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Democrats try to spur more oil exploration
2008-07-17 14:36:00 WASHINGTON (AP) - Seeking to blunt GOP efforts to permit oil exploration off Atlantic and Pacific coasts, House Democrats are pushing legislation they say would spur oil drilling on already available lands in Alaska, the West and the western Gulf of Mexico. Republicans scoffed that the so-called Drill Act - imposing a tougher “use it or ...
By: TexasFred's
Eco-Friendly Charge by Solar Power Bra.
2008-06-08 02:20:00 Clearly we?re huge fans of environmentally-friendly innovation, but this has got to be one of the most ridiculous ideas ever to hit the green market. Japanese lingerie maker Triumph International have invented the perfect eco-friendly girl gadget: the solar-powered bra.The bra comes with a detachable solar panel, worn around the stomach, which can generate enough electricity to power an iPod or mobile, the makers claim. ?It is very comfortable and I can really feel involved in eco-friendly efforts as well,? model Yuko Ishida said. The environmentally friendly, green-colored brassiere includes a solar belt that goes around the stomach, but its creator admits that ?people usually cannot got outside without wearing clothes over it? and says it should not be washed or worn in the rain to avoid damage. The green bra boasts a solar panel around the midriff that can generate enough energy to power an Ipod or its small monitor, which can display messages, such as ?save the planet.? It also ...
Solar power charger for batteries
2008-06-03 22:00:00 Using rechargeable batteries are great for a couple of reason, they can be used over and over again, plus you do not have to keep throwing them away. Batteries in land fill site do not really make for good waste disposal! But having to charge them up can be a problem if especially if you out, ...
Convert Your Gas Mower to Solar Power [Weekend Project]
2008-05-31 22:00:00 Web site Appropedia describes in impressive detail how to convert your gas-powered lawnmower to solar power. The process involves some serious hacking of your original push mower and an investment in parts, but when you’re finished you’ll be hacking down grass with nothing but the power of the sun. Not bad for a weekend project, ...
Solar Power-ize your Gas Lawn Mower
2008-05-29 00:00:00 Who wants to spend four bucks a gallon to mow their lawn? Summer is here, so harness the power of the sun and convert your gas guzzling beast into an eco friendly solar powered mower. We've got three comprehensive DIY tutorials to guide you.
Apple Reportedly Looking At Solar Power For Mobile Devices
2008-05-28 02:21:00 Apple Reportedly Looking At Solar Power For Mobile DevicesApple is not the first to consider this technique for using solar power; Motorola describes a similar approach in a 2001 patent.http://www.informationwe-ek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?a-r...
Homemade Solar Power banishes power bills!
2008-05-21 04:58:00 Charmaine Watts, pictured here, hasn’t had a power bill for eight years. She deserves an award. Charmaine Watts hasn’t had a power bill for eight years. Her family of two adults and three children are one of hundreds around the country generating their own electricity. With power prices on the rise, the $20,000 the Watts spent installing solar ...
New solar power fan featured in Poultry World's new product round-up
2008-05-20 15:00:00 A new solar powered ventilation system launched by Solatube promises to eradicate dank, stale air from mobile hen houses. It is just one of our three new products.
By: FWi - All News
Ladies, Charge Your iPhone or iPod with Solar Power Bra
2008-05-16 12:08:00 Ladies could soon start charging their iPhones and iPods with Solar Powered Bras designed by Japanese lingerie maker Triumph International. The eco-friendly Solar Power Bra is made of high quality organic cotton to ensure its production has the smallest possible impact on the environment. read it here palluxo.com
By: iPhonetunes
Solar power system to be set up in Malapascua Island
2008-05-15 03:35:00 The Cebu provincial government has planned to install solar-power system in Malapascua Island, after the island fell into a blackout, from April 28 to last week, when its only generator conked out. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia had raised this idea earlier when she saw the solar and windmill power system installed at the 4-hectare property of environmentalist ...
Urban ATV runs on solar power and made in the USA
2008-05-13 06:21:00 A car that actually runs on solar power is about to go into production. Called the Solar Bug, it seats 2 people with one in the front and one in the back. Its built on an All Terrain (ATV) chassis. You can plug it in for a 6 hour charge and it will transport you ...
Solar Power goes to Extremes for 5cents per Watt
2008-05-10 04:58:00 Xtreme Concentrated Solar Power: if a magnifying glass is like lightning to ants, this would be their atomic bomb. We already know that concentrated solar power (CSP) is shaking things up in the...
By: Green Options
Building an eco house
2008-05-05 16:00:00 Eco living demands that there are certain things, low energy, solar power, recycling and the use of sustainable materials, but this is often difficult when it comes to the actual home itself, until now that is! This eco house has been based on two $800 shipping containers and the use of recycled and sustainable materials, it ...
