A new report from Wired.com indicates the top U.S. utilities for solar energy. Not too surprisingly, they are mostly clustered in the Southwest corner of the country, with all but one of them with locations in California. Hawaii is second on the list with three solar energy plants. Of the remaining top U.S utilities for [...]
With temperatures rising as summer approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, its time to think about cooling down. A solar air conditioner, also known as solar evaporative cooler can save you from the heat – and the high electric bills associated with running a conventional A/C. A startling fact to consider: One-sixth of all electricity use [...]
The first solar powered city in the U.S., called Babcock Ranch, will be 100% powered by the Sun. The 20,000 home community will be located near Fort Meyers, Florida, on the gulf coast of the Sunshine State. Babcock Ranch is a joint venture between a utility – Florida Power & LIght – and a developer, [...]
As the world struggles to emerge from a global recession, there is a bright spot in Europe: Germany creates green jobs at an impressive pace. In fact, word is that the green sector in Germany will be larger than its automobile industry by 2020. Obviously, renewable energy investment is good on a number of levels: [...]
A brand new solar stadium in Taiwan was unveiled this week, in preparation for the 2009 World Games. Unlike other solar stadiums in the world, this one is 100% solar powered. That is, all electrical usage at the stadium will be powered by the 8,884 photovoltaic panels installed on the 50,000 seat arena. Yep – [...]
With gas prices on the rise again and concerns about global climate change that do not abate, the good news is that you’ll soon be able to solar power your drive. Plug-in electric hybrid vehicles are being developed all over the world, and will even be more widely available in the United States in the [...]
Last weekend, we were enjoying the sunshine near Olympia, Washington. I noticed a small solar powered device next to the boat lift on my parents’ dock. Yes, in often rainy, cloudy Washington, there is still plenty of UV light for a solar powered boat lift. In fact, many marine speciality stores and websites offer a [...]
There are many cool solar gadgets on the market these days. There’s no question that its hip to go green with power from the sun. Not to mention, being able to charge your electronics on the go is practical and cost-saving. If you are outdoors at all during the day, its time to hook you [...]
The American Solar Energy Society “Solar 2009″ national solar conference is next week: May 11-16, in the Buffalo/Niagara, NY area. And, its not too late to register! However, I would recommend doing so online instead of at the conference itself to save an extra $100. Buffalo Niagara Convention Center Convention Center Plaza (153 Franklin Street) [...]
The NY Times published an article this weekend about SolarWorld investing in Oregon. Specifically, the solar giant is continuing work on its solar panel facility in Hillsboro, Oregon – just outside Portland. This is newsworthy for a couple of reasons. Putting aside the obvious thrill that renewable energy supporters experience when hearing about a new [...]
