Solar Tiles and Shingles – How Similar They Are
Solar tiles, also known as photovoltaic tiles, are modern solar panels that are designed to appear like traditional roofing materials, including slate or asphalt shingle, while producing electricity from the sun’s rays. They are an incredibly cost-effective way to add photovoltaic solar energy to your home. Solar shingles have been a kind of solar power…
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How to Make Solar Panels
The phrase solar panel is now used colloquially to refer to a photovoltaic cell. These cells generate electricity by converting the photons from sunlight into energy and in turn use this power to power household appliances. Solar cells are constructed out of silicon, iron, or another conductor that absorbs light energy, and then gives out…
Using Solar Panels To Reduce Global Warming
Solar panels, also known as solar power plants are the perfect way to convert energy into electricity. The term solar panel refers to a photovoltaic module, which is typically installed on the roof of a home. Solar power plants come in many forms and designs. You can find solar panels that are placed in your…
5 Ways To Power Your Home With Renewable Energy
One of the proven ways to save money on electricity is the use of renewable energy. Unless you have some money to throw around on bills, it is the best option. However, the major challenge over the years for most people out there has always been how to make use of this method. This post…
What the End of 2015 Floods Taught Us About Energy Efficiency in the UK
Floods became a huge problem for UK residents in 2015. The floods put lives and properties at risk, and brought life to a halt in some cases. People could not do a thing. While there are several reasons for the floods, one of the biggest is climate change. Climate change has led to an increase…
Measures Which Can Help Take the Edge Off Your Transition to Green Energy
There is a great push worldwide to move towards green energy technology. It is more of a natural progression, specially considering the fact that how much energy dependent we are not and how we have cut ourselves from most of the options that have been available to us. So what is the big deal here?…
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Campaigners call on Britain to reduce carbon emissions in 2015
Extract: Avaaz wants to see the UK significantly cut its carbon emissions and join its clean energy pledge. An environmental campaign group is calling on residents and local authorities throughout the UK to adopt a low carbon approach in 2015, in a bid to improve the country’s green credentials and lower the levels of…
Global Dip in Renewable Energy Investment
According to news reports, investment in renewable energy fell by 14% globally during 2013. However, growth has been witnessed in the percentage of electricity generated. Use of cheaper technology and uncertainty caused by energy policy have resulted in a fall in investment for the second year in a row. However, falling costs meant renewable energy…
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