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In the midst of an energy crisis and a far-reaching green movement, solar energy is finally gaining widespread momentum, especially in the blogosphere. Here’s a rundown of three processes involved in genterating solar power and related blogs.

Solar Electricity: Assembled in panels, photovoltaic (PV) cells create solar electric energy systems. Made from a semiconductor, the cells absorb the sun’s energy, freeing electrons found in photons of light to produce an electrical current.

Solar Thermal Power: These collection systems made from flat plates, evacuated tubes, or integral collector storage boxes collect, absorb, and distribute heat, cutting heating bills by 50-60%.

Passive Solar heating utilizes sunlight collection and absorption systems and integrates thoughtful building materials and design to distribute the sun’s heat, all without mechanical devices.

Sure, there are lots of technical details involved, but solar power overall is simple, practical, and accessible.

Check out these solar energy blogs:

American Solar Energy Society. The nonprofit organization increasing solar awareness.

Residential Solar Power Blog. Learn about a range of topics from industry leaders.

Sun Volt Solar Blog. Get solar news.

Akeena Solar Blog. The politically incorrect solar blog.

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• Can You Use Solar Power?

  
  Naked News — Authority: 175
  The earth receives more energy from the sun in one hour than the power requirement of the world for the whole year. Solar energy is free, renewable, clean and sustainable. We know how to harness it and we know where to use it best. Below are the different uses of solar energy.
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• Solar Energy Facts: Harnessing Wind Energy-You Can Develop It At Home…Today

  
  AQUACHANNEL — Authority: 142
  Numerous people feel that they can’t use wind power for their home because they don’t live on a farm or have a lot of land. The good news is that this is not true. Wind turbines come in numerous shapes and sizes. You can even put them on your roof. So now that you know you don’t have to miss out on a chance to ...
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• Can I Really Heat My Pool From Solar Panels?

  
  MyTownTalks — Authority: 506
  Would you like to heat your pool with solar energy? Because, there’s good news!  Installing solar panels to heat your pool won’t cost you much. You can even construct them yourself for under 0 in materials and less than a weekend’s worth of your time. An added benefit is that, after the initial installation ...
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• A Simple Solar Panel Project to Outdoor Lighting

  
  MyTownTalks — Authority: 506
  At the mention of solar lighting, many people picture rooftop solar panels. Even if you only wish to save on lighting costs, there are far easier ways of doing this before getting involved with the advanced stages of solar energy. Have a look at the four most chosen methods to reduce lighting costsIlluminate Your ...
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• Solar Power: Can You Take the Option To Go Off Grid?

  
  MyTownTalks — Authority: 506
  If you fix solar panels on your home, can you go “off grid” and say goodbye to the electric company forever?  Not having to rely on an outside company for your electricity is an attractive notion. No more electric bills coming to your mailbox. No more frustration with the utility companies for any reason. Can ...
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• Wind Turbine Energy

  
  MyTownTalks — Authority: 506
  What is a wind turbine? A wind turbine is sometimes referred to as a windmill or wind generator. The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but there are differences. The wind turbine is a machine that utilizes wind energy to make mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then used as is or changed ...
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• Are the Saving Really Beneficial With Solar Power?

  
  MyTownTalks — Authority: 506
  How To Build A Solar PanelIf you are considering installing a solar energy system to your home, the expense and the savings are big issues.. First, there is the initial expense of buying and installing the solar panels. But you will also save money in several ways, from the immediate reduction in energy costs, to [...]
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• Simply Green Today

  
  Blog On Smog — Authority: 126
  Reduce electricity costs and heating bills with edible walls.  A thick layer of vegetation on the outside of a building not only provides insulation but also fruit, vegetables and herbs.  More... Ladybugs play a significant role in the care and hatching of another species:  the wasp.  Wasps lay their eggs on a ...
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• SunnyBag Leather Bags with 3 Watt Solar Panel

  
  EnviroGadget.com — Authority: 527
  The Sunny Bags are the creations of Stefan Ponsold, who runs a company called SunnyBag based in Austria. The bags are a dark brown or black cowskin-leather, designed as a shoulder-bag for laptops and paperwork. The unique aspect of this bag is that it includes a 3 Watt solar panel with a 1600mAh LI-Ion battery pack. ...
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• Solar-powered car washing machine offers door-to-door service

  
  Green Diary — Authority: 444
  To find someone standing at your door offering a free car wash service is the biggest surprise for someone like me who considers it as the most hectic job. Well, it’s no reverie as Zhang Yu, a college graduate from Songyuli, Chaoyang District, in China, has made a solar-powered car washing machine for this purpose. ...
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• Solar Panels for Homes

  
  Mindzle - Living Green Smart - Sustainable Living Articles — Authority: 126
  When it comes to lowering your electricity bill, solar panels are a great choice. A homemade solar panel is surprisingly easy to build, and can help you save a lot of money in comparison to pre-assembled units. You can even save a lot of money when installing a solar power system by using a solar [...]
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• Used Solar Panels eBay: Information To Build Your Own System

  
  Info, About, How To — Authority: 159
  The subject of diy solar panels is one that is considered to be very important, and especially now in today’s world. There is no better time than now to make the switch and start relying on solar energy and this means setting up a solar panel system in your home. Now you can get second [...]
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• Shelf, the solar panel car that covers your car while reusing solar energy

  
  Livbit — Authority: 141
  Here’s a cool (ing!) solution for the car which stays in the parking lot for extended hours, under the heavy and scorching heat of the sun. Poor car, it isn’t lucky enough to tuck under a tree shade. So here’s an idea from Leon Zhu, who proposes to use a foldable film of solar cell that can actually cover up ...
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• Wind Powered Generators- Learn To Easily and Inexpensively Build Your Own Wind Energy Turbine

  
  AQUACHANNEL — Authority: 142
  You’ve almost certainly heard a lot lately about saving money on your energy bills by using wind energy and building your own wind powered generators. Have you ever wondered if it actually is that uncomplicated? Well, the good news is that, yes, it is. Using the wind energy to run equipment has been around a long ...
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• Could denying bedroom privileges save the planet?

  
  Ohaiyo Business Magazine — Authority: 136
  There will be a record number of side events at the United Nations-sponsored climate talks in Copenhagen next month, but one woman’s one-woman show could give the delegates, most of whom will be men, the incentive they really need to agree a new global warming treaty. In “ The Boycott “, Kathryn Blume plays ...
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• Mongolia on Its Way to Becoming a Solar Power Giant

  
  Solar Power Updates & News — Authority: 108
  Great things are happening in Inner Mongolia when it comes to solar power. This Mongol autonomous region located in northern China is becoming a powerful player in the alternative energy sector, and as such China wants to use the region to house various solar farms.This post was originally published on Solar Power ...
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• Why Bother With Solar Panel Chargers

  
  The Solar Cost Guide — Authority: 143
  For many of us, electronic gadgets such as personal music players, computer systems and gaming consoles are a part of our everyday lives and we cannot function without them. We purchase the items in question, whether on credit or with cash and do not take the time to think any further than the current transaction and ...
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• The Power HotSpot Provides Power Where Ever You Are

  
  Gadgetreview — Authority: 585
  So sometimes, you’re out in the middle of nowhere, your car is dead and so is your cell phone.  At times like that you start to wish you were carrying a little lightning in your pocket.  But the next best thing just might be the Power HotSpot from Solis. The Power HotSpot is, basically, what it says it is, like a ...
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• Solar headphone radio: MC Hammerin’ your way into the year 2002

  
  Gadgetsteria — Authority: 567
  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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• Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-22

  
  Sandro Salsi's Blog — Authority: 138
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