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  • Pallets of PV: Communities Purchase Solar and Drive Down Costs Together

    Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com
    15 May 2012 | 8:57 am
    Think of it like Costco or Sam's Club for purchasing solar photovolatics (PV). Some savvy folks in Oregon thought it would be a great idea to buy PV in bulk for their neighborhood to get a big volume discount and share the savings with neighbors.

  • San Diego Solar Company Solaire Awarded Elite SunPower Dealer Status

    Solar Power News
    15 May 2012 | 4:00 pm
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  • Wiring Up Batteries and Solar Modules

    Renewable Energy
    Q.AB
    9 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    We are going to describe and illustrate the process of connecting batteries in series or parallel and combination of both. Installation of the solar system and batteries require wiring up configurations in the form of series, parallel and combination of both. These wiring up configurations can be learned easily. Once learned with interest, then this task becomes easy and simple like a pie. Two Terminal Points All devices that generate direct current have negative and positive terminal points. Current or electrons flow from the negative terminal to a positive terminal. This flow is possible…

  • Saudi Arabia Launches Massive Renewable Program with Hybrid FITs

    Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com
    15 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    While North America continues to dawdle on the road to the renewable revolution, the conservative, oil-rich Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has proposed one of the most sweeping and massive moves to renewable energy on the planet.

  • Optimal planning of solar power plants

    ScienceDaily: Solar Energy News
    10 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    The photovoltaics industry is booming, and the market for solar farms is growing quickly all over the world. Yet, the task of planning PV power plants to make them as effi cient as possible is far from trivial. Researchers have now developed software that simplifies conceptual design.
 
 
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  • City of Somerton, MAC Electric, and GreenVolts Commission Multiple Solar Projects

    Kevin
    16 May 2012 | 1:31 pm
    FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GreenVolts®, Inc., provider of the industry’s first and only complete and fully integrated solar system, today announced the commissioning of three solar projects for the City of Somerton, Arizona. Chosen from a competitive bidding process that considered all renewable technologies, GreenVolts systems provide 416 kW of power required for Somerton’s water

  • Heraeus Exhibits Newest Back-side Paste with Reduced Silver Content

    Kevin
    16 May 2012 | 1:28 pm
    WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Heraeus, an industry leading developer and manufacturer of silver metallization pastes for the photovoltaic industry, will be exhibiting its newest back-side paste, SOL205S, with significantly reduced silver content at this year’s SNEC 6th International Solar Industry and Photovoltaic Exhibition & Conference in Shanghai, China, May 16 - 18th (Booth 250,

  • Satcon Selected for Second Largest Solar Farm in Puerto Rico

    Kevin
    16 May 2012 | 1:27 pm
    BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Satcon Technology Corporation® (NASDAQ CM: SATC), a leading provider of utility-scale power conversion solutions for the renewable energy market, today announced that it has been selected by Western Wind and Lord Electric to supply 30 megawatts (MW) of its Equinox Prism Platform solution, a fully integrated multi-megawatt medium voltage (MV) building block, optimized for

  • Solar3D CEO Invited to Speak Before Congressional Subcommittee

    Kevin
    16 May 2012 | 1:25 pm
    SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Solar3D, Inc. (OTCBB: SLTD) the developer of a breakthrough 3-dimensional solar cell technology to maximize the conversion of sunlight into electricity, today announced that Jim Nelson, the company’s CEO, has been invited to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in a hearing that will be held on Wednesday, May 16. The

  • Independent Solar Developers Completes World’s First Cattle Feedlot Solar Field

    Kevin
    16 May 2012 | 1:24 pm
    COACHELLA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Independent Solar Developers, a leading provider of solar installations to the Agricultural Industry, today announced that they are the first company to install, commission and operate a 480kW CPV solar field that provides both energy and shade to a cattle feedlot. This achievement underscores Independent Solar Developers’ commitment to a new era for
 
 
 
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  • Energica and Ampera at Energica Trophy in Modena

    Ivan
    12 May 2012 | 9:58 pm
    On 21th June the new racetrack of Modena (Italy) will host the first event dedicated to electric two-wheels, organized by CRP. A venue that will transform the homeland of Italian motor valley in a festival dedicated to sustainable technology applied to powerful motorcycles. The eCRP, the electric vice-world champion racebike will be on track at the Modena circuit while Energica, the electric streetbike can be seen in the paddock of the circuit. Confindustria Modena and Motor Valley have given their patronage to the event in order to reinforce the importance of it for the local territory.

