar and will be there no matter what.

Milieunet

at 04:27 on November 18th, 2008

Yep, that's what we need.

Uwe Paschen

at 07:25 on May 31st, 2009

Short and clear, thank you Milieunet for comment and Recommend. Much appreciated.

Milieunet

at 02:50 on December 17th, 2008

I believe we also need win energy. That is the best option for this moment.

Best to worst electric power sources:

1. Wind power
2. concentrated solar power (CSP)
3. geothermal power
4. tidal power
5. solar photovoltaics (PV)
6. wave power
7. hydroelectric power
8. a tie between nuclear power and coal with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS)

Source: http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/009182.html

reno_fog

at 05:57 on November 18th, 2008

I just want it affordable... for all people

Uwe Paschen

at 05:58 on November 18th, 2008

Good point!! Thank you for comment and the "R", Much appreciated.

Uwe Paschen

at 06:03 on November 18th, 2008

Thank you all, for reading this post, Commenting and Recommending it as well, I do appreciate it very much in deed.

rumana husain

at 06:17 on November 18th, 2008

i cannot fathom the indifference of governments such as ours when it comes to solar energy. saw solar panels atop most buildings/houses in kathmandu, nepal, on my first visit there more than a decade ago and always wondered why we cannot do the same, even if it is 'only' for heating water. our natural gas reserve in Sui, Balochistan, is not going to last forever! thank you for a very informative post.

Uwe Paschen

at 06:48 on November 18th, 2008

Nor can I Rumana Husain. We heat all our water here with Solar, very cheep actually and very simple to build and instal. Thank you for the comment and "R". Much appreciated.

djermano

at 06:28 on November 18th, 2008

I think its a waste of time resources and energy to go down the solar road. It is not energy security. It takes a bunch of money and energy resources to get the material to make the solar panels, ans then to distribute all that stuff around the planet to their new nesting top...is quite a bunch of trouble itself...Then maintenance and keeping the things operating is another major task.....for each and every home and business. The sun doesn't shine all the time...and I really think they contribute in their own way to global warming. They shine the light all over the place, and become another object for heat to settle into to keep things warmed up...

Depending on where you live.....I think looking across acres of solar panels glistening across the landscape is a horrible dream.

This goes the same with windpower........On the other hand I do like geothermal energy that has a stationary plant that can send out electricity in all directions. You only need to hook your house line to the electric line, leaving less unsightly views and maintenance problems.

When there is a wind storm, hurricane, tornado, or hail storm.....no worries to losing you expensive electric solar system along with your house....because Geothermal Plants don't suffer those calamities. In fact Geothermal Plants even have the ability to reduce earthquakes from happening.

I think people are going to realize that Geothermal energy is the safest and best alternative energy resource there is on the planet. The environmental recommendations are very numerous to include providing clean air. and having a 24-7 mainline energy resource.

People do not realize it yet....but energy is the number one problem we face in the world. If we have energy security, so many other problems will solve themselves. My plan is people will invest in Geothermal Energy Plants and the Geothermal Energy Company will offer them a House Mortgage plan. If you invest 10,000 usd into the Geothermal Company, the company will help make payments on your mortgage once the electric is being produced and sold to the public. Its like the reverse to what Enron did to the public by fleecing them by increasing their electric rates. My company will pay your mortgage payment from the revenue made in selling the electricity. The guidelines will be up to 400 usd per month for 15 years. and you can only buy one house to be in the plan. This idea will spread and more people will invest into Geothermal Energy so more wells can be drilled which means more revenue coming into the company. The mortgages can not go bankrupt or bust because it is backed up with energy that is being sold constantly. It would not be how it is today....with loans being backed up by promises or credit ratings that don't mean much of anything, because nothing backs them up...except the lies of the US government.

My Geothermal Energy Plan will fly I am not afraid to proclaim.....

My next article will be about this topic. Thanks for reading.

