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Solar walls, roads, and housing materials?

I have found an ambitious company that is trying to deliver what look to be very forward thinking products to the marketplace of solar energy. Solaroad Technologies Group, LLC. plans to release their ElectraWallTM product in the next six months and they have even more revolutionary products on the rise for coming years in their SolarFilm, SolarBuilder, and SunStar Automotive. …

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Solar Energy Facts

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Bryan Wong asked: Most power plants in the United States and all over world are using fossil fuels to operate and generate electricity. They have been used as an energy source as long as man has learned to generate power. These traditional fuel sources have been around for ages and when man started using this …

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Solar Energy (pakistan Base)

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Farooq Raza Qadri asked: “SOLAR ENERGY”   Today in Pakistan we are facing shortage of almost every basic need of life like water, gas, and especially electricity. It is the worst conditions we are facing now a days. The reason for that is…well we all know “THE REASONS” don’t we!!! Few days back I was …

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Is It Time For Solar Energy to Get Hot?

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Tim Phelan asked: Solar energy has been around for quite a while and most people don’t think about it much except for the ones who are already into renewable sources of energy. Environmentalists have always loved the idea of solar energy but what has kept it from going more mainstream, being more widely used and …

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The Right Time For Using Solar Energy For Houses

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Bruce Campbell asked: Use of solar energy is becoming more and more popular every day. The price of electricity is rising and the best alternative that we have today is using solar energy. We all know that global warming is on an everyday rise today. The main reason for this being burning of fossil fuels …

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Solar Energy a Reliable and Practical Source

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Energy Matters asked: These days we are experiencing a growing awareness to the fact that our energy resources, as they have been used in the last few years, are probably not going to last for long and that the energy markets are exposed to more and more rapid changes, some due to political reasons and …

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Solaroad Technologies Group, LLC. Announces ElectraWallTM, The Solution to the Worlds Energy Crisis.

Towson, Maryland, August 22, 2008- The ElectraWall TM (Status: US Patent Pending) Autonomous Power System is a light harvesting electrical generator and accumulator providing on-demand power. The system is designed to demonstrate the methodology and application of a low cost, zero carbon footprint, renewable, green, Prime Energy Source. The ElectraWallTM System is designed to provide a realistic hardware platform which …

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DIY Solar Power: The Do-It-Yourself Alternative

Madison Greene asked: If you have been paying attention to any current events lately you will have noticed the importance of alternative energy solutions such as solar power. Solar power, like many of the alternate energy sources has its advantages and disadvantages. For one, solar panels can be costly and tricky to install, but with DIY solar power you can …

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Is Solar Energy Reliable?

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> James Bratley asked: Solar power is becoming a way of life for many people across the globe. From isolated communities to inner city suburbs, solar energy is becoming a very popular choice to better the environment. Solar energy has been in existence ever since life on our planet began. We have been using the strength …

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2008 is the Year of Solar Energy, According to New Changewave Survey

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Jim Woods and Paul Carton asked: “Keep your face to the sunshine…” — Helen Keller No matter where you look, alternative energy is the topic du jour. Driven by the economics of record-high crude oil, the spotlight is shifting to non-traditional renewable energy sources, particularly solar power. But while solar stocks were some of the …

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Solar Energy Facts For Kids In New Zealand

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Anna Hart asked: Solar energy facts for kids in New Zealand are considered unnecessary by some. When winter hovers over New Zealand, it may seem that day after day is cloudy and grey – especially in some parts of New Zealand. On such days, it is difficult to imagine that solar energy could supply enough …

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Making Your Home Solar Powered

Brennan Howe asked: Many Americans have decided to become more energy independent, and want to play a part in avoiding a very foreseeable energy crisis. They’ve decided to go solar. Creating a solar powered home is an endeavor that requires an initial investment, but the costs are being lowered everyday. Solar power provides long term benefits. Not just for the …

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Solar Energy – The Alternative Source of Energy

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Joseph Then asked: The fact is that the cost of energy keeps rising, and alone is forcing people to look the other direction for cheaper alternatives to energy. Solar energy has been one of the alternatives that people have found to have cheaper energy. Solar energy offers one more than one advantage, but it also …

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Solar Panels as Solar Energy

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Radha Kishan asked: The Sun, worshiped by Pharos and kings, mentioned in almost all the Religious scriptures, symbolizes the beginning of all known energies that ever existed. Man kind was marveled of its magnificent appearance and power to effect almost all the climate changes in this world and built temples to worship the sun gods. …

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The Cost Of Solar Energy

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Atila Alacan asked: Solar energy is a natural source of energy that comes directly from the sun. When solar energy hits the earth it spreads over the earth’s surface and provides warmth evenly. If you could capture the sun’s rays into a particular area for a long period of time it would provide enough warmth …

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4 Benefits You Will Get from Your Very Own Solar Powered Attic Fan

Michael Read asked: As solar power is continues to gain popularity, manufacturers are now offering solar powered attic fans to consumers to help ventilate attics and keep attics cooler. The solar powered fans that are used for attics generally have a smaller solar panel to help power a DC motor when the sun is shining. By using solar powered attic …

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Solar Energy.when Will it be Affordable to the Average Homeowner?

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Paul Calhoun asked: Introduction: Global warming impact to our quality and cost of living is large and very catastrophic. Homeowners are well aware of the increasing energy costs to heat, cool and illuminate their homes. The increasing costs of oil and other fossil fuels are daily headlines. The insatiable demand for energy to fuel world …

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Solar Energy Risks To Health

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Anna Hart asked: Solar energy is a potential source of free electricity and water heating. It offers the power to enjoy electrical power in remote areas of the world. It seems to offer health and safety along with power, but does it? Solar energy health risks are seldom mentioned. That may be partially due to …

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This Is Why You Should Choose Solar Power

Bryan Wong asked: When the electrical utility bill is increasing each and every month you can do a few things. You can cry and pull out your hair; refuse to pay and get cut off and have no utilities; you could work harder and more hours each month to keep up the rising costs; or you could invest in other …

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History of Solar Energy

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> nathan asked: Solar Power History “I have no doubt that we will be successful in harnessing the sun’s energy… If sunbeams were weapons of war, we would have had solar energy centuries ago.” These are words of Sir George Porter (December 1920 – August 2002), Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, which today is a reality. The …

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