  • Project for a new electric motorbike from the italian eCRP

    Ivan
    30 Jul 2011 | 8:00 am
    eCRP, the spin-off of CRP Racing, is a new project - NextGen Superbike - for a street motorbike with electric propulsion. This is an innovative project and the aim is to create a motorbike that is close to the environment and needs of people, in order to give them adrenaline and fun.

  • Using fat to make biofuel

    Ivan
    12 Aug 2009 | 8:30 pm
    The engineers from North Caroline State University have developed a new biofuel technology to turn any fat source into fuel that can be used for powering jet airplanes. Any form of oil can be used for the production of fuel like vegetable oils, animal fat and even from algae. The technology used here in the creation of the fuel is called Centia which means "green power" in Latin. NC State has received provisional patents for the process of converting fats into jet fuels and for additives in cold weather biodiesel fuels. Researchers of the process claim that besides being "100 percent green"…

  • Using horse muck as a form of energy

    Ivan
    10 Aug 2009 | 6:58 am
    Horse owners own horses for many reasons like for transportation, as a hobby or for racing purposes. However not many people have really known that horse waste can be the base for an invaluable and renewable source of energy too. With the need for new sources of energy to fuel vehicles and provide electricity growing everyday, researchers have found some good news in being able to produce energy from horse muck. It is the company Global Greeven Solutions Inc., and the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association that have been conducting negotiations to start the company Florida…

  • Wiring a home for Solar Electric Power

    Ivan
    17 Jun 2009 | 1:38 pm
    Solar energy is one of the more sought after sources of energy in the market today. With solar energy, air pollution is reduced as there are no fumes that are emitted while working with solar energy. Moreover, solar energy is available for free; where you only have to pay for the solar energy system, its installation and wiring. The wiring of a home that is to run on solar electric power has to be done by a skilled person, and with care to ensure that electric devices and appliances in the solar powered home are used safely. [More...] However if you intend to plan or design a solar home, it…
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  • Small Wind Energy

    val
    16 May 2012 | 12:16 pm
    Small wind energy is a recent branch in the wind energy which has the peculiarity that wind turbines are not located in typical environments of wind energy, open spaces, natural sites, but in cities or urbanized environments. This small wind energy can be a fundamental tool for development in 3rd world countries as it allows access to electricity in places where it is not feasible for their isolation. It also has many applications to revitalize the economy of these societies, through the internet via mobile phones that can give thanks for small wind turbines. It is also a renewable energy…

  • Major Economies Discuss Clean Energy And Climate Change In Rome

    val
    15 May 2012 | 11:08 am
    Environmental representatives of the world’s largest economies met today in the Italian capital to discuss clean energy and climate change. The 14th meeting of the Major Economies Forum on Clean Energy and Climate, organized jointly by the United States and Italy, is the first full international meeting since the conclusion of the talks on December 11 in Durban, South Africa. Delegates said they are at the start of work to be carried out before the meeting of the Conference of the Parties by the end of the year in Doha. Although no major conclusions from the discussions in Rome,…

  • U.S. Again Leads The World In Clean Energy Investment, Relegating China

    val
    14 May 2012 | 1:36 pm
    United States again in 2011 was placed at the head of clean energy investments between the countries of the G20 leading industrialized countries and emerging economies, relegating to second place China, according to a report by a U.S. institute released Wednesday. Around the world in 2011 was invested a record of 263,000 million dollars in green energy, which represents an increase of 6.5% over 2010, according to the document published by the Pew Charitable Trusts (PCT) an independent nonprofit. The G20 countries represent 95% of this expenditure and the United States 18.25%, with 48,000…

  • Poor grades in clean energy to Amazon, Apple and Twitter

    val
    11 May 2012 | 1:34 pm
    Amazon, Apple and Twitter received poor ratings Tuesday by a Greenpeace study on the use of clean energy to drive the “data cloud” of internet, while Facebook Google and Yahoo! were praised. The study of the environmental organization “How clean is the cloud?” assessed how companies manage data storage centers. For reasons of cost and space, these companies build large servers or outsource these services, which are sometimes located in other countries. “We’re not trying to complicate life, we are trying to encourage them to do the right thing,” said…

