The pictures along the left highlight some of the interesting solar energy projects I've been fortunate enough to be able to program, including the world's largest solar power production field (at the time) in the high desert region of California near Carrisa Plains, the Solar Energy Research and Development site at Sandia Labs near Albuquerque, New Mexico, and at several other fascinating sites around the world. My high accuracy sun position algorithms were critical to the proper design of several of these sites.
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In addition to solar energy, John's passion is the Python programming language. You can see a list of his Microsoft Press, O'Reilly, and other books at craigware.com/books
Here are his solar energy entries in the GE Ecomagination contest. For certain applications they can be very cost effective and much simpler to implement than current techniques. (Ever try to calculate the tilt angle for a fixed panel on the roof of a house that is sitting at a skewed angle to the world? And, how much does it cost to install and maintain a central control computer, with trenching for control cables, etc.?)
Solar Panel Efficiency
Adjustment Made Easy
Photovoltaic Sun
Tracking Made 100% Automatic
John invented a new sundial that tells both time
and
date
His sun and moon position algorithms have been used to create a
new type of compass. Check out Astro Compass Pro app
in the Google Play store.