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.....)

Cars are known as one of the most polluting devices in the world due to their sheer number and frequency of use, so using more eco-friendly technology is always welcome. While hybrid cars do limit the pollution somewhat, this is nothing compared to solar technology. If cars could harness the power of the sun, then not only does pollution go down, but so does the price of gas, as it would be unneeded. While solar cars might seem like a great invention in the future, there are actually several solar cars in use right now. They are not commonly used on the street, but their current incarnations are leading the way for consumer versions of this technology.

Solar Cars Now
Solar cars are in existence now, but don’t expect to find one (Read More.....)

As the dire news continues to leach out of Fukishima, the silver lining in its nuclear cloud is that renewable energy technologies, despite their daunting start-up costs, are receiving renewed scrutiny.

Make no mistake - given the trillions of dollars invested over the last five decades in nuclear energy, the industry and its lobbyists will not go down without a fight, promoting new, "safe" reactor designs, etc. etc. etc.

But the Fukushima debacle has finally bared the industry's darkest secret, it inability to manage its nuclear waste. The six reactor TEPCO Daichi Fukushima stored all its waste (Read More.....)

As the price of oil continues to rise, and as more people than ever wake up to what we are doing to the environment, solar power is rapidly becoming more popular than ever.  In fact, one might even say that a revolution is taking place.  An increasing number of people are finding value in becoming self-sufficient, and solar power is one of the top choices for those who desire to get "off the grid".   

So just how popular is solar power becoming?  Well, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey, 44% of Americans (Read More.....)

From the Manufacturer

Tune_in: to the MICROLINK FR160 by Etón For the calm of a sailboat, the curves of a bike trail, the midst of a hurricane, for baseball fans tuning into a game, a bevy of kids camping in the backyard. For everyday adventure, Etón corporation is there to keep you connected, empowered and informed all year round, 365 days a year. Sleek and portable MICROLINK FR160 (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.....)

From Publishers Weekly

The inscription on a granite obelisk in Beaumont, Tex., claims: On this spot on the tenth day of the twentieth century, a new era in civilization began. On that scrubby mound of dirt gushed a fountain of oil that sprayed for days, tripled U.S. oil production overnight and set off a frenzy that revolutionized the industrial age. Previously, crude oil and its derivative, kerosene, held little more value than cheap (Read More.....)

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The family of Solio the Universal "Hybrid" Chargers, Solio Mono, Solio Classic, Solio Hybrid-1000, the Solio Magnesium, are powerful enough to charge all handheld electronic devices at home or on the move, anything, anytime, anywhere. It is a Hybrid because it can accept power from either the sun, a computer, or the wall storing this energy within Solio's internal rechargeable battery. Solio uses this energy to power gadgets at the same rate as wall adaptors and wi (Read More.....)

From the Manufacturer

The Coleman CC-4000 controller will connect to your panel to avoid overcharging your batteries when using the Coleman solar chargers. Use with CL-1200 model

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Review

Nelson's obvious experience in lecturing on solar cells has made this book a most useful and recommendable reading. -- Hans J Queisser, Max-Planck-Institute of Solid-State Research, Stuttgart, GermanyPhotovoltaics will play an increasingly important role in a future low-carbon energy economy. Jenny Nelson has provided a splendidly clear, concise and readable account of the basic semiconductor physics of the solar cell, complete with student exercises (Read More.....)

All the power you need is already there. This third edition helps readers understand the basics of solar (photovoltaic) power and explore whether it makes sense for them, what their options are, and what's involved with installing various on- and off-grid systems. •Solar power is a $3 billion industry, and it's poised to grow to $39 billion by 2014 •By 2011, the United States will surpass Germany as the largest market for solar power products

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The Sunforce 50044 60-Watt Solar Charging Kit gives you several more reasons to love the sun. It provides the power you need, while helping you save money and protect the environment. This kit is ideal for cabins, recreational vehicles, remote power, back-up power, and 12-volt battery charging. It comes with everything you need to start producing up to 60 Watts/4 Amps of clean, free power in all weather conditions. Sunforce kits are easy to set up and operate. C (Read More.....)

Easy-to-understand, accurate, and comprehensive, this is the guide for anyone interested in installing a solar electric system. Power from the Sun provides a basic understanding of electricity, solar energy and the sun, and solar site assessment. It discusses the types of photovoltaics (PVs) and PV systems, advances in PVs, charge controllers, inverters, batteries, and generators, as well as the installation and maintenance of a PV system. This book is written for the layperson (Read More.....)

From the Manufacturer

Tune_in: to the MICROLINK FR160 by Etón For the calm of a sailboat, the curves of a bike trail, the midst of a hurricane, for baseball fans tuning into a game, a bevy of kids camping in the backyard. For everyday adventure, Etón corporation is there to keep you connected, empowered and informed all year round, 365 days a year. Sleek and (Read More.....)

The perfect source for solar power—fully illustrated. Solar Power (photovoltaics) is now a one-billion-dollar industry, and it’s poised to grow rapidly in the near future as more pressure is placed on limited fossil fuel resources and as advances in solar technology drive down the costs of residential solar systems. This book helps readers understand the basics of solar power and other renewable energy sources, explore whether solar power makes sense for them, what (Read More.....)

This is the absolute brightest solar-powered, motion-activated outdoor security floodlights on the market. The 80 LEDs never burn out or need changing. This environmentally friendly unit puts out the light equivalent of a 40 watt halogen bulb without using one bit of electricity, drawing the free power of the sun. This means low energy costs and low environmental impact with an amazing amount of light. Installation is so simple, no electrician needed.

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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 (Read More.....)

From the Manufacturer

Tune_in: to the MICROLINK FR160 by Etón For the calm of a sailboat, the curves of a bike trail, the midst of a hurricane, for baseball fans tuning into a game, a bevy of kids camping in the backyard. For everyday adventure, Etón corporation is there to keep you connected, empowered and informed all year round, 365 days a year. Sleek and (Read More.....)

The bestselling alternative energy reference book in North America?now in an updated edition Want to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whether you?re looking to save on your energy costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes the mystery out of this energy source and shows you how to put it to work for you! This new edition gives you hands-on tips and tech (Read More.....)

How to Make Your Own Solar Power for the Home to Save Money and Protect the Planet

Author: Pete Phelps

Because of the rising energy costs sweeping the country and the world, many homeowners are turning towards alternative solutions to meeting their energy needs. One cost-saving option many are examining is solar power for the home. Installing solar power for the home can be a cost-prohibitive endeavor when done by a professional. What most people don't know is that they can install solar panels themselves. By accomplishing this task personally, a homeowner will reap all of the benefits of solar power for the (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.....)

Choose Home Built Solar Power System Over Coal And Oil Energy

By: Paul Rodgers

Most people understand that installing a home built solar power system would bring them the benefits of a reduced electrical bill, while at the same time reducing the impact of your business or home on the environment. Solar power sytems are often sized to simply reduce an electricity bill; this provides you with a smaller electricity bill and protection against the future inflation of electricity prices.

One of the other great things about a solar power system, is that if you end up producing more energy that your (Read More.....)

Solar Power And The Promise Of Low Cost Energy

By: Jim Newell

What is solar energy? The earth has been receiving free energy from the sun for as long as there has been an earth. If there was an affordable way to utilize all of the energy the earth receives from the sun in one day, it would supply all of the power needs of the earth.

Affordable cost is the key to effectively using solar power. The good news is that as solar technology advances the cost continues to go down. The really good news is that as the need for clean energy sources climbs, those technology advances are happening (Read More.....)