Energy Efficient, Conservation, and Environmental Alternatives
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The Global View - Carbon Footprints, Fuel Efficiencies, Conservation
Only recently (about the past 10,000 years or so) have humans used solar energy in the form of "carbon-foot-print" in the form of that all-power power called "fire". This is a good start to the story--but it's most likely really, really wrong. Because all living things--including humans--are carbon-based life-forms. The fact of being born to a living organism and that we consume food that is also carbon-based means that we are part of the "carbon-foot-print" even before the use of fuel (fossil-fuel or otherwise) comes into the picture. Of course, this also means that all the bunnies, squirrels, deer, polar bears, and penguins of the world are also part of the "carbon-foot-print". So, now that we've got all this craziness out of the way, let's get on track to talk about the current crisis effecting us (and something we can do something about)(and, no, it isn't "global-warming" either). Read on for more information that may be more useful for you!
Solar Energy Education and Awareness a Must!
What's Your Favorite Alternate Energy Tome? Read Them All and Vote for Your Favorite Now!
Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes by Aldo V. da Rosa
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Renewable and Efficient Electric Power Systems by Gilbert M. Masters
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Renewable Energy
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The Renewable Energy Handbook: A Guide to Rural Energy Independence, Off-Grid and Sustainable Living by William H. Kemp
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Solar Power for your Home, 2nd Edition (Complete Idiot's Guide to) by Dan Ramsey, David Hughes
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Got Sun? Go Solar: Get Free Renewable Energy to Power Your Grid-Tied Home by Rex A. Ewing
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Solar Power Your Home For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden)) by Rik DeGunther
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Solar Revolution: The Economic Transformation of the Global Energy Industry by Travis Bradford
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Energy Efficiency Manual: for everyone who uses energy, pays for utilities, designs and builds, is interested in energy conservation and the environment (Energy Efficiency Manual) by Donald R. Wulfinghoff
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Proceedings of the International Symposium and Exposition on Automotive Electronics and Alternate Energy Vehicles - November 19-21, 1999 by Vishwanath Sinha
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Energy Links! The Alternate Views!
- Alternate Fuel and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
- This Squidoo lens provides information, links, and video clips of alternatives to those contraptions that guzzle fossil fuels. If a vehicle must use fossile fuels, at least it should do it sparingly, right? Check this lens out for more information.
- Solar Electricity - Solar Power through Photovoltaics!
- Photovoltaic panels provide a way to capture the energy of the sun to move electrons and thus create electricity. After a certain point after the first investment of time and setup costs, from then on the energy is going from you to the power company rather than the other way around! Check out this lens for more information.
- Energy Independence!
- It's time to kick the oil habit (if you aren't sure of this, have you seen the prices at the local gas station recently?). This Squidoo lens provides links, commentary, and video clips about alternate energy sources and how you can break away from the grid and the stranglehold that "big oil" has on you! Check out this lens for more information!
- Windpower! Another way to capture the sun's energy!
- Wind energy originally came from the sun -- sort of indirectly, but still, it's from the sun. The sun heats the earth's surface, which causes the air to rise, which creates currents, which eventually causes the earth's winds that are supplemented by the jetstreams that are caused by the earth's rotation. Might as well capture this power that abounds and which is "renewable"! Check out this lens for more information!
- Solar Heating for Home, Water, and Cooking!
- If you've ever sat on the vinyl or leather seats of your car after it has been parked in a nice sunny parking lot, you KNOW that an enclosed space surrounded by windows can collect heat. Well, why not put the sun's energy and that heat to work?! This Squidoo lens provides resources, links, video clips, accessories, and other information for solar heating--whether it's for your home, your water (swimming pool?), or your vittles! Check it out--and be sure to rate it or leave a note!
- Solar Max Advantage Blog (Just Started)
- This is a blog I've created to post resources and information I've learned while searching for alternatives for fossil fuel and for trying to reduce power and fuel costs. It's just started, so there's not much meat there yet. Drop by and visit, however. I'll be adding more stuff to it as I find the good stuff!
- Thingamababy - Ecohouse - a Sustainable Living DOLLHOUSE!
