Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Can You Qualify for the ?Section 1603? 30% Cash Grant Program to Buy Solar?

Can You Qualify for the ?Section 1603? 30% Cash Grant Program to Buy Solar? At the end of 2010, Congress passed and the President...

Source: http://ussolarinstitute.com/can-you-qualify-for-the-%e2%80%9csection-1603%e2%80%b3-30-cash-grant-program-to-buy-solar/

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Engine 3F Efficiency Analysis part 2

Continuing with the analysis of where the input power (heat) to the engine goes, the next item to consider is the conduction loss often referred to as thermal shorting. Conduction losses A Stirling engine of gamma configuration, such as the one being considered, uses a displacer to shuttle the operating gas back and forth between [...]

Source: http://www.solarheatengines.com/2010/07/03/engine-3f-efficiency-analysis-part-2/

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Generating power with a stepper motor

If you want to generate electrical power from about a tenth of a watt up to several watts, a stepper motor might be worth considering. I’m going to go into detail here on a specific stepper motor that can generate up to a little over � watt. First a few key features: 1. Inexpensive: New [...]

Source: http://www.solarheatengines.com/2011/01/28/generating-power-with-a-stepper-motor/

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Pure Power finishes Mentalist season ? provided base camp power on location

Pure Power has just completed the season powering the on-location base camps for The Mentalist (Warner Bros., broadcast on CBS) – our “S48″ base camp power system was used to power the show’s base camp whenever it went out on location. The 48 did great work this season, providing all base camp power for up [...]

Source: http://www.purepowerd.com/blog/2011/04/pure-power-finishes-mentalist-season-provided-base-camp-power-on-location/

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Generator in Madagascar

A Peace Corps Volunteer brought a Voltaic Generator Solar Laptop Charger to Madagascar a few years ago and has been using it ever since to keep her electronics charged. We do provide discounts to Peace Corps Volunteers to help them …

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Source: http://voltaicsystems.com/blog/generator-in-madagascar/

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Group Discounts for Solar Power

Is it any wonder that sites like Groupon are so successful?� Get a bunch of people buying the same thing at about the same time, and you can reduce the cost of the item, benefiting everyone – including the seller, who makes more sales. Group discounts for solar power, offered through companies like One Block [...]

Source: http://solarpowerpanels.ws/solar-power/group-discounts-for-solar-power

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FREE HOW TO MAKE SOLAR PANELS

Free How To Make Solar Panels. How to make your own solar panels. Looking for where you can learn how to make solar panels free? You come to a place where you will get an answer.

Source: http://www.storehomesolar.com/free-how-to-make-solar-panels/

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Solar Pool Covers

solar pool coversAnybody that owns an out of doors swimming pool will definitely wish to keep care of it. The good way to prevent something from getting into the water can be to use a pool cover. Solar pool covers can help keep your pool clean, also help reduce the size of a solar pool heating system, which can save you money. Advantages of using Solar pool covers Solar pool covers are designed to absorb the sunlight. One of the main advantages of coatings is that they prevent heat loss. Evaporation is minimized. Thus, pool covers not only help maintain a comfortable water temperature, but also reduce the cost of heating water in the basin.

Source: http://www.storehomesolar.com/solar-pool-covers/

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Infographic: Why is Uncle Sam Going Solar?

Great infographic here on why the US Government is changing the way it powers the military – lots of incentive (including saving lives) for moving toward use of mobile solar and other renewable sources. (…And by extension from the mobile solar military – the EPA, National Parks, FEMA – - all provide excellent opportunities for [...]

Source: http://www.purepowerd.com/blog/2011/03/infographic-why-is-uncle-sam-going-solar/

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Monday, November 28, 2011

First Week of 2011 Busy for Solar

The first week of 2011 has passed, and while the weather is cooling down, the world of solar remains hot ...

