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. [...]

For years now we have been constantly told how we all need to do our bit to cut down CO2 emissions, and that catastrophic climate change lies in store if we do not heed these warnings. However, it doesn’t matter how aware of the need to reduce our carbon footprint [...]

Energy management is now one of the most important elements that business need to factor into their future sustainability. It’s a term that encompasses a variety of meanings, but when it comes to companies and worldwide industries, there is only one term that generates attention: how to save money through [...]

American actor William Shatner once said that, “Energy is the key to creativity. Energy is the key to life.” And when it comes to the energy used by people in my household, as much as it as possible is as green as the grass that covers the lawn around our [...]

When she set off for college, we could not have been prouder. It seemed as if it had been just yesterday since we had to plead with her just to do her homework and clean up her room, which most often resembled a Staten Island landfill. My daughter left home [...]

Kyocera Solar, a subsidiary of one of Japan’s biggest electronics manufacturers is set to produce and distribute 30MWs worth of solar power units to a new power plant being built in the Hokkaido Prefecture in North Japan. The news came on October the 8th 2012 as multinational electronic giant Kyocera [...]

As we approach winter, many are already beginning to cringe at the thought of their energy bills. Many of us would not only like to figure out ways to save money on our heating costs, but reduce our usage to begin with. This is good for our wallets and the [...]

Off grid renewable power not only offers energy security but green energy opportunity

Facebook has sent a clear message to energy producers: start investing in renewable energy now, and cut your ties with coal and other fossil fuels. What’s more, Facebook will be collaborating with Greenpeace to not only promote renewable energy, but to encourage energy producers to invest more in the development [...]

If you’re thinking about doing your bit for the environment and building a green home, you could be part of a revolution. Green builds are one of the newest and most valuable trends in construction at the moment. For every single new house built, there’s an associated impact on the [...]