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electricity from the sun, perhaps the most elegant means to generate electrical power. PV panels are the best form of safe nuclear power, since the nuclear energy has a 93 million mile evacuation zone. ...
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PETE Process Promises Successful Technology Fusion
A new joint venture research work at Stanford and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, supported by Department of Energy and DARPA has come up with a new solar energy conversion process that can potentially double the efficiency of solar cells. Stanford engineers have discovered this new and totally different process to harvest energy from sun. [...] Posted in: Inventions, PhotoVoltaics, Solar Power]]> Audi Testing Water in Electric Car Production
The entrepreneurial Audi is planning to take advantage of changes portended in the automobile market with an eye towards emission-free vehicles. Until now Audi has not shown any interest in electric car production but now that there is a growing demand for small and electronically-driven cars, Audi is keen to join the race. [...] Posted in: Electric Cars, Industry, Transportation]]> Wind Energy Instruments getting Bigger & Better
Renewable energy production and demand growth is gaining momentum in many ways across the world. There is a booming demand of wind power today and all wind energy equipment manufacturers are gearing up to meet the demand and take advantage of it. Wind power capacity growth will be reaching 447GW in the next five [...] Posted in: Wind Farms, Wind Power, Wind Turbines]]> Graphene: Solar Cells of the Future?
A southern California University team has come up with what could be the alternative new breed of economical and flexible solar cells. For some decades now, organic photovoltaic cells (OPV) have been acclaimed as the new solar cell prototypes and extolled for their light weight, flexible substrates, low cost and easy manufacturability. Research [...] Posted in: Inventions, PhotoVoltaics, Solar Power]]> USPS Goes Green
In strict adherence to guidelines released by the Department of Energy, the United States Postal Service gets on a fast track to reach the goal for energy reduction. Green roofs, green buildings and an optimally efficient management system of energy consumption form part of the energy-reduction strategy.
Power Guzzlers:
Use of air conditioning is one [...] Posted in: Environment, Industry, Transportation]]> First Factory Built Solar Charging Station
International Green Energy Expo Korea 2010 was chosen as the venue where SunPods SP-300 was first displayed. This is the first factory built-to-order solar-powered integrated electric-vehicle charging station – ready for powering up immediately. This ready-to-use solar power platform from SunPods is called EV Plug-N-Go.
Perfect launch pad:
Deagu, South Korea, played host to [...] Posted in: Industry, PhotoVoltaics, Solar Power]]> Hybrid Organic Solar Cells Now More Efficient
Success greets the research team of National Research Council’s National Institute for Nanotechnology (NINT) and the University of Alberta. The plastic solar cells have now an operating life of 8 months instead of mere hours. And they are low-cost, environmentally efficient, unsealed plastic dollar cells – a green energy source. Developing economically viable plastic [...] Posted in: Industry, PhotoVoltaics, Solar Power]]> Breakthrough in Thin-Film Solar Cells
Scientists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) have come out with positive news about increased efficiency of thin-film solar cells. As we know that scientists are trying to increase the efficiency of the solar cells so that they can be considered as serious alternative to the fossil fuels. Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz [...] Posted in: Inventions, PhotoVoltaics, Solar Power]]> Economical Solar Panels to Yield More Energy
There has been research work going on to increase the efficiency of the cost-effective amorphous solar panels. TU Delft has been the center where this research work is being developed. The research will directly help in increasing the efficiency of amorphous solar cells – from a 7% to a 9%. Crystalline silicon is most [...] Posted in: Inventions, PhotoVoltaics, Solar Power]]> New Battery Warranty for Chevy Volt Owners
The Chevrolet Volt is giving its extended range electric vehicle customers a great deal with an eight year/100,000 mile (whichever comes first) warranty for its lithium-ion battery. The battery pack has some 161 components, nine modules and 288 cells. The warranty is offering coverage for all the parts. The battery is basically made up [...] Posted in: Electric Cars, Industry, Transportation]]> Fuel Additive Production Takes the Green Route
Research is on for the organic production of isobutene (isobutylene). Thomas Bobik, Professor of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology and David Gogerty, a doctoral student are doing pioneer research for producing isobutylene with the help of a new but natural enzyme rather than from the traditional petroleum-based products. The enzyme is awaiting patent process [...] Posted in: Ethanol]]> More Power to Electronics Thanks to Nano-scale Wires
Today a long-standing electronic dream has become a reality thanks to research done by a team of scientists from Bar-Ilan University, Israel, supported by U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Producing superconducting nano-scale wires to facilitate faster and more powerful electronic devices has been the long-time ambition which had eluded achievement [...] Posted in: Future Energy, Industry, Inventions]]> Cell Phone Chargers to go Green
Today cell-phones have become an integral part of our life and are the most used mode of communication. More prevalent the use of cell-phone, more imperative is the need to curtail eco-pollution that emanates from the huge number of still-in-use and out-of-use cell phones. Toxic products like lead, mercury, cadmium and other materials pose [...] Posted in: Future Energy, Industry, Solar Power]]> Scientists Revisit Power from Potatoes
This could very well be the magic formula for future power generation. Yes, scientists are busy crafting what is now called as “solid organic electric battery based upon treated potatoes.” These are absolutely eco-friendly batteries – based on the hidden powers of potatoes – which will be an economical answer to the growing power [...] Posted in: Ethanol]]> VIDEO: Solar Stereo Speakers
Imagine a cool poolside with golden sunlight, lifting music and relaxing time ? sounds great, no! Now great music, wireless speakers, and excellent audio quality – all these are possible with Devotec Solar Sound 2 Stereo Bluetooth Speakers. Almost all phones, MP3 players and music players can be connected to these speakers wirelessly to [...] Posted in: Industry, Inventions, Solar Power]]> Costs for Thermo-photovoltaic Cells Significantly Reduced
Thermo-photovoltaic (TPV) cells are great for converting radiation from any heat source to power. These cells can generate power from the wasted heat which gets released when glass or steel is produced. Adding these TPV cells to domestic power systems can help generate power along with heating water. TPV systems are also too complex [...] Posted in: Inventions, PhotoVoltaics, Waste Energy]]> The Ultimate Solar Cell?