Source: http://ussolarinstitute.com/first-week-of-2011-busy-for-solar/

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Foundation work begins for the Unit 3 Power Block

Source: http://ivanpahsolar.com/foundation-work-begins-for-the-unit-3-power-block

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New Video and FAQ on Solar Chargers for Cameras

We’ve updated our inventory of camera cradles so that we can solar charge the batteries of nearly all popular digital cameras. Go here for our updated tutorial, video and FAQ for our solar camera chargers. If you just want to …

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Source: http://voltaicsystems.com/blog/new-video-and-faq-on-solar-chargers-for-cameras/

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New York Times, NPR, and EDN Debate Space-Based Solar Power

One of our heroes, O Glenn Smith, has picked up the torch for space-based solar power and is doing all he can to get the word out and to stimulate research and development. He hit two very major news outlets in the same week! On 23 July 2008, he published an op-ed piece titled “Harvest [...]

Source: http://spacesolarpower.wordpress.com/2008/08/06/new-york-times-and-npr-discuss-space-based-solar-power/

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The First of Four Utility Scale Solar Installations in Tennessee Commissioned

Astronergy (also known as Chint Solar), a subsidiary of Chint Group was selected to provide approximately 12,700 modules for use in several utility scale projects in Tennessee. The first four of these projects, which were 750kw ground mounted systems, were commissioned at the beginning of November, 2011 in Fayetteville, Tennessee. The yearly 4.23GWh capable energy [...]

Source: http://www.solarthermalmagazine.com/2011/11/26/the-first-of-four-utility-scale-solar-installations-in-tennessee-commissioned/

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Sunday, November 27, 2011

Azure Power Adding Solar Capacity in India

Azure Power, an independent power producer harnessing solar energy, is planning an investment of Rs 1,000 crore, which entails additional capacity of about 110 MW of solar power generation in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Karnataka. This capacity would augment its existing installed capacity of 12 MW and five MW to be commissioned in Rajasthan by January [...]

Source: http://www.solarthermalmagazine.com/2011/11/26/azure-power-adding-solar-capacity-in-india/

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Can You Qualify for the ?Section 1603? 30% Cash Grant Program to Buy Solar?

Can You Qualify for the ?Section 1603? 30% Cash Grant Program to Buy Solar? At the end of 2010, Congress passed and the President...

Source: http://ussolarinstitute.com/can-you-qualify-for-the-%e2%80%9csection-1603%e2%80%b3-30-cash-grant-program-to-buy-solar/

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Falling Solar Panel Costs Are Great For Buyers, Bad for Producers

A recent industry analysis projects the amount of solar power installed to grow to 15.5 percent per year, but revenues are to stay flat until 2016. Lux Research provided the report. A report from Navigant Consulting discovered that the price of solar panels is down almost 20 percent as of August 2011. The information derived [...]

Source: http://solarhomereview.com/2011/08/30/falling-solar-panel-costs/

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Types of Bar Height Patio Furniture

Spending time in your patio would be a far better experience if you have the right furniture. Sitting down, having a few laughs, or chit chatting with family and friends at the patio of your home — will all be made better if your patio is furnished with the right fixtures. Patio chairs would be [...]

Source: http://yardsurfer.com/bar-height-patio-furniture/

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New Video and FAQ on Solar Chargers for Cameras

We’ve updated our inventory of camera cradles so that we can solar charge the batteries of nearly all popular digital cameras. Go here for our updated tutorial, video and FAQ for our solar camera chargers. If you just want to …

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Source: http://voltaicsystems.com/blog/new-video-and-faq-on-solar-chargers-for-cameras/

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Saturday, November 26, 2011

Infographic: Why is Uncle Sam Going Solar?

Great infographic here on why the US Government is changing the way it powers the military – lots of incentive (including saving lives) for moving toward use of mobile solar and other renewable sources. (…And by extension from the mobile solar military – the EPA, National Parks, FEMA – - all provide excellent opportunities for [...]

