Author Archives: Admin

Ford EV Charger Tries To Stand Out

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Admin

Introducing its new Ford Focus Electric at the Consumer Electronics Show, Ford trumpeted its plan to offer homecharging stations through Best Buy stores for $1,499, including installation. Now we’re learning more about theseLeviton charging stations and how they differ from some of the … Continue reading →

Posted in EV Charger | Tagged , , | Comments Off

Go Green With a Solar Hot Water Heater, The Most Cost Effective Sustainable Option For Your Home Or Business

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Admin

Many people in the U.S. can produce more than half their domestic hot water needs with a solar hot water system. In Arizona and other southern regions of the US this can be more than 80% savings.  A solar hot … Continue reading →

Posted in Solar Hot Water | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off

The Past May Be Dim, But The Future Is Bright For Solar Energy

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Admin

Where would we be without inventions? Well, the answer is fairly easy to surmise; sitting around in our mud huts hoping the cow will produce some milk, and that our vegetables will grow. Inventions have given humans the edge over … Continue reading →

Posted in Solar Power | Comments Off

The Disadvantages of Solar Power

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Admin

We all constantly hear how good solar power is, but one cannot present a convincing argument without looking at both sides of the story. While solar power has many benefits, it also has its drawbacks. The first is also the … Continue reading →

Posted in Solar Power, Wind and Solar Energy | 1 Comment

Onshore Wind Farms

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Admin

A wind farm is an area which is host to several wind turbines, sometimes up to 100 individual turbines at a time. Rather than working as individual turbines, all of the energy collected by these wind farms is grouped into … Continue reading →

Posted in Wind Power, Wind Turbines | Comments Off

Solar Power: Expensive, But Worth It

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Admin

You may have noticed that over recent years, more and more companies are springing up and advertising solar panels. This, in turn, has lead to more people installing solar panels on their homes – so you may be wondering if … Continue reading →

Posted in Solar Power | Comments Off

Offshore Wind Farms

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Admin

While we may all have seen wind farms on grassy fields, the most likely place for wind farms to really come into their full efficacy is out to sea. Off shore wind farms are becoming more common, and many experts … Continue reading →

Posted in Wind Power, Wind Turbines | Comments Off

The Benefits of Wind Energy

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Admin

Wind turbines – white structures with three or more blades which are used to generate electricity from the wind – are one of the most efficient methods of generating renewable energy. This is simple fact, and the continued development and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wind and Solar Energy | Comments Off

Wind Turbines and ‘Shadow Flicker’

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Admin

If you do not live near a wind turbine, it is unlikely you will have ever heard the term ’shadow flicker’ in everyday usage. The problem however is being discussed fervently by those who reside near onshore wind farms, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wind Turbines | Comments Off

Solar Powered Cars

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Admin

To most, upon glimpsing a true solar powered car they will be strongly reminded of the children’s TV series ‘The Jetsons’. After all, most solar powered cars are oddly shaped – sometimes even flying saucer-esque – and are covered in … Continue reading →

Posted in Solar Panels, Solar Power | Comments Off