  • Renewable Energy Generates Historical Volume Business

    val
    10 May 2012 | 11:16 am
    According to the annual report of the consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers on transactions in the renewable energy sectors, the value of this market in the world last year achieved its highest level ever, growing 40% from 2010 to 2011, reaching 53.500 million dollars. The report indicates that there were 570 big deals such as procurement, construction and operation of business startups energy efficiency, biofuels, biomass, geothermal, hydroelectric, solar and wind power. The increase over the previous year was 15.300 million, of which solar energy, wind and energy efficiency businesses 
…
 
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  • Understanding A Solar Power System

    Q.AB
    16 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    The solar energy is a promising source for powering up the houses. However it is expensive to start with and therefore it is not very popular amongst the domestic users. However, the governments are encouraging their people to go solar and install the solar power system. A solar power system is composed of numerous parts and the users must understand its composition to make the best use of the system. Types Of Solar Power Systems There are two main kinds of the solar power system depending upon their connection to the national grid. These are explained below:- Connected To Grid Solar Power…

  • Ethanol As A Fuel Of The Future

    Q.AB
    14 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    The energy starved modern economy is looking for alternate fuels. They have begun tapping the potential of solar and wind energy. In addition, a lot of research is being done to generate the bio-fuels that are safer for the environment and economical as well. The development of ethanol as a fuel is a giant step in this regard. Ethanol Ethanol is considered by many to be the fuel of the future. It is a plant based fuel and extracted from the crops specially cultivated for this purpose. The corn and sugar cane are the most common crops in this regard. In addition, the potential of certain weeds…

  • Reducing Household Electricity Bills

    Q.AB
    11 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    High Costs of Electricity in USA have become discouraging for thousands of consumers. As a result, people have started looking for the alternate sources of energy. Credits and discounts are available for the installation of solar electric system for household and business venues. For instance, the State of California pays a rebate for using solar power system. In addition, the solar power system is available on lease in a number of states. New solar systems available for domestic users provide free energy from the sun. This can be used to run TVs, refrigerators, pumps, computer and many other…

  • Wiring Up Batteries and Solar Modules

    Q.AB
    9 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    We are going to describe and illustrate the process of connecting batteries in series or parallel and combination of both. Installation of the solar system and batteries require wiring up configurations in the form of series, parallel and combination of both. These wiring up configurations can be learned easily. Once learned with interest, then this task becomes easy and simple like a pie. Two Terminal Points All devices that generate direct current have negative and positive terminal points. Current or electrons flow from the negative terminal to a positive terminal. This flow is possible…

  • Solar Battery Charger

    Q.AB
    7 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    World is searching for renewable energy sources to maintain their resources as well as to save the money. Electricity rates are growing up due to the oil prices and there is an urgent nee to tap new resources. Solar energy has come to the rescue of mankind in this regard. It provides electricity for your home and invention of portable chargers has facilitated the life. Advantages Of Solar Chargers Solar battery chargers have many advantages over other means of electricity like being economical and long lasting. They are environment friendly and do not require any external source of…
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  • Innovation and the Solar Industry Seen Through a Wider Lens

    admin
    2 May 2012 | 3:13 pm
    Innovation is often seen as the way to the future for solar energy. Everybody sees the value of solar panels on rooftops or in fields, but they also see the huge price tag attached to solar energy. Prices have dropped substantially in the past couple of years, mainly because of the Chinese entry and domination of the solar panel industry (and some will say unfair dumping of cheap modules onto the U.S. market). But that still leaves the question of the extent to which innovation plays a role in the developing solar industry. The Wide Lens, a recent book by Dartmouth professor Ron Adner, should…

  • Solar Energy Symposium: Natural Gas, Chinese Manufacturing, Austerity Programs

    admin
    13 Apr 2012 | 10:25 am
    Natural gas, Chinese manufacturing and austerity programs were the themes at a solar symposium yesterday in the Nation’s Capital. The GW Solar Institute brought together teachers, students, policymakers and the president of SolarTown to take on the subject: "Solar Energy: A Path to Energy Significance." No one seemed to suggest that it was going to get any less dull in the solar market in the coming year, but the forecasts were few and far between as the solar market continues with its fits and starts.