Source: http://www.purepowerd.com/blog/2011/03/infographic-why-is-uncle-sam-going-solar/

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Obama Team Asking for Public Input on Space-Based Solar Power

Fellow Advocates and Skeptics of Space-Based Solar Power A few weeks ago, the Space Frontier Foundation (and another group that wishes to remain nameless) submitted a white paper on Space-Based Solar Power to the Obama transition team. Over the weekend this white paper was posted to the “Change.Gov” website by the Obama transition team to [...]

Source: http://spacesolarpower.wordpress.com/2008/12/13/obama-team-asking-for-public-input-on-space-based-solar-power/

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ABB to Acquire Powercorp in Australia to Expand Offering for Renewable Integration

Acquisition to broaden automation and control systems offering for wind and solar energy Zurich, Switzerland. ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has agreed to acquire Powercorp, an Australian renewable power automation company. This acquisition strengthens ABB?s portfolio of control technologies used to manage the integration of renewable energy sources. // // // ]]> [...]

Source: http://www.solarthermalmagazine.com/2011/11/25/abb-to-acquire-powercorp-in-australia-to-expand-offering-for-renewable-integration/

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Creating a Solar Belt in East Japan: The Energy Future

This article by Softbank CEO Son Masayoshi outlines the thinking of one of Japan’s most innovative capitalists and public-spirited citizens. Having helped create a competitive market in telecommunications, Son is now aimed at liberating and greening Japan’s YEN 16 trillion electricity industry. In addition to the efforts he outlines in the article, Son inaugurated his [...]

Source: http://solarhomereview.com/2011/11/20/creating-a-solar-belt-in-east-japan-the-energy-future/

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Swimming Pool Solar Panels

swimming pool solar panelsSwimming pool solar panels can assist you heat your pool without cost by harvesting the sun rays. Owners of swimming pools are especially advantageous to use solar energy if the system is connected with the solar heating system in the home. Experiments have shown that in this case, you can raise the water temperature at 22 � C above ambient temperature. Any solar pool heating system consists of three main components: solar collector, the filter pump and flow control valve.

Source: http://www.storehomesolar.com/swimming-pool-solar-panels/

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Friday, November 25, 2011

Things That Affect How Well Solar Panels Work

Solar power is a clean, renewable source of energy and is becoming so affordable that it is reaching grid parity with coal and natural gas.� But before you decide whether solar is for you, consider the things that affect how well solar panels work. Surprisingly, where you live has little to do with solar panel [...]

Source: http://solarpowerpanels.ws/solar-panels/things-that-affect-how-well-solar-panels-work

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portable solar, camping solar | the best solar gear

Camping, hiking, the outdoors – few would say they don’t love it. Anyone who’s gone camping or hiking knows that gear makes the difference between a good outdoor experience or a frustrating one. A clean water supply, adequate lighting and energy for cooking or cell phone charging, are basic “power requirements” for the adventure hiker, [...]

Source: http://solarhomereview.com/2011/09/02/portable-solar/

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Falling Solar Panel Costs Are Great For Buyers, Bad for Producers

A recent industry analysis projects the amount of solar power installed to grow to 15.5 percent per year, but revenues are to stay flat until 2016. Lux Research provided the report. A report from Navigant Consulting discovered that the price of solar panels is down almost 20 percent as of August 2011. The information derived [...]

Source: http://solarhomereview.com/2011/08/30/falling-solar-panel-costs/

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Beacon Power Settles with Department of Energy Loan Programs Office

Company Agrees to Sell Flywheel Plant in Stephentown by January 2012 Beacon Power Corporation reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) at a second Delaware court hearing on November 18, 2011, in the Company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding. Since filing for bankruptcy protection on October 30, 2011, Beacon Power [...]

Source: http://www.solarthermalmagazine.com/2011/11/24/beacon-power-settles-with-department-of-energy-loan-programs-office/

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Thursday, November 24, 2011

portable solar, camping solar | the best solar gear

Camping, hiking, the outdoors – few would say they don’t love it. Anyone who’s gone camping or hiking knows that gear makes the difference between a good outdoor experience or a frustrating one. A clean water supply, adequate lighting and energy for cooking or cell phone charging, are basic “power requirements” for the adventure hiker, [...]

