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Build Your Own Solar Power System At Home

George Frankwell — Fri, 27 May 2011 01:38:59 +0000

If you are interested in learning exactly how to generate power and reduce your bill then Earth4Energy is the perfect resource for you!

With the ever increasing costs of living, there is no better time than right now to stop throwing money out the window and start generating our own electricity. And you’ll be helping to save the environment!

Over the last few years the Earth4Energy team have figured out how to significantly reduce the up front cost of installing solar power, making it more affordable for the average home owner just like you.

Now you can build a single panel or a complete array of panels to power your home for a fraction of retail cost.

Visit the Earth4Energy website to find out more.

Nigeria receives Japan's N2b grant for solar energy

test2 — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:52:25 +0000

Victoria Ojeme The Nigerian government Wednesday received a grant of N2billion from the government of Japan to support the nation's drive to boost power generation capacity, through solar energy . The donation under …

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Energy Matters Video News – Episode 67 – May 16, 2012

George Frankwell — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:34:15 +0000

Virginia reports on REC’s 5 millionth solar panel, Victoria’s Yarra Climate Action Now pursuing a community-owned solar farm and solar soon to be an even better deal for small businesses in Australia. For further details of these stories and more, visit www.energymatters.com.au

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5 Myths and Realities About U.S.-China Solar Trade Competition

George Frankwell — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:11:31 +0000

Solar installation companies and other tariff opponents argue that the only way to reach grid parity with fossil fuels is to keep solar energy prices low, while the only way to keep prices low is to keep those low-cost Chinese …

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Getting to Cost-Competitive Solar Energy | The Energy Collective

George Frankwell — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:05:25 +0000

Shah highlights the domestic solar industry to prove his point, equating rapid industry growth to evidence that solar energy is “cost-effective” compared to conventional energy sources. He extends this sentiment in the GigaOm …

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Egyptian Solar Energy Company KarmSolar Wins HCT-Wharton Innovation Tournament 2021

George Frankwell — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:35:57 +0000

The HCT-Wharton Innovation Tournament, held this past Monday and Tuesday in Dubai, challenged entrepreneurs to produce innovative solutions to enhance sustainability by reducing the effects of greenhouse gases, or controlling consumption of non-renewable energy resources. The winning team, KarmSolar, won AED 40000 (~$10800) for their innovative solar energy-based water pumping solution. By helping farmers pump and conserve water through a solar-powered management system, it aims to transform economies by reducing dependence on diesel as well as food imports. Watch their reactions to the win and what’s next.

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Solar Energy: Free Upfront « Climate Denial Crock of the Week

test2 — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:42:03 +0000

HOLMDEL, N.J. — Jay Nuzzi, a New Jersey state trooper, had put off installing solar panels on his home here for years, deterred by the $70000 it could cost. Then on a trip to Home Depot, he stumbled across a booth for Roof …

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Solar powered kindergarten in Gaza

George Frankwell — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:53:59 +0000

The Italian government has recently funded a project in Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip which includes the establishment of a solar-powered kindergarten. The solar panels installed on the roof of Umm al-Nasser kindergarten, trap energy from the sun which generates electricity enough to power the school’s lighting and electric-run machines the entire day. Naheda Khail, project coordinator at Vento di Terra in Gaza explained that solar energy is both cost-efficient and environmentally friendly. Umm al-Nasser kindergarten consists of eight classrooms and serves 150 children from the local Bedouin community. Ibrahim Sharayha, an engineer, said there are two energy converters on site to ensure continual electricity supply. “The school uses alternative power. It gives around 10 kilowatts of electricity. We have two convertors, each one produces 5 kilowatts. Near the school, there is mosque which also uses the same kind of alternative energy that gives it approximately 24 hours of electricity,” she said. Kindergarten headmistress Fatma Abu Rashed said that the school doesn’t need to rely on intermittent electricity due to the consistent supply from solar energy. This isn’t the first solar energy project in Gaza aided by the Italian government. 5 out of 15 intensive care units in Gaza’s Shifa hospital are powered by the sun. Years of Israeli-imposed blockades on Gaza along with internal Palestinian political strife meant fuel had to be smuggled from Egypt via underground border …

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