News about Solar, Wind and alternative green power technologies

Making the most of energy efficiency and alternative energy

Conventional energy sources like gas and oil will stay indispensable in order to meet the global demand in the anticipated future. However, taking into consideration the limited nature of these resources and their undesirable effect on the environment, there is presently a pressing and mounting need to reflect on the possibilities of how man can [...]

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A More Effective Way to Produce Solar-Grade Silicon

A Norwegian manufacturer, Elkem Solar, has through research and development been able to establish a more effective way to produce conventional silicon production. The company based in Kristiansand has achieved some of its set goals: 1. The Cost of silicon production has been decreased considerably in respect to typical production approaches. 2. The energy consumption [...]

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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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Solar Energy Myth Buster #3 – Solar Power Costs Too Much!

The price tag for building the various pieces solar power equipment is quite quickly becoming less expensive; however, the consumer expenditure to set up a residential solar power unit continues to appear excessive – is it really? Sleight Of Hand The Federal US government has customarily supplied inducement and financial support of some kind to [...]

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Solar Energy Myth Buster #2 – We Must Sacrifice Various Conveniences With Solar

There are so many false statements being made about solar power and renewable energy that it is time to set some facts straight. One of the truths of solar power is that utilizing solar power systems does not mean you will have to give up on certain conveniences. The Truth Is Not Inconvenient The established [...]

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DIY Solar Power Systems – Take Control Over Your Power Bill And Save Thousands!

The cost of electricity is rising by exorbitant numbers and there is little likelihood it will be cut back. Once it goes up it usually stays there. We are literally at the mercy of the politicos and power utilities as long as we are hooked up to the grid. If you look at the numbers [...]

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