BusinessWeek has reported on the hidden problems with solar energy and concluded that power consumption should be as close as possible to the point of production…
The British Energy Secretary Malcolm Wicks was just interviewed on The World at One, BBC Radio 4, where he failed to deny this morning’s reports that the UK government has privately accepted it will not achieve its carbon emission reduction targets. It is planning to slash its targeted carbon reduction, according to a leaked document, and civil servants have now focused on advising the government how to finagle this change of policy with the public and with the European Union where the targets were agreed.
Wicks said “I am not going to comment on a leaked document in August…” as if that would somehow dismiss the problem. Martha Kearney gave him two opportunities to deny the reports but he failed to do so.…
Lists the wide range of renewable power options available to ordinary householders.…
Over 50% of UK households want to generate their own power according to an IpsosMori survey. The main reason is to save money, and the environment is the second motivating factor. Full details.…
Whisper it quietly lest the folks in Iceland get to hear, but the people of Quincy Illinois have taken to describing themselves as …
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Amish reject tying into the public electric grid, but happy to use solar power for home comforts.…
Solar power is going mass market even in Northern regions. We tell you what price to expect and checklist the pitfalls if you decide to run your house from solar panels.…
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Solar Power for Your Home (second edition) by Dan Ramsey with David Hughes
What is it?
One of the latest in the popular Idiot’s Guide series (published by Penguin Group) helps readers understand the basics of solar power and other renewable energy sources, determine if solar power is an option for them, and investigate what’s involved with installing various on- and off-grid systems.
How’s it work?
Organized in easy-to-understand chapters, the book discusses: Advantages and disadvantages along with costs and benefits of solar power. …
A California company has introduced a solar powered wireless internet router.…
Using a very old idea – the cooling power of the evaporation of water – a small Indian group has released plans for an inexpensive way to keep food cool and fresh, without any power source.
The bamboo iceless refrigerator is a low cost device that can be used to store food items. This not only preserves the food longer but also keep it cool. This bamboo refrigerator can be used to store vegetables, fruits or even keep your beers cold.
