Alternative Energy

Solar Power is a Popular American Choice

Drew Hartanov asked: WOW! We are almost all in agreement about at least one form of renewable energy; ninety per cent of Americans think that builders should be offering the option of solar power in new homes. For those unsure of the term: solar power is the term used to describe the resulting energy from the conversion of sunlight into …

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What Is Solar Power? Knowing Could Save You Money

Madison Greene asked: Like most people you probably know that now more than ever we need to find alternative energy sources. Solar, nuclear and wind power are all viable options, but solar power is the most popular alternate energy source for residential homes. Beyond knowing that it turns the sun’s rays into electricity, do you really know how it all …

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Solar Energy & Photovoltaics

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> David Tanguay asked: Solar energy is energy that is harnesses from the Sun. The technologies harness the sun’s incredible energy for practical ends. Solar power plants use a variety of methods to collect sunlight and convert this energy into electricity. While the use of solar energy has been used for millennia, it’s potential has only …

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Why You Should Use Solar Powered Outdoor Lighting

Muna wa Wanjiru asked: Popularity of low voltage outdoor lights has been increasing gradually. The solar powered outdoor lighting can be a good choice if you want to brighten up your garden and driveway.  There are many reasons to go for outdoor lighting. Safety is one of the main reasons. As outdoor lighting increases the visibility is can check burglaries. …

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Advantages and Disadvantages of SOLAR ENERGY

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Anita Van Wyk asked: Many of us know that solar energy is good, but few really understand why. Therefore, I compiled a comprehensive list of solar energy advantages and disadvantages that will enable you to make an educated decision whether on not Solar Power is right for YOU. Solar Energy Advantages 1. Saves you money …

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Canadian Electric Car Company Frustrated

Anthony Fontanelle asked: The increasing price of petroleum fuel and the increasing threat of global warming had consumers thinking about purchasing green vehicles such as hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles produced by small car companies like ZAP. In Canada, the Zenn electric car is a good choice for consumers looking to own an electric car for their urban traveling needs. …

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World Leaders Bring Back Electric Cars

Joe Thompson asked: The fate of electric cars seems to be sparking still and not completely gone. This is primarily because soon enough, electric cars would again be on the streets and roads. Well, not exactly for every day use and for ownership, but at least, they would be used by world leaders of leading industrialized countries and democracies. Maybe …

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Tips On Building Solar-powered Home

solar energy can provide heat and power for your home. It is an affordable way to power your home and it is also environmentally friendly. Once your home is built to tap solar power you will be able to take advantage of solar power which can later ease up your energy bill. Any home can be built to use solar …

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Alternative Fuel Vehicle To Reduce Your Running Costs And Help The Environment

Hybrid electric vehicles are a top contender to be the alternative fuel vehicle, replacing the gasoline powered vehicles of today. They are efficient, reliable and becoming most cost effective every day. Popularly known as the hybrid, this alternative fuel vehicle runs on battery electric power and good old fashioned gasoline. It gets much higher mileage per gallon than traditional vehicles …

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How To Select The Best Hybrid Car

Hybrid cars are getting more and more popular today. And Ecery one has his own reasons to buy one. A big point is tax incentives offered by authorities every where, secondly you are assured of huge savings over a long time frame by way of reduceds fuel costs and three, it will enable them to generate less pollution to the …

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What Is Solar Power – Your Questions Answered

Milton Barnes asked: Basically, solar power is energy that is actually harnessed from the sun. Although the sun is millions of miles away from earth, if we had the ability to harness all the energy coming from the sun, there is more than enough power there to provide all the energy we need for the entire earth. In fact, there …

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Utilizing Solar Power For Residential Use

Wilhelm Williams asked: Are you afraid to open your electric bill this summer to see how much it is costing you to keep your home comfortable and cool? With oil and natural gas prices increasing, so to is the price per kilowatt of electricity. What can a homeowner do to reduce the electric cooling bill? One option is to raise …

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All-Electric Car From GM May Hit US Showrooms by 2010

Joe Thompson asked: General Motors is currently working on the production of the Chevrolet Volt so that the vehicle would be ready by the year 2010. The Volt is an all-electric car which will be the answer of the world’s largest car manufacturer to the growing demand for cleaner cars. Reuters reported that GM is already working on plans to …

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Zap and Lotus to Create Most Advanced Electric Car

Jenny Mclane asked: The quest to develop an automobile which will reduce and possibly eliminate the dependence of the entire human race on petroleum fuel for automotive fuel has led to a partnership between companies. These working partnerships allow companies to have bigger funding and share expertise. One such partnership is that between ZAP and Lotus Engineering. The partnership is …

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Solar Energy Facts

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Bryan Wong asked: Most power plants in the United States and all over world are using fossil fuels to operate and generate electricity. They have been used as an energy source as long as man has learned to generate power. These traditional fuel sources have been around for ages and when man started using this …

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Solar Energy (pakistan Base)

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Farooq Raza Qadri asked: “SOLAR ENERGY”   Today in Pakistan we are facing shortage of almost every basic need of life like water, gas, and especially electricity. It is the worst conditions we are facing now a days. The reason for that is…well we all know “THE REASONS” don’t we!!! Few days back I was …

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Is It Time For Solar Energy to Get Hot?

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Tim Phelan asked: Solar energy has been around for quite a while and most people don’t think about it much except for the ones who are already into renewable sources of energy. Environmentalists have always loved the idea of solar energy but what has kept it from going more mainstream, being more widely used and …

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Are Electric Cars A Part Of Your Future?

Heather Colman asked: It seems that not so long ago, electric cars were a very distant possibility. However, in today’s world, electric cars are becoming extremely popular and may very well be a large part of our not so distant future. Electric cars have been produced, tried, and tested by many manufacturers and consumers are excited about the prospect. Let …

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The Right Time For Using Solar Energy For Houses

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Bruce Campbell asked: Use of solar energy is becoming more and more popular every day. The price of electricity is rising and the best alternative that we have today is using solar energy. We all know that global warming is on an everyday rise today. The main reason for this being burning of fossil fuels …

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Solar Energy a Reliable and Practical Source

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Energy Matters asked: These days we are experiencing a growing awareness to the fact that our energy resources, as they have been used in the last few years, are probably not going to last for long and that the energy markets are exposed to more and more rapid changes, some due to political reasons and …

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