Archive for May, 2008

The Stats For Alternative Energy

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

The share of renewable energy sources in total energy consumption increased slowly in the EU-25 between 1990 and 2004 from 4.4% in 1990 to 6.3 % in 2004. Significant further growth will be needed to meet the indicative target of a 12 % share by 2010. All renewable sources increased in 2004. […]

Solar Panels

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Solar panels are wonderful because they reduce pollution and help people conserve our natural recourses. Today, solar power and solar panels are becoming more and more popular among people, and not only popular but even essential. They are a big help in poorer countries such as Africa where people need some sustainable power for their […]

3D solar cells

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

3D solar cells are mainly parabolic mirrors, which concentrate the sun’s power into one spot. A parabolic mirror (as you may have read) is a curved mirror, or a frame with mirror bits on it. The mirror is usually a third or a half of a circle, so it gives more heat than a flat […]

solar panel pool heating

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Do not think that you have to install an entire home solar power system to enjoy the benefits of solar power. In truth, one of the most cost-effective uses of solar power is a solar heater, and one of the most useful applications of solar energy is for RVs. And, perhaps, one of the most […]

What is PV?

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

PV is short for photovoltaics (photo=light, voltaics=electricity). PV is a semiconductor-based technology used to convert light energy into direct current (dc) electricity, using no moving parts, consuming no conventional fuels, and creating no pollution.
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