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Comment on Solar Powered Threads by Solar Powered Dressing to Re-Charge Your Life | Solar Power - PV Panels

Solar Powered Dressing to Re-Charge Your Life | Solar Power - PV Panels — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:32:21 +0000

[...] it has the conduction power of a metal wire. Unbelievably, a knot in the specially-treated solar thread can complete a [...]

Comment on SolarWorld Investing in Oregon by SolarWorld Sponsors Portland Timbers Pro Soccer Team | Solar Panels - Green Power

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:18:03 +0000

[...] seem. SolarWorld has its U.S. headquarters and a 500-megawatt (MW) manufacturing plant in Hillsboro, Oregon, which is just outside of Portland. In addition, the state of Oregon is a leader with respect to [...]

Comment on Solar Power Incentives in Washington by admin

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:31:56 +0000

Hi Lloyd, I used to live in Washington state! Kudos to you for trying to help encourage sustainable building in Ferndale. Over time, the benefits will outweigh any initial costs: (1) reduced energy use; (2) lower public costs for maintenance and operation of the building; (3) tighter construction and better insulation means lower A/C and heating costs; (4) LED light bulbs mean they may never have to be replaced for 20-30 years; (5) renewable energy installations like solar and/or wind provide reliable back-up power in the event of an emergency, and also lower energy costs. There are many benefits. As an elected official, you will probably need to present specific research on the costs, tax savings, and amount of time that it will take to recoup investment. Many contractors are prepared to help with that analysis. It could be incorporated as part of the requirements in an RFP.

Comment on Solar Power Incentives in Washington by Lloyd Zimmerman

Lloyd Zimmerman — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:24:37 +0000

I am on the Ferndale City Council and I am trying to educate and persuade my fellow councilors about the advantages of building a sustainable public safety building. 3-7 2010

Comment on Snow on Solar Panels by admin

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:54:45 +0000

Marc – what a smart idea! A perfect invention to address snow on solar panels with solar energy that could be stored in a battery or something.

Comment on Snow on Solar Panels by marc

marc — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:54:44 +0000

Wouldn’t it be smart to have some of the energy generated by the panels diverted to power a small heat source (like rear mindow defroster in a car) that way snow could melt enough to slide off in winter months…?

Comment on Oregon Solar Highway Project by PGE Solar Rooftop Project in Portland | Solar Panels - Green Power

PGE Solar Rooftop Project in Portland | Solar Panels - Green Power — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:45:54 +0000

[...] PGE garnered a lot of positive press through its work with Oregon Department of Transportation on the solar highway project [...]

Comment on Solar Gadgets by Solar Powered Threads | Solar Power - PV Panels

Solar Powered Threads | Solar Power - PV Panels — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:45:43 +0000

[...] backpacks, you can already get thin layers of solar cells incorporated into everyday items, used to recharge gadgets. The promise of solar curtains to power electronics within your home could be next on the horizon [...]

Comment on How Net Metering Works by Increase in Solar Net Metering Credits in California | Solar Panels - Green Power

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:12:48 +0000

[...] you are interested in, or have solar panels on your home or business, you probably know about net metering. The concept is generally that any excess solar electricity that is generated by your panels can [...]

Comment on Solar Panels in the Desert by Google Cutting Costs for Solar Thermal Power Plants | Solar Power - PV Panels

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:08:17 +0000

[...] technology is not yet ready to be tested externally, there is already some interest from eSolar and BrightSource – companies that are currently in the process of developing solar thermal [...]