Home electric vehicle charging stations are being installed all over the world, as drivers switch out their fuel combustion engines for clean, battery-powered EVs. Experts estimate that electric cars charged with solar power can save consumers up to 77% on fuel costs. Home-based charging stations are convenient and can fully charge an electric vehicle in [...]
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With rising energy costs and concerns about global climate change, many homeowners are considering renewable energy options. Under the current circumstances, including the economy and technology, you might be asking: should you install home solar panels? Residential solar panels are more affordable than ever. Federal, state and local incentives are still available to help you [...]
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Electric cars have been rapidly going mainstream this year with the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf now available for consumer purchase. Yet, some people question whether electricity is a “greener” fuel than gasoline. With solar powered EV charging stations, like the one at Mitsubishi Headquarters North America (in Cypress, California), you can drive your car [...]
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Building integrated photovoltaics (or BIPV) is one of the hottest trends for solar power. For property owners looking to generate solar energy on site, but not willing to impact the aesthetic appearance of their home or building, solar panes that are incorporated right into the building design are the way to go. As shown above, [...]
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If you enjoy spending time outdoors, then you know that keeping your electronics fully charged is important. Not only will you need your cell phone ready to use in case of an emergency, but its also helpful to have a handy GPS, camera, mP3 player and more. Solar power is the answer to the lack [...]
These days, its hard to imagine life without a fully charged and functioning cell phone – which may include a camera, GPS device, mP3 player and portal to the Internet. With all these operations, its no wonder that smart phones do not stay charged for long. That’s where solar battery charging comes into play. With [...]
If you are looking for a way to heat an outdoor, above-ground pool without electricity, then this solar pool heater from Hammacher Schlemmer is for you! More and more people are looking to solar power for their backyard recreation and enjoyment. From solar outdoor lights, to solar lawn mowers, you could significantly slash energy bills [...]
Looking to install solar panels on your home or business? Before you line up professional solar installers, you’ll want to check more than just cost and their schedules. One of the most important questions is to determine whether your solar contractor is licensed. In many jurisdictions, you can sell solar panels with little governmental oversight. [...]
Powerfilm Inc., a manufacturer of flexible solar film has applied its roll-to-roll proprietary manufacturing technology to produce flexible thin film solar panels. Shown below, the thin film solar application includes interconnected backplane transistors with built in drivers for the front plane so that individual pixels can be turned on and off. Powerfilm manufactures flexible solar [...]
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We love the idea of building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), yet beyond solar shingles or solar windows, what can you really do to integrate solar electricity generating building materials into your home? Consider these solar panels that double as skylights, developed by Architect Gerald Choi. Personally, Choi needed to update some skylights in his home, but [...]
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