Solar Power
This lens is dedicated to the subject of solar power: how we can use it to combat global warming, how we can use it to lower our expenditures on electricity and fuel, and other uses of solar power.
This includes the use of portable solar chargers to run electronic equipment, either during emergencies or when one is away from the power grids, solar power for the home, broad-scale solar power solutions, and the basics of how solar energy works.
This includes the use of portable solar chargers to run electronic equipment, either during emergencies or when one is away from the power grids, solar power for the home, broad-scale solar power solutions, and the basics of how solar energy works.
Solar Power
Our Thoughts
We consider the technology of Solar Power to be one of the most under-utilized technologies on Earth today. Public awareness of environmental issues, Global Warming, and Alternative Energy sources is coming up. But there is so much more that could be done to really utilize solar energy to lower costs of energy, clean up the environment, and combat Global Warming.
Solar Power can also be used for matters of simple practicality. When one is traveling in the wilderness, far from the power grids, or even during times of emergency or natural catastrophe, portable solar chargers and solar battery chargers can be lifesavers.
There are a host of different portable solar power devices available on the market today, and all have different features and uses. The type you will need will depend on your specific circumstances and on which type of electronics or equipment you will need to charge or run. Sorting this out and finding the right device can be pretty confusing, especially if you don't have much training on electronics.
Our website is designed to help you understand solar energy and how it works, and also to help you find the right portable solar charger to suit your purposes, in case you are in need of such a device.
We intend to expand this website to cover other matters regarding solar power and renewable energy. If you visit the website, you can subscribe to be informed whenever we add new content and information. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed of the website's blog:
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Blog: Solar Power: Updates and News
I hope the information we provide is of use to you.
Solar Power can also be used for matters of simple practicality. When one is traveling in the wilderness, far from the power grids, or even during times of emergency or natural catastrophe, portable solar chargers and solar battery chargers can be lifesavers.
There are a host of different portable solar power devices available on the market today, and all have different features and uses. The type you will need will depend on your specific circumstances and on which type of electronics or equipment you will need to charge or run. Sorting this out and finding the right device can be pretty confusing, especially if you don't have much training on electronics.
Our website is designed to help you understand solar energy and how it works, and also to help you find the right portable solar charger to suit your purposes, in case you are in need of such a device.
We intend to expand this website to cover other matters regarding solar power and renewable energy. If you visit the website, you can subscribe to be informed whenever we add new content and information. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed of the website's blog:
RSS: Solar Power Blog RSS and Email Subscription
Blog: Solar Power: Updates and News
I hope the information we provide is of use to you.
Solar Power
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Learn about Solar Power
This are some Squidoo lenses which teach facts about solar energy and how solar power works. They are written as simply as possible, so that anyone can understand.
Solar Power for the Home
These lenses discuss home solar power solutions, solar hot water heaters, solar panels for the home, and the like.
Solar Battery Chargers and Portable Solar Power
These lenses give information on portable solar power devices, portable solar chargers, and solar battery chargers.
Broad Scale Solar Power Solutions
Earning and Saving Money with Solar Power
That's right - not only are there tax incentives for using solar power, but in some cases, you can get paid for excess solar power you produce with your home solar power system.
Recommended Books
Books on Solar Energy, Global Warming, and Alternative Energy
Videos on Solar Power
See a CNN Video on the Use of Solar Energy in Israel, our own video about Global Warming, how solar panels are made, and the works of entrepreneurs who are creating the future of clean energy.
Solar Power Devices
Solar Panels, Solar Backpacks, and Solar Battery Chargers
Websites, Blogs, and Information
On Solar Power, Alternative Energy, Global Warming, and Living Clean
- Solar Chargers and Portable Solar Power
- This is our own website where we discuss solar energy, what it is, how it works, and how it can be used. We also describe the different types of portable solar power devices and solar battery chargers that can be used during travel, camping, boating, etc.
- Portable Solar Power Blog
- This is where we publish other people's viewpoints, articles, videos, and opinions on solar power. Originally this blog was dedicated to portable solar power, but at it has been expanded and also covers matters related to solar power in general.
- Solar Power: Updates and News
- This blog is updated regularly with news and information on solar power.
- DIY Solar Power
- Learn about Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Solar Power solutions and how to implement them.
- Save Money with Solar Power
- Learn how you can save money by using solar power.
- How Many Watts Does My Solar Panel Need?
- Solar panels, particularly portable solar chargers, come in a variety of forms and wattages. This article explains how you can determine the how much wattage your solar charger will need so that you can make the right choice when you select it.
- Solar Power Store
- Find a variety of solar panels, solar chargers, portable solar power equipment, and other solar devices. You would be amazed at how many ways solar power can be put to use.
Websites on Global Warming and Solar Power
Websites with valuable information on the subjects of solar power and Global Warming.
- Earth Under Fire
- Information on Gary
- World View of Global Warming
- Information on Gary Braasch's acclaimed photo documentation of Global Warming
- How We Know about Our Changing Climate
- Information about the children's educational book on Global Warming, by Gary Braasch and Lynne Cherry.
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teenmaterial
Sep 6, 2008 @ 12:15 pm | delete
- allright, i agree on the data, on global warming and all, this is a good solution.
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Orphie_G
Jul 7, 2008 @ 2:22 pm | delete
- Great lens. I'm a tree hugger, nature lover and I try to do my share to lighten my footprint and save the planet and the wildlife. Living in the "Sunshine" state of Florida, I still can't figure out why solar power is the #1 source of energy here. I guess it all goes back the BIG OIL people.
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solarstories
Jun 19, 2008 @ 1:38 pm | delete
- Thank you for the input! We will definitely keep this in mind for our research.
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manystories
Jun 12, 2008 @ 6:23 pm | delete
- One of the problems I found trying to find solar power solutions for people is that there are no contractors at the coast who put it in. We're not exactly Arizona! And we're not even as sunny as the "valley " around Portland and Salem.
So, it would be good to have extremely "user-friendly" products that don't require a lot of expertise to install. That probably goes for most DIY people and remodelers as well.
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manystories
Jun 12, 2008 @ 3:26 pm | delete
- I'd like to see data about solar power systems that can be included in new construction of homes.
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