While we might not quite be at grid parity for solar power compared to other energy sources, when it comes to investments, solar power is passing other resources at an impressive pace. Calculations by Bloomberg New Energy Finance show that investments in renewable energy are surpassing fossil fuels for the first time in new power [...]
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Are gas prices giving you heartburn these days? Well, you can thank recent upheaval in the Middle East, among other things, for the suddenly increased fuel costs. This turn of events has me reconsidering my father’s advice at least five years ago: reduce your reliance on foreign oil and you increase national security. Instead of [...]
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Two things have resulted in an increase in solar power following the Japan Earthquake of a magnitude 9.0. The first is the scare surrounding its nuclear reactors, which has left many looking to rely on cleaner renewable energy resources, and the second is the need for reliable power when grid systems are down. Mobile solar [...]
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Automobile manufacturer, Chevrolet, has been garnering positive headlines for itself recently! In addition to the release of the 2011 Chevy Volt (a plug-in electric hybrid car), it recently announced it will invest $40 million for advancement of clean energy over the next several years. More specifically, Chevrolet’s goal is to offset 8 million metric tons [...]
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Renewable energy meets style with this inventive Bonzai solar charger from Electree! Now you can be “green” and “cool” at the same time with this device on your desk. Designer Vivien Muller created this contemporary design that is as functional as it is beautiful. The solar battery charger is about 40 cm in height and [...]
From Booklist Packaged in a small, square format, this title presents a surprising amount of information about solar power in brief sentences that are calibrated to newly confident readers’ abilities. The short chapters start with essential definitions of terms such as solar system before moving into topics such as renewable energy and greenhouse gases. The [...]
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Review ‘Few missions are more important than solarizing the developing world – Few people have more experience of this task than Damian Miller. This unmissable book is the story of making it happen.’ Jeremy Leggett, Founder and Executive Chairman of Solar Century, and author of Half Gone and The Carbon War ‘Selling Solar sheds light [...]
Studies have shown that the average North American family will spend more than a quarter of a million dollars on energy in a lifetime. What many other countries, including Germany, Spain, France, Denmark, China, Brazil, and even Iceland, have realized is that there is a better way to power our homes, businesses, and cars by [...]
I gave my youngest son a CD player for Christmas this year. He is only 5 years old, but seemingly wiser beyond his years. Of course, I had to also wrap up a few CDs for him to listen to, including a kids’ version of the Beatles Greatest Hits. All day long today, I got [...]
