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Alternative Fuel Vehicle refers to a vehicle that run on a fuel other than traditional gasoline or diesel; any method of powering an engine that does not involve petroleum. ...
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Oriental Hornet: Expert Solar Power Harvester
Do you know who is the most competent solar power expert, according to a research team from Tel Aviv University? It is the humble common Oriental hornet found in our gardens! Much to the astonishment of the scientists and researchers, the hornet utilizes solar power much like a plant and it produces electricity. [...] Read More...
Posted in: Environment, PhotoVoltaics, Solar Power]]> Brooklyn Bridge Park: Greenest Destination in New York City
New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge Park is getting even greener with the addition of a solar powered electric vehicle (EV) charging station ? the first of its kind in New York City. Brooklyn Bridge Park has already added a number of green areas with lush grass, making it a great spot for both locals [...] Read More...
Posted in: Environment, Politics, Solar Power]]> Infinyte I4: A Purely Electric Catamaran Cruiser
While solar-power electric hybrid vehicles are a proven success story on the roads, the time is ripe for the appearance of solar-electric watercraft. Already a pontoon boat – Loon – is available in the market. It is solar-electric powered and can seat eight passengers. Now a smaller one – the purely electric run, Infinyte [...] Read More...
Posted in: Electric Cars, Future Energy, Transportation]]> Pepsi?s New Green PET Bottle
PepsiCo is one of the leading food and beverage businesses in the world. Since 2010, it has been focusing on protecting the earth’s natural energy resources with competent use of soil, water, power and finding and focusing on innovative ways to do so. Recently PepsiCo developed the world’s first plastic bottle made entirely from [...] Read More...
Posted in: Environment, Industry, Inventions]]> Flying Wind Farms: Future Power Harvesters
How would you like swarms of kite-like airborne turbines spinning at high altitudes sending power down via nano-tube cable tethers to generate power for your community? This could very well be a true picture of future power harvesters according to NASA. A federal fund of $100,000 is being reserved for exploring these high-altitude, nano-tube [...] Read More...
Posted in: Future Energy, Wind Farms, Wind Power]]> Hydrogen Generation & Storage Made Easy with Nano-Technology
Fuels like gasoline, based on hydrocarbon, create pollution and carbon footprint. Hydrogen has been claimed to be a good alternative to replace fossil fuel since the 1970s. But hydrogen’s potential has not been realized even partially mainly because of storage and commercial production difficulties. There have been research being done on renewable energy sources [...] Read More...
Posted in: Fuel Cells, Future Energy, Hydrogen Fuel]]> Artificial Electronic Super Skin ? Powered By Stretchable Solar Cells
Zhenan Bao, Stanford researcher, is keen to create “Super skin.” Taking her previously created super-sensitive sensor a step ahead, she is now creating a super skin that will be self-powered with renewable clean solar energy. Bao and her team have designed polymer solar cells that are flexible and can be stretched to power the [...] Read More...
Posted in: Inventions, PhotoVoltaics, Solar Power]]> South Saigon Yacht Park: Modern and Green Clean Living
Vietnam is setting an example in setting up a stunning green center with the ongoing project called South Saigon Yacht Park. Right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, the state capital, plans are afoot to create a green oasis to spread the message of green revolution across the country. This Yacht Park [...] Read More...
Posted in: Environment, Industry]]> PowerMod: To the Rescue
Think of the earthquake that happened at Tahiti, or havoc-provoking typhoons like Katrina; or the recent plane crash that took so many lives. With man-made or natural disasters occurring unexpectedly at all corners of earth, there has been a sharp demand for dependable portable energy sources that can make rescue efforts a lot [...] Read More...
Posted in: Inventions, PhotoVoltaics, Solar Power]]> Common Algae for Biofuel Butanol Production
There have been various methods tried for reducing fossil fuel dependency and containing carbon footprints for a healthier and more eco-friendly future. Corn-produced ethanol has been used for mixing with gasoline but there have been side effects like corrosion from ethanol. Also huge tracts of precious farmlands need to be diverted for corn production. [...] Read More...
Posted in: Biofuels, Future Energy, Transportation]]> The Empire State Building: Brighter & Greener
Yes, as of 2011, The Empire State Building, one of the world’s largest buildings has achieved the distinction of becoming the largest buyer of green renewable wind power. The Empire State Building will be using more than 100 million kWh of wind energy in the coming couple of years approximately. It will be totally [...] Read More...
Posted in: Environment, Solar Power, Wind Power]]> MiraQua: A Tiny Miracle
Today there seems to be more and more and yet more vehicles on the road than ever. Everybody wants to have their own transport and a smaller car with least carbon emission seems to be an ideal solution for this inexhaustible number of cars that seem to be coming up. Tiny cars electrically driven [...] Read More...
Posted in: Electric Cars, Future Energy, Transportation]]> Ceria Mimics Plant Life
Newer and more exciting devices are being invented to harness renewable energy – especially solar energy. One such device is a prototype which uses one of the rare earth metals – ceria, otherwise known cerium oxide – utilizing its natural propensity of alternatively exhaling and inhaling oxygen as it heats up or cools down. [...] Read More...