Source: http://solarhomereview.com/2011/09/02/portable-solar/

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Beacon Power Settles with Department of Energy Loan Programs Office

Company Agrees to Sell Flywheel Plant in Stephentown by January 2012 Beacon Power Corporation reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) at a second Delaware court hearing on November 18, 2011, in the Company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding. Since filing for bankruptcy protection on October 30, 2011, Beacon Power [...]

Source: http://www.solarthermalmagazine.com/2011/11/24/beacon-power-settles-with-department-of-energy-loan-programs-office/

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Solar Garden Gifts

I am a big fan of solar garden lights.� They are easy to install because they require no trenching or wiring, let alone electricity.� Line your pathway, patio, deck or more for beautiful evening ambiance and safety. Beyond lighting, we have found some cool solar garden gifts that are decorative and eco-friendly: Solar Turtle Light: [...]

Source: http://solarpowerpanels.ws/solar-power/solar-garden-gifts

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Stump Remover 101: 4 Easy Methods to Remove Tree Stumps

We all know that when we cut down a tree there will always be a part of it that is left attached to the ground. The parts that are left attached like the remainder of the trunk and the roots will die and decay in time. Whatever your reason for removing the stump, that is [...]

Source: http://yardsurfer.com/stump-remover/

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High Power Solar Panels

High power solar panels are made with quality materials which are more expensive. High power solar panels are designed with a higher efficiency. The best benefit from high power solar panels is that you can get maximum output...

Source: http://www.storehomesolar.com/high-power-solar-panels/

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

DOE Highlights Energy Savings in Buildings that Meet 2010 Energy Standard

The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that buildings constructed to meet an energy efficiency standard issued in 2010 stand to reduce energy use by 18.5%, compared with buildings that meet the 2007 standard. DOE?s analysis shows that implementing the 2010 version of Standard 90.1, Energy Standard for Buildings, Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, will save [...]

Source: http://www.solarthermalmagazine.com/2011/11/23/doe-highlights-energy-savings-in-buildings-that-meet-2010-energy-standard/

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sustainable living resources

Sustainable Investing Resources and Opportunities ekopolitan Global Energy Index Sustainable Investing community E+Co – Energy through Enterprise� Sustainability – Ethics, Concept & Design Buckminster Fuller Institute Institute of Noetic Sciences The Venus Project WorldShift Network Sustainable Transportation Better Place Electric Car Guide EMBARQ Fuel Efficiency in the US – Movebuilder.com Tesla Motors Food, Organics, Fair [...]

Source: http://solarhomereview.com/2011/08/25/sustainable-living-resources/

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The first heliostats installed at the ISEGS Unit 1 solar field

Source: http://ivanpahsolar.com/the-first-heliostats-installed-at-the-isegs-unit-1-solar-field

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Ways of Using Solar Energy

Solar energy - energy that is received from the sun and converted into heat or electricity. This - the universal energy source that can be used in many ways. Three main ways of using solar energy: 1. Solar cell - converts sunlight directly into electrical energy. In a sunny climate with a one square meter of solar panel you can get enough energy for ignition of a lamp. The solar panels were originally developed to power satellites.

Source: http://www.storehomesolar.com/ways-of-using-solar-energy/

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Feed-in-Tariffs Take a Hit Amidst Economic Uncertainty

Getting a take on how the continuing global economic downturn is impacting solar and renewables industries worldwide isn’t yet entirely evident as we head into 2012. Relying on solar market talk you’d think solar loggerheads, who remain effervescent in their optimism, have the game in the bag. Innovation and joint ventures abound, while audacious projects [...]

Source: http://solarhomereview.com/2011/11/06/feed-in-tariffs-take-a-hit/

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

South African Utility Asks Customers to Reduce Power Consumption

Eskom is making progress in its efforts to do necessary maintenance on the power system during the current summer season, but wishes to remind South Africans that the power system is tight and will continue to be so for at least the next two years. Eskom is resolved to prevent load shedding, but we will [...]

