Joel Fairstein's Blost Posts

Is photovoltaic technology worth the trouble?

Given the 2012 ITC ruling against China for its massive government support of its photovoltaic manufacturers, no clear consensus has emerged as to the effect this will have on our solar industry at large. However, it's certain the continuing drama will...

Concentrating Solar Buildings...an introduction.

A low-cost concentrating solar building design with triple the efficiency of PV panels could solve long-standing challenges in the building-integrated solar sector. It would furnish heat, air conditioning, and hot water, which together comprise most of...

Joel Fairstein

Joel Fairstein

Designer of patent-pending solar thermal systems. Optical ray-tracing and solar prototyping skills.

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