Solar Power

Converting the sun's rays into usable energy is an integral step in decreasing our dependency on fossil fuels and lowering our greenhouse gas emissions. While solar panels have been used in buildings since the 50's, we're just starting to reach the tipping point for their widespread adoption. 

With subsidies that lower the costs of installations and feed-in-tariffs that pay for the electricity solar energy produces, going solar is more than an environmental decision; it makes sense economically.

The technology is actually simple, but everything surrounding it — not so much. It's going to be up to innovative entrepreneurs and policy makers to make solar power more economical, the grid smarter, homeowners and businesses more receptive, and coding and permits more uniform so that all the pieces fit nicely together.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Solar Power”

• Green retrofit makes vintage skyscraper more energy-efficient than before

  
  Green Diary — Authority: 486
  It is time to refurbish those old buildings that find no place in a world that runs after energy-efficiency and eco-friendliness. Just recently, a 1953-built skyscraper on Sixth Avenue in Pittsburgh called the Regional Enterprise Tower underwent a $3.1 million green makeover with the inclusion of 56 rooftop solar ...
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• Solar Energy Estimated Cost

  
  http://mymeanbiz.com/theinvestorshaven — Authority: 152
  If you are someone who knows that they are interested in solar energy and in introducing this energy to their own life, then one reason is probably because of the cost comparison for solar energy that you have done. When you see the difference of the estimated cost of solar energy compared to what you are paying for ...
  6 hours ago

• The Daily Five: Wednesday, 02 December, 2009

  
  EcoTech Daily — Authority: 128
  Toyota Hybrid Sports Car; Hydro-Quebec; UKEco 60v Electric Scooter; Solar Powered Knit Hat; Vectrix lives again Toyota Developing Mid-Engined Hybrid Sports Car Toyota may bring the MR2 back as a hybrid called the MR-S, and would employ a custom version of the Toyota Prius’ hybrid powertrain. Hydro-Quebec’s ...
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• Active Solar Energy System

  
  Online survival Information — Authority: 144
  An active solar power system is one in which to tap the power from the sun use is made from an active or mechanical or electronic system. As of now, the numbers of technologies available that deal with active solar power systems have risen and in the midst theyve been continually providing better way of drumming the ...
  7 hours ago

• Easy Steps To Make Solar Power Yourself at Home

  
  The Solar Cost Guide — Authority: 127
  The typical family income has dropped considerably which has made saving money on gas and electricity a major priority. Most of us are also concerned about our environment and want to be more “earth” conscience by finding ways to make solar power and wind energy and use only renewable energy resources. Finding ...
  10 hours ago

• Next Steps in Energy Conservation…

  
  Dean Lisenby — Authority: 104
  As you well know I’m very concerned at the amount of energy my family consumes.  I’m spent a great deal of time over the last four years studying what can be done about this…  Some changes that I’ve made so far have paid off.  Here’s an average monthly KWH usage chart to show our progress over the last 10 ...
  12 hours ago

• Flexio Solar Powered FM Radio

  
  Keetsa Mattress Store - Keetsa! Blog - Eco-Friendly and Green News — Authority: 479
  Here is an eco gadget that should get the attention of people who want some eco-friendly loving and technology on the side. The gadget is called the Flexio Solar-powered FM radio, a paper-thin portable receiver that is thin enough to fit in the book. As an alternative it can even be a handy bookmarker for the ...
  12 hours ago

• Dye-sensitized solar cell efficiency times three

  
  David Kirkpatrick — Authority: 437
  Every step is one closer to cost-effective solar power . The release: Innovation puts next-generation solar cells on the horizon In a world first, a Monash University-led international research team has developed an innovative way to boost the output of the next generation of solar cells. Scientists at Monash ...
  14 hours ago

• Two True Freaks! Classic – Political Season Special #1

  
  The Comics Podcast Network — Authority: 144
  PLEASE NOTE:This episode is a rerun that originally aired October 6th, 2008. Hail to the Chiefs, Baby! In this episode, The Freaks discuss the presidencies of Captain America and Superman. They also discuss the first black president and a female vice-president, but not in the way you’re thinking! Plus ...
  14 hours ago

