8:30AM - Jungle road to the beach. This morning we tried to make a Camp on the beach in front of the El Greco Hotel and Restaurant ... . Interested in our Solar Electric System? We have published a bunch of stories in our MsTioga Magazine. One is "Solar Electricity", which describes are solar electric equipment. You will find a link [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 16:26:19

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Leveraging On Solar Power For Your House

Solar electricity is a great source of alternative energy, if not the best ... on where you live, you may also be eligible for a remission of 20%-70% on your house solar electricity ... in in an exceedingly remote area, solar electricity could be your only option till an application grid [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 23:30:05

Solar Electricity For Homes - Is Do-It-Yourself The Way To Go?

In this age and time, more folks are looking for paths to harness alternative renewable energies to reduce their carbon footprint ... - these alternatives are based on replenish-able energy. Solar electricity technology for example is a superb ... for such an expense to cover itself. A professional installation of a solar electricity system can cost [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 00:45:04

Buenas practicas

I've been traveling across Spain twice in the last month. I thought I'd share four examples of good practice I ran into ... , from left to right: an electricity-generating windmill, a thermal solar water heating device, and photovoltaic panels producing solar electricity. All in one shot! The second one deserves [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 21:15:00

Want to Live Off Grid ~ Options Are Available

by Jackie LeeYou have been hearing all about it. It seems to be a big problem now all around the globe ... you. It is everywhere. Look up and there is the sun that produces solar power. The sun’s rays are converted into electricity through solar cells, solar thermal panels, parabolic mirrors and other medium. Using [more...]

Date: 2009-03-22 06:40:33

Green Tax Breaks

Like I keep saying, that which is good for the environment is also good for us and our finances ... will qualify for $300 credits. If you are thinking about forking out for residential fuel cells or solar panels, with which you can generate your own electricity (solar generated electricity is free remember [more...]

Date: 2008-11-02 14:26:11

Alternative Energy Makes it Possible to Live Off Grid

by Jackie LeeThere used to be some disagreement over the reality of global warming, no longer ... that surrounds you. It is everywhere. Look up and there is the sun that produces solar power. The sun’s rays are converted into electricity through solar cells, solar thermal panels, parabolic mirrors and other [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 11:18:58

Want to Live Off Grid? Alternative Energy Sources are Available

by Jackie LeeThere used to be some disagreement over the reality of global warming, no longer ... up and there is the sun that produces solar power. The sun’s rays are converted into electricity through solar cells, solar thermal panels, parabolic mirrors and other medium. Let’s look at thermal energy [more...]

Date: 2009-03-22 10:23:31

10 Questions about the Solar Revolution

As reported in Huffington Green Written by Chris Kahn  AP After 30 years of trying to squeeze electricity from sunlight, the solar energy industry is finally gaining some traction in its effort to compete with fossil ... are some questions and answers about solar energy as a source of electricity. Q: Is solar energy getting [more...]

Date: 2009-04-01 16:32:35

Solar Electric Panel - How To Enjoy Free Energy Forever!

There was a time when many people forgo the idea of a solar power panel as the stuff of science Fiction ... , easier way is to install a sun-powered water heater. Just this simple step can cut your electrical ... of our natural resources and we understand that solar electricity is not fiction. Many people, even [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 07:04:15

Eco Architecture: Silo House gives a new shape to sustainability

Eco Factor: Sustainable house designed by Gigaplex Architects ... on sunlight for illumination and solar heat during the cold winter months. An electric mesh is installed ... houses that maximize solar gain, but also use that solar energy for electricity that could power [more...]

Date: 2009-03-14 07:26:36

Private Wind Turbines Can Save Homeowners Money

Are you looking to cut down your electric bills and live in a windy area? ... installed, it’s a bit lower than the typical per-watt cost of solar electric panels. But state rebates, the cost of electricity, and the wind or solar resource make a big difference on the actually [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 16:37:15

LEARN: An Acronym to Avoid Societal Collapse

This is a guest post by semi-retired mechanical engineer John Howe. John is well known in peak-oil circles for his invention of the solar tractor ... of their own production with PV. Also included are wind and concentrated solar. RATION all fossil ... solar-electric future as our only hope of perpetuating any semblance of the brief fossil-fuel age [more...]

