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photo credit: Adam_d_ With technology today, killing pests in and around the home is simple, quick and efficient. But is it natural or organic? Can these terms fit the bill when it comes to being “safe” and still doing the job? There are ways to eliminate pests naturally, in other words, organic pest control, but [...]

photo credit: bkuslerPhotovoltaic cells—those black squares an array of which comprises a solar panel—are getting more efficient, and gradually less expensive, all the time, thanks to ever-better designs which all them to focus the gathered sunlight on a more and more concentrated point. The size of the cells is decreasing as their efficiency rises, meaning [...]

Can you imagine wearing a T-shirt that ran you iPod, or a pair of jeans that recharged your cell phone? What if you had a beach umbrella that ran a TV? Does it sound far-fetched? Okay, I will agree with you that it does. Research into photovoltaics and solar energy has, nevertheless, reached a point [...]

The energy crunch is a real worldwide crisis as fossil fuel supplies decrease and populations increase. Utility costs are going up in pace with the increasing demand for electricity. It’s no wonder that the alternative energy arena is a quickly growing market with millions of dollars invested every year. And of these great clean renewable [...]

photo credit: CD_Photo Perhaps you are unaware of the growing stop global warming factions that are increasing around the world. But every web search yields hundreds of different resources with some differing on the facts. The problem is that facts can be manipulated by the contributing sources of funds. Scientists say that global temperatures are [...]

photo credit: Gadling Thin Film Solar Panels are made up of a lightweight and flexible material which can be rolled up and easily transported. Thus, they are very useful as a source of portable solar power. The following are some basic facts about Thin Film Solar Panels: Any person who has ever used a solar-powered [...]

photo credit: stop.downThe Renewables Obligation is the main financial support scheme for large-scale generators of renewable electricity. The renewables obligation is set at a level which varies year by year. The level of the obligation is not the same as a target. The obligation is set at a level of electricity supply from renewable sources [...]

The New Stimulus Plan For Wind Power Solar Power In the coming year when the new U.S. administration takes control over the economy. We will see a stimulus that will include green energy steps toward energy efficiency . Since our demand for renewable energy will continue to get stronger, eliminating carbon dioxide emissions will require [...]

photo credit: SOCIALisBETTER Alternative fuel vehicles are making their mark! Otherwise known as hybrids, they combine the best of both worlds with respect to electrical and internal combustion engine models. Their function is not to be confused with rocket science either! The function is simple! Hybrids are always in a state of recharging the battery [...]

A solar tower is a device that converts solar energy (heat from the sun) into electricity. Solar towers are suitable for large-scale power generation. The Basic Component Parts of a Solar Tower Energy Plant * Solar Tower – The solar tower is simply a large structure with a boiler (a tank used to heat liquids) [...]