Enviromission’s Solar Updraft Tower in Arizona
In this blog post you will learn more about Environmission`s solar updraft power tower.The post Enviromission’s Solar Updraft Tower in Arizona appeared first on Energy Informative.
View ArticleThe Future of Nuclear Power One Year After the Fukushima Daiichi Disaster
A recent poll reveals that the people of Japan are starting to rethink nuclear energy: Almost 70% wants to stop or reduce the use of nuclear energy. What are the chances of an accident like this...
View ArticleGrid Energy Storage – Craig Shields Interview
We decided to interview Craig Shields, the author of Renewable Energy – Facts and Fantasies: The Tough Realities as Revealed in Interviews with 25 Subject Matter, about the future in utility-scale...
View ArticleHow Can the Government Encourage Energy Efficiency?
Guest contributor, James Hawkins, talks about the importance of financial incentives from the government to promote energy efficiency/conservation at home.The post How Can the Government Encourage...
View ArticleRent-A-Roof Schemes – Free Solar Panels Affecting Mortgage?
Can free solar panels (rent-a-roof schemes) really affect your mortgage prospects?The post Rent-A-Roof Schemes – Free Solar Panels Affecting Mortgage? appeared first on Energy Informative.
View ArticleSmart Home Reduces Energy Consumption by 88%
It has been one and a half years since Osaka Gas and Sekisui House started working together on the Smart Energy House project. They wanted to test…The post Smart Home Reduces Energy Consumption by 88%...
View ArticleEnergy Storage and Daily Price Variations
It is not unusual that the price for electricity can vary significantly over a period of 24 hours. Daily fluctuations usually range from 100-150%. The lowest prices…The post Energy Storage and Daily...
View Article$10 Million Prize for Cheaper Solar Panel Installations
The costs of solar panels have steadily decreased over the last few years. The costs of the installation itself have pretty much stayed the same. The Department…The post $10 Million Prize for Cheaper...
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NREL Sets New World Record with Two-Junction Solar Cell
Scientist Myles Steiner has announced that The Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has set a new world record at 31.1% for a two-junction solar cell. The research team at NREL beat Alta Devices`...
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Zero-Down Solar Leasing for New Homes
The solar PV market has been though a lot of changes in the last couple of years. Since Solarcity introduced the model of zero-down solar leasing back in 2006 many solar providers (including SunRun,...
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How Spinach Can Boost Efficiency of Biohybrid Solar Cells
Scientists often look at how nature has evolved in order to figure out how they can optimize technology. Sunflowers and many other plants have learned the ability to follow the sun as it moves across...
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Special Coating Improves Performance of Solar Cells
A new startup company called Brisbane Materials has created a special coating that can be applied to solar cells for a boost in performance. The company recently announced that they have closed their...
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Wind Energy: A Valuable Renewable Resource
With technology getting to the next level, one can observe a notable improvement in renewable resources across the globe and one of the most imperative is the Wind Energy. On a larger and commercial...
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Solar Energy: The Basics
Solar energy has undoubtedly created an impact on the renewable energy market and has swiftly become a reliable and worthy source of energy. Solar is a highly attractive, natural option on both the...
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Solar Energy and the Green Power Market
A new milestone was reached in the evolution of solar energy. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA) U.S. Solar Market Insight: 2nd Quarter 2013 report, released on September...
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California Solar Energy Overhaul and Why Switching to Solar Makes Sense
For many home owners in California, the increasing cost of energy has become a major concern. The results of the economic glut are still being felt in many California homes, and as a result, homeowners...
View Article5 Home Improvement Projects to Increase the Value of Your Home
If you’re like most homeowners, you’ve probable thought to yourself, how do I increase the value of my home? Before preparing to sell your home, finding a cheap moving company, and packing up, it’s...
View ArticleSolar Energy and California Schools
Have you heard about solar energy and California schools? As recently published on Business Wire, a 125-building solar project was completed in California, spreading across 29 schools and two...
View ArticleSolar Panel Installation Costs Continue to Fall
If you are considering a solar power system for your property, you no doubt appreciate that solar panel installation costs include more than the price of the panels themselves, with the charge for the...
View ArticleFind the Best Solar Panel Types
As a homeowner shopping around for the best solar panel types, it’s hard to get a handle on the truth and easy to get overwhelmed. There is a lot of science behind solar photovoltaic systems and a slew...
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