How to Make Commercial Buildings More Sustainable
UK properties are responsible for around 20% of the UK’s carbon emissions, according to the Committee on Climate Change. Business premises are of particular concern. In larger cities, such as London, commercial buildings account for over 70% of the city’s overall emissions. So, it’s understandable why companies need to pay close attention to the ways […]
Renewable Energy with guest Michael Carroll
This week we welcome our guest engineer, scientist and inventor, Michael Carroll. Mike shares a little bit about the incredible work his company, Helios Altas, is doing with hydro-powered energy in remote places around the world in need of power. We also discuss the current state of renewable energy, how water dams are theme parks for fish, and wind energy is not for the birds.
Going Solar 101: Tips for Solar Inverter Installation and Maintenance
If you’ve been exploring the idea of installing a solar panel system, you probably already know all the components you’ll need to obtain. Some of these components may vary depending on the type of system you’re about to install. That said, you’ll still need to get your hands on solar panels, batteries, charge controller and […]
Reasons to Use Solar Power and Solar Lighting
Home owners around the country are taking the plunge and installing solar power or solar lights. Thus it’s so surprise solar installations are on the rise. There are several reasons to add solar to your home, which we will talk about in this article, but there is a barrier to entry. Investing in solar energy […]
Solar Power Innovations Make Renewable Energy Better Than Ever
Innovation is a core strength of the solar industry and will continue to sustain it well into the next decade. In the past year, advances in solar efficiency, solar storage, solar design and even wearable tech have changed the landscape of renewable energy. It’s now better than ever, improving with each passing day. The future […]
Solar Power – A Thing of the Past, Present, and Future
Where It All Began… The capture and use of solar energy is far from new, as way back in the 7th century, sunrays were magnified to create fire. Fast-forward to the 19th century and we see the beginnings of the modern solar photovoltaics, which are used in solar panels today. First discovered in 1876 by […]
What Can Be Powered By Solar?
Renewable energy innovation is at an all time high as people look for opportunities to become less dependent on fossil fuels and other nonrenewable energy sources. Even energy companies are realizing the benefits of mainstreaming solar power and other renewable options. One of the most talked about solar inventions is the solar powered roadway. While […]
How to Benefit From Solar Electricity Without Mortgaging Your Home
Nay-sayers of solar power would have you believing that you need tens of thousands of dollars in order to benefit from an “inefficient” source of electricity. Arguments of those types usually come from the uneducated who don’t spend a great deal of time reading about current developments in technology. The truth is, you can benefit […]
Solar Advancements: More Ways to Tap into the Sun’s Power
There are numerous renewable energy resources that are available on this planet. Just because they are available, however, does not mean that people are tapping into them and using them to their advantage. Many people, in fact, are continuing their dependency on oil and letting energy resources like the sun, waves, wind and such, go […]
10 Inventive Ways to Use Solar Power
Image by Markus Ram / Creative Commons Solar power is one of the best alternative energy options available today. Unlike wind or tidal energy where you are, in part, dependent on nature cooperating with your energy-collection efforts, there is very little that can hinder your ability to harness the power of the sun day-in and […]