Eco Gadgets: Electrolux’s Sunny washing machine might need too much sun

electrolux-sunny1_gqpM9_69 Eco Factor: Front loading washing machine heats water with solar energy. Just when the uses of solar energy in electronics seem to have reached their end, manufacturers ... will bring back all those extra bucks you spend for the solar panels in the form of energy savings [more...]

Date: 2009-02-26 09:09:50

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Squandering Resources

My dad's talked about being green before green was ever really talked about ... his dream of building a home that was totally self - sustained and seriously energy efficient - one that would be run solely off solar, renewable energy , solar heat collectors and other natural [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 15:53:00

Oh Obama. We stand on guard for thee.

By Bruce MacKinnon, Halifax Herald Ltd. Little re-cap: When PM Stephen Harper took office, 80% of climate change funding in Canada was retracted ... technology” could mean solar cells, ways to better store wind energy, smart energy and heat systems ... Clean Energy Dialogue” is what came after the Pacific coast tuna, prairie bison and Acadian wheat [more...]

Date: 2009-02-23 15:39:38

There's No SOLAR In Recession

Solar energy is still on steroids, growing at a record pace in the United States and worldwide in 2008, ... photovoltaic electric power, 139 thermal MW of solar-water heating and 21 MW of solar space heating ... last year.  Total installed capacity is now nearly 9,000 megawatts (MW). Solar-pool heating [more...]

Date: 2009-03-25 22:53:29

SAVE WATER! SHARE A SHOWER!

I am very happy to see that Aussie hunks David Williams & Brett Stewart rugby league players from the Manly Sea Eagles are ... manufacturer of advanced renewable solar energy hot water, pool and building heating products. So I understand the importance of clean solar energy but water is also something we should cherish [more...]

Date: 2009-03-03 03:09:31

All buildings to be zero energy from 2019 (1/4/09)

MEPs on a key EU Committee have backed legislation that would require all new buildings to produce their own renewable energy by the year 2019 ... energy’; in other words, that they produce as much energy - through solar panels, heat pumps ... energy efficiency in buildings, including low-interest loans and tax rebates. Also, all new [more...]

Date: 2009-04-01 13:56:52

Solar Panel at Home

by James WarringtonWe live in a very environmentally conscious society today where solar panels are making advances in becoming the energy of choice ... into electricity to run your solar heating system. This is again a very cost effective strategy to reduce ... solar energy that is available to all of us. Technology is now available so that we can [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 01:11:32

The Heliostat

Direct sunlight exactly where you want it, for heating, lighting, or whatever purpose you like. The world’s first computer-controlled heliostat system from Practical Solar reflects the sun’s energy into your house for heating and lighting, taking advantage of solar energy that doesn’t even [more...]

Date: 2009-04-04 18:15:00

Ways to use Solar Power for Heat

We have become accustomed to turning a dial or pushing a button in order to have heat. These ways are nice but they may be inconvenient as well. Heating homes, schools or businesses with solar energy is not only easy but cost effective ... with a solar powered steam engine that is attached to a cooling device. Solar Chimney is also [more...]

Date: 2009-03-27 00:30:48

Eco Architecture: OSU students use old Egyptian technology for their new solar home

solar-house-1_1_NZWH2_69 Eco Factor: Sustainable house powered by solar energy ... the sun’s heat during the day so that the heat can travel inside during night to provide warmth. solar ... House 1 does show a great use of solar energy, however, it will be interesting to see if it ever becomes [more...]

Date: 2009-02-17 10:03:07

Hot Idea: Recycling Wasted Energy

Computers and cacti go together like chocolate and peanut butter ... that creates solar energy systems designed to harness the waste heat from traditional solar photovoltaic ... . Bill McKibben once lamented the unsexiness of waste heat recovery, an energy efficiency [more...]

Date: 2008-09-30 17:00:38

China to start a comprehensive solar energy strategy and implementation plans

Currently the main use of solar energy in China is for heating water ... government as a royal route among the renewable energies, but they realize that it cannot be left to the markets alone. Hence, financial promotion and political regulations were announced. Unlike energy [more...]

