Product DescriptionPhotovoltaic cells provide clean, reversible electrical power from the sun. Made from semiconductors, they are durable, silent in operation and free of polluting emissions. In this book, experts from all sectors of the PV community – materials scientists, physicists, production engineers, economists and environmentalists – give their critical appraisals of where the technology is [...]
Product DescriptionThe Solar Electricity Handbook is a practical and straightforward guide to using electric solar panels. Assuming no previous knowledge of solar panels, the book explains how solar panels work, how they can be used and explains the steps you need to take to successfully design and install a solar electric system from scratch using [...]
Telegraph.co.uk Mars rover technology could improve solar power efficiency on EarthTelegraph.co.ukTechnology designed to help NASA scientists explore Mars could hold the secret to solving the world's energy problems by improving solar power efficiency, …Experts Propose Self-Dusting Solar PanelsSoftpediaNew 'self-dusting solar panels' inspired by Mars missionSifySolar Panels Dust Themselves OffScientific AmericanUberGizmo (blog) -Energy Matters -ABC Science Onlineall 42 [...]
Global water shortage and environmental pollution is a growing problem. This prompts local authorities and commercial companies to search for different solutions. An exhibition in Israel had to offer just that. Here’s more from our Israeli correspondent. Israel, having suffered water shortage problems since its early days, is a pioneer and leader in developing and [...]
Oil board opts not to block injection ExxonMobil complained about competitor’s action near boundary Read more on Ravalli Republic Fuel-cell aircraft set to mask high-performing predecessor The German Aerospace Centre is expecting to unveil a higher-performing successor to its record-setting fuel-cell powered aircraft in 2011. Read more on the Engineer Research and Markets: Stand-alone and [...]
Visit TSTC today www.WindEnergyEducation.com and www.WestTexas.TSTC.edu This introduction to the Wind Energy Technology Program at Texas State Technical College (TSTC) moves the listener from interested to being involved with the industry harnessing energy from the wind. Call (325) 235-7403 to speak with a representative that will help you start your career path in the wind [...]
District energy is a proven technology in which a central plant provides heating and/or cooling to multiple buildings. It conserves energy, reduces emissions, and can provide a foundation for a sustainable community energy system.
Product DescriptionFuel cell systems have now reached a degree of technological maturity and appear destined to form the cornerstone of future energy technologies. But the rapid advances in fuel cell system development have left current information available only in scattered journals and Internet sites. The even faster race toward fuel cell commercialization further leaves the [...]
A video by Jim Pytel for renewable energy technology students at Columbia Gorge Community College.
School moves ahead on proposed $5.4 million project A $5.4 million renovation project for the high school building is being sent to Shive-Hattery Architecture, Engineering Consulting Services. The move was approved Monday by the Mid-Prairie Community School Board. Read more on The Kalona News New green windows can open the door to savings Despite the [...]