Many people are starting to switch their power to solar power since the finite fuel is starting to run out and become costly. In fact, solar power offers lots of benefits rather than the finite doesn’t produce harmful emissions or pollution. It will charge you lots of money for heating a swimming pool when you decide not to apply the …

So yesterday we featured some news and video abut the upcoming Aptera electric car which is a real head turner on the road in that it departs from conventional car design to the point of being almost completely unique. It bears further review. So today we feature a wrap up of various videos on the Aptera development. Aptera Electric Car …

The incentive to both preserve energy and money on our utility bills has risen in a tough economy. To do so, normally we think of big ticket items, such as a new furnace, appliances, low energy lights, air conditioning and more. But how about something as seemingly insignificant as repairing or replacing a dripping faucet? A leaky faucet can cost …

Muna wa Wanjiru asked: Biodiesel is a fuel or a type of diesel that is prepared from the degradation or processing of biodegradable material as substances. Biodiesel is a fuel that burns more efficiently than any other fuel and also burns more cleanly. The clean burning of the fuel also results in the low emission of harmful gasses, i.e. we …

Mike Boyd asked: With gas prices increasing and growing environmental awareness, the need to consider alternate energy and fuel sources are becoming a necessity. One alternative is the use of Biodiesel fuel, which is becoming more and more popular today. Because Biodiesel is a cleaner-burning diesel fuel, made from 100% natural, 100% renewable vegetable sources, its uses in today’s society …

Imagine a T-shirt that runs you iPod, a pair of jeans that recharges your cell phone, and a beach umbrella that runs a TV. Sound far-fetched? Okay, I will agree with you that it does. Nevertheless, research into photovoltaics and solar energy has reached a point where these are definite possibilities. What Are Organic Photovoltaics? Organic Photovoltaics, or OPV for …

Whenever the sun is out, your home’s roof is exposed to home solar power. Why not harness that energy, reduce your electric bill and limit the amount of carbon dioxide you add to the atmosphere each day? Depending on where you live, your roof’s orientation, and the load your roof can bear, mounting photovoltaic cells (PVs) on your roof could …

India is so large and diverse it is hard to classify it. India is, as you will no doubt know, the name given to the vast peninsula which the continent of Asia throws out to the south of the magnificent mountain ranges that stretch in a curve across the southern border of Tibet. Shaped like an irregular quadrilateral, this large …

Photovoltaic cells—those black squares an array of which comprises a solar panel—are getting more efficient, and gradually less expensive, all the time, thanks to ever-better designs which all them to focus the gathered sunlight on a more and more concentrated point. The size of the cells is decreasing as their efficiency rises, meaning that each cell becomes cheaper to produce …

Thin Film Solar Panels are made up of a lightweight and flexible material which can be rolled up and easily transported. Thus, they are very useful as a source of portable solar power. The following are some basic facts about Thin Film Solar Panels: Any person who has ever used a solar-powered calculator has had “hands on” experience with Thin …

Terry Z. Voster asked: Biodiesel can extend the life of your engine whether it is in your diesel equipped auto, truck, tractor, bus or highway rig. Biodiesel can increase the longevity of your engine by up to 100 %. Costs are reduced – whether it be for maintenance or vehicle replacement. The engine last longer , breaks down less frequently …

Nice article on Always On today in which Mark Zanoli, managing director at J.P.Morgan comments on the state of solar investing, which of course will determine the course of this industry on the cusp. He is the head of clean tech investing at his firm and he focuses on emerging technologies. He does not see a shakeout in the solar …

What are thin film solar panels, and why are they so important? What do they mean for broad-scale solar power solutions? Thin film solar panels operate in the same manner that regular solar panels do, the only difference being that they are a lot thinner and require far less materials and energy for construction. This might not sound extremely spectacular, …

Simon Oldmann asked: In todays society, Researchers in the United States and around the world are searching for ways to develop alternate forms of fuel. With the ever-rising fuel costs, developing alternate energy is a priority. Bio diesel was developed to combat the high gas and oil prices. It is especially made for use in bio diesel cars and trucks. …

You Can Build A Wind Generator You are here because you are probably trying to decide if you can learn how to build a wind generator yourself. Are you wondering… How much will a homemade wind generator cost ? Can we get reliable, easy to follow wind generator plans ? How long will it take to build a wind generator …

It certainly makes a lot of sense in switching from conventional energy to solar energy as your primary source of energy to power up your home. In case you are still in the dark about the many benefits of solar energy then it is time to understand how home solar power generation can do the environment a lot of good, …

A solar cell is a device which changes sunlight into electricity. A more technically term for a solar cell is a photovoltaic cell. The term “photo” derives from the Greek word for “light,” and the term “voltaic” comes from the word “volt” which means “electrical force.” A “cell” is a small receptacle or container containing electrodes which generate power. Thus, …

HERE’S THE BAD NEWS. Engines waste gasoline! Up to 80% of the high-priced gas that you pump doesn’t get you anywhere because it goes UNBURNED to the catalytic converter. That means you are getting 0 MPG (zero, zilch, nada) from most of the over-priced gasoline you pump into your tank. WHY DO COMBUSTION ENGINES WASTE SO MUCH GAS? That’s what …

Will Raise up to $1 Billion AUD to Fund Initial Network Build Out Melbourne, Australia (Oct 22, 2008) — Better Place today announced agreements with AGL Energy and financial advisor Macquarie Capital Group to raise $1 billion (AUD) and begin deploying an electric vehicle (EV) network powered by renewable energy. The Better Place model for sustainable mobility will help Australia …

The energy crunch is a real worldwide crisis as fossil fuel supplies decrease and populations increase. Utility costs are going up in pace with the increasing demand for electricity. It’s no wonder that the alternative energy arena is a quickly growing market with millions of dollars invested every year. And of these great clean renewable energy sources, solar wind power …