Date: 2009-04-02 23:05:05

Practical Solar Home-Heating Mirrors

I love simple solutions and nothing seems simpler than Practical Solar’s Home Heating- Mirrors ... the light switch when you’ve got concentrated solar energy illuminating your room? What do you think ... . The concept is so basic it makes me wonder why this is relatively new solar technology [more...]

Date: 2009-03-23 22:20:25

What Recession? Solar Sets Record Growth in 2008

March 25, 2009 – 16:42Solar energy is still on steroids, growing at a record pace in the United States and worldwide in 2008, ... photovoltaic electric power, 139 thermal MW of solar-water heating and 21 MW of solar space heating ... last year.  Total installed capacity is now nearly 9,000 megawatts (MW). Solar-pool heating installations [more...]

Date: 2009-03-25 20:42:28

Let the Sunshine in!

by Katina Fontes Katina Fontes is Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage ... . Last night I took a course on Solar Heating taught by my friend Amy Beaudet at the Alternative ... heating. When thinking about solar energy, most of us think of photovoltaic modules -- the blue [more...]

Date: 2009-03-21 18:47:02

Solar-powered Air Conditioning, Saves Energy and Cash

According to leading survey companies that have taken account of the way energy is used in the domestic sector, ... a 75% efficiency— compared to 23% efficiency on conventional solar cells. Harnessing energy from sunlight and waste heat to cool down the interiors, this will not just save energy but also slash [more...]

Date: 2009-03-24 19:39:23

Electrolux Sunny Solar Heated Washing Machine

Yet one more product that isn't available in the United States...but certainly should be ... is available nearly year around. The washing machine heats water using a solar hot water system ... Supposedly this dual heating system can reduce energy consumption up to 40%, no small matter over [more...]

Date: 2009-02-24 16:25:14

Electrolux Sunny Solar Heated Washing Machine

Yet one more product that isn't available in the United States...but certainly should be ... is available nearly year around. The washing machine heats water using a solar hot water system ... 022409sunnyelectrolux2.jpg Supposedly this dual heating system can reduce energy consumption up to 40 [more...]

Date: 2009-02-26 11:00:00

William McDonough: The Wisdom of Designing Cradle to Cradle

Architect and designer William McDonough asks what our buildings and products would look like if designers took into account “All children, ... bills by capturing daylight for lighting, using natural ventilation instead of AC, and heating with solar or geothermal energy. They’re also simply nicer places to work, surrounded by natural landscaping [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 05:12:13

power in the hands of the people

I fail to see why the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) wants to control renewable energy projects with a tendering system ... approach to generating energy, from extracting heat from sewers to putting solar panels on top ... Report, the argument that regulators need to ensure there is an appropriate energy mix doesn't hold [more...]

Date: 2009-03-27 01:22:00

Early Retirement Case Study - Sandy Aldridge and Dale Lugenbehl

... building a 1,700-square-foot home that is heated by solar energy and a wood stove i.e. renewable sources of energy. They conservatively invested the remainder (i.e. $170,000) of their money [more...]

Date: 2009-03-23 16:55:00

Early Retirement Case Study - Sandy Aldridge and Dale Lugenbehl

... building a 1,700-square-foot home that is heated by solar energy and a wood stove i.e. renewable sources of energy. They conservatively invested the remainder (i.e. $170,000) of their money [more...]

Date: 2009-03-23 16:55:00

Education, Conservation, and the TreePeople

The caretakers and managers of Coldwater Canyon Park are the TreePeople , ... of blue jeans Energy efficient window glazing : Keeps out solar heat while letting in visible light Reclaimed lumber for solar shades : Made from planks of Douglas fir salvaged from the historic [more...]

Date: 2009-03-30 10:50:12

Inlet-Outlet - Use Energy, Make Energy

Solar Power can be expensive for something as large as a house, but think about this energy saving concept ... , take something like your dryer that already uses way too much energy with a panel behind it capturing the excess heat and turning it into electricity. An entire system could turn all those plugged [more...]

