by JAK | Jan 15, 2013 | big ideas, industry futures, TEDx
One of the aspects of solar power generation that I have been interested in is whether there are any real economies of scale. For example having hundreds of thousands of 4kwh household units has advantages to those householders but what if solar was used to build an...
by JAK | Jan 10, 2013 | big ideas, development, industry futures
New Zealand has an overall objective of achieving “90 percent of our electricity generation coming from renewable energy sources by 2025, providing this does not affect security of supply.” So how have we been doing? Currently we are at 79% and making good...
by JAK | Jan 9, 2013 | big ideas, development, industry futures
This week I have been updating my notes on solar power generation. What seems clear in global terms is that in the US, Germany and Australia there has been much more proactive legislation to support and encourage the growth of renewables. New Zealand is fortunate in...
by JAK | Jan 7, 2013 | big ideas, industry futures
Last week I had a look at whether using a grid connected PV system for generating solar power is viable for NZ homeowners. The short answer is yes. Five years ago I had a look at some of this in a post called How to Survive Peak Oil by Acting Locally – 7 ways. Back...
by JAK | Dec 17, 2012 | big ideas, industry futures, TEDx
MobileEye is a software start-up that is striving to help the blind better experience the world around them. This is a talk from TEDxAuckland 2012.It was great to see such a early phase start-up at TEDxAuckland. Here is a snap of Aakash and Jade alongside 2 cans of...
by JAK | Dec 10, 2012 | culture, general business, industry futures
This week geeks on a plane ( #GOAP) are visiting Auckland for a pitch competition. This is a big deal for local technology led startups and similar businesses looking to accelerate. While here they will be at the Icehouse for a Rocket Pitch competition....