  • SolarTown Receives HUBZone Certification

    admin
    16 Mar 2012 | 11:18 pm
    SolarTown moved last year to Columbia Heights, a community within Washington, DC, and home to many of the District’s up and coming small businesses. Columbia Heights is often overlooked, but it is on the rise. It is also in a historically underutilized business zone also known by its acronym HUBZone. The government set up HUBZones to stimulate hiring and economic activity in some of the economically depressed areas of the country. Now I know what you are thinking, poor SolarTown is living in a bad part of town. No, no, no. Don’t be afraid to visit us. Columbia Heights may be underutilized…

  • SolarTown Goes Back to School

    admin
    5 Mar 2012 | 12:10 pm
    SolarTown visited a middle school in Washington, DC today. We let the kids borrow a solar oven for the next month so that they can cook up their favorite foods. On SolarTownKids, we have an activity to make your own solar cooker. If you are the parent of a school age kid, you might ask your child to cook you up some food with a solar cooker. And if you have a favorite solar activity to share on SolarTownKids, let us know.

  • Solar Outdoors Products for the Spring: Solar Showers and More

    admin
    28 Feb 2012 | 2:08 pm
    One winter does not global warming make, but a series of warm winters over the past couple of decades makes it hard to ignore the inescapable trend that things are warming up around here. And so we should not have been surprised today when we received our first order this year for a solar outdoor product. It is not even March yet, and one of our customers ordered a solar outdoors shower for the pool. Spring is just around the corner here and before you know it, the cherry blossoms will be out at the Tidal Basin, and many solar lovers will be getting their solar outdoors projects ready for the…
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  • Mounting Solar Panels – Considerations for Home Owners

    Anja Atkinson
    13 May 2012 | 10:47 pm
    Home owners looking to install a home solar system have roof mounting considerations unique to their home’s location. Depending on where you live, you may have to address neighborhood concerns, consider the shade created by trees and other wildlife around your home, or the shade created by surrounding structures. Most importantly – home owners have [...]

  • Michael Ruppert – To the Wilderness and Beyond

    Anja Atkinson
    13 May 2012 | 1:36 am
    The only thing constant in life is change, and accepting that fact does offer it’s comforts. Michael Ruppert has left CollapseNet and ventures into the Wilderness.  Many of us have difficulty with change, it’s uncomfortable. Michael has recognized the next step of his work and has decisively followed his spirit. This post is a salute [...]

  • Energy Ethics in America

    Anja Atkinson
    19 Apr 2012 | 11:43 pm
    by Anja Atkinson One can’t talk about the global energy industry without honestly facing the status quo lack of energy ethics in today’s markets. In the US and many other countries the interests of energy power brokers are winning, over what’s in the best interest of the public and our natural environments. While US gas [...]

  • 5 Solar Village Projects

    Anja Atkinson
    19 Apr 2012 | 1:08 pm
    by Anja Atkinson, posted at Renewable Energy World. The idea of a solar village is one that’s breathed imagination and innovation into countless communities around the world. Whether it’s state-of-the-art solar design or powering a tribal village in Africa, solar technology is demonstrating that we can replace unsustainable energy systems with viable solar alternatives and [...]

  • What Does a US Solar Panel Tariff Mean For You?

    Anja Atkinson
    22 Mar 2012 | 3:04 pm
    contributed by Kriss Bergethon owner of Solar Sphere The US Commerce Department has found that China provided trade incentives on Chinese made solar panels for the US market, and that this was unfair to US solar panel manufacturers. The Commerce Department is in turn charging a solar tariff on all Chinese imports of modules starting this summer. Here are some insights [...]
 
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  • Check Out Our New Solar Growth Info-graphic

    Kriss
    8 May 2012 | 3:13 pm
    Feel free to repost just link back to us here!

  • 13 Year Old Hacks Nature to Increase Solar Production

    Kriss
    23 Apr 2012 | 9:39 am
    Aidan Dwyer is one smart dude.  He’s a 7th grader from Northport New York and he may just have altered the solar design landscape. Aidan’s amazing experiment. Aiden used the same pattern that nature follows for leaf placement (I had no idea leaf placement followed a pattern) for solar cells.  Then he created a control that mimics a normal installation.  The tree design increased solar production by 20%.   Its a fascinating study and could hold big clues for our own solar design standards.  After all what is better than absorbing solar energy than a tree?! Check out the…

  • Check Out Robert’s DIY Solar Panels

    Kriss
    27 Mar 2012 | 9:23 am
    Robert from Texas built two 120-watt solar panels using our solar panel kits.  Check them out:   Nice work Robert!

