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One way to use solar power to save money is through the use of a practice called “Net Metering.” What is Net Metering? Net Metering is a practice where consumers “sell” energy back to the electrical companies. They do this when they have some form of renewable energy facility installed in their home and a surplus is thus created. A …

Basic facts about home solar power systems A home solar power system has several standard components they are as follows: * PV Modules or solar panels (to turn solar energy into electricity) * A charge controller (this is an electrical device that prevents batteries from overcharging and from power running from the batteries into the solar panels). * Batteries, to …

Ed Ring Even if California only ends up with 25% renewable electricity within the next decade or two, there is going to be a staggering amount of investment pouring into wind and solar power, and with intermittent sources of energy, massive storage infrastructure is just as necessary as the generating infrastructure. In our analysis of Prop. 7, California’s Proposition 7, …

Electric power generated by wind is one of the most efficient renewable power resources available. Many cities worldwide have started to convert to wind power to supplement their energy supply. It is possible to have a green energy supply by taking the time to build a wind generator. Not only are you helping the environment, but also you can save money at the same time.

Hyundai has participated enliven Detroit Motor Show on January 11 that with the newest premium sport sedan, All New Hyundai Genesis. According to Hyundai, 2009 Hyundai Genesis now have the capability and features of the withdrawal of premium sedan for $ 60,000. The 2009 Hyundai Genesis is offered with a choice of three powertrains, including 3.3-liter and 3.8-liter V6 engines, …

carbuyersnotebook asked: Today’s automakers are looking for a way to show off their latest hybrid technology. Hybrid vehicles – vehicles with gas and electric engines working together to power an automobile – represent only a little more than 1.5 percent of the total new vehicle marketplace, but many people are looking to hybrids to ease our dependence on oil. Recently …

When talking about green energy, what are we really talking about? In a nutshell, green energy is energy that comes from any one of the following renewable energy sources: wind, Sun/Solar, water/ hydroelectric, geothermal, biofuels and biomass energy. There is no way that you are not going to find some form of green energy in play anywhere in the world …

As the world is in a continuous struggle to fight global warming and other environment pollutants, technological innovations which are environmental friendly are gaining prominence. Different approaches taken to tackle these issues and utilize Green Energy, currently focus mainly on wind energy and hence wind turbines, photovoltaic cells , and even the use of the stirling engine. You may be …

As the world is continuously struggling to fight global warming and other environment pollutants, technological innovations which are environmental friendly are gaining prominence. Different approaches taken to tackle these issues and utilize green energy, currently focus mainly on wind energy and hence wind turbines, solar energy , and even the use of the stirling engine. You may be thinking that …

AutoNetwork asked: Visit http://www.autonetwork.com for the largest collection of new car introductions. Car review of 2006 Lexus RX 400h hybrid. Kansieo.com

Awhile back we alerted you to the development of the first partially solar powered cargo ship in Japan. Well word is out now that the ship has hit the seas for its’ first sail. From Yahoo news: The world’s first cargo ship partly propelled by solar power took to the seas on Friday in Japan, aiming to cut fuel costs …

This article will describe how solar energy is created and cover some of its basic principles. Solar energy consists of the light and heat emitted by the sun, in the form of electromagnetic radiation. With today’s technology, we are able to capture this radiation and turn it into usable forms of solar energy – such as heating or electricity. Although …

So yesterday we featured some news and video abut the upcoming Aptera electric car which is a real head turner on the road in that it departs from conventional car design to the point of being almost completely unique. It bears further review. So today we feature a wrap up of various videos on the Aptera development. Aptera Electric Car …

Muna wa Wanjiru asked: Biodiesel is a fuel or a type of diesel that is prepared from the degradation or processing of biodegradable material as substances. Biodiesel is a fuel that burns more efficiently than any other fuel and also burns more cleanly. The clean burning of the fuel also results in the low emission of harmful gasses, i.e. we …

Jerry Cahill asked: Fuels are the energy-boosters for vehicles. Without it no automobile can run on the road. But these fuels have always been a major factor in pollution problem. That is why alternative fuels or eco-friendly fuels have been discovered. Biodiesel is one of them. It is equivalent to diesel, which is derived from biological sources. It is a …

EV conversion is a hot thing these days as many of us are not waiting for the big car companies to come to market with their EV’s and are taking things into our own hands by rebuilding older cars into electric vehicles by gutting the engines and adding electric motors and batteries to them. One thing you need is to …

Alternative fuel vehicles are making their mark! Otherwise known as hybrids, they combine the best of both worlds with respect to electrical and internal combustion engine models. Their function is not to be confused with rocket science either! Simply put, if they are not recharging off the battery, they are drawing energy from it. It’s inevitable that these new types …

In San Francisco City Hall today, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, along with the Mayors of San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland, joined together with the Bay Area Council, the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, and Better Place of Palo Alto to announce a sweeping plan to reinvigorate the state and region’s competitive advantage in innovative technology through public-private investments in electric vehicles …

Thin Film Solar Panels are made up of a lightweight and flexible material which can be rolled up and easily transported. Thus, they are very useful as a source of portable solar power. The following are some basic facts about Thin Film Solar Panels: Any person who has ever used a solar-powered calculator has had “hands on” experience with Thin …

Terry Z. Voster asked: Biodiesel can extend the life of your engine whether it is in your diesel equipped auto, truck, tractor, bus or highway rig. Biodiesel can increase the longevity of your engine by up to 100 %. Costs are reduced – whether it be for maintenance or vehicle replacement. The engine last longer , breaks down less frequently …