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The 21st century has given us a plethora of new and fun gadgets. It has also tripled our need for batteries and its impact on our wallets. What if you could recharge those batteries for free? On the go? Wherever you happen to be? Battery Impact The chemicals in our batteries are less toxic than they were ten years ago, …

With [tag-tec]energy sources[/tag-tec] depleting and costs rising, we are being forced to look into alternatives that can meet our needs. The amount of energy needed to supply our needs is huge and it has been hard to find an energy source that can meet those needs and not be depleted. The best option that has been found is solar energy. …

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?

Solar power cost per kilowatt is not cost effective with the exception of a few states. Read the chart where using solar thermal (as opposed to PV) energy has the cost advantage. More: continued here

THE MOST DEMOCRATIC ENERGY SOURCE! Solar Systems are expensive, right? They can be, but an investment in Solar Energy technology for your home can pay you back in a lot less time than you think. Sometimes the political climate matters more than the actual climate when it comes to solar power. New incentive programs are added everyday in the form …

Energy efficiency standards for all new property have been being raised by most nations year on year, for some years now, with the intention of gradually reducing the energy demand burden from our buildings on oil and non-renewable energy based power. Nevertheless, to carry on forever, making buildings more efficient makes little sense if the cost rises, or the functionality …

We interviewed Lyndon Rive the CEO of Solar City at the recent Going Green 2007 conference in Davis CA about the state of residential and business solar systems. Are we ready for solar? Where is the solar power industry going? He answers those questions and more. Solar City More about Solar City: SolarCity is the leading provider of solar energy …

This article is an energy review and update, as well as a critique of US and Western energy policies, or a lack thereof. This is not about Eastern energy policies because they will follow our political and market leads in dealing with a necessary and long overdue shift out of the archaic energy infrastructures that have been perpetuated for corporate …

Khosla Ventures and Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers back technology and utility veterans in making renewable energy price competitive with fossil fuels AlwaysOn GoingGreen Conference, DAVIS, Calif.—Sept. 10, 2007—Ausra Inc., the developer of utility-scale [tag]solar thermal power[/tag] technology, has secured more than $40 million in funding from Silicon Valley venture capital firms Khosla Ventures and Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers …

Currently, the use of solar panels is on very small scale compared to the use of fossil fuels. This does not go for just solar energy, but also wind energy, geothermal, and tidal. The use of renewable electricity only makes up for a small percentage of a nations actual power output. There are however, some countries who are able to …

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 …

Clean Technology Startup Offers 100% Green Solar-Powered Web Hosting for Business and Consumers AlwaysOn GoingGreen 2007 SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Greenest Host, a pioneer of green powered Internet services, today announced worldwide availability of its 100% solar powered web hosting plans. Like most web hosting companies, Greenest Host offers a suite of services that allow users to host websites, register domains, host …

Go Green or Go Home 2007 AlwaysOn GoingGreen 2007 Set to Create Industry Benchmark for Greentech Events AlwaysOn GoingGreen 2007 PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Over seven hundred greentech professionals, venture capital and private-equity investors, and leading members of the press and blogging community will convene at University of California, CA from September 10 – 12 for the inaugural AlwaysOn GoingGreen 2007 …

If you think that we will run out of energy if fossil fuel is depleted, you need to read this article. [tag]Fossil fuel[/tag] is non-renewable energy, that means it will run out a day in future no matter how much it is under our earth’s crust. But nowadays we still heavily rely on fossil fuel as our major energy source. …

There are several variations of alternative fuels and several classifications depending on your exact definition. Let’s take a closer look. A fuel is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as a substance that is used to produce heat or energy by burning and also a substance from which energy can be liberated such as in a nuclear reaction. When you are …

One form of rebate for [tag]solar power[/tag] systems is known as a buy down. Typically a government program pays part of the initial cost of a solar power system. The buy down amount is established by the state legislature for a specified period. The buy down amounts are based on the solar system’s generating capacity, measured in watts or kilowatts. …

A description of life in Ghana and how people adapt to a situation during the load shedding and powercuts due to the failure of the Akosombo Dam, the largest powers source, to produce power. This has been going on from November 2006 until today. We see no end to this. I was in Ghana and one of things I experienced …

Designing your Solar Home to take advantage of the sun’s energy can save you thousands of dollars in energy costs over the years. When you think about living off the grid or solar power with connection to the grid, you have already made a basic decision to save planetary energy by using renewable energy resources. Off the grid means not …

Florida Supports Solar Energy Deductions for Homes and Businesses The sunshine state wants to encourage solar energy development. Check it out. More: solar energy – continued here

Honda Soltec Begins Sales of Thin Film Solar Cells TOKYO, Japan, June 12, 2007–Honda Soltec Co., Ltd., Honda’s wholly-owned solar cell subsidiary, has begun sales of thin film solar cells produced by Honda Engineering Co., Ltd., primarily in the Kanto area, Japan, through distributors which also provide solar cell installation service. Honda Engineering Thin Film Solar Cell Module The thin …