  • And We Thought Working on Our Solar Array Was Tricky….

    Kriss
    17 Mar 2012 | 11:46 am
    Check this out: Spacewalker Scott Parazynski, anchored to a foot restraint on the end of Discovery’s boom, works to repair a damaged solar array on the International Space Station. During the 7-hour, 19-minute spacewalk, Parazynski cut a snagged wire and installed homemade stabilizers dubbed “cufflinks,” designed to strengthen the damaged solar array’s structure and stability in the vicinity of the damage. Astronaut Doug Wheelock (out of frame), mission specialist, assisted from the truss by keeping an eye on the distance between Parazynski and the array. Once the…

  • New Mexico Customer Loves His Solar Sphere Easy123 Kit

    Kriss
    15 Mar 2012 | 10:05 am
    Check Danny’s New Mexico grid tie system, and check out his system specs here: http://www.spheralsolar.com/products/EASY123-Solar-Sphere-Grid-Tie-Kit%3A-1410W.html Danny got a 4700 watt system for about $3.40 per watt.  Check it out: Might want to trim that tree Danny   Danny: “I was very pleased at how easy the system goes to gether.”
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  • Prescott Valley to Flip the Switch on Solar Power Facility

    GP
    30 Apr 2012 | 6:56 pm
    Just five months after breaking ground, the Town of Prescott Valley, Arizona, along with several project partners, is now celebrating the completion of two major solar projects that have been designed to serve them solar energy for many years to come. Town officials and participating builders and investors will be on hand for a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, May 1, at 2:00 P.M.  They will officially flip the switch, providing the Town with an affordable, long-term energy source. The event will be held at the Tank Farm solar facility located at 3820 N. Prescott East Hwy, Prescott Valley,…

  • 3-D design from MIT team increases solar panel efficiency

    GP
    27 Mar 2012 | 1:47 am
    Innovative 3-D design from an MIT team can more than double the solar power generated from solar panels in a given area. For more info see MIT News Release.

  • The Future of Solar Energy Technology

    GP
    19 Mar 2012 | 10:18 am
    Current solar energy technology employs photovoltaic (PV) cells to generate electrical power by converting solar radiation into electricity. The cells are made from semiconductor-grade crystalline-silicon wafers, which are then packaged and assembled into solar panels. Silicon is a natural element however high-grade silicon is expensive to produce. It is also in such high demand from the computer chip industry that prices have soared in recent years. For solar energy to enjoy world-wide acceptance as an energy resource, the cost to produce it must fall in line with competitive resources such…

  • Solar Thermal Use “Heats Up” in Colder Climes

    GP
    13 Mar 2012 | 12:55 pm
    Photo courtesy of DOE/NREL & Craig Christensen Many people associate solar energy with hot regions like Arizona and Southern California. However, solar thermal water heating (SWH) can be used by families and firms in colder areas, such as Wisconsin and Oregon. In fact, Germany is a solar thermal market leader in Europe. “Many people assume that SWH is not an option for them because they do not live near a scorching desert or by a sun-drenched beach,” said Nigel Cotton, OEM Team Leader of the International Copper Association (ICA) and founder of Solarthermalworld.org, a web community…

  • Borrego Solar Completes 3.4 MW Solar Power Installation at Edwards Air Force Base

    GP
    3 Mar 2012 | 11:17 am
    © 2012 Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. SAN DIEGO, Calif.–February 28, 2012—Borrego Solar Systems, Inc., a leading designer, installer and financier of grid-tied government solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, today announced the completion of a 3.4 megawatt (MW) solar power installation at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California. Comprised of 3 ground-mounted, single-axis tracking solar farms, the system is the largest military project completed by Borrego Solar to date, and demonstrates the value of the company’s end-to-end solar power installation services for military facilities. The…
 
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  • Solar Daisy

    solarpowerforenergy
    6 May 2012 | 9:40 am
    Solar Daisy No Batteries Required! A tiny built-in solar panel absorbs sunlight and sets the flower and leaves in motion, gently bobbing in an imaginary breeze. Use indoors on a sunny window sill, or in a bright covered outdoor area. Cheerful on a desk, too! Plastic. 4″ tall. List Price: Price: 7.98 Xantrex Technologies 852-2071 Xpower AC/DC Powerpack Solar With 400 Watt Inverter, Two AC Outlets, USB Port, And Digital Display5-watt solar panel recharges the 10Ah batteryRuns 120V AC Continue Reading…..