Date: 2009-03-24 16:01:12

Need A Stimulus? Go For The Grid

There's a broadening consensus that a hefty chunk of whatever Congress is planning to spend on an economic-stimulus package should go toward ... his solar panels and sell electricity back to the grid. The Internet of electricity—Al Gore coined ... couldn’t handle a proposed new supply of electricity flowing in from rooftop solar and offshore wind [more...]

Date: 2008-11-02 18:27:00

Meraki Solar powered Wi-Fi

Meraki, a company whose aim is to ‘bring affordable Internet access to the next billion people’, ... thinner, cheaper solar cells Solar gadgets for the great outdoors Thin film panel production breakthrough to reduce solar electricity costs Greencore's solar powered air conditioner Flexible solar panel [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 12:56:18

Help On Sustainable Renovation Advice In Sydney?

I’m hoping ’someone out there’ can point this family in the right direction? “Myself and young family live in Ryde in Sydney suburbia ... , use of solar water heating and solar electricity, pond with silver perch and addition of small ... for suitablity. Also it is interesting to find that for solar heating one company is saying [more...]

Date: 2009-03-25 20:58:28

Largest Solar Array by an Electric Cooperative to be Installed in New Mexico

Image via: PowerTech - solar farm in Bavaria Colfax County to be exact, and the array will include over 500,000 photovoltaic panels when it is finally operational and produce 30MW of solar electricity, reports MSNBC . Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association signed a contract with First Solar Inc [more...]

Date: 2009-03-27 21:48:00

On cloudy or overcast days, when your panels aren’t making optimum electricity, you don’t have to lose sleep about your lights going dark

People have been using solar power in their homes for decades, ... : one that uses solar energy and then complements the surplus with usual electricity. On days that you’re actually overproducing solar electricity, your home becomes a mini-power plant, putting electricity back [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 11:47:30

Electronics embrace eco-friendly items (Daily Orange)

More info… “Going green” has become an incredible marketing ploy for electronics makers. Yet this has frequently consisted of simply slapping a solar panel onto anything that uses electricity. Although solar power is considered one of the reusable energy sources we should be focusing [more...]

Date: 2009-04-04 18:25:33

Municipal Solar Financing

Part of the promise of solar power is that not only is solar cleaner than conventional sources of electricity, ... bunch of little solar panels all lines up. By contrast, it’s completely realistic to imagine a world in which most buildings include some solar panels that generate some of the power they need [more...]

Date: 2009-03-15 15:44:23

Go Solar with Homemade Solar Panels

by Kiko R. Beachit is easy to build solar panels at home. Individual solar cells are not very big and you can handle them quite easily ... your house.As you know, solar (photovoltaic) cells convert solar energy into electricity. That should ... , on the cell’s surface. When the photon strikes it knocks an electron loose. There are two types of silicon [more...]

Date: 2009-03-26 21:22:08

Not all solar power consorts with the toxic devil

I would be remiss in not acknowledging a very informed letter from reader tencentlife pointing out that my report on the environmental critique of ... needed to have a meaningful impact on the world's electric power portfolio. Some concentrating solar ... solar power yesterday should not have grouped all solar power technologies under one umbrella [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 09:50:36

Largest Solar Deployment on a Corporate Campus in US now online

Two new solar power installations totaling 2.1 megawatts are now online at Applied Materials' corporate research facilities in Sunnyvale, California ... to market Thin film panel production breakthrough to reduce solar electricity costs Solar trees take root at the University of California Record 65 million square foot solar panel installation [more...]

Date: 2008-10-17 00:14:09

PlanToys Green Dollhouse Giveaway

For the past few weeks the girls have been playing quietly in their room.... alone, and quite! You would think they would be into something right? ... . The solar passive designed dollhouse features a wind turbine and a solar cell panel with electrical inverter for generating electricity, a rain barrel for collecting rain, a green facade which [more...]

Date: 2009-03-24 04:20:00

Do It Yourself Solar Power - A Brilliant Home Energy Solution!

Solar electricity is a technology which has been around for at least twenty years, and has recently taken the lead as an alternative fuel source, ... needed to make your solar panel at home it is not nearly as challenging as the general public believe ... can then be utilized for running home appliances. It is far better to make your solar panel than [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 23:16:41

Photovoltaic film molded to shingles, turns sunlight into electricity

It's an old idea: roof shingles that not only keep your home dry but capture solar power and convert it to electricity. But a Tucson, Ariz., solar firm and the world's largest chemical company are partners in a newer approach. Global Solar Energy of Tucson manufactures a thin, flexible photovoltaic film. read more [more...]