• Ill follow the sun: Sopogys version of Google Maps to maximize suns energy

  
  DailyFinance — Authority: 792
  Filed under: Energy , Technology , Green When Sopogy CEO Darren Kimura told me about his new portable power unit called SopoLite , I was intrigued. This 90-pound invention is a pint-sized version of the parabolic trough reflectors that Sopogy uses to collect solar thermal energy. From what I can tell, this is ...
  14 hours ago

• Solar panel costs ’set to fall’

  
  Innovation Toronto — Authority: 140
  Image via Wikipedia The cost of installing and owning solar panels will fall even faster than expected according to new research. Tests show that 90% of existing solar panels last for 30 years, instead of the predicted 20 years. According to the independent EU Energy Institute, this brings down the lifetime ...
  14 hours ago

• China Now Spending $9 Billion a Month on Renewable energy

  
  Green Options — Authority: 149
  The US is falling behind in the clean energy race, Steven Chu told a Clemson University symposium, while visiting South Carolina on Monday. The University has just won a Department of Energy grant for wind testing at a world-class level, and will be testing wind turbines larger than ever before seen in this ...
  16 hours ago

• Li-ion Battery Maker EnerDel Plays Key Role in Two Major Smart-Grid Projects

  
  Car Reviews & Car Buying Blog — Authority: 164
  Christmas is arriving a little early for EnerDel this year. ———- EnerDel not only supplies the lithium-ion batteries for Thinks City EV, but its parent company, Ener1, has an ownership stake in the carmaker. ———- The Indianapolis-based battery maker announced last week that it will enter
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• Easy Steps Make Solar Power For Your Residence

  
  The Solar Cost Guide — Authority: 127
  The typical family income has dropped considerably which has made saving money on gas and electricity a major priority. Looking for ways to make solar power is a great way for a family to save on their energy bills but can help save the earth as well. Finding the right renewable energy source for your area and your ...
  18 hours ago

• Solar Power Systems Are a Constant Flow Energy

  
  www.ebooksnowonline.com - MyBlogLog — Authority: 142
  DIY The Cheapest Solar Panel System EVER Cheap Solar Powe If thousands of dollars worth of energy bills are bothering you, then installing solar power systems are your best option for you to save money and to contribute to the environment. It is easy and you can D-I-Y (do it yourself) with simple step by step ...
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• Solar Power Home

  
  www.ebooksnowonline.com - MyBlogLog — Authority: 142
  Solar Power - Solar Panels - Solar Powered Carport A solar power home system is one of the most viable options for you when you are thinking about converting your home energy system from no-renewable to renewable sources of energy. I am telling this because, today we are at a point where the no-renewable resources ...
  18 hours ago

• Exxons Latest Forecast Sees Renewables Growing Faster, Oil & Coal Growing Slower

  
  TreeHugger — Authority: 694
  Photo: Flickr , CC Small Improvements Every year, Exxon published an "Energy Outlook" report, and a few numbers from this years not-yet-released edition have been revealed. I seriously doubt that Exxon has many friends here, but I still think its worth paying attention to their forecasts for the energy market, if ...
  18 hours ago

• solar powered battery charger

  
  MotorhomeFun — Authority: 165
  I would like to recommend peter from johns cross motorhomes for their excellent service. I orderded a solar powered battery charger from them on sunday morning and it arrived on my door step tuesday morning with no problems at all. Excellent service:thumb::thumb: . Chris:Smile:
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• QuickerTek’s ‘Apple Juicz’ Solar Panel Is Portable But Expensive (video)

  
  Gadgetreview — Authority: 603
  I’m all for going green, but at a cost of $700-$1200 no thank you.   QuickerTek’s Appe Juicz is a foldable solar mat that is available in a 27 and 55 watt output, and as you’ve probably determined respectively costs the aforementioned amounts. Its operation is very straight forward: unfold it, lay it out in ...
  19 hours ago

• Solar Power Projects

  
  Asthma, Health, & Technology — Authority: 137
  With energy sources depleting at a rate faster than they are being replaced, it is only wise that we use the abundant energy easily harnessed for free – the sun’s energy. The Adverse impact on the environment can be limited by using the energy that the sun gives off. We have not yet taken to the thought of ...
  21 hours ago

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