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04/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Letters to the Editor

I have a very deep belief in America's capabilities. Within the next 10 years we can accomplish our energy independence, if we as a nation truly set our goals to accomplish this. I happen to believe that we can do it.

Microbial Fuel Cells

04/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Fuel Cells, Technology Discussions

Among various processes of electricity generation, microbial technique is one of the promising avenues as it does not emit any green house gases. MFC does not contain any rotating parts so it gives continuous electricity without mechanical damage of the equipment and its maintenance cost is minimal.

Rebuilding a Green New Orleans

04/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Commentary, Residential

All in all, I am impressed with some of the strides that have been taken in rebuilding the coast with green in mind. While by no means is it an end to the challenges on being more efficient and using more alternative energy, it is a a start.

Renewable Energy a must for Australia

04/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends

This is a summary of a speech by Dr Herman Scheer at the University of NSW in March 2006. Dr Scheer, as a member of the German parliament was instrumental in shaping Germany's renewable energy policies.

Review - "An Inconvenient Truth"

04/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Books and Video

One does not have to absorb or completely believe all that is presented to make "An Inconvenient Truth" one of slickest, and most palpable documentaries to come out of Hollywood for quite some time.

Solar: The No-Risk Path to Wealth Creation

04/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends, Opinions and Advice, Solar Energy

While all investments pose some degree of risk, the return on a solar energy system is about as safe and predictable as, well, the rising sun. Fortunately for the Earth and its varied inhabitants, the center of our solar system is situated well beyond the reach of humanity's capacity to tamper with a good thing.

Taking the Green Route with Fuel Cell Buses

04/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Transportation Applications, Vehicles

Fuel cell buses appear destined to be a major part of transit fleets, reducing petroleum dependence and providing a truly zero emission mobility option.

Water Conservation & Xeriscape Conference

04/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Tradeshows and Conferences

The Expo now draws over 3,000 residents to a free day of seminars, demonstrations, and exhibits for both adults and children.

Wind Energy Collection using Contra-Rotation

04/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Systems, Technology Discussions

Contra-rotation, using two rotors one behind the other, driving the two halves of an electrical generator. Thus creating a true "Wind Turbine".

Maxwell to host Cold Engine Starting webinar featuring Dr. John Miller.

03/29/07, 02:47 PM | Solar Power

John will discuss how ultracapacitors succeed in cold engine starting environments. Participants will gain a greater understanding of how ultracapacitors provide higher energy storage and offer more efficiency to help create cleaner and quieter transportation vehicles.

Attendees got THE BIG PICTURE at Hydrogen Expo US

03/29/07, 01:34 AM | Solar Power

Premier networking event held in San Antonio, Texas - 2008 Expo already 50% sold

Cultured Micro-Algae Produces Omega-3 Bio-Lipid Oil

03/28/07, 12:51 PM | Solar Power

Renewable energy technology combines aquaculture with sustainable energy. It is an economically viable, sustainable and successful method of producing mass quantities bio-lipid oil (mainly Omega-3 oils), which brings real life alternative technolgy to the forefront.

Mistaya Releases Windographer 1.1

03/28/07, 06:38 AM | Solar Power

Mistaya Engineering Inc. announces a major update to its wind data analysis software Windographer. The new features allow users to open raw wind data files, detect and remove problem data segments, and analyze tower shading, wind shear, and wind turbine performance in greater detail.

Green Biofuels turning Environmentalists Red

03/28/07, 03:10 AM | Solar Power

Biofuels may prove beneficial in certain local applications like using crop residues to fuel farms, and running vehicles on waste oil otherwise discarded, but the wide scale use is still a costly affair.

The Renewable Energy Centre weighs up the Value of Energy Performance Certificates

03/28/07, 12:32 AM | Solar Power

UK households are said to be responsible for a quarter of the UK's total carbon emissions and the Energy Performance Certificate is the Governments latest step in attempting to change house-holders' attitudes a greener home.

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