  • Increasing Solar Panel efficiency by emiting light

    tomv99
    5 May 2012 | 6:49 pm
    This doesn’t sound logical, but it has been scientifically demonstrated that the efficiency of solar panels can be increased if the panels reflect back much of the light.  A team from the University of California, Berkeley, have shown that solar panels should be designed to be more like LEDs, able to emit light as well as absorb it. “What we demonstrated is that the better a solar cell is at emitting photons, the higher its voltage and the greater the efficiency it can produce,” says Eli Yablonovitch, team leader and UC Berkeley professor of electrical engineering. In…

  • NREL Solar Prospector

    jpjustiniano
    5 May 2012 | 5:54 pm
    The National Renewable Energy Laboratory of United States (NREL) has done an amazing job developing the Solar Prospector, a tool to navigate through data derived from satellite imagery with a resolution of 10×10 km. This mapping tool is designed to help developers site large-scale solar plants by providing easy access to solar resource datasets and other data relevant to utility-scale solar power projects. Unfortunately the information is only for United States. Solar Prospector

  • CCRES - SOLAR ENERGY

    CROATIAN CENTER of RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
    5 May 2012 | 3:54 pm
      CROATIAN CENTER of RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES  (CCRES)     Solar Energy      Sun has been producing energy in the form of radiations since billions of years without taking any rest. The energy obtained from radiations of the sun is called as solar energy. We know plants absorb energy from the sun by the process called photosynthesis. The humans beings and animals eat plants, thus directly or indirectly all the plants, animals and human beings are dependent on the sun. Human beings have learned to extract the energy from solar radiations and use it for various purposes.   Solar energy…

  • CCRES - SOLAR ENERGY

    CROATIAN CENTER of RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
    5 May 2012 | 3:46 pm
      CROATIAN CENTER of RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES  (CCRES)   Solar Energy  Sun has been producing energy in the form of radiations since billions of years without taking any rest. The energy obtained from radiations of the sun is called as solar energy. We know plants absorb energy from the sun by the process called photosynthesis. The humans beings and animals eat plants, thus directly or indirectly all the plants, animals and human beings are dependent on the sun. Human beings have learned to extract the energy from solar radiations and use it for various purposes. Solar energy can be…
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  • SVTC’s 2012 Solar Scorecard

    Edgar A. Gunther
    15 May 2012 | 7:06 pm
    Trina Solar scores 94 to lead the 2012 photovoltaic (PV) solar sustainability survey. Making the SEIA Solar Commitment.   The Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC) released the 2012 SOLAR SCORECARD [.pdf subset] just in time for the SNEC 6th (2012) International Solar Industry and Photovoltaic Exhibition & Conference in Shanghai, China. Trina Solar Limited (NYSE:TSL) achieved the best result followed by SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWR) at 93, and CASM (Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing) protagonist SolarWorld AG (ETR:SWV) with 91. In SVTC’s own words: The Scorecard…

  • GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV – 2012-05-11

    Edgar A. Gunther
    12 May 2012 | 3:16 am
    -> @SolarReserve #CSP #solar propaganda in @united Hemispheres Invest in U.S. Energy special advertising feature -> SFO -> RT @greentechmedia: Checking in With #CPV Semiconductor Startup #Solar Junction: Vijit Sabnis … http://t.co/NWBmIAIf Demi Moore's Law! -> RT @pvmagazine: Phoenix Solar concludes financing package; announces redundancies; sees falling financials http://t.co/S5bwoGSE #solar #PV -> RT @sandraenkhardt: photovoltaik-Magazin online: Breite Länderfront stoppt #Photovoltaik-Novelle: #solarförderung http://t.co/jjrUaNfF -> RT @pvmagazine: German Bundesrat calls for…

  • GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV – 2012-05-04

    Edgar A. Gunther
    5 May 2012 | 3:16 am
    RT Thx & #FF @CleanTechPeople @mkmargie @SolectriaRen @ewesoff @sclavennaGTM @Bevault @InvestOntario @arikring @PVwizard @terrasolar -> RT Thx & #FF @BennyNyberg @SaveTheDesert @TSSpaceSystems @SolarFred @Bwillisful @gwsolar @ashumisra @ProtectDeserts @UciliaWang -> U.S Army Energy Program: Vision for Net Zero Energy, Water, Waste http://t.co/AXT2Cdd4 -> Special #FF @USAEC U.S. Army Environmental Command – Sustaining the Environment, Securing the Future -> RT @UciliaWang: See how global #solar industry is targeting Japan, in my @GigaOm post http://t.co/mp4xUCrK -> Thx, have a…

