265 articles on "solar"

Are Electricity Generating Windows the Next Big Thing in Solar Power?

A Swiss scientist was awarded the Millennium Technology Prize earlier this year for his pioneering work in developing nanotechnology which could lead to energy-generating windows for commercial and residential use. Several recent technological advan...

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Are Electricity Generating Windows the Next Big Thing in Solar Power?

Solar power has been a hot topic for years with the increasing demand for renewable energy sources. However, it has always been restricted by a lack of surface area to install solar panels. The idea to generate solar energy through windows, which are...

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Getting Clean and Green With Electricity from Natural Energy

Solar panels and wind turbine generators (frequently identified as windmills) are the most popular types of energy than can be employed for personal gain. And understanding that, folks are actually wondering and asking regarding how they can help sav...

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An Easy to Understand Explanation of How Solar Panels Work

Solar energy is getting a lot of attention these days. Its time to answer the question: how do they actually work? It is not obvious how a panel can convert the sun's rays into electricity without moving parts. This article will help explain the...

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Benefits Of Renewable Energy Resources

Solar energy is the cleanest and most inexhaustible of known energy sources, and the advantages of solar technology are great indeed. Before you can really realize these benefits of solar technology however, you need to find out more about renewable ...

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Clouds and Their Effect on Solar Panels

Clouds are an essential component of the earth's atmosphere and have long been studied for their role in weather patterns and the water cycle. Clouds play an important role in the energy balance of the earth, as they can either block or filter the su...

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Getting Clean and Green With Electricity from Natural Energy

In recent years, the trend towards green energy has grown rapidly. As the world becomes more conscious of the impact of traditional power sources on the environment, the spotlight has turned towards cleaner and more sustainable forms of energy. One o...

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Travel to Turkey for the 2006 Total Solar Eclipse

Wednesday March 29th 2006 will be a very special day in Turkey. Shortly before two o'clock in the afternoon local time an eerie darkness will descend across the land. Birds will begin to roost and streetlights will flicker on as the sun slips be...

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Use Rain Power and Solar Power Together!

The rainwater harvesting industry is constantly looking for different ways of making rainwater harvesting more economical and practical. Rainwater harvesting means you can use between 30% and 50% less on mains water consumption, and since we are all ...

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Travel to Turkey for the 2006 Total Solar Eclipse

Turkey is known for many things, from being the land of Baklava to the home of the Turkish delight, but it is also a great destination for astro-tourists. In 2006, Turkey had the opportunity to experience a once-in-a-lifetime event: the Total Solar E...

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