Last weekend, we replaced our old grill on the patio. That led to planting some containers of flowers, which made me want to string lights along the back deck for extra ambiance. Its so easy to improve your garden with solar lights! Whether you want to light up your patio (like we did), illuminate a [...]
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No matter where you are in the world, solar power can be harnessed for clean, fossil-fuel free energy. On the island of Tenerife (the largest of the Canary Islands), a utility scale solar facility draws on the sunshine from this area known as “Eternal Spring,” off the western coast of Africa. Even though its a [...]
The housing market is still trying to come out of its slump here in the U.S. In order to lure potential home buyer, developers are adding unique features you might not otherwise expect — like solar panels! Solar energy efficiency with new Portland, Oregon homes will be showcased this week in the city’s Alberta Arts [...]
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Amazon.com Operate your favorite gadgets anywhere with the Xantrex XPower Powerpack Solar. This portable solar device provides 400 watts of household power to run appliances and electronics. The Powerpack Solar’s solar panel continuously captures, stores, and converts the sun’s energy and extends the runtime of many portable devices. Two AC outlets, a DC socket, and [...]
Can a vacation be fun as well as educational? Absolutely! Even at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The Universe of Energy at the Epcot theme park at the Magic Kingdom is more than just a fun ride. Guests to the attraction get to learn about fossil fuel sources and alternative energy resources – even [...]
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Chicago’s South Side is home to the largest urban solar plant in the nation! The former industrial site has been improved with over 32,000 solar panels with tracking technology to help maximize efficiency by following the sun across the sky. Operated by Exelon Corporation, the project has resulted in a number of green jobs, while [...]
As a long-time land use attorney, I know first hand that homeowners associations (also known as HOAs) can be very restrictive when it comes to any installations on the exterior of your house. From basketball hoops to clotheslines, many associations prohibit items that they say will diminish property values in the neighborhood. Perhaps not surprisingly [...]
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This is the absolute brightest solar-powered, motion-activated outdoor security floodlights on the market. The 80 LEDs never burn out or need changing. This environmentally friendly unit puts out the light equivalent of a 40 watt halogen bulb without using one bit of electricity, drawing the free power of the sun. This means low energy costs [...]
More and more commercial operations are turning to renewable energy to green their practices to both save money and the environment. In fact, green hotels use solar hot water to significantly defray operating costs and energy usage. We’ve written about solar hot water systems incorporated into breweries and dairies – both of which have high [...]
From the Manufacturer CCI Moonrays 91225 Solar Powered plastic path light verona style, 10-Pack, black. This set of 10-path light fixtures helps to illuminate any area that needs added safety. They nicely mark the edge of a driveway or sidewalk, garden steps or swimming pool perimeter. The black plastic fixtures have one white LED and [...]
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