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Google to Invest in German Solar Power Plant
Video 48sec. Google (GOOG) announced today that it has agreed to make its first clean energy project investment in Europe - a EUR3.5M investment in a solar photovoltaic power plant in Germany. The transaction still requires the formal approval of the German competition authorities and ...
Solar Energy - The Future is Now
Solar Energy is energy from the Sun. This energy drives the climate and weather and supports virtually all life on Earth. Heat and light from the sun, along with solar-based resources such as wind and wave power, hydroelectricity and biomass, account for most of the available flow of r...
Swiss Solar Boat's World-Wide Mission
Video 1min 36sec. Monaco -- It's anchors away for what is being heralded as the world's largest solar powered boat.The state-of-the-art catamaran, was launched in Monaco on Monday, and boasts of approximately 540 square meters decked with photovoltaic modules. The vessel was the dream o...
Benefits Of Solar Energy Solutions For Household Use
Solar power is free and there is most certainly no shortage of it. Of late, there's been a constant growth in the call for for alternative and renewable power like solar power. Photovoltaic or solar energy is environmentally friendly and replenishing, unlike the fossil fuels which near...



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Solar Electricity - Take Advantage Of The Power Of The Sun
When asked about alternative energy or renewable energy, most people think of solar electricity. Generating electricity from the sun i...
Solar Cooking with the CooKit
Ever thought that maybe -- if we did just one thing each day toward sustainability -- we could make a difference? Inspired by a docu...
Chevron to Build Major Solar Energy Plant in Questa
Governor Bill Richardson today announced Chevron Corporation will build a one megawatt concentrating photovoltaic solar facility on the...
Video: Solar-Powered Flashlights for the Poor
Video (2min 6sec): Entrepreneur Brings Solar-Powered Flashlights to Poor. About one third of the world's people spend nights in dark...
What Are Thin Film Flexible Solar Cells?
Solar energy and 'going green' are getting a lot of attention these days. Many people are talking about thin film solar cells, also c...
Solar Energy Will Be the Future For Energy Supplies
Solar Energy Will Be the Future For Energy Supplies by Tim Line.   After experiencing the very high oil and gas prices last year w...
Solar-Powered Rickshaw Unveiled in India
Solar-Powered Rickshaw Unveiled in India by Ariel Schwartz.   If you walk down the streets of Delhi, India, you'll probably notice...
Video: Intense Solar Power Melts a Brick
You'll learn a lot from this video (2min 42sec) in which shows how Intense Solar Power Melts a Brick. Sir Charles uses a beam of conc...
Video of Solar Thermal Testing at Angel's Nest
Cheap Solar Power is Coming Soon! Really cool Video (1min 54sec) of Solar Thermal Testing at Angel's Nest - fresnel lens and turbines...
The History Of Solar Power
The History Of Solar Powerby Will Reece.   With the recent rise in energy costs many people have been looking to alternative sour...
Solar Power For Homes - Take Advantage
Solar Power For Homes – Take Advantage Of The Growing Trend ? by Adrian Hardy. Solar power for homes is becoming a major alter...
Solar Energy & Photovoltaics
Solar Energy & Photovoltaics by David Tanguay.   Solar energy is energy that is harnessed from the Sun. The technologies harness t...
The Future of Solar Energy Home
The Future of Solar Energy Home by Chad Hartman.   Dreaming and fantasizing are the first step towards innovation. People all over...
Solar Home Heat is No Daydream
Solar Home Heat By Anna Hart. Solar heat for homes is not a daydream. As energy prices rise and the global community talks of energy ...
Solar Power Break-Through Video
Solar Power Break-Through video (2min 45sec). Sir Charles Shults shows us how he can make 6 kw Solar Systems for a fraction of today'...