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 Whenever you mention anything solar, most people just think about solar panels that go on the roof. Solar panels are great for the home, but there are a lot of other products out there that do amazing things. This article is going to praise five of these other products with the adulation they deserve. Some products are really useful while others are just fun.
Mobius Solar iPhone 4 Charger
The iPhone 4 and 4S are amazing phones, but many people think they would be better off with a stronger battery. While Apple isn’t going to do much about this anytime soon, there is one thing you can do to improve your iPhone’s battery life whether you are (Read More.....)
 ***The following is a guest post for The Solar Power Blog by Barbara Fix.***
Many of us are searching for ways to reduce our utility bills and to be more self-sufficient through the use of alternative power. All things considered, the benefits don’t stop there; not when considering Mother Nature’s tirade over the past several years. Installing solar panels or a wind turbine means no scrambling for oil lamps and sleeping bags the next time the power grid goes down.
However, no matter how good your intentions are with regards to self-sufficiency, they can leave us feeling (Read More.....)
 The Sun and Wind as an Alternative Power Source
Author: Ed Hunter
Alternative energy is energy that is renewable and naturally occurring. Alternative energy does not produce pollution and is a safer, cleaner and less destructive method of obtaining energy than using fossil fuels.
Alternative energy, by its very nature, is not harmful to the Earths environment. Due to increasingly high gas prices and concerns over damage to the environment many people have begun looking for an alternative energy source to meet their needs.
Fortunately searching for an (Read More.....)
 Clean Energy – Do the Right Thing for the Environment by Green Earth Community
Almost 85% of the energy demands we have is met by non-renewable energy sources like oil, petrol, coal etc. Unfortunately, these resources are limited and with indiscriminate use will deplete and eventually dry up. Using these fuels also tends to emit carbon into the atmosphere which is toxic and a pollutant. This is the primary cause of the green house effect and global warming.
So what is the solution to this? How do you do the right thing for the (Read More.....)
Design High-Performance Alternative Energy Systems for BuildingsA comprehensive reference for architects and engineers, this GreenSource book provides practical design and installation guidelines for some of the most commercially viable alternative energy technologies. Construction materials, system deployment, typical installations, and environmental impact are covered.Alternative Energy Systems in (Read More.....)
About the Actor
Toyota, W L Gore & Associates, Inc., Nuvera Fuel Cells, Inc., DaimlerChrysler Corporation, EPA, Ford, General Motors, Honda, The California Fuel Cell Partnership, CIMware Ltd. UK, (Read More.....)
The Sunforce 50013 1 Watt Power Sports Charger is the perfect solution for charging the batteries of motorcycles, personal water crafts, ATVs, snowmobiles and tractors. The 50013 is not only weatherproof, but maintenance free and extremely easy to install. With its built in overcharge / discharge protection, you cannot go wrong with the 50013 battery charger. This top of the line solar panel works in all daylight conditions to keep your batteries charged. Your purchase includes (Read More.....)
The fast and easy way to get up-to-speed on alternative energy Because of current events, geopolitics, and natural disasters, the cost of fuel is front and center in our lives. This book provides a concise look at all forms of energy, including fossil fuels, electric, solar, biodiesel, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, and renewable fuel cells. You will get explanations, definitions, and analysis of each alternative energy source from a technological point of view.
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Which Is Better: Wind Turbines Or Solar Panels?
Many of us are searching for ways to reduce our utility bills and to be more self-sufficient through the use of alternative power. All things considered, the benefits don’t stop there; not when considering Mother Nature’s tirade over the past several years. Installing solar panels or a wind turbine means no scrambling for oil lamps and sleeping bags the next time the power grid goes down.
However, no matter how good your intentions are with regards to self-sufficiency, they can leave us feeling (Read More.....)