The concept of solar power has been around for some time, but it’s never been considered a practical means for satisfying the world’s energy needs. But as better methods for capturing and converting the sun’s rays into usable energy are developed, solar power is becoming widely adopted across many countries. [...]

The United Arab Emirates has opened the “largest concentrated solar power plant in operation anywhere in the world” in Abu Dhabi with their 100-megawatt solar-thermal project, according to Daily Mail UK. This $600million project—which took three years to complete—is believed to have the ability to power 20,000 homes in the country and [...]

The European Supergrid is a project still in the works and is designed to provide huge amounts of benefits to European countries but how about the rest of the world? Read on to find out. Defined as “a pan-European transmission network facilitating the integration of large-scale renewable energy and the [...]

  This Wednesday, March 20 is the equinox, 7:02am Eastern Daylight Time marking our long-awaited transition from winter into the longer, warmer days of spring. Seasonal equinoxes are determined by bi-annual galactic occurrences when the tilt of Earth relative to the sun is set at ‘zero’, represented by the axis [...]

Embracing Solar Energy Some folks need encouragement and a greater sense of confidence in order to convince them solar energy really is more energy efficient and cost-effective. Proof of the dependability of solar energy abounds in many municipalities where we find solar power for business, transportation, and communication. With the [...]

Individuals today have many options available to them when trying to live more sustainably or more environmentally friendly. For those individuals who are also fortunate enough to own their home, pursuing some of these options is likely to increase the market value of your home while saving money on energy [...]

The United States is currently facing an increasingly severe energy crisis. In addition to their rising cost, the environmental damage done by fossil fuel based power plants makes finding effective alternatives vital. On the other hand, these alternatives must be able to provide dependable and inexpensive energy to the American [...]

While everyone else is busy promoting LED-based lighting, China focused on renewable energy by pouring in funding for its debt-ridden solar companies. As the world’s biggest coal consumer, China has been beset with calls from various sectors to reform its energy consumption policies. Over the years, the clamour has become [...]

Solar energy installations, both residential and commercial, are increasingly apparent across the state of California. A combination of climate and a progressive government attitude toward renewable energy has made California one of the biggest players in solar energy development. For example, the California Solar Initiative remits rebates to homeowners that [...]

Modern solar-powered generators range in size, efficiency and lifespan depending on their price and model. If you are just now starting to learn about solar technology, choosing the right solar-powered generator for your home can be a little overwhelming. Like most eco-friendly energy products, solar-powered generators save money in the [...]