  • Camp Roberts Nanosolar Photovoltaic Project

    Edgar A. Gunther
    4 May 2012 | 12:16 am
    [San Miguel, California USA] In Search of the Camp Roberts 1 MW (MegaWatt) Solar Project. On-site tour with BELECTRIC Inc. Anyone reading The Nanosolar Efficiency and Cost Roadmap post might have predicted my intention to survey the 1 MWp (MegaWatt-peak) solar project planned for the California Army National Guard’s Camp Roberts in San Miguel, California. With rare patience, I waited through the variable though mild winter until early March when I imagined the project might be nearing completion and fearing an imminent announcement. From the map included in the Nanosolar: Low Cost Solar…

  • GUNTHER Portfolio twitter Weekly Updates #Solar #PV – 2012-04-27

    Edgar A. Gunther
    28 Apr 2012 | 3:16 am
    RT Thx & #FF @MorganSolar @swise @cheynman @GuymardSolar @danahull @ProtectDeserts @Kate_Saunders @LeeSchnaiberg -> RT Thx & #FF @JerTignes @greentechmedia @UciliaWang @SaveTheDesert @MrEnergyCzar @RenewablesNews @OCISolarPower @PACE_Now -> RT Thx & #FF @SolFocusCPV @RebmannResearch @jennkho @SolarFred @FreeHotWater @SzTricia @SolvidaEnergy @EcoOutfitters @frenchrh -> $30 +tax back from Best Buy on a sales item I bought 2 weeks ago. Nice! -> CIGS Thin Film #Solar Modules from @StionSolar are available from @gogreensolar ! -> Auction: SCHOTT Solar AG, Germany 300 MW Polycrystalline…
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  • Solar Thermal Power: Stay Cool In The Summer Heat

    Raiden volt
    15 May 2012 | 1:44 am
    can be produced any place the sun's rays can reach. This type of power will last longer than mankind lives.Why Solar Thermal Energy Power WorksThe best part of solar thermal energy is that it's free and, due to the improvement of technology, it's easier to change over into electricity a household can use. Photovoltaic cells are more effective; batteries are inexpensive and quite efficient at storing excess energy. That means solar thermal power systems can be set up with little difficulty.Before any solar power for homes system is installed, the roof and halls should be well-insulated and the…

  • Water Heaters - Electric Vs Gas

    Raiden volt
    13 May 2012 | 11:40 am
    Gas vs. Electric HeatingMy goal as a water heater advisor is to save you money. How does your water heater relate to your wallet? Most likely, one utility will be less expensive to operate than the other. My guess is most households do not have a preference. The area in which you live might dictate the type of water heater you will install. Certain areas of the country are predominately gas, while others are mainly electric. If you have a choice, hopefully this info will help you decide. You can save from the start by choosing the correct heater for your household.Assuming you have a choice,…

  • Quite a Revolution Taking Place With Solar Panels

    Raiden volt
    7 May 2012 | 7:34 pm
    When people talk about solar panels, they are essentially talking about photovoltaic panels that take energy from the sun and convert it into electrical energy. Because the sun is a practically inexhaustible source of energy, the hope among many researchers is that new technologies that utilize solar panels can eventually begin to produce enough electricity for the planet so that we can finally begin to decrease our dependencies on fossil fuels.But, as we wait for the giant leaps in technology to eventually occur, we already have plenty of evidence of how well even current solar panel…

  • Who Invented Solar Panels?

