Solar Energy “Power Towers” for California
We mostly talk about solar panels that convert sunlight into electricity. But we can utilize sunlight by using another technology known as concentrating solar technology. In this technology reflective mirrors are used to concentrate light onto a liquid to make steam. This steam then converts energy into electricity with the help of conventional turbines. Posted in: Future Energy , Inventions , Solar Power
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Solar Energy Power Towers for California
Living Off Grid with Solar and Wind Power Can Save You Money
You can beat the energy crisis and fire your energy company with residential solar power. This article will show you the basics of what renewable energy can do for you. Then check out the links in the article for the specific plans you will need to make it happen.
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Living Off Grid with Solar and Wind Power Can Save You Money
Learn How to Make Solar Panels the Easy Way
Electricity bills seem to be on the rise with no relief coming in the near future. No wonder more and more people are looking into installing solar panels in an effort to save money. (…)
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Home Solar Power
February 13, 2009 by admin
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Basic facts about home solar power systems A home solar power system has several standard components they are as follows: * PV Modules or solar panels (to turn solar energy into electricity) * A charge controller (this is an electrical device that prevents batteries from overcharging and from power running from the batteries into the solar panels). (…)
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Spray-on Solar Panels
February 12, 2009 by admin
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Solar cells are usually made of silicon coated with a thin layer of silicon nitrate. This silicon nitrate works as an anti-reflective agent to boost cell efficiency. But the catch is these types of cells are costly to produce. This anti-reflective layer deposition happens in vacuum and creating vacuum like situation doesnt come cheap! Posted in: Inventions , PhotoVoltaics , Solar Power
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Increasing Solar Cell Efficiency
February 11, 2009 by admin
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When we think of clean and green fuels, at the back of the mind we are also thinking of their drawbacks. Scientists are continuously striving to create alternatives that can eliminate the poisonous side effects of fossil fuels. A leading Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) systems producer of Finland, Picosun Oy, is participating in a Posted in: PhotoVoltaics , Solar Power
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Increasing Solar Cell Efficiency
Solar Energy from Butterfly Wings?
February 10, 2009 by admin
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Everyone believing in clean and green energy knows its drawbacks. Those working on improving solar energy want to improve solar cells light harvesting efficiency. So that more and more solar light can be converted into energy. Well, the help may come from butterflies wings! A butterflys wing can help us enhancing the solar Posted in: Inventions , PhotoVoltaics , Solar Power
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Solar Energy from Butterfly Wings?
Alubond Solar Panels Could Save $70 Million
February 4, 2009 by admin
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People who want to use clean and green energy often complain about high costs of solar panels and even a longer breakeven period. So research teams and companies are constantly trying to improve upon the drawbacks of solar panels. Suntrof Systems LLC is bringing forth a new innovation in solar collector panels that could Posted in: Inventions , PhotoVoltaics , Solar Power
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Alubond Solar Panels Could Save $70 Million
Oregon to Lead Nation in Solar Production
February 3, 2009 by admin
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Tim McCabe, who is the director of the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department, says that Oregon is focusing resources on “all things renewable.” The state always showed a keen interest in solar and renewable energy in the past few years. And their efforts are bearing fruits in the form of clinching several coveted Posted in: Economy , Industry , Solar Power
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Plastic Solar Cells For Electronic Devices
January 30, 2009 by admin
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Currently silicon-based solar cells are flooding the market. Industry pundits can foresee a hopeful future for low-cost, flexible solar cells. If we can make solar devices other than silicon based materials then they can be used for all sorts of applications beyond just the traditional solar panels on house rooftops. It will be Posted in: Batteries , Inventions , PhotoVoltaics , Solar Power
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Plastic Solar Cells For Electronic Devices
