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Thin Film Flexible Solar Panels

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

Today I’d like to tell you all about a really cool solar panel technology called thin film solar.  This technology has been around for a while but it’s recently being used in some very interesting ways.

How To Become Carbon Neutral

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

Becoming carbon neutral is the goal of many people; especially those that want to contribute positively to the environment and help in the fight against global warming. There are several ways to go about this, but in most cases you need to combine most of them to reduce your footprint enough to get to your goal. In this article I’m going to list a few good tips for you to get started.

Storing the Electricity You Generate From Solar Panels

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

As with wind energy, solar possesses great obstacles when it comes to stable energy resources. Solar energy is not available in a stable flow of photons, but rather a natural phenomenon that is a factor of things such as time on the day, clouds and weather in general. In housing situations, we are most likely looking for renewables that can offer a good base load of energy. What can we do to make solar such a system? The answer is by using an energy storage system.

Becoming Familiar With The Numbers On Your LED Lights

Monday, November 7th, 2011

When looking to replace a bulb, many people look to the numbers on the bulb. However, it often difficult to guess what the numbers mean. This article will help you figure out what some of those numbers might mean.

Investment in Solar Energy Keeps on Giving

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

If you have seriously considered outfitting your house with a solar power system, you’ll be glad to know that the payback time frame is getting shorter.  SBI Energy, a global energy research firm, released a report in October of 2011 showing that newly installed solar energy systems pay for themselves in as little as three years.

Energy Conserving Lighting Solutions that are Efficient at Home

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

Not many people are aware of how much energy is wasted on their lighting every year. We are talking about large amounts of both energy and high costs. In this article, I’m going to show you a few simple ways to reduce both of these things. By using sunlight instead of electricity (where possible) you can conserve a lot of energy. There are a few ways to do this – the most common is the placement of windows.

Replace Your Energy Wasting Light

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

Lighting is one of the largest energy consumers in households worldwide. With just a few simple measures, you can cut large amounts of your energy/electricity bill, ending up saving both you and the environment. These methods are potent. If you find them helpful, please help share the value and point other people to this article

10 Reasons To Choose a Green Burial

Friday, October 14th, 2011

A green burial is a new concept of disposing of your body in the most ecologically friendly way. Green burials ensure the burial site remains in the most natural state possible. The internment of bodies is done in a biodegradable casket, shroud or even a blanket. No embalming fluid or concrete vaults are used.

Things to Consider when Choosing a Solar Charger for Backpacking

Friday, October 14th, 2011

More and more people are showing an interest in solar power and portable solar chargers for backpacking are becoming a popular choice. However, they are not for everyone. Here we discuss some of the things you should consider before making the purchase.

Dealing With Waste from Nuclear Power Plants

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

Everybody knows how much of a disaster the nuclear bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki were. This was just a few years after the Americans figured out how much of an energy potential that came with nuclear fission. After the war, a lot of resources were put into the development of nuclear reactors to generate electricity for peaceful purposes.