Ready or not, school is almost out! If you’re looking for a way to keep your children entertained without using too much electricity or energy, consider these solar gadgets for kids this summer! All of these devices are available on Amazon.com, so ordering is convenient, and shipping may even be free. Solar Powered Laptop Solar [...]
With solar power leading industry growth in the United States, is it any wonder that solar jobs are also increasing? The solar job market is much different than it was even a few years ago. And it continues to look promising. The cost of fuel and electricity is squeezing families that are trying to recover [...]
When you are building one of the greenest cars on the road, doesn’t it make sense to use green energy? At the GM Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant, one of the largest photovoltaic solar panel arrays in the state of Michigan will allow Chevy Volt electric cars to be built with solar energy. The 516-kilowatt new solar [...]
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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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Improving health conditions in Third World countries can be a challenge, particularly when many regions are remote and/or off-grid. The lack of electricity makes it difficult to refrigerate medicines and sterilize medical instruments required for surgery. Solar power is the answer! Rice University students have been working on a device originally created by French inventor, [...]
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A recent story in the New York Times sets forth the top 10 solar power states in the U.S., which might surprise you. Actually, the top spot in the list is fairly predictable – its California. Not only does the state enjoy ample sunshine, but its Million Solar Roofs Initiative has helped to propel large [...]
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The energy from the sun is so powerful, only a fraction of what hits the Earth on a single day could power all of humanity. Solar technology is discovering more ways to efficiently and inexpensively tap into solar energy. Along the way, many uses of solar power have been discovered. For thousands of years, people [...]
Have you heard of a solar power purchase agreement (also known as a PPA)? These contracts are becoming a popular way by which to finance solar panels and enjoy the benefits of solar electricity without the upfront costs. Some residential property owners have entered into PPAs, but often they are used by businesses, corporations and [...]
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With more and more electric cars and hybrids expected to hit the market over the next few years, and gasoline prices continuing to rise, some are concerned about the impact of plug-in cars on the electrical grid. Could we experience brown-outs or skyrocketing utility bills as a result? Using solar power for electric vehicles is [...]
Everything’s bigger in Texas! So, why hasn’t the Lone Star State taken better advantage of the ample sunshine that warms its sunny skies? Among Southern States, Texas is far from being a leader in solar development, but now solar power is going big in Texas! With new legislation proposed in House Bill 2961, called the [...]