Portable Light - Wearable Electronic for the Other 90%
2008-05-02 17:29:00 I am ‘borrowing’ part of my headline from an initiative of Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in New York City which run last year an exhibition called: ‘Design for the other 90%‘. This exhibition touched on the fact that most cutting edge technological developments are accessible to only 10% of the world population while the other 90% ...
By: talk2myShirt
SUNRGI, University of Tel Aviv boast of solar power
2008-05-02 12:59:00 Â Â Not to be outdone, some scientists at the University of Tel Aviv say they've managed to create some super-efficient photovoltaic cells of their own that cost "at least a hundred times less than conventional silicon based devices. Â It looks like we've got a bit of intercontinental solar power action today, with Silicon Valley start-up SUNRGI and the University of Tel Aviv both recently
Solar power shines on new ETFs
2008-05-02 07:00:00 "For those who want to 'go green' there are new opportunities to tap this trend by with cutting edge, alternative energy ETFs," says Doug Fabian (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=1979), editor of Successful Investing (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=1979)."ET-F providers are starting to latch onto the green theme, and a pair of ETFs have been launched in the narrow but potentially profitable niche of solar energy. "The Claymore/MAC Global Solar Energy Index ETF (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=tan) (NYSE: TAN (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=tan)) is designed to track 25 companies in the solar power industry. Sectors included in the ETF are equipment producers, companies that concentrate on selling electricity, and suppliers of materials or services, installation, integration or finance. "TAN currently invests in companies such as MEMC Electronic Materials, Suntech Power Holdings, and LDK Solar Co. Ltd. "Van E...
Solar Light Giveaway Ends Shortly
2008-05-01 04:19:00 If you're interested in winning the solar flood lights from Malibu you must leave a comment on Solar Light Giveaway tonight. Leave a great comment on how you would use these lights if you win. I'll be choosing a winner as of May 1st.
Lily Allen Stands Up For Solar Power
2008-04-29 16:58:00 I assume (because you read Ecorazzi) that most of you try to live as green as possible, but sometimes that paycheck (or lack thereof) can really stand in the way of true and utter greenness. My mom works for a company that sells solar panels which makes that kind of technology a whole lot cheaper for her, but what about ...
By: Ecorazzi
Solar powered coffee table
2008-04-28 14:00:00 When a solar power table comes along, they are normally large and heavy affairs, however this one from Solo is completely the opposite to that, in fact it is totally stylish and just looks great. However the images show the woman using a laptop, I am not quite sure that a laptop can be charged up ...
Cool Eco Friendly Pics from Flickr
2008-04-28 05:30:00 When you get a moemt, i encourage you to take some time, and head on over to photo sharing site, Flickr. Type in search “eco friendly”, and just gaze at the cool pictures members have posted. I have highlighted some eco pics below for your viewing pleasure. Do share a link in the comments section, to some you find, ...
Solar Power Systems From Leading Companies
2008-04-27 19:32:00 There are hundreds of different companies that are able to supply solar power equipment. These companies have increased in popularity due to people wanting to protect the environment. By using solar power you can protect the environment by not having to burn fossil fuels. The amount of fuel that we have available is limited and they are quickly running out, by using solar power you are conserving the natural resources.The most important part of any solar power system is the solar panels themselves. Huge companies such as Big Frog Mountain, Solar Cell Sales and Mr Solar produce a fairly basic kit which contains a solar panel, batteries and everything else you would need. You will not need any other specialized equipment like an air compressor. There are a few very large companies such as Kyocera Solar Power, these are made possible by the popularity and demand for such systems.You will also need to purchase inverters and batteries from one of these solar power companies. One company ...
Solar Flood Light Giveaway
2008-04-26 18:44:00 May 1st is the deadline to leave a comment on the Solar Light Giveaway post and enter to win a free set of solar flood lights. Make sure you sign up so you can have a chance to win these really great solar flood lights.
Best Solar Power Solution?
2008-04-24 19:50:00 Trying to decide based on the overall investment expense. What is the best solar power solution for a homeowner wanting to lower utility expenses. Do I heat water, air, or generate DC power? I don't need as much hot water or air in the summer, so I lean toward a photovoltaic solution. But who ha
Solar Garden Lights
2008-04-23 01:20:00 Today I received the perfect gift for Earth Day. The kind folks at Malibu - Lighting the Way to Outdoor Living, sent me some really great solar garden lights to try out and do a review on. As you can see I installed them this afternoon after work and I was VERY impressed not only with the quality of the lights but also the ease of installation and the simplicity of the system.My wife and I have wanted to put solar walkway lights along our walkway since we built the house and I've been putting it off mostly because I couldn't find any lights that looked "rugged" enough to handle the elements and my sons outdoor torture! Let me tell you I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of these lights.The lights that they sent me to review are the SolarSelect Premium Metal Garden Lights - LZ3001-2. The light housing is made of cast aluminum which I think is great because most solar lights on the market are made of plastic. These solar garden lights use two white LED light bulbs and an inter...
