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Electric Vehicle Conversion

12/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Vehicles

Large numbers of people are discovering that, with some effort and a little money, a clean, reliable beast of transportation can emerge from ones own garage. Generally referred to as EVs (electric vehicles), these self-made conversions offer low cost of operation and low cost of ownership - a winning combination.

Energy Saving Tips in the Kitchen

12/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Commentary

EEI has compiled the following top 10 cooking tips for making sure that the electric bill this holiday season looks as good as the roast.

Hydrogen Contest Returns after Two-year Hiatus

12/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Projects and Tours

Over 100 students from four countries comprise the thirteen teams that have submitted design abstracts this year. Design ideas include waste to hydrogen, back-up and emergency power supply, fuel cell and Hydrogen ICE vehicle implementation, just to name a few.

SUV Drivers vs You

12/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Opinions and Advice

SUV drivers pollute the planet with their gas-guzzling snobbism. Or do they?

The Nature of Grid Tied PV

12/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends, Photovoltaic Systems

Grid-tied PV systems without energy storage do not reduce load in a substantial and predictable way, which will be a keystone of sustainable energy policy. We will need to institute three main objectives to reduce greenhouse gasses and localize power production to facilitate smaller, efficient local power plants.

The Santa Monica Alternative Energy and Transport Expo

12/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Tradeshows and Conferences, Vehicles

By far the most popular items among the technology-dazzled laymen were the hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. Among the cars on display were a number of first-generation Honda FCX hatchbacks, which had attracted a crowd clamoring for rides.

The Well-Planned Disaster

12/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Commentary

"What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so." -- Mark Twain

Tire Derived Fuel

12/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends, Commentary, Technology Discussions

With the fossil fuel prices increasing rapidly, the waste from scrap tires will certainly be increasingly be made use of. Developing innovative and economical as well as effective systems for TDF usage is and will always be a challenge to the business.

Using Sound Energy to Drive Your Car

12/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Fuels, Technology Discussions

Until now, acoustic or sound energy has not been used effectively to impose thrust or force on an object for purposes of providing useful work.

Want to Go Green? Automate your Home!

12/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Products

If you want to make a simple, quick change right now that will lighten the load on the earth and save you money, you can focus on just one thing: lighting. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), 19% of global electricity generation is taken for lighting.

Why Home Automation Saves Energy

12/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power

Dimming lights by 25% reduces electricity consumption by 20% and quadruples the life of light bulbs.

INTERVIEW - STATUS OF THE ENERGY BILL - SCOTT SKLAR

10/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends, Interviews

Small business qualify for the 30% solar and fuel cell investment tax credit, and receive 5-year accelerated depreciation, incentives for 50% lighting reductions, use of combined heat and power are now part of the House and Senate bills.

OIL AND COAL IN THE 21ST CENTURY

10/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends, Commentary, Technology Discussions

The new century oil and coal companies will "Grow" their carbon fuels in bioreactors using safe and cost-effective biotechnology.

TELL THEM WHAT YOU GOT - STRAIGHT

10/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Business Development

Categorizing products as environmentally-friendly by sticking a symbol-type label on its packaging, insults consumers' intelligence.

THE MECHANICAL MATHEMATICIAN

10/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Projects and Tours

So now you have a very simple device to guide people in making good parabolic basins for making solar ovens! I believe this type of simple device will help a lot of people to improve their lives.

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