Posted in: Inventions, PhotoVoltaics, Solar Power]]> The New Role of Microbes in Bio-Fuel Production
Currently biofuel is produced from plants as well as microbes. The oils, carbohydrates or fats generated by the microbes or plants are refined to produce biofuel. This is a green and renewable energy that helps in conserving fossil-fuel usage. But a new research has led to a new discovery of getting the microbes to [...] Read More...
Posted in: Biofuels, Future Energy, Inventions]]> Laser ?Scribing? to Increase Solar Cell Efficiency
Over the years, thanks to the devoted research work going on for increasing the efficiency of solar cells, today solar cells are no longer flat shaped or unyielding. Ultra thin film-type solar cells have now been manufactured which are quite flexible and adaptable for use in corners, curvilinear and other structures. Today almost 20% [...] Read More...
Posted in: Future Energy, PhotoVoltaics, Solar Power]]> E-Reader Going Green: Biblio Leaf
Glad tidings for book lovers with green ethics! Maybe the e-reader does not consume much power. But if you love to read online and think you should do your bit towards using renewable energy, you have Toshiba and KDDI joining the ranks of LG to provide solar-powered e-readers. Biblio Leaf is the new kid [...] Read More...
Posted in: Inventions, PhotoVoltaics, Solar Power]]> Flat Tower: Innovative Architectural Solution
High-rise buildings and skyscrapers have been the most favored architectural solutions for highly populated cities. It is a commendable idea for combining height – growing more vertically – and for its small footprint without hogging precious soil which is at a premium in most cities. But sporadic eruptions of skyscrapers do not add to [...] Read More...
Posted in: Environment, Industry, Inventions]]> Solar Tracker Solar Panels
A German owned company IMO has set-up a plant in USA that will make the largest solar tracker solar panels to tap solar energy. As per Ruediger Unverzagt and Klaus Pless, respectively the CEO and vice-president of this company, these solar tracker solar panels are the largest in Summerville in South California. IMO is [...] Read More...
Posted in: Inventions, PhotoVoltaics, Solar Power]]> Power from Two Energy Sources?
Alternative sources of energy are clean and green but the catch is they generate less energy compared to fossil fuels. So now the scientists are trying to use different sources of alternative energy at the same place and same time to generate power. Attempts are being made to combine two forms of external energy [...] Read More...
Posted in: Future Energy, Inventions]]> Generating Electricity from Wing Waves
Just like wind mills and wind turbines that generate power and electricity from the wind, scientists are now working to generate power from the sea. Stephen Wood, an assistant professor of marine and environmental systems at Florida Institute of Technology’s College of Engineering is working on this technology for its advance and proper use. [...] Read More...
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Solar Power System - A Guide
Have you ever considered what solar power system could do for the cost of running your home? Installing a solar power kit hardware can almost eliminate any and all energy costs in your home. This is done of course by harnessing the sun’s rays and through a photovoltaic process converting them into electricity. This could turn into a savings of hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of a lifetime in terms of electrical costs. Of course some kind of battery like device could be added to this for storing the electricity that is produced. When you consider the rate at which we are currently consuming our natural resources, utilizing a solar power system is the most plausible solution to help keep Mother Earth green.
Installing A Solar Power System Kit
If you think that installing a solar power system kit is too difficult, think again. Many home improvement stores offer do it yourself installation kits, that will allow you to put your own solar system in all by yourself with only a few basic tools. On the other hand, if you are not the do it yourself type of person, you can always hire an independent contractor to come in and install your solar power system kit for you.
The Benefits Of Having Solar Power
Having a solar power system system will effectively remove your reliance on any local energy companies.
You will no longer be affected by rolling blackouts, or by power outages due to downed power lines caused by repairs or storms. If you change all of your appliances for heating and cooling over to electric powered, you can also eliminate your reliance on fuels such as natural gas, propane, and wood. Using a solar energy system will go a long way toward helping to prevent the total consumption of natural resources.
It is estimated that, if people do not start using viable sources of renewable energy, our natural resources could become depleted sometime within the next century. This may not mean much to you now, after all, you won’t be here when it happens, right? Wrong. This affects our children and our grandchildren, and more people need to be doing their part toward helping to prevent this tragedy.
Conclusion
Now that you have been made aware of the steps involved are you ready to get started? Remember that the return on investment for most solar power systems is a few years and this time is expected to decrease as technology makes the systems less costlier and more efficient. So while it may be a inconvenience to get started using this technology it has long lasting positive benefits. This includes protecting the environment and ensuring future generations the same conveniences that we have enjoyed.
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Home Solar Energy - The Basics by Phil NicholThere is a common myth that solar heating is the primary use for solar energy in the home but in actual fact it’s not always useful for this. In the winter, when you use your Read more...
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Residential Wind Power Utilizing residential wind power for energy is an idea whose time has come. This one addition can lower your electric bill from fifty to eight-five percent by adding a wind turbine to your house. Read more...
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