Source: http://www.solarthermalmagazine.com/2011/11/21/south-african-utility-asks-customers-to-reduce-power-consumption/

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Heliostats transported from the Heliostat Assembly Building to the Unit 1 solar field

Source: http://ivanpahsolar.com/heliostats-transported-from-the-heliostat-assembly-building-to-the-unit-1-solar-field

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New Guides Reveal Electrical Motors Account for Two Thirds of UK Industrial Electricity Use

UK industry could save more than �630m through the use of more efficient electric motors and variable speed drives (VSDs), according to new guidance published today by the Carbon Trust. The two Carbon Trust guides reveal how businesses can make significant savings on their annual energy bill. In the industrial sector for example, a medium [...]

Source: http://www.solarthermalmagazine.com/2011/11/21/new-guides-reveal-electrical-motors-account-for-two-thirds-of-uk-industrial-electricity-use/

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Space-Based Solar Power Breakthrough to Be Announced

First-of-a-Kind Long-Distance Demonstration of Solar-Powered Wireless Power Transmission Technology WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following event announcement was released by the National Space Society: What: Space solar power could be a clean, renewable solution to America’s long-term energy needs. John C. Mankins, former manager of NASA’s Exploration Systems Research and Technology Program, and one [...]

Source: http://spacesolarpower.wordpress.com/2008/09/12/space-based-solar-power-breakthrough-to-be-announced/

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The first heliostats installed at the ISEGS Unit 1 solar field

Source: http://ivanpahsolar.com/the-first-heliostats-installed-at-the-isegs-unit-1-solar-field

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Monday, November 21, 2011

Pure Power finishes Mentalist season ? provided base camp power on location

Pure Power has just completed the season powering the on-location base camps for The Mentalist (Warner Bros., broadcast on CBS) – our “S48″ base camp power system was used to power the show’s base camp whenever it went out on location. The 48 did great work this season, providing all base camp power for up [...]

Source: http://www.purepowerd.com/blog/2011/04/pure-power-finishes-mentalist-season-provided-base-camp-power-on-location/

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New Homes Come with Solar Power Systems as Standard in California

One of the U.S.’s premier homebuilders, today announced that it is significantly expanding its popular solar initiative by making solar power systems a standard feature of homes in nearly all of its communities across Southern California. Including the high-efficiency SunPower(R) solar power systems — now available at 28 communities — with a new KB home [...]

Source: http://www.solarthermalmagazine.com/2011/11/21/new-homes-come-with-solar-power-systems-as-standard-in-california/

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A crane carefully lifts a heliostat into place on a pylon

Source: http://ivanpahsolar.com/a-crane-carefully-lifts-a-heliostat-into-place-on-a-pylon

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Solar Pool Covers

solar pool coversAnybody that owns an out of doors swimming pool will definitely wish to keep care of it. The good way to prevent something from getting into the water can be to use a pool cover. Solar pool covers can help keep your pool clean, also help reduce the size of a solar pool heating system, which can save you money. Advantages of using Solar pool covers Solar pool covers are designed to absorb the sunlight. One of the main advantages of coatings is that they prevent heat loss. Evaporation is minimized. Thus, pool covers not only help maintain a comfortable water temperature, but also reduce the cost of heating water in the basin.

Source: http://www.storehomesolar.com/solar-pool-covers/

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Troy Built Tillers, Rototiller, Mowers

Troy-Bilt got their name in 1937 by creating the first American made rear-tine rototiller. This piece of innovative equipment works to cultivate and to break up the ground soil with the use of sharp blades. The cultivator was motorized and the blades were in the back which made it easier to use at the time. [...]

Source: http://yardsurfer.com/troy-built-rototiller-mower/

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Sunday, November 20, 2011

Pure Power Named Top 10 by Sustainable Industries Journal

On June 23rd, Sustainable Industries announced the winners of its sixth annual Top 10 Green Building Products awards and the launch of its Top 10 website. “Sometimes innovation isn?t dreaming up something brand new, it?s putting things together in a new way to solve a problem. That?s why Sustainable Industries? judges picked the Mobile Solar [...]