    Raiden volt
    27 Mar 2012 | 3:38 pm
    A Swiss scientist by the name of Horace de Saussure designed and built the first solar collector in 1767. Well that certainly goes back some time and looks at who was harnessing the sun's energy, but he did not turn the sun's energy into electricity.A young 19 year old scientist had that privilege by the name of Edmund Becquerel in 1839. He had turned energy from the sun into electricity, known as the "photovoltaic effect". Not that it was a bad thing but it was very inefficient and not very practical for the time. Therefore, like so many other great discoveries it sat idle for many years.The…

  • Easy Solar Power Facts for Amateurs

    Raiden volt
    3 Mar 2012 | 12:46 am
    Although solar power has become more prevalent over recent years it is not a new phenomenon. There are plenty of solar power facts around to give you a good idea of the process. The sun's power has been around for years. One notable figure in history to do this was expoler John Herschel. When he was hungry, John would use the suns properties in order to cook his food. This was done by using a solar collector box. However the concept has been around since the time of the Greeks who positioned their buildings in order to get the maximum amount of heat and light. Things have moved on, now there…
 
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  • The Future of Nuclear Power in the UK

    tessant
    16 May 2012 | 12:51 pm
    The Future of Nuclear Power in the UK Top energy providers in the UK are abandoning plans for nuclear energy due to the enormous cost. As reported in the Guardian UK, had RWE invested its planned billions of dollars into nuclear energy, it would’ve forced a massive credit-rating downgrade while E.ON threw plans to the scrapheap due to a lack of “financial firepower.” [...] Solar Feeds Related posts:Phasing Out Nuclear PowerNext-Generation... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>>

  • Will Mercedes Launch a Fuel Cell Car by 2014?

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    16 May 2012 | 12:47 pm
    Will Mercedes Launch a Fuel Cell Car by 2014? Different automakers seem to have different perceptions towards hydrogen fuel cell technology. While some believe that it is too early to experiment with this clean and emission-free source of energy, others are eager to drive forward and be among the first that will revolutionize the way we commute on the roads of tomorrow. Mercedes-Benz seem [...] Solar Feeds No related posts. go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>>

  • A Fossil Fuel Future?

    tessant
    16 May 2012 | 12:24 pm
    A Fossil Fuel Future? The fossil fuel industry is aggressively pushing its drill-everywhere-drill-anything agenda, which would open up every square inch of America to extraction. So what would happen if we gave the industry what it wants? Today, the Center for American Progress released “America’s Future Under ‘Drill, Baby, Drill,’” describing where we may be in the year 2030 [...] Solar Feeds Related posts:Solar Executives Rebut Fossil Fuel... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>>

  • Achieving A Smooth Solar Panel Installation

    tessant
    16 May 2012 | 12:11 pm
    Achieving A Smooth Solar Panel Installation If you’re considering harnessing the potential of solar power, either with a free system, or rent-a-roof scheme, you could reduce the fuel bills of your home. On top of this, you’ll be taking action that will make a positive impact on your own, and your family’s carbon footprint. But many people worry about whether having [...] Solar Feeds Related posts:New North Carolina Solar Panel Installation... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>>

  • GE Inks Another Wind Deal in Europe

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    16 May 2012 | 12:04 pm
    GE Inks Another Wind Deal in Europe GE (NYSE: GE) recently announced that a consortium including Spanish energy services company Tamoin Energías Renovables just signed the largest single GE wind turbine maintenance agreement in all of Europe with Iberdola Renovables SA of Madrid. This contract would cover servicing 310 GE turbines in Spain. While the agreement is for three years, there’s an [...] Solar Feeds Related posts:Iberdrola, Salt River... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>>
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  • PV equipment suppliers emphasise cost reductions through new tools

    16 May 2012 | 10:21 am
    Speakers at the International Photovoltaic Equipment Association’s (IPVEA) organised press conference, which took place during the first day of SNEC 2012, used the opportunity to pitch various approaches aimed at reducing production costs.

  • SNEC: Big equipment on show

    16 May 2012 | 10:19 am
    Lively business was done today, the first day of 6th-annual SNEC PV Power Expo in Shanghai, with a more professional trade show and a strong presence from equipment suppliers greeting attendees.

  • Germany’s Environment Minister fired; successor named

    16 May 2012 | 10:06 am
    German Minister of the Environment, Norbert Röttgen has been fired. A successor has already been named.

  • 30 MW PV plant planned for Puerto Rico

    16 May 2012 | 8:23 am
    Satcon Technology Corporation will supply 30 megawatts (MW) of its Equinox Prism Platform medium voltage building block to Western Wind and Lord Electric for a photovoltaic plant in Puerto Rico.

  • Q.Cells steps up Bulgarian PV activity

    16 May 2012 | 7:06 am
    Q.Cells will deliver a total of 16 megawatts (MWp) worth of its Q.Pro multicrystalline photovoltaic modules to projects in Bulgaria.
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