Scientists and technologists around the world are beginning to see the promising possibilities of graphene to build cheap, lightweight conductors for everything from solar-power systems to computer touchscreens. READ MORE
Mike Breslin
Freelance Writer
Mike Breslin is a freelance writer based in New Jersey. He has 30-years experience writing for newspapers, magazines, multimedia and video production companies with concentration on business, energy, environmental and technical subjects. Mike is author of the sea adventure novels Found At Sea, Mystery of the Fjord Tide and Riddle of the Atlantis Moon. His short stories are posted on AmazonShorts.com.
Articles by Mike Breslin
September 2010
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The popular claim is that everything is bigger in Texas. When it comes to utility-scale batteries, it’s no exaggeration, now that a 4-megawatt (MW) sodium-sulfur battery system is operational in Presidio, Texas. In the event of a transmission-line failure, the new battery is capable of powering the entire city of 5,000 for up to eight hours. READ MORE
September 2010
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In late July, the renewable-energy developer Terra-Gen Power broke ground on what it hopes to be the world’s largest wind-generation project. It is located in the Mojave Desert north of Los Angeles. According to the developer, the Alta Wind Energy Center (AWEC) will field nearly 600 turbines with the capacity to generate 1,550 megawatts (MW) of energy when completed. READ MORE
August 2010
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We all know Ronald McDonald, the chief of happiness of the fast-food empire. He’s been clowning around for nearly 50 years, while the Ronald McDonald House Charities has been in the serious business of helping sick children and their families since 1974. The first Ronald McDonald House opened in Philadelphia thanks to Dr. READ MORE
August 2010
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The U.S. Army recently awarded a three-year contract to C&D Technologies of Blue Bell, Pa., to develop an advanced energy-storage system for use in grid-connected systems, off-grid applications and microgrid environments in conjunction with the Army’s Renewable Energy Generation Systems (REGS). READ MORE
August 2010
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N.J. Gov. Chris Christie has been blunt in his opposition to drilling for oil off the New Jersey coast and has gained substantial statewide support since the April BP oil spill. The state is highly protective of its beach tourism industry. READ MORE
July 2010
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As the electric grid develops to incorporate renewable generation, more robust transmission and smart meters, utilities are beginning to work on the final segment of delivery by automating their distribution networks. READ MORE
July 2010
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Smart Grid pilot and demonstration programs are underway in 33 states, according to a new report, “Smart Grid Growing Pains” from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. According to the report, utilities around the country face a number of challenges that need to be managed to ensure project costs are contained, cross-industry alliances are functional and customers are engaged. READ MORE
June 2010
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A new survey of more than 1,400 North American executives and managers responsible for making investments and managing energy in commercial buildings found that planned investment in energy efficiency is expected to rebound in 2010. READ MORE