Conditions within the energy industry have changed significantly in recent years. The increased cost of natural gas have made this an expensive source of power, while concern about global warming and the introduction of limits on CO2 emissions will have a profound effect on the use of coal in power generation at least in the [...]
Previously, we discussed the success of solar cookers in Kenya, thanks to the support and training of Solar Cookers International. According to recent report in The Standard, one of the leading newspapers of Kenya, other solar products are shining now, especially the pumps and strength to carry small businesses in rural areas where electricity is [...]
The world´s largest solar photovoltaic farm in Portugal. The country expects to generate about one third of its power through solar energy. The farm, located at the top of the plain Alantejo near the small town of Mouro, will be twice as big than any other project of this type. The farm includes 2520 giant [...]
The ability of plants to capture and store solar energy through photosynthesis promises to be a good solution as a renewable energy for mankind. However, agriculture must maintain its primary role in energy production, creating healthy meals for the human body. Can we develop sustainable biofuels and ensure a continuous supply of food at a [...]
The energy from sunlight falling on only 9% of California’s Mojave Desert could supply the electricity needs of the United States if the energy is efficiently harvested, according to some estimates. Unfortunately, the current generation of solar cell technology is too expensive and inefficient for business applications on a wide scale. According to Eurekalert, the [...]