Intel Spins off Solar Energy Technology; Intel Capital Invests in SpectraWatt Cogentrix Energy, PCG Clean Energy and Technology Fund, Solon AG also Invest in SpectraWatt to Deliver Solar Cells SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 16, 2008 – To spur new development and demand for renewable energy sources, Intel Corporation is spinning off key assets of a start-up business effort inside Intel’s …

Well in taking advantage of abundant local resources San Joaquin Solar has gotten themselves a contract with PG&E of California to provide 106.8 megawatts (MW) of solar thermal-biofuel hybrid power to the PG&E power grid. The combo energy project is to be built near Coalinga CA, a location only known for a powerful earthquake centered there many years ago. Coalinga …

As the demand for energy continues to grow, the world is looking to diversify energy platforms. Solar power is mentioned continually, but is it really viable? If you step back form the debate on energy sources, you’ll realize something quickly. Solar energy is already the vastly dominant source of energy we use. It just comes in a form we don’t …

Unlike standard garden fountains, solar fountains cost less and save energy. Because they run on free power generated by sunlight, solar fountains never need to be plugged into an electrical power source. They can be placed anywhere with access to direct sunlight. In the garden or patio area, place the fountain’s solar panel out of areas that are shaded by …

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 …

[tag]Passive solar[/tag] can be as simple as items that can be heated by the sun to produce energy Active solar is when you use more expensive solar panels and the like to produce electricity to either charge batteries or to power items direct. I think one of the oldest uses of passive solar is to face your home towards the …

I have talked about our ‘addiction to oil’. And while it’s true that only major, international action can permanently stop that, and the greenhouse effect with it, we can and should of course all do our part. That’s why I’d like to go into the pro’s and cons of having your own solar power generated at your roof top through …

While camping in remote areas or working in construction where electric power is at a premium, having your own portable solar power unit to plug into can supply some of the power needed for comfort or convenience. Most people consider solar power as a means of alternative power generation that will eventually replace coal-fired generating plants but the sun plays …

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Nov. 5, 2007—Pacific Gas and Electric Company today announced that it has entered into a 177 megawatt solar thermal power purchasing agreement with Ausra Inc. The project, to be located in central California, is being developed by Ausra. “Today’s agreement between PG&E and Ausra highlights how clean energy will create jobs in California while delivering a reliable source …

You have probably heard it said by environmental groups that we should switch to solar energy as a power source because it is free, there is an unlimited supply, and it is a cleaner source of electrical power because there are no by-products (compared to fossil fuels like oil and gas which release greenhouse gases into the earth's atmosphere when burned for power.) However, can solar energy be a reliable and practical source of electrical power indeed?

Throughout generations from the dawn of mankind the sun has been given a status of a father. A father so generous that he doesn’t hold back anything when it comes to giving his children anything and everything he’s got. A father, who has guided and shown the path to future and helped in the time of need; Today we ask …

Active solar builds on the same principles as passive solar but uses additional technology such as fans and pumps to maximize the desirable effects and minimize the undesirable ones. It is used to produce energy for heating and cooling spaces, to store [tag]energy[/tag] for later use, and to heat water. Most active [tag]solar energy[/tag] systems use specialized collectors to capture the rays and used the stored power and additional electricity as necessary to run pumps and fans for distribution.

Today, many Americans strive toward a clean, renewable energy source to meet the needs of the average consumer. That seems impractical, however, as fossil fuels and nuclear energy are excessively used in the country, causing environmental problems that pose a threat to living creatures. [tag]Solar power [/tag]has become a fortunate development in the modern world, as its advantages are far …

Acquisition Accelerates Growth and Product Innovation SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov 15, 2006 — SunPower Corporation, a Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of the world’s highest-efficiency, commercially available solar cells and solar panels, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PowerLight Corp., a privately owned solar systems provider based in Berkeley, Calif. PowerLight is a leading global provider of large-scale …

California’s Silicon Valley has led the country in several waves of technology over the past thirty years and now it is leading the corporate world into the acceptance of solar energy to help power its plants and buildings across the southern half of San Francisco Bay. Why is this happening? Check out this analysis from a local paper: The region …

alternative energy book It’s a measure of just how dependent the world has become on fossil fuels that we call any other form of energy production alternative energy Ironically humans relied on many of these so-called alternatives long before they learned to burn coal or refine petroleum into heating oil and gasoline relying on the sun and the wind to …

how will solar energy affect the world We know that homeowners are having to deal with rising energy prices so it makes sense to try and reduce the central heating costs any way we can Take a look at the tips below to help you work out ways to keep costs to a minimum hellip so you have more money …

how will solar energy affect the world We know that homeowners are having to deal with rising energy prices so it makes sense to try and reduce the central heating costs any way we can Take a look at the tips below to help you work out ways to keep costs to a minimum hellip so you have more money …

solar horse barns If you own horses or just plan to get them you definitely need to build a good barn as they need a place to live at Horse barns could come in different shapes and sizes Horse barns could serve many various purposes aside from housing horses Your barn could be used as a working area a storage …

wood pellet maker A pellet maker is used to form various raw materials into pellets for feed bedding or energy A pellet maker is also known as a pellet mill pellet press or pellet appliance Either term is a valid description for the equipment More as well as more people today are interested in a small pellet maker to make …