Solar Energy is a renewable resource that doesn’t just save you money on that monthly electric bill, but benefits the entire planet we live on. Solar power is often looked over because it is not yet widely used on residential homes, although it has been used around the world for years. In this article are …
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First Wind Turbine at Ski Resort
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Hancock, MA begins generating its own power today. Friday August 3, 2007, the blades of a GE 1.5 MW wind turbine caught the Berkshire breeze and began generating electricity to directly satisfy Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort’s electrical demands. With such a high demand for electricity, businesses are turning toward alternative …
Behind Solar Panels
Solar power is the basis for all life on earth! Solar heating has been used for thousands of years to warm dwellings. OtherPower.com explains the basics of solar panels and how they are able to transform sunlight into electricity we use daily.
Solar Power & Employment Opportunities
Increased Use of Solar Power Could Add 123,000 New Jobs by 2020 Study finds solar energy brings technology-related, skilled and manufacturing jobs to the Texas The University of Texas at Austin reports on the increased use of solar power throughout Texas and its effect on the employment opportunities now, and more soon to be.
Solar-Powered Vision of the Future
Sitting in his book-lined office, Professor Jacob Karni likes to quote the French novelist Jules Verne…But he disagrees with Verne, famous for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, in one fundamental respect. Whereas the French writer saw water as the fuel for the future, the Israeli scientist says the future lies with solar energy. BBC News …