The ultimate step in utilizing solar power is to convert maximum energy from sun into electricity. This will make solar power highly cost-advantageous compared to other traditional power sources. Capturing energy wasted as heat from the sun can increase solar conversion efficiency greatly. Research funded by the U.S. Department of Energy is on-going to [...] Posted in: Inventions, PhotoVoltaics, Solar Power]]> eCRP Electric Motorcycle Launches for TTXGP
A trip around the eCRP plant headquarters at Modena: The eCRP is the first of its kind of purpose-built electric superbikes, and today it is pitting against the legendary gas-powered Ducati, MV Agusta et al in the Italian TTXGP. With classic gorgeous looks and efficiently designed high performing parts, Moto2 bikes are packed with [...] Posted in: Electric Cars, Industry, Transportation]]> New Process to Boost Hydrogen Fuel Cell Usage
A new process is being tested by chemical engineers of Purdue University to get high hydrogen production at fuel-cell temperature-level with no catalyst use. This is full of promise for vehicles powered by hydrogen and other portable electronic items like dig-cams, medical diagnostic devices, defibrillators, cell phones and notebook computers. The research funded by [...] Posted in: Fuel Cells, Hydrogen Fuel, Inventions]]> Fresh-Water Wind Farm on Lake Erie
A fresh-water wind farm is taking shape at Lake Erie and when completed will provide 20 megawatts and get on to about one gigawatt power by 2020. Huge individual turbines 300 feet tall, to be built by GE will be erected off Ohio, Cleveland. Better designs: These are special gearless super-efficient turbines, with three [...] Posted in: Industry, Wind Farms, Wind Power]]>
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Solar Energy Facts
It’s incredible that a majority of people are not aware of solar energy facts. Because of this it hasn’t been seen as a viable source of energy. However, as people are starting to become more aware of solar energy and how it works they will start to consider it more often. A solar energy production system has few moving parts with the largest component naturally being the sun. The energy of the sun is converted to electricity through a photovoltaic process. Solar energy is one of the leading sources of renewable fuel. Statistics are already showing the diminishing of resources for traditional fossil fuels like oil and gas. As research data continues to make the existing implementations more efficient and less costly it will continue to grow as an alternative form of energy.
When considering passive solar energy facts is much the same is leaving your garden home lying in the yard on a hot sunny day. When you first turn on the water, the first that comes out is hot, having been confined in the hose in the sun. This type of solar energy is often used to heat the water in swimming pools and ponds with water moved into large bladders in the sun. Once the water reaches a preset temperature it is moved back into the pool, helping
What Are AC Solar Panels? <p>AC solar panels are an intriguing new idea on the PV market. The panels themselves still produce DC, but each panel would come with its own attached micro-inverter, which converts the DC to AC.</p> What Is a Solar Hot-Air Collector? <p>You can use a solar hot-air collector to heat your home with renewable energy. Here's more about how they work.</p> What are Energy Efficient Mortgages and Energy Improvement Mortgages? <p>An Energy Efficient Mortgage can help you add value to your home by making home energy improvements more affordable.</p> NativeEnergy Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation NativeEnergy, an innovator in the United States carbon market, today launched its year-long 10-Year Anniversary program. What Are the Pros and Cons of Going Off the Grid? <p>Going off the grid offers complete energy independence - no utility bills, no grid outages, ever - but it takes some effort, and you will need to learn how to conserve energy.</p> What's the Average Cost to Install a Solar-Electric System to Power Your Home? <p>Here's advice from a renewable energy expert about what you can expect to pay for a solar-electric system to power your home.</p> Is an Outdoor Wood Burner Considered for Energy Credits on My Income Tax Return? <p>Installing an outdoor wood burner is a great way to make your home more energy efficient. Find out whether such an investment can count toward energy credits on your income tax return.</p> Does the New Windspire Perform Better Than Other Vertical Axis Wind Turbines? <p>Vertical axis wind turbines don't always produce as much power as expected. Here's what we were able to learn about the new Windspire.</p> Can Solar Panels Be Damaged By Hail? <p>Solar panels are strong enough to resist damage from most hail. But if you live in an area where large hail is common, there are a few things you can do to minimize your risk.</p> Is There a Type of Pump That Can Move Water to a Higher Elevation Without Using Electricity? <p>It's true! You really can pump water to a higher elevation using nothing but water power.</p>
to heat the rest of the water.
The more popular thought of how it works solar energy is gathered through photovoltaic cells that converts energy from the sun into electricity. The power produced is direct current that can be stored in batteries. This stored power can then be tapped to operate lights and other appliances once it is converted to alternating current.
Sun Offers Clean, Cheap Power Supply
As a renewable energy resource, the sun is a powerful partner in the generation of electricity. New solar panels are more aesthetically pleasing than those that first came out in the 1980’s and produce more electricity per square foot exposed to the sun. By knowing how it works, solar energy is fast becoming an alternative power source, especially in remote areas too far away to connect to the power grid.
Conclusion
After reading this article you may be thinking that solar energy is a panacea of some sorts. However, the info would suggest the tip that there is a geographical component to the proper utilization of this alternative energy. The area that you intend to implement your solar energy production should be one that receives a lot of the sun’s daily light. This should be kept in mind when thinking of implementing this technology.
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