News about Solar, Wind and alternative green power technologies

How Long will Oil Last?

Oil has been the ruling sources of world energy since the 50s. The relatively affordable supply of oil has been the backbone of the revolutionary economic growth experienced in the western world. It is predicted that the demand for oil will rise in the future. However, will expansion in production be able to accommodate such [...]

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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 6 – Solar Energy Is Not A Feasible Alternative In Remote Northern Regions

There is a learning curve to navigate when it comes to new technology and solar power is certainly not unique when it comes to this. Such a simplistic and exciting renewable energy available to us all and yet there are many questions and myths surrounding its use. Let’s bust some more of them! Passive Solar [...]

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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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Unique Financial Inducement Promotes Solar Power Use In Homes

In the city of San Francisco, going green has become a lifestyle and is rapidly turning the city into a world leader in renewable power – principally due to solar power technology. There have been some shifts in political will and forethought has been given to policy changes and how they can endorse a migration [...]

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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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Clean, Green Solutions For Marine Based Solar Systems – The Season Is Here!

A renewable energy solution that shows a commitment to green thinking is solar power creation through the use of keeping up high voltage battery power in a deep cycle battery while in a boating or marine surrounding. This type of battery is utilized in recreational type vehicles where it is important to maintain peak voltage [...]

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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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