Source: http://www.purepowerd.com/blog/2011/06/pure-power-named-top-10-by-sustainable-industries-journal/

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Power Piston Sizing

How big should your Stirling engine power piston be? A common problem Stirling engine designers face is how much volume should the power piston sweep in comparison with the displacer? This of course only applies to a Beta or Gamma engine; an alpha engine designer faces a related problem of what phase angle to use [...]

Source: http://www.solarheatengines.com/2010/09/18/power-piston-sizing/

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Financing Solar Installations for Schools

The United States Department of Energy (DOE) released a report last month with information on financing solar installations for schools.� The report, titled “Solar Schools Assessment and Implementation Project: Financing Options for Solar Installations on K-12 Schools,” was published on October 20, 2011. The report was produced under the DOE’s SunShot initiative to support development [...]

Source: http://solarpowerpanels.ws/solar-power/financing-solar-installations-for-schools

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Types of Bar Height Patio Furniture

Spending time in your patio would be a far better experience if you have the right furniture. Sitting down, having a few laughs, or chit chatting with family and friends at the patio of your home — will all be made better if your patio is furnished with the right fixtures. Patio chairs would be [...]

Source: http://yardsurfer.com/bar-height-patio-furniture/

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Saturday, November 19, 2011

Social entrepreneurship: better than Triple Bottom Line

Gotta be honest here, “the triple bottom line” has always been a hinky term – we’ve been talking “TBL” and its cooler cousin “3BL” for a decade now and we have yet to see anyone light up over it. The big idea is a company that does well by doing good. Reaching a triple bottom [...]

Source: http://www.purepowerd.com/blog/2011/05/social-entrepreneurship-better-than-triple-bottom-line/

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Community Solar Day: Occupy Rooftops

Let’s raise awareness of the positive impact of solar power.� Band together with your neighbors and friends on November 20, 2011 for the first Community Solar Day: Occupy Rooftops, organized by Solar Mosaic,�350.org, Vote Solar, and others. The day is dedicating to gathering people around the world in support of solar energy.� Participants will “occupy [...]

Source: http://solarpowerpanels.ws/solar-power/community-solar-day-occupy-rooftops

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The Most Powerful States for Solar

It turns out that subsidies -- not the sun -- are what really drive solar projects. Photovoltaic plants simply aren't cost-efficient without tax breaks...

Source: http://ussolarinstitute.com/the-most-powerful-states-for-solar/

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Things That Affect How Well Solar Panels Work

Solar power is a clean, renewable source of energy and is becoming so affordable that it is reaching grid parity with coal and natural gas.� But before you decide whether solar is for you, consider the things that affect how well solar panels work. Surprisingly, where you live has little to do with solar panel [...]

Source: http://solarpowerpanels.ws/solar-panels/things-that-affect-how-well-solar-panels-work

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Space-Based Solar Power Breakthrough to Be Announced

First-of-a-Kind Long-Distance Demonstration of Solar-Powered Wireless Power Transmission Technology WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following event announcement was released by the National Space Society: What: Space solar power could be a clean, renewable solution to America’s long-term energy needs. John C. Mankins, former manager of NASA’s Exploration Systems Research and Technology Program, and one [...]

Source: http://spacesolarpower.wordpress.com/2008/09/12/space-based-solar-power-breakthrough-to-be-announced/

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Friday, November 18, 2011

Solar Light Fixtures

Solar Light FixturesSolar light fixtures are ideal for highlighting the boundaries of tracks, flowerbeds, fountains, etc. Also, some of them can be placed on the walls - for example at the entry door. They come in different sizes, colors, different materials and different lighting techniques. Solar light fixtures not require batteries and electrical connections, it works by solar energy. Solar light fixtures should be installing in a place accessible to direct sunlight.

Source: http://www.storehomesolar.com/solar-light-fixtures/

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