solar energy

When I was a child I had the opportunity of a lifetime. I could go on an all expense paid trip to Washington DC and explore all that city had to offer. The catch? I had to be one of the winners in the school science fair. At first I was a bit intimidated about … Read more

The largest photovoltaic system (that’s solar panel to you and me) in Louisiana sits atop a large warehouse facility in New Orleans. Seventy-two 85watt panels with an output capacity of 6.12 kilowatts will help power The Green Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and encouraging environmentally sustainable living. Shell Exploration amp; Production Company and … Read more

Solar power is becoming an increasingly popular option for turning some roof or yard space into a means of partially or completely covering home electricity needs. Some intrepid do-it-yourselfers have turned to building their own solar electric panels, either for the challenge of it or to meet the custom specifications of a unique space or … Read more

Residential energy credit has been enhanced by congress for using solar power. Two other new energy systems have also been included under the new residential energy credit. This is made possible by the energy extension and improvement act. When does it start? The residential energy credit will begin on January 1, 2009.There are eight more … Read more

Today everybody is looking for ways to save money on high energy cost as well as go green. One of the ways that people consider is installing solar panels to their home. While these do work very well, they also have some very concrete drawbacks. Let’s take a look at a few pros and cons … Read more

One of the most logical uses of solar energy is to heat a home swimming pool, since sunshine and swimming weather are so closely linked. The simplest and least expensive way to warm an unheated pool with sunrays, or to ease the load on a gas or electric pool heater, is to cover the water … Read more

What are Robotikits? Robotikits (sold by OWI Inc., dba RobotiKits Direct) are small, build‑your‑own educational toys that use a tiny photovoltaic (solar) cell to power a DC motor and simple mechanical motion. Often marketed as “mini‑solar kits,” these snap‑together models demonstrate how sunlight becomes motion and are positioned as beginner STEM/STEAM projects for classroom and … Read more

The world’s third largest solar array began production of electricity in the Nevada desert last year, pumping out 64 Megawatts of power, enough to power 14,000 to 15,000 homes during peak operating times in the middle of the day. Last week, federal, state and local officials held an official unveiling ceremony to celebrate the fully-operational … Read more