One of my favorite things to blog about here is solar gadgets. There is nothing like generating clean solar electricity to power your home or help cut down your power bills. We found this cool, artistic “Greenerator” recently, which combines solar panels and wind turbines to generate clean electricity right from your deck or balcony: [...]
Have you heard about solar roofing shingles? Instead of regular asphalt shingles, you can literally cover your roof with materials that can generate free solar electricity while providing shelter. Solar shingles look like “regular” roofing materials, but include photovoltaic (PV) film covering that can absorb sunlight and convert it to solar power you can use [...]
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The sun shines brightly (and often hot) in Arizona. But if you are heading to a game at Chase Field to see the Diamondbacks, you’ll love the new solar shade that not only provides cover, but also generates clean solar electricity. The solar shade (shown to the left) will cover 17,280 square feet above the [...]
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Following a very successful North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this month, consumers and the media are thrilled about the new electric cars that are hitting the market, or due to be released soon. In fact, EVs took two of three spots for the “North American Car and Truck of the Year,” with [...]
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I’ve talked with many homeowners who want to install solar panels, but are worried about the cost. But now you can go solar at a fraction of the cost hassle normally required to do so. A new home solar kit is literally plug-in solar power. Called the “Sunfish,” all that is required is an electrical [...]
The Solar Electricity Handbook is a practical and straightforward guide to using electric solar panels. Assuming no previous knowledge of solar panels, the book explains how solar panels work, how they can be used and explains the steps you need to take to successfully design and install a solar electric system from scratch using photovoltaic [...]
Utility scale solar power plants in Christmas Valley, Oregon have caused both interest and controversy in recent months. The Central Oregon location has abundant sunshine and little rain. Plus, its located near power lines which makes siting a solar power plant more convenient than having to transport solar electricity miles to an existing grid line. [...]
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The Solar Electricity Handbook is a practical and straightforward guide to using electric solar panels. Assuming no previous knowledge of solar panels, the book explains how solar panels work, how they can be used and explains the steps you need to take to successfully design and install a solar electric system from scratch using photovoltaic [...]
Under a new Oregon State solar energy pilot program, participants could soon be receiving a check from – rather than sending one to – local electric utilities. Here in Central Oregon, where I live, Pacific Power customers with solar power systems could soon receive a check for up to $65 per month for the solar [...]
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FOLLOW THE SUN TO MORE EVIL FUN! Let the sun shine on your evil side – and have a wicked amount of fun on your way to becoming a solar energy master! In this guide, the popular Evil Genius format ramps up your understanding of powerful, important, and environmentally friendly solar energy – and shows [...]
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