Rev. Jermano

Uwe Paschen

at 07:39 on November 18th, 2008

Hello Jermao, thank you for the comment, if you have noticed I did put a link in here to one of your post giving all different points of view and a larger perspective, giving all the opportunity to make a objective and well informed judgement on their own, that being said, I know you are hard sold on Geothermal and it is a good energy source in deed, however the post here clearly states that Solar is not the best choice every where nor is Geothermal by the way or wind and bio gas. However there are areas such as North Africa, southern Europe and even Japan where Solar is highly beneficial and cost effective. Geothermal initial investment is comparable to Solar or Wind energy even Bio Gas does needs a big investment up front and so does Oil and uranium by the way as well.

the difference is that Oil has been around for some time and the biggest chunk of investments has all ready been amortized, wish is not the case with renewable energies, being rather new even though around for a rather long time. We have Solar here as well Geothermal and Bio Gas and are working on wind power now, the combinations is what warranties continual and reliable energy production for all. Remember we do have industry and large cities with high energy demands and needs. SO we need a system that can take care of this.

You sound like the nuclear industry that tries to sale its product and down play every thing else that may be in competition or an alternative. I look at it from the point of view what works best and most effectively where and how. Energy management and planning to benefit all, Humans, Earth an environment as well as business. not mind washing nor propaganda.

djermano

at 08:35 on November 18th, 2008

I know what you are saying....and I am giving the real reasons why I would not own a Solar or Wind system...I think there are more benefits to Geo use, than going down the Solar Road. I am not pro nuclear, very much against it. I don't buy the alternative energies in a basket coalition....because I think Geothermal stands on its own merits....Afterall we are talking about the earth itself here.

In fact I have been struggling for sometime trying to realize the best energy here on earth, and I came to the conclusion it is Geothermal. Why not use Solar energy in the Space, where such Geo use is impractible.? .......

I am not going to stand in any ones way if they want Solar panels. I just think people who go the solar route have not fully looked into Geothermal Energy. Of course all these energy ideas compete with each other....and I want to show the real conclusions and realities of what people get into with Solar......Don't feel bad if you spent the money already....and don't try to sell me the stuff to try to recoup the bad decisions they made.

That is a big reason people are selling the Solar idea, so they can recoup money loss on such systems. I just think people are not thinking straight by buying a system that does not produce in the night hours.

You said:

I look at it from the point of view what works best and most effectively where and how. Energy management and planning to benefit all, Humans, Earth an environment as well as business. not mind washing nor propaganda.

Geothermal will work anywhere....and that's not propaganda.

Take Care Uwe.

Rev. Jermano

danesller0127

at 08:46 on November 18th, 2008

This is it, we have to repower the world...wow!!! and thanks, for the idea...

Barbara McPherson

at 11:03 on November 18th, 2008

The CBC just aired a programme with David Suzuki and his daughter touring sites in Europe. One of the highlights was the work being done in Germany where small producers could feed into the grid. Some had solar panels others wind turbines. It benefitted the individuals as well as making the grid less vulnerable to massive blackouts. In BC we have no programme to feed electricity into the grid to reverse the meter so that the electricity bill is reduced. If enough small producers fed the grid, it would reduce the need for large publicly funded hydroelectric projects.

Uwe Paschen

at 18:44 on November 18th, 2008

Very true And it may and in Germany is in some part allow us to close Nuclear power plant and Goal power plants, We here in Japan have a similar system to the one in Germany and self to the grid. In some area such as here in Chiba Solar is very cheep and far more economical then other renewable energies, we have lots of sun shine and at a great angle producing a lot of power. Wind is a great source as well and so is Bio gas and Geothermal, it all depends on the location and what is redly available and the most cost effective in the short as well as in the long run. Thank you for the comment and read here as well as for the R. much appreciated.

Fairbanks

at 11:08 on November 18th, 2008

Alcohol represents a net reduction in atmospheric CO2.

SOLARLIFE

at 04:58 on November 19th, 2008

Even France starts to think now about 20% electricity by renewables and some solar PV on the super market roos. Better chances I see in Afica, where people use energy efficient appliances like ECO light bulbs with it.

Power to the people and regional economy will replace the dead car industry. Good researched thanks

Jane Ross

at 04:26 on December 14th, 2008

I took this photo on the roof of the new Marina Barrage in Singapore. These solar panels power the whole complex which not only controls the barrage but also produces bottled water for the city of Singapore.

Jane Ross has contributed a photo to this story.