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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From the Manufacturer

Power House: Green Essentials Edition. To live sustainably, we must use Earth's resources at a rate at which they can be replenished, and thus provide for future generations to live as we have. In this kit, you can learn about alternatitive energy and sustainable living by conducting experiments and building energy-related models. Thirty of the best experiments and the ten most important building projects from the original Power House kit are presented i (Read More.....)

The Solar Electricity Handbook is a practical and straightforward guide to using electric solar panels. Assuming no previous knowledge of solar panels, the book explains how solar panels work, how they can be used and explains the steps you (Read More.....)

If you want to put together a solar power system yourself this DVD is for you. Although it covers an off-grid system it is just as helpful for someone who wants to be partially on grid but would rather set up the system themselves. This is not an overview but rather programmed instruction. This DVD shows, step-by-step, how a 650-watt, off-grid, do-it-yourself solar-panel system was (Read More.....)

Review

"...this book really does offer a comprehensive picture of the possible future of energy...well priced." (UK-Energy-Saving.com, August 6th 2009)

Get the truth about alternative energy and make it part of your life Want to utilize cleaner, greener types of energy? This plain-English guide clearly explains the popular forms of alternative energy that you can use in your home, your car, and more. Separating myth from fact, this resource explores the (Read More.....)

Renewable Power and Alternative Energy Advantages and Disadvantages

Renewable energy is the centerpiece of eco-energy planning. Yet all renewable energy sources are not created equal and some are far more sustainable in the long term than others. We will explore the available types of renewable energy considering the advantages and disadvantage as we go.

However are we all clear about the difference, such as it is between renewable energy and alternative energy. Alternative energy is all energy sources other than carbonaceous sources, whereas renewable energy is energy that is replaced almost as quickly as it is used by being part of the natural carbon cycle of the earth. (Read More.....)

Deep Cycle Batteries - Going Green to Save Green

by Stephen Daniels

Deep cycle batteries are a great way to add to your green agenda. While probably best known for their use in storing energy generated by solar panels, these power sources require less maintenance, last longer and are cleaner than regular batteries. Highly versatile, they are being utilized in more and more applications, allowing people to reduce their carbon footprint and their dependence on fossil fuels. A look at how batteries work will help you understand how these durable, cost effective power sources are playing an important role in alternative energy and green technology.

Batteries do not create energy; they store it. The real difference between a deep cycle and a starter battery is its (Read More.....)

Renewable Energy and Alternative Fuel - What Is It and Why Should We Care?

by J.D. Kennedy

http://CleanEnergySolutionZ.com

There's a lot of talk right now about transitioning to renewable energy, such as wind and solar power, and converting our transportation system to run on cleaner "alternative" fuels, such as hydrogen and electricity. But what does it all mean? And why should it matter to me? Well, let me see if I can quickly address those questions...

First of all, let's try to demystify the idea of renewable energy. Most of the energy we use today to drive our cars or light up a room are derived primarily from what are referred to (Read More.....)

Some Renewable Energy Solutions - Solar Power Solutions at Home

By: Tony Maichl

With the world facing an energy crisis, it is becoming more important to try to conserve our non-renewable sources by reducing our dependency on them. We can reduce our dependancy on them by using renewable energy solutions to replace the non-renewable energy sources we use to produce electricity. Renewable energy solutions refers to those renewable energy sources that can produce power without exhausting our natural resources which are limited. There are three types of renewable energy sources: solar energy, wind energy, and hydro (water) energy all of which are viable solution to our ever depleting non-renewable energy sources.

Solar Power: The sun is the most (Read More.....)