tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post7218500130191359150..comments2008-07-23T19:29:18.101+01:00Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01722000872821833016noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post-28304162124366216032008-07-23T19:29:00.000+01:002008-07-23T19:29:00.000+01:00@jay draiman<BR/>very interesting read, thank you for the post<BR/><BR/>@abe<BR/>well lets be clear on this, the ETA i have given for these technologies doesn&#39;t necessarily mean i expect all of its potential functions to be possible in that time. just like the internet is used for so much more now than when it was first developed i expect the same to be true for all these technologies. <BR/>so for example with the nanotechnology, my 20 year estimate was how long i reckon until the technology starts to make a major impact upon our world, likely when it&#39;ll start coming into use for medical purposes. meanwhile some of the more extreme uses such as stopping aging and energy&gt;matter replication devices as i have mentioned probably will take decades more. conversely something like the nano-sized solar panels could well come sooner, within 10-15 years.<BR/><BR/>@anon<BR/>i agree it doesn&#39;t sit well with me either but it does seem a logical way for trends to go. also bear in mind that when instant messenger first came into use my parents for example didnt much approve of it, and now its completely common place, i think itll be a similar thing with technology like this, a gradual transformation if you will. and as such by the time it becomes possible it won&#39;t seem like such a crazy leap.<BR/><BR/><BR/>thanks everyone for reading and commenting!Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01722000872821833016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post-87295341619446865562008-07-23T19:23:00.000+01:002008-07-23T19:23:00.000+01:00i have to say the picture youve painted for the virtual reality world where no one ever goes outside, i cant say its a future im particularly looking forward to!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post-29574287495717567002008-07-23T19:20:00.000+01:002008-07-23T19:20:00.000+01:00so within the next couple of decades you reckon were going to be immortal beings with infinite energy, super smart computers and a real life version of the matrix? sounds a bit good to be true.abenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post-64684733254273674412008-07-23T15:34:00.000+01:002008-07-23T15:34:00.000+01:00A more efficient and cost effective renewable energy system is needed. R2<BR/>A more efficient and cost effective renewable energy system is needed. <BR/>To accelerate the implementation of renewable electric generation with added incentives and a FASTER PAYBACK - ROI. (A method of storing energy, would accelerate the use of renewable energy) A greater tax credit, accelerated depreciation, funding scientific research and pay as you save utility billing. (Reduce and or eliminates the tax on implementing energy efficiency, eliminate increase in Real estate Taxes for energy efficiency improvement). Tax incentive and rebates have to be tripled.<BR/>In California, you also have the impediment, that when there are an interruption of power supply by the Utility you the consumer cannot use your renewable energy system to provide power. <BR/>In today's technology there is automatic switching equipment that would disconnect the consumer from the grid, which would permit renewable generation for the consumer even during power interruption. Energy storage technology must advance substantially. “Energy conservation through energy storage”.<BR/>New competition for the world's limited oil and natural gas supplies is increasing global demand like never before. Reserves are dwindling. These and other factors are forcing energy prices to skyrocket here at home. It's affecting not just the fuel for our cars and homes, it is affecting food prices and it's driving up electricity costs, too. A new world is emerging. The energy decisions our nation makes today will have huge implications into the next century. We must expedite the implementation of renewable energy.<BR/>A synchronous system with batteries allows the blending of a PV with grid power, but also offers the advantage of “islanding” in case of a power failure. A synchronous system automatically disconnects the utility power from the house and operates like an off-grid home during power failures. This system, however, is more costly and loses some of the efficiency advantages of a battery-less system.<BR/>We’re surrounded by energy — sun, wind, water. The problem is harnessing it in an economical way. <BR/>Jay Draiman, Northridge, CA<BR/>July 20, 2008<BR/><BR/>Jay Draiman Energy Development Specialist provides expertise in all sectors of the energy and utility industry.<BR/>Over 20 years experience. Specializing in: Energy Audit, Telecom audit, Utility bills audit and review for refunds or better rates, Demand Management, Energy Efficiency review and implementation, Renewable Energy, Lighting Retrofit, Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Fuel-Cell, Thermal imaging, Rainwater harvesting, Energy conservation, Ice Storage, Water conservation methods, Energy and telecom audit and procurement<BR/>Much is at stake when policy makers, regulators, and corporate executives face the challenges of evolving energy markets and efficiency.<BR/><BR/>www.energysavers2.comJay Draimanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02379758854590131726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post-19533625805026270752008-07-23T01:16:00.000+01:002008-07-23T01:16:00.000+01:00I like it, great article.<BR/><BR/>There is a lot of very interesting, if slightly optimistic, ideas in this piece. You have quite correctly taken the time to think about the potential problems with such things though which is good to see.<BR/><BR/>Overall a very well thought out piece and an enthralling readJoehttp://www.sciencedaily.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post-58766360379560567962008-07-23T01:14:00.000+01:002008-07-23T01:14:00.000+01:00a lot of the science went over my head but i like the sound of some of that anywaycamilla bnoreply@blogger.com