Most photovoltaic solar cells can only hope to achieve about 15-20% efficiency. Much of the solar energy that strikes the cells is either reflected away or lost as heat energy. But solar collectors at Kalahari Greentech have achieved 74% efficiency. The energy company that specializes in solar technology and wind energy research had its solar [...]
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Last week, the City of Reno awarded a contract to build solar photovoltaic projects for the municipality to Nevada Solar Works LLC (a partnership between Q&D Construction, CleanPath Renewables and Alternative Energy Solutions). The Reno City Council announced the contract award, which will result in construction of a 1 megawatt (MW) fixed tilt ground mount [...]
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Telecommunications giant AT&T is switching to solar power in a big way. This week, it activated a new 296-kilowatt solar power system at a company site in San Diego. The solar installation is the first of six planned solar energy projects for the company, which will have a a total overall goal of 2 megawatts [...]
Should you switch to solar power? There are many factors that go into making that decision. Now, you can ask solar experts in person and find out if solar is right for you. If you live in California, why not take advantage of several free community solar events over the next few weeks? HelioPower, a [...]
Ford Motor Company will start building its new Focus Electric car in 2011. So, it only makes sense that the green car will be manufactured with green energy. Rooftop solar panels will power Ford’s Focus car manufacturing plant in Wayne, Michigan. In fact, the solar power system will be one of the largest solar arrays [...]
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The Security Sensor LED Light is a solar powered convenience light with a built-in motion sensor. It is ideal for backyard security and walkway lighting as it turns on whenever movement is detected. With a removable solar panel on a 16 foot cord, it can also be used for lighting garden sheds, outhouses or interior [...]
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Amazon.com The Sunforce 50022 5-Watt Solar Battery Trickle Charger gives you another reason to love the sun–it can help keep your vehicle’s battery charged. It provides up to 5-Watts or 350mA of power to prevent the natural voltage drain of batteries over time. It includes both a lighter socket adapter and alligator clips to give [...]
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We send our children to school to learn reading, writing, math and science. But education can be achieved by more than just memorization. Some Arizona schools will switch to solar power next year - in part to save money and also to teach students about the value of renewable energy. Of course, budgets across the [...]
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Cooking outdoors with a solar oven is one way to save energy, and also keep the indoor of your home cooler during warm months. Solar cookers use the energy of the sun to fully heat meals to safe temperatures. You don’t need solar panels, wiring or expensive supplies. There are various DIY solar cooker instructions [...]
How do you keep your home warm during winter months? Many of us (yours truly included) have a natural gas powered forced air furnace. In fact 35 million American homes use some type of forced air heating system that runs on either propane, natural gas or fuel oil. But what if you could heat your [...]
