Archive for April, 2010

Desertec – Europe To Harness African Sun


CNN’s Frederik Pleitgen reports on an ambitious plan to export solar power captured in Africa to Europe. More info: www.desertec.org

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No more Truth / Obama’s 20000 Gallon Bill Signing


We don’t tell the truth anymore, some examples, Obama flies to Colorado to sign in front of solar panels to promote green, while buring 20000 gallons of fuel.

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Irish Evacuated Tube Technology


www.heating-solutions-ireland.com heating-solutions-ireland.com Jack Foley B.Eng 086-3823062 Solar Panels Explained By SEI (Sustainable Energy Ireland) Solar Panels, also known as “collectors”, can be fitted to a buildings roof. They use the suns heat to warm water, or another fluid, which passes through the panel. The fluid is then fed to a heat store (eg a hot water tank) and helps provide hot water or a source of hot water for the buildings central heating system. Solar panels work throughout daylight hours, even if the sky is overcast and there is no direct sunshine, which means they can make a useful contribution even during the winter by pre-heating the water in the storage tank. Your boiler or heat pump will boost the water temperature. The cost of a professionally installed solar system can vary greatly. If you are considering investing in this technology you should do sufficient research to ensure that you are getting the best system for your needs and value for your money. A solar water heater is composed of A solar collector which absorbs solar radiation (sunlight) and changes it into heat; A pump which transfers the heat from the collector to hot water in a storage tank; The storage tank accumulates the hot water produced by solar energy so that it can be stored for use when needed; A number of accessories which ensure the regulation and the safety of the system; A back-up heater (gas, oil, or wood fuelled boiler, immersion heater or heat pump) which will

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The TMT Predictions 2010 edition – #TMTPred2010 Full


Deloittes TMT Predictions 2010 brings industry-leading technology, media and telecommunications research, information and insights to regions across Canada. This years predictions feature a variety of trends, including solar power, e-readers, the reinvention of television, tablet computers, and cloud computing. Join us at a live event near you beginning January 19 in Montreal, says Duncan Stewart. Learn more at www.tmtpredictions.ca

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What Big Oil Does Not Want You To Have


A future in which energy is produced without oil is a future that big oil is trying hard to prevent. What big oil got for putting Bush in the white house, Obama facts regarding big oil that may surprise you, and a solar power project in Spain that will be completed in 2010 that has big oil afraid. For more information see www.mysolarsecret.com

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Solar Powered Lights Take On Pest Control With Solar Power


Solar powered garden lights are pretty cool but how cool would it be if you could use them for pest control as well, like some kind of solar-powered superhero? [ www.chinavasion.com ]. Who would like this: People with outdoor areas that are prone to mosquitoes or other types of flying garden pest would love these lights. What eBay keywords can I use: solar power, solar panels, solar powered garden lights, solar powered lights, solar powered outdoor light, landscape lights, deck lighting, electronic pest killer, insect control The sad truth is that you’ve got landscape lighting and deck lighting with solar panels but if you want to rid yourself of pests electronic way then you’re going have to lean towards battery-powered or mains-powered options. The makers of these wholesale solar powered outdoor lights have thrown in a bug zapper function to combine the two things you’d probably like to experience when you’re relaxing on your patio, or in your garden, at sunset or at a night time barbeque. Plenty of light to see by and no mosquitoes, flies, sand flies, grass flies, or any other type of pest, bug or insect that might think you’re on the menu. These solar lights are fairly light and won’t cause any won’t give you an aneurysms if you’re trying to put them together. The wholesale solar powered lights also have various mounting options being able to be mounted as traditional solar garden lights throughout your garden with their ground-mounting post or as landscape lights

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Cute Solar Snail Spotlight


Product DescriptionLight up your garden with this cute little snail. Features Solar Powered SpotLight Auomatically Light Up At Night Crystal Solar Panel Power By The Sun Super Bright LED Technology Enhance and accent your garden -Product size 4″ X 4″ X 6″. . . More >>
Cute Solar Snail Spotlight

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Solar Energy Foundation, solar PV in Ethiopia – Ashden Award winner


This video can be downloaded here: www.ashdenawards.org Solar Energy Foundation won an Ashden Award for Sustainable Energy in 2009. To find out more visit the link above and check out the Ashden Awards Blog ashdenawards.blogspot.com The Solar Energy Foundation has opened up new horizons for 10000 villagers in Rema, Ethiopia and nearby. Their homes now have electricity for the first time thanks to 2000 new solar home systems costing families just 75 pence a month. Young people now have the chance to train as solar technicians in an International Solar School. Graduates of the scheme have opened four Solar Centres in other areas of Ethiopia with a further 8500 solar home systems due to be installed by the end of the year.

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Samui News Vol.10 Nov. 3rd


David Beckham’s Villa uses Solar Panels – Mayor Has a Plan for Samui – Immigration Grants Cards for Quick Exit – New 5 Star Hotel Exclusively For the Rich – Living La Vida Luxury – Kamalaya Named Best Wellness Retreat

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CEV Gimbal and Array Tracking Animation


The Canfield joint is a mechanism that allows for full hemispherical motion from whatever connects to it. Invented by Dr. Stephen Canfield of the Tennessee Tech University, this revolutionary joint was developed specifically for spacecraft thrusters and solar panels. Its gimbal mount simplifies the roll maneuver performed when the space shuttle launches and allows for greater overall maneuverability from the Reaction control system.[1] When applied to solar panels, the Canfield joint tracks the Sun more of the time and will not tangle the power cords attached to them. This is especially valuable to spaceflight when the spacecraft is performing complicated maneuvers. Its applications will be incorporated into the Constellation Program as a key element

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