Oh yes! Its time for the ubiquitous “top 10″ lists at the end of the year. Add to that, the fact that its also the end of the decade, and… well… time to roll up your sleeves. When it comes to the solar industry, a single month may be the equivalent of a year. In [...]
We’re just Dying to meet you! Just when you think a new solar technology is years away, up pops a company showing a product off, which then keeps all of the engineering groups in competitive companies working 24/7! Third generation thin-film solar technology has been on the horizon for almost two decades with a number [...]
This volume presents a comprehensive survey of the science and technology of crystal growth of Si for solar cells with emphasis on fundamental science. Starting from feedstock, crystal growth of bulk crystals (single crystal and multicrystals) and thin film crystals are discussed. Numerous illustrations promote a comprehension of crystal-growth physics. The fundamental knowledge on crystal [...]
After the shenanigans of the Copenhagen Climate Summit last week, its refreshing news to hear about some serious efforts undertaken by a Southern California company on the renewable energy front. Solaren Corporation is talking about reaching up 22,000 miles above the earth’s surface, into outer space, for solar power. There are two major benefits to [...]
Thinking about reducing your energy costs in the New Year with a renewable energy system? Comparing solar power to wind largely depends on the size of the system. When we’re talking utility scale renewable energy, wind is probably less expensive than solar. However, when we take it down to an individual, residential level, solar generally [...]
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Experience the American Journey through our country’s visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States EXAMINES SOLAR ENERGY AS A VIABLE ENERGY ALTERNATIVE. VIEWS IT AS AN ENERGY SOURCE IN HEATING AND PURIFYING WATER, IRRIGATION, CROP DRYING, AND POWERING PHONES. This historical recording from the National Archives may [...]
Continue reading about Toward a Better Life; No. 7- Solar Energy; 1980
While you can count on this blog to bring you news about solar panels and solar power, we also enjoy showcasing solar corporations and solar organizations for your information. Today, we’ll introduce you to the Solar Trade Association in the UK. The STA was formed in 1978 in order to represent the interests of member [...]
A few months ago, Owens Corning and SunEdison announced the activation of a 440-kilowatt (kW) photovoltaic (PV) solar system on the rooftop of the Owens Kearny New Jersey facility. The activation came right on the heels of the award of the first energy stimulus grant under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, to SunEdison. While [...]
Electric vehicles charged with solar power are one option for people to drive on sunshine. Now, there could be another way to harness the power of the sun for our transportation needs. Solar powered cars may not even need special equipment… just special fuel. Researchers are looking into the potential of reversing fossil fuel combustion [...]
The solar industry is heating up. In the past two years alone, more than $8 billion has been infused into the market, and 20 companies have gone public. The best news is that the solar market is still in its infancy,with plenty of room to expand. With an annual growth rate of nearly 50 percent,it [...]
