Solar Energy (Freiburg, Germany)

The Freiburg Estate is a solar village where there are solar panels on roofs. Many people take guided tours to view the economical helpful homes. “Freiburg is the warmest city in Germany. Solar technology made in Germany is a world leader. Solar modules installed on roofs have been around for decades… But what’s interesting for …

Left in the West: Solar cheaper than coal

Left in the West:: Solar cheaper than coal Solar power can now be more affordable now with new solar panels, even cheaper than coal. Imagine a solar panel without the panel. Just a coating, thin as a layer of paint, that takes light and converts it to electricity. From there, you can picture roof shingles …

Overcoming Silicon Shortage

Overcoming Silicon Shortage – Jetpacked The solar industry has been seasonally faced with the shortage of silicon supply. One option the industry has turned to is to reclaim silicon materials sourced primarily from the semiconductor industry. It is faced with a growing demand for silicon material that is mainly required to produce photovoltaic cells for …

Facilities Management News: Whole Foods tops retail green power purchasers; Kohl’s moves into 2nd

Facilities Management News talks about a list created by the US Environmental Protection Agency of the top ten retail purchasers of green power. Whole Foods tops retail green power purchasers; Kohl’s moves into 2nd. September 3, 2007—The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently updated its list of the top 10 retail purchasers of green power …

The Time for Solar is Now

This video explains everything about photovoltaic cells and solar panels by university professors and other leading engineers in the movement toward alternative energy sources. It provides an in depth look at our world today and the reasons why we should embrace solar power as the leading electrical provider. With the technology we have today we …