Date: 2009-03-13 18:55:00

Solar Powered Community Center

In my home town, Sacramento, California I’ve seen more and more solar panels at various locations such as parking lots, ... will produce six times more power than the usual residential solar electric system. The forty units ... Martin uses solar panels is awesome because it is setting an example for the rest of the homeowners [more...]

Date: 2009-03-20 18:08:41

SAN FRANCISCO LEADS THE WAY IN MAPPING RENEWABLE ENERGY - ROOFTOP BY ROOFTOP

solar-mapping.jpg BY BRYAN WALSH The sun shines on everyone — but not in equal measure. That reality has long slowed the spread of solar power ... of photovoltaic solar panels can produce enough electricity to power your house with watts to spare ... to install solar panels, doing battle with his own housing community, which is against solar power [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 08:07:44

Boosting Sales of Energy-Efficient Products

With all the talk about the federal government’s efforts to revive the economy using business bailouts, ... on spending related to renewable-energy products such as solar hot water systems, solar electric ... and renewable-energy products and services will be rewarded. Homeowners can earn sizeable tax credits [more...]

Date: 2009-04-01 09:24:58

Solar powered flashlights?

The other day I was traveling and I noticed that in the men’s bathroom there were solar powered auto flushers ... by electricity that powers a solar panel on an auotflusher, something that really I could do on my own ... that they had automated soap dispensers, must have been battery powered (I didn’t see a solar panel) still [more...]

Date: 2009-03-31 03:26:35

BioSolar's renewable backsheet for solar panels

Currently, photovoltaic modules in solar panels employ petroleum-based plastics as a protective backing, ... and superstrate components of solar panels. The materials have a lifespan of 20-25 years, and, most ... solar electricity costs North Carolina campus goes solar Flexible Cells to expand Solar Energy [more...]

Date: 2008-09-17 07:00:24

Japanese Optical Fiber Solar Cell Harvesting Infrared

By Ovidiu on April 6th, 2009New types of solar cells emerge every month, but this particular kind has caught my attention, ... % More EfficiencyNew Solar Panels: 80% EfficientHighly Efficient Flexible Silicon Solar Cells ... to generate electricity from light. They formed dye-sensitized solar cell layers concentrically around [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 06:01:34

Rise & Shine: November 4, 2008

The Rise & Shine is your daily source for all solar-industry news. Brought to you by Sweet Solar Home and the Experts at SunRun. CALIFORNIA NEWS Are Dirty Solar Panels a Big Problem? According to OCS Energy, a startup based ... in residential solar-electric power system installation. School Goes Solar Woodside Priory, a Catholic [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 16:44:17

Solar Panel Drops to $1 per Watt: Is this a Milestone or the Bottom for Silicon-Based Panels?

A long-sought solar milestone was eclipsed on Tuesday, when Tempe, Ariz.–based First Solar Inc ... electricity, LBNL researcher Cyrus Wadia says. “First Solar is great, as long as we’re talking megawatts ... in the $3 range, it’s tempting to conclude that First Solar’s cadmium telluride (CdTe) technology has won [more...]

Date: 2009-03-23 15:35:27

5 favorite eco homes

The collection of green homes is growing each year. Despite the current slump in the U.S ... primarily of green Structural Concrete Insulated Panels (SCIPS) made of 60 percent recycled material ... will feature a grid-tied solar electric system, a solar heating system, recycled glass countertops [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 14:23:04

Reliable Power from Solar Panel Kits

by Rudi Wolzett It is possible to use solar power to convert sunshine into electricity, ... countries don’t use solar power because they don’t have enough money to invest in the panels. Setting up solar panels certainly isn’t cheap, however if you are willing to do some of the work yourself [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 08:30:54

On sale in 2010: $1/watt solar

Solar modules can soon be bought for $1 per watt, which will be cheaper than the cost of electricity from grid excluding subsidies.Chinese solar manufacturer QS Solar said it is aiming to sell this cheaper solar module by 2010. Module prices are said to be under pressure since third quarter last year because of oversupply.More [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 16:03:00

"diy Solar Panel Electrical" System © - Try it Today!

