U of C Solar Car gears up to race for home
University of Calgary will host finish line of North American Solar Challenge, 2008. Team working on Schulich 1 car.
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Need help in Ecology Questions?
1. What is the potential for developing more hydroelectric power in North America vs. developing countries, and what would be the environmental impact of such development? 2. What should be the energy policy of the United States, based on the… Continue Reading
What would be the result of a solar storm as strong as the one in 1859?
Since we didn’t have much for electricity or battery-powered handheld devices and vehicles back then, it’s scary to think how another strong solar storm could affect our modern technology. Reading up on the solar storm of 1859, I’m reading this:… Continue Reading
SolarMagic Power Optimizers Help You Get the Most Power out of Your PV Array – buildaroo.com
National Semiconductor showcased their SolarMagic solar power optimizers at this year’s Solar Power International conference. Built upon Nationals analog power management circuits, SolarMagic power optimizers give back PV system owners much of the power they currently lose to real-world conditions… Continue Reading
Solar-Powered iPhones? Rethinking Energy with Robert Brunner
Complete Premium video at: fora.tv Ammunition Group founder Robert Brunner reveals his latest venture: user-friendly solar power for handheld devices. Brunner says the goal behind the company, called Regen, aims to encourage users to rethink their energy consumption. To view… Continue Reading
Is our Solar system a retard?
"Research conducted by a team of North American scientist shows our solar system is special, contrary to the accepted theory that it is an average planetary system. Using computer simulations to follow the development of planets, it was shown that… Continue Reading
Drake Landing Solar Community Animation
Drake Landing Solar Community – A North American first! Proudly pioneered by the Canadian Government in conjunction with Canadian Industry Partners, 52 homes are built by Sterling Homes in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada and equipped with EnerWorks leading edge solar thermal… Continue Reading