Date: 2009-03-13 17:24:15

Friday's Photos - Green Resort and Spa

_ _ Solage Calistoga - where comfortable meets chic - located in Calistoga , CA. (just a few miles up the road from my house) ... space furnishings _ 5. On-site geothermal water is used to produce radiant heating in the Spa ... -from alternative energy sources such as solar panels on rooftops to chemical free bath products. Too cool [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 12:02:00

Solar Heating Systems Can Save Money and Pay Off Big

(ARA) - Green-minded homeowners can continue to turn to the sky for help in coping with rising energy costs for years to come thanks to an extension ... of the cost of solar thermal water heating up to $2,000. Jim Cika, manager of solar products ... of the solar tax credit program by Congress. The legislation extends the benefits [more...]

Date: 2009-03-31 02:41:55

This Dome Home Can Resist Category 5 Hurricanes

Here’s real security for you, in times of increasingly severe weather: ... direction by use of a remote control. The solar panels produce most or all of the energy required ... No Heat Zero Energy Home Glows Green When it’s Good for the Planet [more...]

Date: 2009-03-24 11:00:47

Walking House

Won't it be cool to own a home like the Walking House you see here? ... for your bathing and drinking needs. Inside, you will find a solar-heated water system just in case ... in a negative manner. Energy to move around is collected using solar cells padded all over as well as tiny [more...]

Date: 2009-03-27 18:20:36

Photensity 3-in-1 Solar Skylight

Photensity.jpg A company called BrightPhase Energy created a solar device that has three functionalities, ... for heaters or heat-driven cooling systems. Finally, since the solar cells of the skylight are made ... of a skylight and solar cells formed into a venetian blind-like structure. According to the company [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 11:03:03

Eco Tech: Burning ice could solve energy crisis, but for how long?

Eco Factor: Low emission gas hydrates to heat homes and perhaps generate electricity too. Solar and wind energy are the two most researched sources of energy, which researchers expect can take the burden of our energy-dependent world once conventional fossil fuels are extinct. Though [more...]

Date: 2009-03-25 08:49:33

Europe as GA bellwhether

Go ahead and laugh at the alternative powerplants being shown at this year’s AERO convention in Friedrichshafen, Germany ... in solar panels. Why? To earn generous energy credits. In GA applications, I saw several promising ... energy to charge batteries, heat and light the hangar, and even preheat engines. Make more energy [more...]

Date: 2009-04-04 12:19:29

NSIT Delhi PhD Admissions 2009 | Teaching- cum-Research-fellowship Engineering/ Technology/Applied Sciences

NETAJI SUBHASH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (NSIT) SECTOR- 3DWARKANEW DELHI- 110078ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMMES 2009-10 Ph.D. Programmes (Full- Time) ... dielectrics, Electromechanic transducers/sensors Solar Energy ( Heat Transfer) & Energy [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 20:04:00

Solar-Powered Camping Products

Let’s face it: if you’re going to be taking an extended trip into the woods, nature doesn’t exactly provide power outlets with every tree ... sources for power and energy. Luckily, we have solar technology that allows us to harness the constant ... uses the natural heat and energy of the sun to cook group-sized meals. Have you ever heard the phrase [more...]

Date: 2009-03-22 14:58:30

Lockheed Martin to Develop Ocean Thermal Energy Prototype

The US Department of Energy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.2 million contract to construct a thermal piping system to capture the ocean’s absorbed solar heat. The energy produced could be used to generate electricity or to fuel desalination, and according [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 16:32:21

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

Evaporation fridge

evaporation_fridge_20090108.jpg This solar refrigerator, invented by Emily Cummins, ... , heat is removed in the form of energy. Due to heat transfer the inner cylinder becomes cooler ... and then water is added. When the fridge is placed in a warm environment, the sun's energy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 06:56:41

Home Improvement Tax Credits

Get your piece of the stimulus bill! Energystar.gov has a good summary of the Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency ... -solar) o Biomass Stoves* Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, with no upper limit through 2016 (for existing homes & new construction) for: o Geothermal Heat Pumps o Solar Panels o Solar [more...]

