A Solar Thermal Tower runs on the thermal law that hot air rises. Basically the way a thermal tower works is very similar to what would happen if you combined a convection oven with a chimney. A solar thermal tower has three main parts. The tower, the collector, and the turbine. The more prominent is the tower itself. The tower …

A massive amount of solar power is delivered daily to the Earth in the form of sunrays, which provides energy for all forms of life on Earth, influences the ocean’s currents, the wind and prevailing atmospheric conditions. The solar power that is needed to perform these tasks represents only a fraction of the daily quota of available energy, the remainder …

White Cliffs is an opal mining town, situated in a desert area of far north western, New South Wales. Opals where first discovered in the area in 1884 and the town was founded in about 1889. With the discovery of some valuable stones, the town began to rapidly grow and by about 1900 there were over 1,000 resident miners. Miners …

A solar powered heating system, is made up of a solar heat collector, housed in an insulated framework, one side of which, is made up of toughened glass that faces the sun’s arc. The complete unit, or panel, must be placed in an unobstructed, elevated position so as to capture the maximum amount of daily sunshine. Depending upon heating requirements, …

Solar energy is power that is drawn from the sun’s rays. There are many uses for this power source such as, heating, producing electricity and lighting, as well as powering household appliances and experimental motor vehicles. Converting a household’s energy needs over to sun driven applications is a great way to help control global warming, as well as reduce power …

Natural power from the sun has been with us for thousands of years. The earliest civilizations relied on it as a sole means of light and heating. Today the world has the technology to harness the sun’s rays and transform them into solar energy that can either be stored or put to immediate use. Furthermore, sunlight is readily available and …

Greenwashing advertisements have now become commonplace in which slick campaigns are centered on being ‘green’ and more importantly, ‘taking responsibility for our carbon footprints’. Perhaps it is time that the bigger electricity suppliers and the government took some of their own advice? More: continued here

What better gift can someone receive than one that will be used all year long? You try to find the perfect item and most of the time you settle for something that’s less than perfect. What if you could give them something that can be used all year long? What if the gift you give them could reminds them of …

We are now hearing more and more about the issue of climate change, carbon offsetting and the effects of global warming in a variety of media. All this talk of ‘carbon footprints’ and how we can reduce them to help the planet can be rather confusing for some. However, by following a few easy steps in your household, you could …

Wind power is one free source of energy in our battle to be free of foreign oil. When there is no sun you will usually have wind and this keeps your system going and charging. More: continued here

Just like supermarket chains, business electricity retail is dominated by a few major players who share some 96% of the total market. However, rather than compete head-on for market share, they appear only compete for a small percentage of customers at the peripherals. More: continued here

In highly populated Vietnam, whose small landmass of 330,000 square kilometers holds 78 million people, a major concern has always been transportation. Efficient and inexpensive, scooters and motorbikes have become the most popular way of movement of many inhabitants of the large metropolitan centers. The downside of this trend is the environmental effects of pollution generated primarily from the scores …

The price for gasoline is expected to rise to $8.00 a gallon within 4 years. All other energy costs will rise with it. What we need to use is natural energy. More: continued here

Hybrid technology is the new buzz in the motor world today and Toyota has granted patent rights to other manufacturers to make Hybrid cars. Toyota is one of the leading manufacturers of Hybrid cars and has shared its innovations with other manufacturers generously. More: continued here

New fuel standards bill gets passed in Senate but not without some compromise on other key items leaving Democrats with only a mild victory. The Senate took a huge step toward passage of the biggest increase in fuel economy standards for cars and trucks in three decades – but it came at a major cost for Democrats. Backers of tougher …

Everyone should worry about the next generations having a clean safe earth to live on with plentiful energy. As we become more aware that new ways to heat and power our homes are needed because the potential for future generations to run out of the fuels we currently rely on is a real possibility. Although many people worry about this …

An expanding global demand has fueled one of the longest booms in America’s oil & gas business. We are now seeing gas and oil rigs closer to residential developments leading to the challenging issue of noise control. Sound barrier walls are aesthetically acceptable, and provide a welcome solution for production companies and affected landowners alike. More: continued here

Alternative energy such as wind power is a great option for powering your home. There are a few things that you should consider before you purchase a wind generator. * Local restrictions – Wind generators need to be relatively tall in order to take best advantage of wind. Many home owner’s associations and local governing bodies have restrictions on the …

High-capacity plant to double worldwide output, create green collar jobs LAS VEGAS—Dec. 13, 2007—Ausra Inc., the developer of utility-scale solar thermal power, announced today it is building the first U.S. manufacturing plant for solar thermal power systems in Las Vegas. The 130,000-square-foot, highly automated manufacturing and distribution center will produce the reflectors, towers, absorber tubes, and other key components of …

Because of its relatively small land mass and few deposits, the United Kingdom, more than other European companies, imports an inordinate amount of its natural gas from neighboring countries so that its population can comfortably heat their homes and power industries. The “neighbor” the United Kingdom reached an amiable trade agreement with just happened to be, not just across the …