Friday, February 10, 2012

Solar Power Grid Parity Predicted

Solar power grid parity is predicted in the U.S. within the next 10-15 years, meaning that the cost of solar electricity will be lower than traditional grid-based energy sources such as coal or gas. We found this map published on the Energy Self-Reliant States website that shows solar power grid parity in most major U.S. [...]

Source: http://solarpowerpanels.ws/solar-power/solar-power-grid-parity-predicted

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Are SRECs the Future of U.S. Solar Policy?

By Stephen Lacey, Editor �� SREC-based solar programs are increasingly popular. As pioneering states get more experience, many are wondering if SREC-only structures will win out, or if a hybrid approach will be the best solution. Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) have been a major buzz phrase in solar policy circles in recent years. While dozens of [...]

Source: http://ussolarinstitute.com/are-srecs-the-future-of-u-s-solar-policy/

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Evergreen Solar Panels

evergreen solar panelsEvergreen solar panels have been designed and also made from the particular concentrate on creating eco-friendly and also replenish-able solar panel technology with reasonable price ranges. Evergreen solar panels are widely-used throughout large photo voltaic installations around the globe and also getting reputation together with unique house owners and also residence developing professionals as a way to cut back the vigor prices plus carbon dioxide footprint.

Source: http://www.storehomesolar.com/evergreen-solar-panels/

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Thursday, February 9, 2012

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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Construction worker holding a connecting bolt at the Unit 1 power tower. (November 2011)

Source: http://ivanpahsolar.com/construction-worker-holding-a-connecting-bolt-at-the-unit-1-power-tower-november-2011

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The Energy Imperative ? in English

I’m excited to announce that Dr. Hermann Scheer’s final book The Energy Imperative 100% Renewable Now, will be available through Amazon.com this month. Visit the link to Pre-order your copy, or bookmark the Amazon page to come back and order it mid-December. For decades,� Hermann Scheer was one of the world?s leading proponents of renewable [...]

Source: http://solarhomereview.com/2011/12/01/the-energy-imperative-in-english/

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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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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Power Grids May Need Modernization to Take SBSP!

It is critical for business case developers and architectural designers to consider how we will feed the energy provided by space-based solar power satellites from the rectifying antenna on the ground into the existing power grids. Wind power is already having a major problem within this. Our friend, starbase202, sent me this interesting article that [...]

Source: http://spacesolarpower.wordpress.com/2008/08/29/terrestrial-infrastructure-needs-modernization-to-take-sbsp/

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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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Monitor Your Residential Solar Panel System with a Smartphone Application

Once you have made the investment to install solar panels, you’ll want to maximize their efficiency and output.� If shade, snow or technical issues are reducing the amount of solar electricity generated by the system, you’ll want to know right away. You can now monitor your residential solar panel system with a smartphone application.� Its [...]

Source: http://solarpowerpanels.ws/solar-panels/monitor-your-residential-solar-panel-system-with-a-smartphone-application

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Solar Charger for GoPro ? Update

In a previous post, we showed how you can charge GoPro Hero cameras from our solar chargers. Since this is such a popular device to charge, we did a bit more testing and discovered that you can charge a GoPro …

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Source: http://voltaicsystems.com/blog/solar-charger-for-gopro-update/

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Solar Energy Management System Lets You Grow Tomatoes in the Deep of Winter

It is now possible to have locally grown tomatoes in northern Nevada — in January. This has been proven by the partnership of SunScience Corporation (SSC) and the DoubleTree Ranch (DTR) research facility in Lovelock, NV. Together they launched a Controlled-Environment Agriculture (CEA) project using SSC’s Energy Management System (EMS) and DTR’s greenhouse farming operations. [...]

Source: http://www.solarthermalmagazine.com/2012/02/07/solar-energy-management-system-lets-you-grow-tomatoes-in-the-deep-of-winter/

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Ivanpah Unit 1 power block and framing for the air-cooled condenser. (November 2011)

Source: http://ivanpahsolar.com/ivanpah-unit-1-power-block-and-framing-for-the-air-cooled-condenser-november-2011

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Rebate Shortages Cloud Solar Projects

Florida Power & Light Co. can recoup from customers the full $70 million cost of its new solar plant at Kennedy Space Center...

Source: http://ussolarinstitute.com/rebate-shortages-cloud-solar-projects/

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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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Construction worker holding a connecting bolt at the Unit 1 power tower. (November 2011)

Source: http://ivanpahsolar.com/construction-worker-holding-a-connecting-bolt-at-the-unit-1-power-tower-november-2011

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How to Create Your Own Tie Up Shades

There are many simple ways that you can make your home beautiful. All that it takes is a little creativity, imagination, crafting, time, and some materials. It can only take a fraction of your time to make something like tie up shades for the windows of your home. With the materials available and your creativity [...]

Source: http://yardsurfer.com/tie-up-shades/

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Monday, February 6, 2012

Putting a Freeze on Arctic Ocean Drilling Until Adequate Safeguards Adopted

Contact: Christina DiPasquale Phone: 202.481.8181 Email: cdipasquale@americanprogress.org Washington, D.C. ? Two years ago this month, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig began drilling on the Macondo Prospect, an operation that would result in one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history. Now, as we contemplate exploratory drilling in the Arctic, the Center for American Progress [...]

Source: http://www.solarthermalmagazine.com/2012/02/05/putting-a-freeze-on-arctic-ocean-drilling-until-adequate-safeguards-adopted/

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Tools to Help You Switch to Solar Power

Going solar is easier for homeowners with a few key resources.� Here are a couple of tools to help you switch to solar power with less hassle and expense: 1.� Tap into Solar Incentives One of my favorite resources is the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE), which lists state rebates and [...]

Source: http://solarpowerpanels.ws/solar-power/tools-to-help-you-switch-to-solar-power

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Living Off The Grid With Solar Power Can Be Simple, Fun and Challenging

If you’re tired of the frenzied paced of city life and you’ve considered what it would be like to live off grid, or are thinking about making the move to off grid living, here’s a personal account of two people who made the leap and love it. My wife and I were desperate to get [...]

Source: http://solarhomereview.com/2011/10/20/living-off-the-grid-with-solar-power-can-be-simple-fun-and-challenging/

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