Verizon Wireless Solar Power Cell Towers
2008-04-22 19:52:00 Verizon released some images today of one of its solar powered cellular stations. The particular station in the image is located in the remote California desert and isn’t even accessible by road. To maintain the station Verizon employees are flown to it via helicopter. (more…) Share This
solar power is in vogue now, but ? is there hidden meaning in solar power?
2008-04-22 19:31:00 Start with : solar power Exchange the first letters : polar sower That sounds like : polar sour There you have it -> proof that there is global warming at the poles -> They are going sour!
PIR detection and solar power
2008-04-14 18:03:00 I am working on a CCTV project. We need a low power PIR module for triggering a solar powered system when movement is detected. We are planning on using an Altronix relay module for 12V supply at approx 2500ma. What detectors are available?
PowerCube 600 - your latest gadget for heavy duty solar power!!!
2008-04-04 17:10:00 The PowerCube makes deployable renewable energy simple. By integrating the latest solar energy, power storage and power management technology, the PowerCube is engineered for home use, emergency response, construction, and any other remote power needs. It’s large size (72 x 124 x 50 inches) enables it to produce 600 watts of solar power, however, given ...
By: GadgetLite Blog
Wearable Sun Power from Konarka
2008-04-03 15:21:00 Looking forward to long days with lot of sunshine made me check out what’s up in the research kitchen regarding wearable solar technology, speak flexible and hopefully lower cost solar panels. My most promising find: Konarka, one of the hot favorites in the field of wearable solar power working on Power Plastic® that converts light to ...
By: talk2myShirt
Magnified solar power
2008-04-02 22:19:00 clipped from www.businessweek.comIsraeli energy startup Zenith Solar is pioneering a "concentrated solar power" method that is up to five times more efficient than standard technologyZenith Solar, based in Nes Ziona near Tel Aviv, is a pioneer in a new type of solar energy that uses mirrors and lenses to focus and intensify the sun's light, producing far more electricity at lower cost. Compared with traditional flat photovoltaic panels made of silicon, this so-called concentrated solar power technology has proved in tests to be up to five times more efficient. That puts it on the verge of being competitive with oil and natural gas, even without government subsidies. clipped from www.businessweek.comTested over the past few years at Israel's National Solar Center in the Negev desert, the prototype achieved astounding results: A concentration of solar energy that was more than 1,000 times greater than standard flat panels.One of the biggest advantages of Zenith Solar's approac...
By: Revolving Doors
Colbert Environmentalist guest Van Jones actually says that solar power wil
2008-04-02 07:10:00 Van Jones, President of Green For All, drops some controversial statements on the Colbert Report. At least, controversial for the main stream media… Check out the clip. He talks about the high incarceration rate in the US and then says “some people think we have a disposable planet, and disposable people”. He then ...
Book Review: Solar Power in Building Design
2008-03-29 19:55:00 Solar Power in Building Design by Peter Gevorkian is subtitled “The Engineer’s Complete Design Resource,” and it is certainly an apt description of this extensive volume. The book...
By: Green Options
DIY Solar Power Install on the Cheap
2008-03-28 12:33:00 So you think that installing solar power in a house has to be expensive? This article shows that it is possible to do it yourself on a small budget. "I put the batteries in their container, and connected the 2 together in series with a #1 Car Battery Cable from Canadian Tire that cost $14. The ...
By: Hacked Gadgets
SOLAR POWER HOT POWER FROM ROOF
2008-03-27 16:24:00 SOLAR POWER-HOT POWER FROM ROOF The hot topic nowadays around the globe is “scarcity of power”. As a country moves towards the peak of development, so is the demand of power. Reports show that there are many homes using electricity more than that used by a small industry! It is because, in the modern, digital lifestyle, ...
Iqua Sun powered by solar power
2008-03-19 12:48:00 Iqua Sun first headset powered by solar power The mobile accessories distributor MCA announces the availability of the Bluetooth headset Iqua Sun recharging solar energy. The mobile accessories distributor MCA announces the availability of the Bluetooth headset Iqua Sun recharging solar energy.
By: Mobspecs
Top Ten States for Solar Power
2008-03-16 17:45:00 The April/May issue of Home Power magazine features a story by Kelly Davidson entitled “The Best States for Solar” and the criteria for selection are not what one would expect. ...
By: Green Options
Solar Power Heats Water and Homes
2008-03-16 02:14:00 As solar technologies improve and costs fall, South Korea’s plans for solar energy are heating up. In the coastal city of Gangneung, South Korea, look up and you’re likely to see solar...
