Tag: solar energy

Solar energy is ubiquitous, free, green and easy to use. Many of the primary drawbacks — extreme expense, the need for clear skies and the capacity of the standard battery — have been minimized or solved in the last decade. …

From Guest Blogger Matt: How Solar Powers your Home and the World Read More »

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A beginner can get bamboozled by the amount of data available on renewable energy technologies. Renewables basically utilize energy sources that will never run out. They are mostly derived from the sun either indirectly or directly. Keep reading to find out more.

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As I’ve mentioned, I receive several new clean energy business concepts per week, mostly rooted in proven technology.  The scientific mechanisms behind solar, wind, biomass, hydrokinetics and geothermal are all very well-established, and have been for a great period of …

Breakthrough Concepts in Clean Energy Read More »

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Sundays are normally hiking day for me. Last weekend, a friend and I walked from our little town (Santa Ynez, CA) over the mountains to the south of us and down to the beach, a total of 10.8 miles, with …

Hiking in Solar Photovoltaics Territory Read More »

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Solar energy is the power that can help generate electricity at an ease. It is an alternative source of energy which can help in installing solar panels. Solar energy is the best form of renewable energy which is used to …

From Guest Blogger Claire Reed: Solar Energy — How Solar Panels are Helpful for the Environment Read More »

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I’ve signed a heck of a lot of petitions circulated by The Sierra Club over the years, but strangely, I’m ambivalent about this one on solar energy.  They point out, “As part of a nationwide attack on solar, California utilities …

The Sierra Club’s Petition on Solar Energy Read More »

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In the last century, power resources were largely fossil fuels.  However, in the modern era, we seek to combine the convenience found in elevating technology with maintaining minimal to no harm done to the planet and its natural resources.  

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Last night I was lucky enough to have snagged a front-row seat to listen to a talk by John Perlin —  author, lecturer, and consultant in solar energy and forest preservation.  A physics scholar at the University of California at …

John Perlin on Sustainable Forestry Read More »

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Here’s a podcast of the 30-minute talk I had this morning with Beth Bond on her wonderful radio show: “Talk Solar.”  I’m always pleased when interviewers lavish me with time throughout the show to mention my books, and even go …

2GreenEnergy Talkin’ Solar Read More »

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Renewable energy helps sustain energy in a way that is protective of the environment. However, the renewable energy market is equally just as important to the stability of the financial market. Specifically, solar energy has made a rapid expansion on …

From Guest Blogger Tom Grant: The Race for Renewable Energy – Why Solar is Running Faster Than the Wind Read More »

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