Revolution in Solar Energy Technology? Cheap Quantum Dot Solar …

December 28th, 2011

Researchers have reduced the preparation time of quantum dot solar cells to less than an hour by changing the form to a one-coat quantum dot solar paint. How? Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles are coated with …

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DIY Solar Energy: Homemade Solar & Wind Power System,good

December 28th, 2011

Beautiful orrery(solar system model) avaiable in : www.orrerystore.com .www.DIYSolarPowerGuides.com – For those who wish to go green (solar or wind energy for the home) but can't afford the lump sum it typically costs up front; give the do-it-yourself option a try for a small investment of just $50 for instructions & plans. Also check out the true benefits of solar energy and how it's applied, these systems are becoming more common and more affordable throughout the US and the rest of the world.

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Three-Wheeled Electric Zap Car – Solar Enhanced

December 27th, 2011

The Zap Xebra has an electric hum as it passes by. Riding on the inside is a lot louder, but a comfortable ride. Randy added 6 thirty watt solar panels which adds 180 watt charging capacity at full sun. He says the solar panels themselves won’t charge the car up if the batteries are very low, but they do help to maintain the charge during the day which extends the range by about 25%. On a full charge the car will go for about 20 miles – not much, but enough to get around Randy’s small town. They are planning on buying an all-electric Nissan Leaf for longer journeys. He bought the Zap Xebra new in California for $8500. Adding the solor panels brought the cost in just under $10000. With solar panels installed on their home, Randy and his wife have offset the cost of charging the Xebra. The car was built in China with the electronics asembled and installed in California. Randy points out that the car could easily be made in the United States, and he hopes his investment will help in a small way to spread that idea. Randy is certainly right in how people respond to the car. Everywhere we drove, people smiled and waved. Often we were stopped by inqusitive onlookers, and Randy was always happy to answer their questions. This seems like only the beginning of a green transportation evolution, but even this humble beginning left me with a good feeling as I rode around in a car that drew all its power from the sun and left no exhaust. Video Produced by Rasa at www.pelorian.com …

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Patrick Dempsey Talks Solar Power

December 27th, 2011

Trina Solar Limited has teamed up with McDreamy himself, Patrick Dempsey, in an eight minute video that discusses solar power and its usefulness in communities.

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Selfmade SolarPanels – Solar Energy System Installer, American …

December 24th, 2011

Solar energy system installer, American Solar, announces its newest resource guide for Arizona homeowners titled Solar Energy : How to Invest in Solar & Boost Long-Term Savings. The third in a four-part series, this …

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High Performance Power Electronics Systems for PV Solar Applications

December 22nd, 2011

Join us for a free webinar that explains the benefits of an advanced inverter technology and specifically how it is capable of harvesting more energy from PV solar power generation systems. Providing insight into the factors that affect electrical yield, such as insolation and illumination (the effect of shading), and the inverter design and operating parameters that affect yield, the presentation points to “best practice” approaches that can improve electrical — and financial – yield by as much as 30%. In addition, the importance of evaluating issues such as TCO (total cost of ownership), LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy) and Efficacy vs. Efficiency are explained in the context of solar system performance and grid parity.

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Sonoran Solar Energy Project: Maricopa County Arizona Plan …

December 21st, 2011

PHOENIX — The federal government has approved the Sonoran Solar Energy Project, which will be built on public lands in Arizona's Maricopa County. Bureau of Land Management officials say it's the first solar energy project …

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Solar-powered boat sails around the world

December 20th, 2011

For the first time ever, a crew is trying to sail around the world using only solar energy to power the ship. Casey Kauffman went to meet the sailors onboard the world’s largest solar ship as it was docked in Doha.

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Solar Energy for Water & Space Heating — Global Overview

December 18th, 2011

Clean Tech News & Views: Solar Energy News. Wind Energy News. EV News. & More. … In the latest piece posted over there, Lester delved into the topic of solar energy for water and space heating. Check out the full article …

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Solar Energy for Water & Space Heating — Global Overview

December 18th, 2011

Clean Tech News & Views: Solar Energy News. Wind Energy News. EV News. & More. … In the latest piece posted over there, Lester delved into the topic of solar energy for water and space heating. Check out the full article …

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