First Post

This is more of a notepad than a blog. I am interested in the development of the energy sector, especially the expected alternative energy revolution. It is always fascinating to watch transformational events unfold in real time -- be it the end of Communism or the rise of the Internet with its various aftershocks (the "new" economy, open source software, blogging, to name just a few).

The classic phases: First they ignore, then they ridicule, then they fight, then they are won over -- slightly paraphrased. It is not always a fight of us versus them. Of course, it is always more entertaining to view it that way. Maybe a better description of the phases is by the development of the infamous conventional wisdom or common sense, which also progresses from "Huh?" over "This is loony!", "This will never work and is dangerous!", all the way to "I always said that this is the way to go."

We are currently at a threshold from old traditional fossil energy use to the rise of alternative energies. It is inevitable, but the degree of urgency and expected speed of the transformation is not broadly recognized. So, let's enjoy the ride.