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Frank ChuPrincipalFjc Associates

Will China’s Nuclear Power Expansion Plan Affected by Japan’s Disaster?

March 15, 2011

As China is on a nuclear expansion program with 28 reactors totaling 30,000 MW under construction and up to 80,000 MW planned for 2010, Japan’s nuclear disaster has caused concerns in China.  Uranium and power equipment suppliers, both domestic and foreign, are prepared to benefit from China’s nuclear expansion but will now have to watch for any signs of a change in course. The only official statements so far are from the a news briefing by the Environmental Ministry that no radiation from Japan is detected, and that China will learn from the Japan’s experience but will not change the course of its nuclear program.

Mark BurgerPrincipal ConsultantKestrel Development Company

British Columbia May Have The Biggest Green Demonstration

January 11, 2011

Analysis of:It's No Joke in British Columbia - Time for a Carbon Tax | www.nxtbook.com

Feed-in-tariffs, power purchase agreements, renewable portfolio standards and the like have attracted most of the attention of green energy pundits.  But a broader measure, the carbon tax, is starting to rear its head.  The British Columbia Carbon Tax  is starting to make itself felt and may become another tool in the fight against pollution and waste.

Mark BurgerPrincipal ConsultantKestrel Development Company

Megawatt Scale Energy Storage Mainstreamed Into Grid

January 7, 2011

Analysis of:AES Energy Storage Announces First Grid-Scale Battery-Based Storage System to Commercially Operate as a Generator in United States | www.energycentral.com

Megawatt-scale battery storage systems have been around a while on a technical and demonstration basis. The recent approval by an Independent System Operator (ISO) for a New York installation is an important step in mainstreaming this technology. Large-scale battery storage that can act instantaneously will be an important component in making intermittent solar and wind power more dispatchable and valuable.

Mark BurgerPrincipal ConsultantKestrel Development Company

Is there a "Smart" Way to Pay For "Smart" Grid?

December 30, 2010

Analysis of:SmartGrid City Slammed - Who will pay for cost overages? | www.energybiz.com

The Xcel SmartGridCity is one example of the promise and disruption that new generation and distributive technologies and systems will bring on a regulatory system that has not changed much in nearly a century. The adversity to risk and change, especially in a time of economic uncertainty, is a challenge. It will take leadership to change the regulatory environment that will properly incorporate these innovations.

Frank ChuPrincipalFjc Associates

China State Grid's Brazil power asset purchase likely a win-win deal

December 23, 2010

Analysis of:China State Grid buys Brazil power assets for $1bn | www.powergenworldwide.com

China State Grid’s acquisition of Brazilian power asset is more significant and strategic than the $3.5 billion acquisition of Philippine’s national grid in 2009. The synergy of China and Brazil’s power structure make the partnership a likely win-win situation for the two emerging economies which will rely heavily on remote hydroelectric power to fuel its industry in the coming decades.  Whether such acquisition will lead to profit remains to be seen.  However, the strategic benefits are apparent. No doubt, the Brazilian acquisition may be followed by many other  investments by China State Grid or other SOEs.

Mark BurgerPrincipal ConsultantKestrel Development Company

The "War" to Lower Green Power Costs

December 19, 2010

Analysis of:Global Renewables War is On | www.energybiz.com

The "War" over who dominates the solar and wind power markets will be won by those who believe in modern "warfare". Those who consider the actions by Asian markets to be "unfair" or support for solar or wind power a "violation" of free markets will be as successful as sabre wielding calvary charging machine guns and tanks. It's time for the US to take off the white gloves.

Mark BurgerPrincipal ConsultantKestrel Development Company

Sauce for the solar goose should be sauce for the coal gander

November 27, 2010

Analysis of:EU parliament backs German demand to prolong coal subsidies to 2018 | www.monstersandcritics.com

Looming behind the fight over reducing solar feed-in tariffs as an extravagant subsidy, is the move by the European Union to end coal subsidies.  These subsidies, in existence in some form for decades, are due to be phased out by 2018.  The fear of job losses and higher electricity prices propel the fear by Germany, Spain, Romania and others to delay what may the inevitable.

Mark BurgerPrincipal ConsultantKestrel Development Company

Water will be a major constraint on future power plant development

November 16, 2010

Analysis of:Carbon dioxide contamination possible even with sequestration | www.powergenworldwide.com

The noise of climate change, energy supply, security and cost issues are screening a looming factor in power plant development - water. Besides the water demands of many types of power plants, carbon sequestration, like natural gas shale extraction, is a potential hazard to water supplies. Sooner or later, these costs will have to be factored into their equations.

Mark BurgerPrincipal ConsultantKestrel Development Company

Dow Solar Ready to "Raise" the Roof

November 12, 2010

Analysis of:DOW POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles Receive UL Certification | www.renewableenergyworld.com

With solar installations becoming a significant factor in new home construction, the market may finally be ready for a photovoltaic product that can replace asphalt shingles. The announcement by Dow Chemical that its Powerhouse PV product has attained UL listing may be another sign that solar may get further mainstreamed into new and existing housing. And this time it will be driven by a global brand with vast building product experience.

Mark BurgerPrincipal ConsultantKestrel Development Company

More Houses Should Mean More Residential Solar n 2011

November 10, 2010

Analysis of:Report: Positive outlook for 2011 residential construction market | www.housingzone.com

A 25% increase from an admittedly low new residential construction base is welcome news. Not only is it a boost for the overall US economy, it provides over 100,000 additional roofs that could receive solar panel installations. Lower prices, improved policies and a realization by prospective home buyers that solar is a desirable amenity that can control maintenance costs are all factors in the growth of this market.

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