By: Green Options
Using Solar Power Fans to Reduce Your Electricity Bills
2008-03-12 08:56:00 By Peter I. Wilson If you have an attic home in the south of America you may well find that it gets very hot. This may mean that you need some form of attic fan in order to keep it cool. This will save you money by reducing the amount of time you have to turn your air conditioner on. It's even possible to get fans which are completely free to run. Solar power fans are very easy to install, and also completely free to run. Solar powered fans help you to save lots of money by cooling down your attic without the need to turn your air conditioner on. The majority of solar powered fans have a built in solar panel. This provides power to a small electric motor when the sun is shining. This is quite convenient as when it's sunny it's often hot. These fans which are installed as intake vents do not require an additional power supply, which makes installing them very easily if you have some familiarity with putting a hole in drywall. You will normally need to fit at least two to get the...
Solar Power Cells Made By Your Inkjet Printer?
2008-03-06 21:36:00 Has anyone noticed that there has been a surge in alternative power ideas coming to fruition now that energy costs are skyrocketing? The newest one that I have come across are solar power film cells that can be printed off of an inkjet printer. Like electricity, consumers will gravitate to the least expensive solution. When one ...
What Are The Pros and Cons Of Solar Power Systems
2008-03-06 08:56:00 solar power is a clean efficient form of energy but it does have some pros and cons. Knowing what they are ahead of time can help you make the final decision about investing in solar power for your home or business.Check Full Article
Reware ProFolio - Solar power bag for business
2008-03-05 13:19:00 Reware made a big impression in the solar bag market last June with the introduction of the Beach Tote, an outstanding practical and stylish beach tote with solar charging function. This year, Reware is giving the solar power to the business people that can only dream from being on the beach right now. The ProFolio is ...
By: talk2myShirt
What Are The Pros and Cons Of Solar Power Systems
2008-03-05 08:27:00 solar power is a clean efficient form of energy but it does have some pros and cons. Knowing what they are ahead of time can help you make the final decision about investing in solar power for your home or business.Check Full Article
Solar powered umbrella
2008-03-04 17:00:00 Everyone should have one these on their balcony or in their garden, but why solar power? It simple really the solar provides the umbrella with free electricity for the eighteen LED?s that are located on the bars that keep the fabric pulled nice and tight. If that was not enough there are also eight LED?s that ...
What Are The Pros and Cons Of Solar Power Systems
2008-03-04 08:48:00 solar power is a clean efficient form of energy but it does have some pros and cons. Knowing what they are ahead of time can help you make the final decision about investing in solar power for your home or business.Check Full Article
Natural solar power to charge up your iPhone / iPod Touch - the FreeLoader
2008-03-02 17:17:00 I really enjoy it when new inventions take advantage of natural power sources such as solar power! The new FreeLoader 8.0 Portable Solar Charger by Solar Technology (UK) is a smart looking, versatile device that charges a multitude of the latest mobile gadgets for free using Solar Energy. The FreeLoader 8.0 not only charges the ...
By: GadgetLite Blog
Solar powered laptop
2008-02-28 17:00:00 There are many people who have been waiting for something like this to come along, the solar powered laptop, the panels charge up the battery and the computer is good to go. The solar panel could be removed from the laptop and the battery can then be charged up by the main electric power, this is ...
Solar Power Generator-Residential
2008-02-28 12:48:00 I want to build a solar power generator to provide some or all of the power requirements for my home. Where is the best place to start my research? I'm sure I have a lot of ground to cover.
Day and Night solar power
2008-02-28 06:26:00 Researchers at INL (Idaho National Laboratory), along with partners at Microcontinuum Inc. (Cambridge, MA) and Patrick Pinhero from the University of Missouri, are developing a way to collect energy from the sun with a technology that could potentially cost pennies a yard, be imprinted on flexible materials and still draw energy after the sun has ...
By: talk2myShirt
Six Easy Steps To Estimate Cost of a Solar Power System
2008-02-26 08:09:00 Solar power energy systems are not inexpensive. That said it's important to compare them within context of other types of home improvement projects. Home buyers and realtors view a solar photovoltaic or solar hot water heating system as a significant value-added improvement - similar to adding a deck or remodeling your kitchen. Plus unlike a deck or kitchen remodel, you also gain one-up on your power bills. Here are some foolproof ways to estimate the cost of a solar photovoltaic or solar thermal system and to figure out if a solar energy system makes sense for you.Check Full Article
Solar powered wall lights
2008-02-25 18:00:00 These lights are great for outside where it is difficult to wire up an electric light which is so awkward and time consuming, whereas these lights can be fixed into place and that is that. But unlike some types of solar powered light these look like those electric ones, they contain two LED?s and a when ... |
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