How much energy could be generated by adding solar panels to the Alaskan Pipeline?

Using low-end, i.e. cheap, solar panels, based on existing technology, how much energy can be generated by adding solar panels to the total length of the Alaskan Pipeline? And if possible, how does that compare with the energy of the… Continue Reading

What will the world look like in 2030 if the U.S.A. is Oil independent?

Hypothetical Scenario Questions (let’s start a discussion): Will the Oil/Gas /energy companies slowly transform by investing in and evolving to non- oil related energy platforms? What competitive advantages would that give the U.S.A. in the world economic infrastructure? How much… Continue Reading

Eco Kids Explore: Solar Power

Solar Power is part of a Five Part Series: Solar power is defined as the energy we produce by converting sunlight into heat or electricity. It is one of the most abundant and affordable sources of energy available. However, it… Continue Reading

Advanced Photovoltaic Solar Power Films, The Next Generation

www.homemadepowerplant.com A remarkable, new company, Konarka, a solar energy company based in Lowell, Massachusetts, is developing and producing organic thin-film solar photovoltaic films. These photovoltaic films are being printed on an adapted label maker machine. The process is much more… Continue Reading

Stirling Engine ( Solar Powered )

Solar Powered Stirling Engine. No fuel just Sunlight to power this engine. On September 27, 1816 Robert Stirling the original inventor of the heat engine applied for a patent for his Economiser at the Chancery in Edinburgh, Scotland. This super… Continue Reading

How to Install Solar Panels : Tools for Installing Solar Energy System

One important piece of equipment for solar installation is a standard digital volt home meter. Learn the tools needed to install a solar energy system from a professional in this free energy conservation video. Expert: Roger Bacon Bio: Roger Bacon… Continue Reading

Dr. Hermann Scheer inspires at The Solar Future Part II

Hermann Scheer gave an inspirational talk at the conference about the necessity and inevitability of investing in solar energy. The traditional energy companies will not be able to prevent self-generated (solar) power from becoming as commonplace as laptops are today.… Continue Reading

Dr. Hermann Scheer inspires at The Solar Future Part I

Hermann Scheer gave an inspirational talk at the conference about the necessity and inevitability of investing in solar energy. The traditional energy companies will not be able to prevent self-generated (solar) power from becoming as commonplace as laptops are today.… Continue Reading