Tom Konrad

What Is Solyndra’s Cost per Watt?

Another reason a higher cost per watt might be justified for solyndra is the higher expected capacity factor without tracking, which is the whole point of their unique geometry. I still don't know if it's a good deal, but this is one more reason it's hard to make an apples to apples comparison with flat plate players.

What a Portfolio Approach to Climate Policy Means for Your Stock Portfolio

1) your numbers for wind are about 2.5x too high, perhaps you're getting it confused with solar.
2) Energy efficiency is cheaper than coal.
3) China understands climate change, and they are making a stong push to build out both wind and solar.

4) We should not only consider the (reasonable) cost of combating climate change, but also the gigantic cost of destroyed farmland and disasters which will result from not dealing with climate change when we make our decisions.