Have you been wondering about whether you should install solar panels on your home? Still undecided? Here are three reasons you should go solar today: 1. Solar Panels may be as cheap as they are going to get. Over the past 2 years, prices on solar panels and other solar products fell dramatically – by [...]
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From Booklist Customarily, McEwan’s novels spring from a catastrophic incident in someone’s life, either a calamity that causes physical distress or a psychological trespass that causes emotional instability. For instance, in Enduring Love (1998), a man plunges to his death from a balloon, and in the aftermath, one witness continues to menace another witness. On [...]
Happy Thanksgiving – its time for turkey and football! And, if you want a little extra greens, then consider this: the home field of the Philadelphia Eagles – Lincoln Financial Field – will be 100% energy independent next year. Solar and wind will power the home of the Philadelphia Eagles with the help of SolarBlue [...]
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Solar powered ambulances are a hot way to keep medications cool. In Austin Texas, two new solar powered ambulances have been added to the fleet. Now, instead of leaving the engine running (and the A/C cranking) when patients are transferred into a hospital, solar panels on the roof of the vehicles generate power to keep [...]
One of the greenest ways to get around is on a cycle that’s powered with solar energy. Check out the solar electric trike above – created by New York sculptor Josh Hadar. This is one ride that could make “green the new black.” Not only is it sleek and eco-friendly, its perfect for commuting around [...]
I am just home from an amazing week in Fiji! Tourism Fiji asked me and several other bloggers to travel to the islands to stay in and experience some of the greenest hotels and resorts that the nation has to offer! My trip began with 2 nights at Matava Fiji’s Premier Eco-Resort. The resort is [...]
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Breakthrough solar research and development from Silicon Solar Solutions, an Arkansas-based research firm will be featured at the prestigious Cleantech Open business competition. Solar technology developed by Silicon Solar Solutions eliminates processing steps and materials needed to create photovoltaic solar cells. As a result, the new technology could reduce PV panel costs by 42 cents [...]
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The bestselling alternative energy reference book in North America—now in an updated edition Want to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whether you’re looking to save on your energy costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power For Dummies, 2nd [...]
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Think that solar power is too expensive, with a return on investment period that stretches out longer than you’ll own your home? When it comes to solar hot water, its time to think again. A solar water heating system may pay for itself in a mere two years in energy savings. Why use electricity to [...]
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Its an idea that makes perfect sense, when you think about it. Why not use solar power – radiant heat energy – to melt ice from streets and power street infrastructure – street lights, roadway signs, etc.? Researchers at the University of Rhode Island are developing ways to harness solar energy – in particular, the [...]
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