- This blog post illustrates an "Alternate Energy" dollhouse - yup, solar panel on roof, windmill, bicycle rather than car ... home. Fun presentation. Check it out (and tell the blogger I sent ya!)
- Hydropower!
- This Squidoo lens provides a lot of information on hydropower and how you can, as an individual, apply hydropower to your own energy needs--through the use of micro-hydropower generators. Cool site!
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) - A Possibility? Research Needed!
Alternates to Oil! Go Solar! Go Windy! Go, Go, Go! And Wear It Proudly!
Solar Power Solution Dark T-Shirt
Speak out for Solar Power, an alternative energy source too much overlooked.
Ask Me About Solar Power Dark T-Shirt
Get everyone talking about solar power, solar energy, alternative energy, renewable energy, conservation, global warming, the environment and photovoltaic cells. Great Earth Day gift idea.
Solar Electricity from Photovoltaic Panels - This is the Obvious and Most Popular Method!
Solar Energy, Alternate Energy in the News!
- Sun Chips Uses California Sun!
- Here's an example of how businesses and other organizations can take advantage of the natural renewable resources available to them to create energy-efficient and cost-saving operations! Sun Chips... using solar energy to provide heating for their power source -- great job!
- Este Lauder Lets the Sun In!
- In Oakland, New Jersey (!) Este Lauder will reduce 25 years carbon dioxide emissions of over 10,000 tons, while producing 650,000 kilowatt-hours (kwh) each year. Another great example of a company reducing their energy costs while also reducing their environmental impact.
Individuals Taking the Matter in Their Own Hands - Making a Solar Water Heater!
Start Charging and Let the Sun Do the Work! Catching Rays was Never So Much Fun!
Three Homemade Solar Ovens and a Parabolic Solar Concentrator at Work!
It's where the car gets its juice.... that's what counts!
- Solar Car! SOLAR1
- This news item describes and provides photos of the car with the license plate: SOLAR1 ...
Imagine a car that NEVER has to go to a gas station! A car that, while sitting in the parking lot all day, is POWERING UP! Totally cool! And yes, in a pinch, it *does* come with an extension cord!
Proof of Concept - Close Up of a Parabolic Solar Concentrator Cooker!
Read Up on These Resources on Alternate Energy!
You Have to Invest in Education--and Most Likely, Your School or College Isn't Teaching These Concepts!
I have been collecting solar and alternate energy references and resources for the past 30 years. It started when I was in high school and got interested in other ways to create heat and light (mostly for the power outages during the aftermath of typhoons) when we lived on Guam.I've recently discovered an interesting resource that you can see when you click here. Lots of ideas for ways you can build your own alternate energy sources for your home or small business.
And here are two more:
Solar Power Design Manual--Teach Yourself All About Solar Power. Comprehensive Manual by Genuine Expert. Spreadsheet Included.
Renewable Energy Solutions--The Manual--The folks who put this together have been presented on TV, Google, and the New York Times as a source of Alternate Energy Information. Good stuff for those in need of Alternate Energy!
Hey! Use Some Energy and Drop a Note! Say "Hi" ... Or Something!
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- Your lens would be a great addition to the 'Solar Technology and Solar Energy' Group
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Catch some rays!
Sunforce 39110 123-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panel with Sharp Module
Amazon Price: $1,549.99 (as of 02/13/2012)
Get this photovoltaic panel to start catching those photons to generate electricity for your home or business! It doesn't come with a meter -- and that's the way you like it. Because energy from the sun should be free from metering! But this only works if you get a solar photovoltaic panel (or a bunch of them) now!
Your Cheaper Energy is Blowin' in the Wind!
Home Wind Turbine 2kw/48V - wind generator for home use
Amazon Price: $1,799.00 (as of 02/13/2012)
When the wind is blowing, you could be generating the juice to power up your computer and the rest of your home. This is an option for those who live in areas of free wind!
What's Cookin' Under the Sun?
Global Sun Oven - Solar Cooker
Amazon Price: $319.00 (as of 02/13/2012)
This solar cooker will do more than just keep your dinner nice and warm, it will also cook it for you! Instead of letting your sack lunch get toasted on the dash of your car in the parking lot, put this thing in your backyard and cook a real meal! Yum!