April 7th, 2009 Goto commentsLeave a comment Jason Gilford asked: Diy solar panel electrical systemstrong can all benefit ... providing such sys for us at significantly lower.Diy solar panel electrical systemstrong seems [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 20:03:41

Utilize Solar Energy System To Slash Energy Costs

At the present time, in a growing effort to guard the environment and reduce the application bill while at it, a lot of householders are increasingly turning to home solar electricity kits. In a year, a ten ... and solar energy kits in particular. Though this could pass as a healthy trend, the high cost [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 07:04:18

“The sun* generates enough energy on the museum rooftop to power about 30 homes.”

Wow. Is there no engineering advance that Obama can't sign into existence? ... statistical information regarding the now-famous solar array. Specifically, the Institute asked for:1 ) Two years worth of electric bills prior to the installation of the solar array, 2 ) All electric bills [more...]

Date: 2009-04-01 12:35:23

Green Solutions Across India

Thomas Friedman recently wrote an article about a pair of American college students who were taking a road tour through India via electric car, ... . To see the complete list, check out their website . Solar-Integrated Reva Electric Car The students ... with one could deliver more kwh; combined with the solar panels installed on the roof, this gave [more...]

Date: 2009-03-04 21:03:48

Best of Greenlaunches for a clean green world

Take a break from the world of luxury, gadgets, ... green energy as you keep fit (Eco-Concept) Greentainer Project – Recycled container fitted with solar ... greener with solar powered electric carts (Eco-vehicles) Green hero - Hart Bochner is Hollywood's greenest [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 12:05:46

Arizona Man Discovers Way To Slash Solar Power Costs

by John HorningMichael Davis, an astronomer from Arizona, has found an inexpensive way to produce electricity that can be used to power a home ... block has been the cost of solar panels which contain electricity-producing photovoltaic (PV) cells ... in Building Your Own Solar PanelsOnce you find a source for the PV cells, the rest is relatively [more...]

Date: 2009-03-26 15:26:41

Project Green: an Innovative Mixed-Use Infrastructure Concept

With all the recent discussion about crumbling infrastructure and stimulus spending, ... ; Maximize opportunities to use solar energy for electrical and hot water needs through photovoltaic and concentrated solar hot water arrays; Create a carbon neutral development by offsetting [more...]

Date: 2009-03-04 06:44:00

Protoscar LAMPO: AWD Solar-Powered Electric Roadster Fun [Geneva Motor Show]

The Protoscar LAMPO electric car comes equipped with a sunny top-down spirit to match its "solar-powered" batteries ... in Seggiano, Italy. In theory, the electricity you buy to power the roadster is offset by production ... is possible thanks to a 16 kWp photovoltaic plant located in Seggiano, Tuscany. Never before [more...]

Date: 2009-03-04 21:30:00

Want to Live Off Grid? Alternative Energy Sources are Available

Want to Live Off Grid? Alternative Energy Sources areAvailableby Jackie LeeThere used to be some disagreement over the reality ofglobal warming, ... that produces solar power. The sun's raysare converted into electricity through solar cells, solarthermal panels, parabolic mirrors and other medium. Let's look at thermal energy. This is the energy [more...]

Date: 2009-03-13 21:48:00

All About the Renewable Energy Federal Tax Incentives

In an effort to reduce energy usage across the country, ... maintaining a dependence on fossil fuels. Technologies that are eligible for the incentive include solar ... technologies that employ the use of solar electricity.  Geothermal heat pumps are required to meet energy [more...]

Date: 2009-03-24 17:36:42

Why You Should Install Solar Power Panels For Your Residence

Today there are an increasing number of people who are turning to alternative sources for energy ... with a solar panel which runs almost each facet of the home. It’s more efficient that traditional energy ... for electricity. One such alternative for electricity and power generation is solar power. It’s not only [more...]

Date: 2009-04-01 06:16:43

US installed solar capacity up 16%

A new solar industry organization publication reports that total solar capacity (electric power plus water, pool and space heating) in the United States grew by 1,265 megawatts in 2008, an increase of 16 percent to a total capacity 9,183 MW. The Solar Energy Industry Association’s Year in Review also notes that even though [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 21:29:11

On sale in 2010: $1/watt solar

Solar modules can soon be bought for $1 per watt, which will be cheaper than the cost of electricity from grid excluding subsidies. Chinese solar manufacturer QS Solar said it is aiming to sell this cheaper solar module ... of oversupply. QS Solar started production of its amorphous silicon thin-film modules last year. The company [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 16:07:27

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