News about Solar, Wind and alternative green power technologies

Motorcycles Powered by Compressed Air

The typical motorcycles used in the world of today, has an engine that burns gasoline. This source of power emits greenhouse gas and therefore, negatively contributes to environmental pollution. Two Scientists in India have found a ground-breakthrough. They have designed a cleaner motorcycle engine: an engine using compressed air to rotate a small air turbine. [...]

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New Sources of Renewable Energy; One Being Cow Power

This year’s Congressional Energy and Energy Efficiency Expo Forum in Washington DC that was held in the end of May did early pinpoint on the controversy of Fossil Fuel. They were mainly referring to the oil spill in the Gulf region (BP oil Spill). Rep. Jay Inslee of Washington State conveyed the message by saying [...]

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Nanoleaves; Technology Breeding New Ways To Harness Energy

In a relatively modern field, known as “Biomimicry”, nanoleaves are being construed to harness renewable energy. These “leaves” are attached to artificial plants and trees to capture solar energy. The nanoleaves are constructed with miniature thermovoltaic and photovoltaic modules that absorb the light and heat provided via solar energy, and thereafter converts it into electricity. [...]

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Selecting The Proper Solar Panel Mounts For Your Array

Using the proper solar panel mounting device is vital to how well your solar unit works. The quantity of power you produce is dependent on the amount of sunlight your PV panels can absorb and this is where your choice of mounts is important. What it boils down to is if you want the most [...]

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Solar Powered Air Conditioners Are Very Cool!

Solar powered air conditioning even sounds strange. Questions likely abound after hearing about this technology so we should begin by describing exactly what this is. Solar air conditioning is really a new technology based on the old swamp coolers with way more advanced tech involved. Years ago people in the warmer southern climes of the [...]

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Myth Buster 5 – Solar Panels Use The Sun’s Heat To Generate Power

Whenever there is a new technology available that can universally alter our way of life there is bound to be some misinformation that enters mainstream media and sticks as truth. One of these myths is that solar power is generated using heat from the sun. This is not true so let us have a look [...]

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Solar Power For Your Home Is Much More Simple Than You Thought

Nothing better than a homespun solution to life’s problems. This is true when it comes to our environment and the damage we continue to inflict on it. There are things we can do to aid in reducing the amount of green house gas emitted and individually we can make a difference. At home, it is [...]

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Experiment With Home Solar Power Using These Novel Methods

If you are currently on the fence about jumping into solar power for your home, it might be a good idea to take a look at some interesting uses for solar power around your home.   There are likely few better feelings than when you see your electric meter running backwards, feeding power into the [...]

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Myth Buster # 4 – Utility Line Workers Put At Risk Due To Grid-Tied Photovoltaics

Skepticism abounds where solar energy is concerned and such cynicism leads to a many untruths and unreliable information. One fable that exists despite its being dispelled often is the one concerning the safety of utility workers. It concerns how that safety is at risk when they are called upon to operate in contact with grid [...]

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How To Buy The Right Solar Panels For Your Project

More people than ever are considering a purchase of solar power systems for home or even at their businesses. Solar energy converted to electricity is a marvelous method of satisfying your electrical requirements. As exciting as this relatively new source of energy is, few people really know much about it or how to purchase solar [...]

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