Date: 2009-03-24 08:18:14

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

Mitsubishi Targets Sales Of $13.3 B From Cleantech Products

Mitsubishi Electric Group recently announced plans (PDF) to accelerate its push into the cleantech market. The company plans to achieve sales of about $13.3 billion in 2016 from clean technologies such as solar systems, heat pumps and other energy efficient power devices. The company aims to expand [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 20:34:15

Construction of Florida’s Largest Solar Plant Begins

Florida Power and Light\'s Martin Solar Thermal Plant ... is The Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center will use less fossil fuel when heat from the sun ... of 180,000 mirrors spread out over 500 acres, FPL’s 75-megawatt Martin Next Generation Solar Energy [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 19:24:01

Solar Powered System Heats Your Home During Winter

By Ovidiu on March 22nd, 2009I have and will always sustain that solar power is the most magnificent source of energy available to us freely ... Efficient Solar Water Heater Made by Surface PowerSolar Powered Inflatable HeaterIsrael - the World Leader in Solar Powered Water HeatingA Soda Can Powered Solar Garage HeaterSolyndra Cylindrical Sola [more...]

Date: 2009-03-22 18:55:45

Solar Energy Used to Heat Gaza Strip Ovens

They say that necessity is the mother of all invention. In the Gaza Strip, due to the restrictions placed by Israel, one Gazan engineer has developed a solar oven that uses the abundant supply of sunlight to cook food. Read more of this story » [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 19:23:02

Modern Green House Design (Re-)Mixes New & Old

Environmentally low-impact though this house by Berg Design may be it is certainly a visually high-impact structure, ... . Green materials, systems and strategies include: radiant heat and geothermal cooling, heat-resistant exterior finishes and glass, ideal solar orientations, sustainable wood siding, energy star [more...]

Date: 2009-04-02 21:00:15

Alternative Solar Energy

If the government can bail out the banks to the tune of £50+billion, why don't they instigate a policy whereby every house in the UK gets 2 free solar panels installed on their roofs. Solar panels to heat domestic hot water and surplus electricity to go into the grid [more...]

Date: 2008-10-17 08:43:33

Bluestone Resort, Pembrokeshire - Review.

Finding a great getaway, something to suit a whole family or a group of friends, can be a tricky challenge but Bluestone , ... to it - all the meat is locally produced, they burn locally produced wood to heat the pool and the energy efficient lighting is supplemented by solar panels on all the south facing roofs - Bluestone really [more...]

Date: 2009-03-24 03:50:31

Friday Open Thread

Hopefully Obama will come back to hang out with us this weekend too.  California just isn't the same without him.  Meanwhile...
 ? ... we as a country should have that debate.
 ? Measure B, the solar-energy proposal in Los Angeles ... Pete Stark got some heat for claiming a home in Maryland as his primary residence to receive [more...]

Date: 2009-03-21 02:00:00

China Begins Energy Leapfrog

Canadian Solar announced yesterday that they won a rural electrification bid for 80,000 homes in China’s western province of Sichuan. At 1.6 MW in total, the systems will provide 20 watts for each house or enough to power some lighting or very efficient appliance. Potentially coupled with China’s leading solar thermal water-heating [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 17:07:21

UK Researchers: Windmills are a "carbon-saving" scam

Gee, I wonder if this will affect any "green collar" jobs?Small wind turbines attached to individual homes work fine unless you have lousy wind ... clearly purchased the turbines to lower their fossil fuel energy use as some already had solar panels and ground-source heat pumps......the Encraft study, which came out last month, found that many [more...]

Date: 2009-02-11 02:03:00

Green Taxi, please!

Metro Taxi in Denver, does it right.  And it’s about time somebody emerges as a leader in the taxi industry ... to heat without using traditional energy sources. Company-wide recycling program, uses wind energy and is exploring the use of solar power. Click here to read the full article . Posted [more...]

Date: 2009-03-26 13:57:05

Evolving our way to energy efficiency

This is a cool talk: Bill Gross talks about his efforts to tap into solar power ... to collect enough energy for the country? — but the really fun part is where he talks about using unguided evolutionary processes to design solar collectors and heat engines. People who claim [more...]

Date: 2009-03-12 15:48:16

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