–Philip J Reed, on behalf of Westwood College We all know it’s coming: the environmental event horizon. That is to say, the point of no return. Treat the planet badly enough and, eventually, it will no longer be able to recover. How close are we? Closer than we think, probably, and we can’t keep dragging our feet in the hope …

Solar cells for sale can be found in a multitude of locations nowadays – from nearby DIY shops to the internet. A lot of people tend to be slowly realizing the advantages and need for renewable energy sources and therefore are thinking about switching to solar power. What are solar panels? How can they work? What are the advantages of …

I was asked, recently, about renewable energy credits, and the person asking was embarrassed to have to admit that they really knew nothing at all about them. So, I put together this list of things that you may find useful to know about renewable energy credits. 1. Definition. A Renewable Energy Credit, generally referred to as an REC or by …

GOING SOLAR PROGRAM Thanks To The New American Vision Solar™ Power Purchase Agreement Solar panels create a ‘green’, pollution-free source for heat, light and electricity. The technology has been around for a while, in fact, because satellites utilize solar panels, we already rely on solar power for many of the gadgets we use everyday from cell phones to GPS systems …

Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG) and Denver International Airport (DIA) today announced the completion of a 4.4-megawatt, ground-mounted solar power system. Constellation Energy built, owns and maintains the solar installation, and DIA will purchase the electricity produced by the system over a 20-year period. It is the third large-scale solar project for DIA, bringing the airport’s total amount of hosted solar power to more than 8 megawatts – the most solar generation at a commercial airport in the United States.

the report shows that in 2010, renewable energy supplied an estimated 16% of global final energy consumption and delivered close to 20% of global electricity production. Renewable capacity now comprises about a quarter of total global power-generating capacity. Including large and small hydropower (an estimated 30 GW added in 2010), renewable energy accounted for approximately 50% of total added power-generating capacity in 2010. In 2010, existing solar water and space heating capacity increased by an estimated 25 gigawatts-thermal (GWth), or about 16%.

Richard Chapo asked: Wind power is an incredibly clean renewable power source. To capture the energy in wind, wind farms are used. So, how about wind farm efficiency? Wind Farm Efficiency Wind power is the process by which wind is used to generate power or electricity. The power of the wind is actually a form of solar power – wind …

Munyaradzi Chinongoza asked: Residential wind power works by having a wind turbine attached to the top of a tall tower so that it can collect kinetic energy and change it into electricity so that it may work with your homes electrical system. Wind turbines will have out put if the wind power is over 7 to 10 miles per hour …

Harnessing solar energy using home solar power systems is an ideal way to cut your monthly power bills by over 80%, adding to that, you can also contribute to protect our environment. Solar energy is a renewable source of energy, and when converted, it releases no toxic emissions into our environment at all. Solar energy is free. Solar energy comes …

When you harness solar energy with home solar power systems, it can be a great way to reduce your monthly power bills by over 80%, and on top of that, you can contribute in protecting our environment. Solar energy is known to be a renewable energy source, and when you convert it, it does not produce any toxic emissions into …

This is certainly a good question given that the recession is still with us and possibly householders are investigating quick ways to saving money. It’s a shame but solar energy panels, like most other renewable energy choices do not give excellent short term payback, but instead are a long term payback choice. So it depends on the perspective of the …

This is definitely a good question given that the bad financial situation is still hanging around somewhat and possibly customers are finding out about quick ways to saving money. Alas solar energy panels, like most other renewable energy solutions do not generate excellent short term rewards, but instead are a long term payback answer. So it depends on the outlook …

Across the country, the race is on to drive down the cost of solar energy. And a new challenge through the U.S. Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative could help slash the costs even faster. We are challenging cities and counties to compete nationwide to cut the red tape that can push up the price tags on solar energy projects. One …

This funding opportunity will create tools that local governments can use to streamline and expedite the process of installing solar energy. DOE will fund one or more recipients under each of the following topic areas:

As more and more states pass laws mandating that up to one-third of their power come from renewable sources by 2020, utility companies are wrestling with how to make the energy mix work. A persistent problem for wind and solar power is intermittency – the wind doesn’t always blow and the sun doesn’t always shine when power is needed most. …

Energy efficiency programs save UC $21 million per year Improved light controls, such as those that are part of UC Davis’ Smart Lighting Program, are among ways UC campuses are improving energy efficiency in existing buildings. By Harry Mok UC has won national praise for its 50 LEED-certified facilities, the most of any U.S. university. Many are considered shining examples …

Solar energy for homes is certainly a feasible option because of modern day levels of technology. Ease of access to the type of material necessary to change from standard energy options (the utility company) to a healthier substitute through renewable sources such as installing solar panels to produce electrical power has arrived. People that find themselves handy working with a …

Honeywell Wind Turbine by WindTronics Now Available for Purchase Wind is Nature’s Energy-Savings Generator Muskegon, Mich. – April 21, 2011 – WindTronics announced today the launch of its much-anticipated Honeywell Wind Turbine, which is now available through authorized dealers, retailers and partners. Best noted for always turning and generating power in as little as two miles per hour (mph), the …

Solar energy for homes is certainly a plausible possibility due to today’s levels of technologies. Availability to the types of materials needed to convert from conventional electricity sources (the utility service provider) to a healthy alternative through environment friendly sources like utilizing solar panel systems to produce electrical power is here. Lots of people that find themselves handy using a …

The 12,600-panel array will produce enough power to meet approximately 40% of the annual electricity needs at Depot Park, the former Sacramento Army Depot. The installation is one of the largest ground mounted-tracking solar projects in California and the only one located at a Superfund Site within a redeveloped military facility.