Solar
Solar energy is the radiant light and heat from the Sun that has been harnessed by humans since ancient times using a range of ever-evolving technologies.
By John on February 15, 2010
Concentrated Solar Power (or”CSP”) refers to the type of solar energy which is created by concentrating sunlight onto a small area, thus creating intense light and heat, which in turn generates power and electricity. Concentrated Solar Power is one of several alternative energy technologies which have been developed in order to harness the energy emitted [...]
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By John on February 7, 2010
For centuries we have used the sun’s natural energy to our advantage. For example, it has been used in ancient times to provide natural lighting in temples, for photosynthesis and natural heating for growing crops, to desalinize and purify water, and it has been magnified and intensified to heat thermal power plants.
So, how can solar [...]
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By John on January 14, 2010
It should first be noted that “solar powered pump” is actually a description of a two phase process. You have:
the actual pump and
an energy source being powered by the sun, with a cable or wire connecting the two devices.
Solar powered pumps can be used to pump water for humans, livestock or plants. Since the need [...]
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By John on January 4, 2010
There are two main types of solar power, solar thermal and photovoltaic. Solar thermal uses the sun light’s infrared energy to either heat a liquid or to warm a mass of material that will later on release its stored heat. Harnessing solar thermal energy involves building a house in such a way to [...]
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By John on December 9, 2009
Solar power energy systems are not inexpensive. That said it’s important to compare them within context of other types of home improvement projects. Home buyers and realtors view a solar photovoltaic or solar hot water heating system as a significant value-added improvement – similar to adding a deck or remodeling your kitchen. Plus unlike a [...]
Posted in Solar | Tagged photovoltaic, photovoltaic cells, renewable energy, solar collector, solar energy, solar energy system, solar power, solar power energy, solar power systems
By John on December 5, 2009
Alternative energy is a decision many home owners are making. These same home owners are either looking to reduce their utility bills or just wanting to make the earth a better place to live. Whatever the reason you have for using solar power. An important point is to remember that solar power will [...]
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By John on November 27, 2009
Many households are considering of converting their home energy to be solar powered for the purpose of cutting down their electricity bills while saving our planet with this environmental friendly power source. But, not many are taking their action to make the real conversion to a solar-powered home because they are still doubt on the [...]
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By John on November 27, 2009
Home solar power is often considered as the most effective means of reducing your electric bills. If you wish to benefit through solar power energy, you need to be well aware that a home solar option is readily available through online stores. If you are tired of unreasonable power cuts and wish to benefit through [...]
Posted in Solar | Tagged Advantages, electric bills, electricity bills, Home, home solar power, Power, renewable source, Solar, solar options, solar power energy, solar power systems
By John on November 27, 2009
What do you get when you mix chocolate and wine? In the case of Clean Solar, Inc., you get solar. Silicon Valley Entrepreneur, Randy Zechman, is the founder of City Chocolate Fountains (the largest chocolate fountain rental company in the United States). Jeff Ritchey is a San Jose native and wine guru. He is a [...]
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By John on July 10, 2009
Stirling Energy Systems (SES) and Tessera Solar recently unveiled four newly designed solar power collection dishes at Sandia National Laboratories’ National Solar Thermal Test Facility (NSTTF). Called SunCatchers™, the new dishes have a refined design that will be used in commercial-scale deployments of the units beginning in 2010.
“The four new dishes are the next-generation model [...]
Posted in Solar | Tagged electrical power, solar power, solar power collection, solar projects, Stirling Energy Systems, suncatcher, Tessera Solar
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