Tag: solar energy
Why Is Solar Power Getting Cheaper?
Predictions see energy consumption increasing from an average of 22,126 terawatt-per-hour in 2011, to 37,000 in 2030 – a rise of 67%. Unfortunately, the more we depend on fossil fuels for our energy production, the more damage the planet takes;… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment
These Amazing New Solar Cells Are the Future of Energy
Clean, green energy. A noble aspiration touted by scientists, politicians and Americans alike. In the U.S, 76% of Americans want the country to put more emphasis on solar power. While the desire to change over to solar power and other… 0 Shares | | Posted in Science & Tech
Solar Powered Dinosaurs
We like to think of the harnessing of solar power to create energy as being a human invention. Of course, this is simply not true. For eons, plants have been harnessing the power of their own built-in naturally occurring solar… 0 Shares | | Posted in Science
The Long Term Impact of Solar Power
Solar energy has been around for quite some time. The first solar panels hit the commercial market as early as the 1960s, and were in development long before then. But only lately has this form of alternate energy started to… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment
Three Activities for an Eco-Friendly Summer in the City
I.) Outdoor Movies This past spring, I finished my winter marathon session of Queer as Folk (I’m ‘Late to the Game,’ I know), and I looked around in despair, searching online for something else to watch. Enter my next binge-watching… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Gardening, Health, Lifestyle, Science, Science & Tech, Travel, Water
Four steps to sterilize water with the power of the sun
Did you know that sunlight, and specifically UV radiation has amazing anti-microbial qualities? It’s actually a fairly common method of treating water, air, and contaminated surfaces among other things, and in China, the vast majority of people hang dry their… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Personal Care
The Rise of Emerging Renewable Energy Companies
Today we have mind boggling technologies emerging, big industries, smartphones and millions of automobiles running on the roads. What keeps them going? The answer is, of course, energy. And the scary thing is that our energy consumption is rising at… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Solar For Miles And Miles
Almost 7 years ago I heard about an idea to put solar cells into all the roads of America. I wasn’t buying then and even today with major hurdles conquered and becoming intrigued, I still need many questions answered. Nevertheless,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, News, Science & Tech
