Solar/Alt Energy

05/25/2011

Super Duper Capacitors

When a burst of energy is needed, the low internal resistance of the ultracapacitor delivers the needed current

05/25/2011

Super Duper Capacitors

When a burst of energy is needed, the low internal resistance of the ultracapacitor delivers the needed current

Electric Cars = FAIL
02/01/2011

Electric Cars = FAIL

We’ve all seen the Barbi or G.I. Joe electric cars for kids that are paraded around you neighborhoods. Likewise once they run out of juice, mom or dad has to haul the damn thing back home. Electric cars are a concept that rely on batteries or batteries and a small generator for motive and accessory power.

The Lone Star State’s stand against the EPA
01/12/2011

The Lone Star State’s stand against the EPA

The Mackinac Center for Public Policy’s senior environmental analyst is calling for civil disobedience from states over what he calls the Environmental Protection Agency’s war on energy.

Space Heater Safety
10/26/2010

Space Heater Safety

Safety is a top consideration when using space heaters. Includes cost comparison.

‘Peel ‘n Stick’ Solar Panels
10/19/2010

‘Peel ‘n Stick’ Solar Panels

PowerPly 400 by Lumeta Inc. is one of the first “peel n’ stick” types of workable home solar power systems. Using monocrystalline technology (or PV), the system insures maximum energy output per square foot of roof area.

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Beware of the Facts….
10/11/2010

Beware of the Facts….

Explore the two world models of alternative energy

This Was Bound to Happen
10/05/2010

This Was Bound to Happen

Stop that, it’s killing the planet. Okay, let the pollution spewing Chinese do it instead. Yeah, that makes sense.

Super Duper Solar Cells?
10/01/2010

Super Duper Solar Cells?

Take your solar panels and some sandpaper……

09/30/2010

Green energy analysis

Our opinion on the correct use of alternative energy.

09/29/2010

Our new battery bank

THE OLD BANK

I thought I’d provide a report about the new battery bank. Those of you who’ve been to the site before or have read a few layers down in our articles know that our original battery bank was…

09/29/2010

Solar energy still not accepted

Solar electric energy, produced by those black glass panels that sit around in people’s yards or roofs are an excellent way to produce electricity – even at the 10-20% efficiency that are available to the average homeowner. Yes, they are…

09/29/2010

Solar powered Tracker, do it yourself!

Solar buzz news has a great post and video about this tiny solar tracker. What this guy did was take some solar cells from some cheap solar walkway lights, glued them to some audio CDs (honest) and a small servo.…

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