Best posts on Boots On The Roof from 13th April – 19th April 2009

April 20, 2009






Too many posts to handle? If you missed out on a great post from last month, here’s a quick digest of the top posts that you may want to check out:
  • SHARP Pokes Solar Training Bubble
    Posted on Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 in Solar News – Comments: (0)
    Thanks to SHARP solar electricity, we have the first working document on an English translation of the political paperwork that is the stimulus package.  Show me the money!  Still a draft copy, SHARP delineates where the money goes in the industry.  Check it out.Page two has a paragraph on how to take advantage of government funding.Lucky states with the biggest budgets include California, Illinois, Florida, New York, and Texas,  but the coolest part is that everyone gets something.
  • Solar Energy in Space
    Posted on Thursday, April 16th, 2009 in Cool Stuff – Comments: (0)
    I wasn’t sure that solar could get more interesting than it is already but – Solar in Space? This is too good to be true.  My Star Trek watching grandmother is even excited.  The stunningly visionary company in the state of California, Solaren, is considering sending solar panels into space so that solar energy interuping issues, like clouds, won’t effect energy production.
  • Wind Turbines Look Fly
    Posted on Friday, April 17th, 2009 in Uncategorized – Comments: (0)
    Wind turbines are moving up in the world.  They’re artistic works of art, silent and being installed in Chicago, the windy city, to generate electricity for building complexes.  Without going into too much detail, look at the photos, watch the video, learn about wind energy.  Get some training.  Install.  Cha-ching- New job!
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