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”

• Szymon Klimek solar-powered miniatures – Eco Art or Eco Engineering?

  
  Greenlaunches.com — Authority: 140
  Solar energy is not only used to light up houses or power vehicles across the globe. It is also used to power up art miniatures. Szymon Klimek brings his work to life by powering them with sun’s energy. Cased in glass goblets, his art work comprises of floral motifs, cars, stationary steam engines and locomotives. ...
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• Solar mission to start with 1,300 MW, reach 20,000 by 2022

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 716
  New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) India’s solar mission will set up, in its first phase, 1,100 MW of solar power through the electricity grid and 200 MW off the grid, with the objective of making solar power as cheap as power from coal by the end of the mission, Minister for New and Renewable Energy [...]
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• Solar headphone radio: MC Hammerin’ your way into the year 2002

  
  Gadgetsteria — Authority: 576
  Even with online radio, streaming services, and mp3 players, some people still love good ‘ol fashioned radio. Who says FM is dead? While I personally don’t listen to terrestrial radio any more simply because they never play anything outside of the top 50 popular songs, repeating each one until it’s imprinted ...
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• Enjoy the Ride!

  
  REALNEO for all - Regional Economics Action Links North East Ohio — Authority: 448
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• Is Solar Power The Immediate Answer To Our Energy Woes ?

  
  Go Solar Power For Homes — Authority: 446
  We are looking for an across-the-board solution for our present exorbitant consumption of gasoline and it seems as though there is none, at least for the present. We are looking at Ethanol additive to our present gasoline formulas, but this will only give us better miles per gallon and of course, much cleaner ...
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• Get Your Money Back With The Solar Energy Tax Credit

  
  Level Advice — Authority: 147
  Renewable Energy Tax Credit Has the monetary value of arranging solar panels and water heaters put you out all in all from the thought of solar energy? Hold your bucks, there! You will be able to gain Federal tax credits for energy efficiency. The tax credits passed because the US Environmental Protection Agency ...
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• Cool New Innovations for Christmas Presents

  
  Go Solar Power For Homes — Authority: 446
  This holiday time, do not be swayed by any cliché technology store that wants to sell you the so called latest and greatest toy of the year. Most of the time in the mall, you are not getting the latest and greatest, you are only getting what every other person is purchasing and your gift is not original anymore. This ...
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• China Solar Photovoltaic And Stand-By Europe Ink Partnership Deal

  
  China Sourcing News — Authority: 125
  China Solar Photovoltaic SA subsidiary CNPV Dongying Photovoltaic Power Company has entered into a long-term strategic partnership sales agreement with Stand-By Europe, a Czech project development and distribution company.Under the terms of this strategic agreement, CNPV will supply Stand-By Europe with a total of 100 ...
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• Informative Thoughts Intended for Comparing Acid and Acrylic Concrete Stains

  
  Go Solar Power For Homes — Authority: 446
  Staining is a price successful and useful way to provide aged concrete a makeover. Loads of other methods live to beautify concrete but they are} usually|typically|frequently|regularly|habitually|more often than not} pretty expensive. This is for the most part for the reason that they demand that the concrete is ...
  17 hours ago

• Two Good Reasons To Swap To Do It Yourself Solar Power Fast

  
  Thar She Goes — Authority: 158
  With the current recession and constant news in regards to ever-worsening climate change, alternative energy ideas have been getting a lot of press. By a long shot, the greatest amount of discussion has been going to solar power. An increasing number of home-owners have been choosing do it yourself solar power ...
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• Start Small and Think Long-Term: Saving Energy

  
  GreenEnergyForEarth.com - Solar & Wind Power Products — Authority: 126
  Nov 22, 2009 -  Here is a how-to article by Elizabeth A. Harris in The New York  Times .  Thirty-nine percent of New York City’s greenhouse gases come from residential buildings. And there are New Yorkers who have looked hard at their homes, in buildings of all ages and sizes, and found ways to make them ...
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• Instructions For Properly Using Your Home Solar Power Kit

  
  Gadgetpedia.net — Authority: 138
  by Shawn Washington I just used a home solar power kit and found it quite simple to follow. Anyone looking for a way to make their own solar panels should take a look at Do It Yourself solar kits. My experience was very positive and the results, I’d say they were just a good as the standard a professional would do. ...
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• A Home without clothes…

  
  The Life and Times of a Renaissance Ronin — Authority: 124
  Okay, It’s time for some ISBU Inspiration! Greeting, you “Minions of Metal!” I’ve gathered you all together today… Wait… that’s not it… Most of you know that I’m plotting and scheming… and even conspiring to build a house out of recycled and repurposed ISBU (Shipping Containers). A lot of ...
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• Solar Energy Facts: Saving Energy- It’s Easy, And You Can Start Today

  
  AQUACHANNEL — Authority: 142
  Even though many people do worry about the environment, the current economic downturn has forced us to focus more on our own financial survival than saving the earth. The great news is that you can do both at the same time. You can save the planet at the same time as saving energy! There are a lot of ways to conserve ...
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• India To Increase Solar Power Capacity

  
  AboutMyPlanet.com — Authority: 136
  India has been consistent in their opposition to emission reductions during heated Copenhagen discussions. India points to their per capita emissions, which are lower than the main Western countries involved in the talks. India will not agree to emission reductions unless they are by per capita calculations, which is ...
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• How To Pick A Lawn Care Service

  
  Go Solar Power For Homes — Authority: 446
  The choice to turn your lawn care over to professional lawn care services is sometimes the right choice and it might be driven by a large amount of factors. Maybe your work keeps you too busy to do a really good job with your yard. Or the yard you own has some issues that a year with a professional service can take ...
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• Solar Sunday: The World is Warming Up to Solar Power

  
  Blog On Smog — Authority: 122
  All around the world, efforts are accelerating in the race to stopglobal warming.  Here are some recently announced plans.  Readmore...
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• What to Expect from Solar Power for Homes

  
  Themes Of Interest — Authority: 132
  Years ago, solar power was used mostly for magnifying glasses and calculators. Now, it is already possible to use solar power for homes. The energy of the sun is widely available and scientists are improving solar power systems year after year. Electricity is a necessity and life will be quite hard without it. ...
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• A Simple Solar Panel Project to Outdoor Lighting

  
  www.ebooksnowonline.com - MyBlogLog — Authority: 140
  When they think of solar lighting, many people picture rooftop solar panels. But that’s not the only way to utilize the sun’s power to help light your home. Following are four more ways you can use solar lighting around the house. The Technology of Domestic Solar Power Skylights: Of the passive lighting ...
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• Hagman Selling Eco-Friendly House That Oil Built

  
  TMZ.com | Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Celebrity News — Authority: 852
  Filed under: Paparazzi Photo The upside to buying "Dallas" star Larry Hagmans home: If you want it, you only have to pay $13 a year for the electric bill. Downside: The rest of the house costs a whopping $11 mil.Hagman, who struck it big by playing an oil magnate on TV, just ... Permalink
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