It seems obvious to a person or decent scientific intellect like myself that solar-electric cars are more efficient than bio-fuel cars; however, the significant part of a recent study (click here for original) that determined that electricity generated by solar is more efficient than bio-fuels for powering cars is that the analysis considered many factors… Continue reading Solar-Electric Cars vs Biofuel Cars
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A Neat & Efficient House Design
The article below is about a fantastic home design about a home that follows the sun to maximize solar efficiency. All that is takes to rotate this home is 28 wheels, two motors, and less power use than a light bulb. Dubbed Girasole for its ability to follow the sun, the four-bedroom home in northern… Continue reading A Neat & Efficient House Design
One Year With Solar Energy at Home
Just over a year ago, Kevin Tofel took the plunge at his house and covered the back roof with solar panels: 41 of them, to be exact. After 12 months, they’ve created 13.8 megawatt hours of electricity while using only 7.59 megawatt hours. The energy surplus becomes a credit on their electric bill and once… Continue reading One Year With Solar Energy at Home