Guide to the Best “Green” Cameras
It’s possible to have a camera that both takes great photos and is green and environmentally friendly. Here are 3 to consider […]
Author: chrisk
iPhone Device Reveals Whether Your Food Is Really Organic
Want to know if that salad is really organic? There’s an app for that
“Firefly” — Solar-Powered Boat Putting Progress into a Modern Perspective
Sometimes ‘progress’ drives a good product to the brink of extinction before it brings it back. For example, between the late 1800s through the early 1920s electric boats in England were experiencing a heyday, with charging stations abundantly situated up and down the Thames river. Then, the fossil-fuel-powered internal combustion … [continued]
Solar Infographic: A Look at Solar Growth in the US
This infographic on solar growth in the US sheds interesting light (pun intended) on just how rapidly this renewable energy market has been growing (hold ‘ctrl’ or ‘command’ and click the ‘+’ key to enlarge): Infographic Courtesy: SpheralSolar.com
Deedee Morrison’s Sun-catcher Sculpture Combines Aesthetics and Solar Power
Deedee Morrison is a sculptor and installation artist with an affinity for the natural world. Her interest and respect for Mother Nature is evident in her sculpture, Sun-catcher, installed in the Cleveland Street District in Clearwater, Florida. As part of an art program for the community, Sun-catcher stands bright … [continued]
Breaking Down Crab Shells Could Improve Solar Technology
Solar panels lose efficiency as they heat up, reducing their energy production. Researchers in Kyoto think they may have a solution to this problem: crab shells.
Canadian Solar and Ningxia State Power Complete 10-MW China Project
A partnership between Canadian Solar and China’s Ningxia State Power complete a 10MW solar project; more to follow.
Residential Use of Fuel Cells on the Rise
Stationary fuel cells are now being used to power residential homes, which could allow each residence to generate his own power efficiently.
Green Houses for the Poor
Green-energy housing is showing up in many cities across the United States. Cities are building green apartment complexes for low-income families in which these apartments save around 30 percent more money on facilities than other comparably-sized apartments.
Solar Power Coming To 90+ California Schools
More than ninety schools in California are taking advantage of the California Solar Initiative and installing solar projects. The California Solar Initiative is an incentive program to get companies, schools, and homes to switch to solar power energy.
