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Frisian Solar Boat Challenge

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

From June 22 to June 28, Friesland will be home to the world’s largest race of solar vessels: The Frisian Solar Challenge.
Around 50 teams will start the Challenge, mainly universities and specialist companies from Europe with teams from Brazil, England, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Italy and Poland, though a disproportionate representation from the local area, […]

World’s first solar speedboat

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

We usually try to keep electricity and water apart, but it seems the electric engine revolution is moving through the boating world as well.
The Czeers MK1 prototype is, as far as its Dutch creators are concerned, the world’s first solar speedboat.
The resulting test boat, made from 100% carbon fiber inlaid with leather trim, photovoltaic […]

Solar Shuttle

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

Now this is something to see–

March 17, 2007 Designed by SolarLab founder Christoph Behling, the Solar Shuttle is the UK’s largest and most advanced solar boat. It was set up last July, and operates on the ecologically-fragile Serpentine Lake in one of the oldest parks in the world, London’s Hyde Park.
Entirely pollution-free […]

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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Exhibition seeks bids for solar panels

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

The board of governors at Exhibition Place is pushing ahead with the next phase of an ambitious solar-power project that will see the roof of the 44-year-old Better Living Centre covered with sun-catching panels.
A request for bids to install a one-megawatt solar photovoltaic system, big enough to provide electricity to about 800 […]

Solar Panels - In the U.S. city Morganton

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

MORGANTON - As gas prices soar and President George Bush says the U.S. needs to cut its dependence on oil, one couple in Morganton is doing their part. Molly Hemstreet and Francisco Risso had solar panels installed at their home and are now generating power for the city of Morganton. The system […]

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