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California Contractor Lic.# 833782 C-7 C46 D31 D56, MartinHerzfeld

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Provide a unique approach with simple solutions with a licensed contractor and consultant: California Contractors State License #833782, C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor, D31 - Pole Installation and Maintenance Contractor, C46 - Solar. D56 - Trenching Contractor.

July 6, 2011

Martin Herzfeld and 5 other people answered this question

What industries will drive job creation in the United States?

"U.S. Solar Market Stats: Q1 2011 by the Numbers"
http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/US-Solar-Market-Stats-Q1-2011-by-...
"Renewable electricity passes nuclear in U.S." ?
http://ases.org/index.php?option=com_myblog&show=Renewable-electricity-passes...

Economic Environment

Economic Growth

June 14, 2011

Martin Herzfeld answered this question at this roundtable

Energy Policy in 2011: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly [6/8 @ 11 am]

What energy policies will have the greatest impact on energy prices, reliability and abundance?

The following is a report which reveals Photovoltaic Industry Graphs on the Changing Economics of Solar:
http://thinkprogress.org/romm/2011/06/09/241120/solar-is-ready-now-%E2%80%9Cf...
"What has driven these cost reductions?" "...policymakers about the changing economics of Solar PV. "
What do you think? more

June 8, 2011

Martin Herzfeld recommends this answer by Todd Shipman

Do you think the issue with implementing clean energy is the states?

Ultimately, yes. Many players will have influence, but in the end the states, through the PUCs, will decide whether they're willing to pay for it all.
Tiodd Shipman more

June 3, 2011

Martin Herzfeld and 1 other person commented on a roundtable

Delivering Renewable Energy via Long Distance Transmission

Think this technology would be also most applicable on the DC side of a PV system?Specifically, NEC Chapter 9 Table 8 power losses less than 2.5% with MPPT, for instance, increasing the distance for ground-mounted arrays. more

June 3, 2011

Martin Herzfeld and 6 other people answered this question at this roundtable

Delivering Renewable Energy via Long Distance Transmission [6/3 @ 11 am]

What are the biggest obstacles to getting renewables to market?

1. Concur, "I think the key way forward is Solar,...": http://www.asrc.cestm.albany.edu/perez/
In addition, I think we should use sunlight during times of sunlight when the sun is shining.
Simply, the overall usable energy may be greater than approximately 70% from the modules as the derate factor. For ... more

May 31, 2011

Martin Herzfeld and 2 other people answered this question

Is the privatization of utilities good or bad for the solar power industry?

What do you think?
The cost of electricity continues to increase?
http://www.eia.gov/electricity/
The cost of modules continues to decrease?
http://www.solarbuzz.com/sites/default/files/facts_figs/modules_trend_05.png
By the way,
"Will Solar Technologies Meet Utility-Scale Demand?"
"For The Great Solar Debate on Wednesday, June 1st"
http://www.mitcnc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=muIZLaMMJrE&b=5962243&c...
https://www.kintera.org/AutoGen/Register/Register.asp?ievent=480477 more

May 25, 2011

Martin Herzfeld and 1 other person answered this question

What is the biggest hurdle to widespread adoption faced by the solar power industry?

I think you are correct.

May 25, 2011

Martin Herzfeld and 19 other people answered this question

What is the highest price you'd pay for gas before switching to alternate modes of transportation?

Answer:
Simply, people are not aware the cost of electricity is less than the cost of gasoline.
Who was it who wrote "Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing and benefits those who see the sun. Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, ... more

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