Stephanie on September 10th, 2009

Google, the well-known Internet search corporation, is getting into the solar energy business.  It is working on mirror technology to be used in solar powered turbine plants.  These plants use solar thermal power: sun shines on specially designed mirrors which focus the energy to superheat water which is then used to turn turbines, generating electricity.  [...]

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Stephanie on September 8th, 2009

With summer fading away and shorter days on the horizon, its time to think about outdoor lighting again.  Whether you want safety lighting for the exterior, or maybe you just enjoy decorative garden ambiance, there is a broad range of home solar lights from which to choose. Most solar garden lights are compact units like [...]

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Stephanie on September 5th, 2009

Color me green at Crayola!  The company is best known for creating colorful crayons, delighting kids and parents alike.  Now, it has announced plans to develop a new 15-acre solar farm in Forks Township, Pennsylvania. Crayola is moving forward with a partnership with UGI Energy and PPL Corporation to develop the solar park, which will [...]

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Stephanie on September 3rd, 2009

You want to convert to solar power, but before you plan to do so, what is the cost of solar panels?  There are several tools that you can use to help you calculate the expense of a solar system, based on the size of your building.  But before we get to the solar calculators, consider [...]

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