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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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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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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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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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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Can Your Home Support The Use Of Solar Power Systems?

Using a solar energy power system for your home electricity needs can be an awesome advantage to any residential home owner. The good news is that most areas of the United States are considered fine for using solar power units, some areas obviously are better suited than others for instance, Arizona and the rest of [...]

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Solar Powered Lighting Adds Beauty And Security To Your Property

Adding solar power lighting to your property landscape will enhance the beauty and security of your space. Solar lighting energizes by daylight and powers the lighting at night and there will be no need to recruit and pay for an electrician to run wiring and dig up the yard to hide it for safety reasons. [...]

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