You've read all about solar panels and now you're gung-ho to get them installed on your home. Well, slow down there, sunny. Safety is a priority on any project and solar technology requires a wide knowledge of specialized technology. To see if you are qualified, Solar...
Renewable Energy – Solar, Biomass & Wind
First Solar/Hydrogen Home
I think I may have found the most energy-efficient home in America. In this video, engineer Michael Strizki of Hopewell, N.J., reviews the three power systems on his home that have allowed his family to live "off the grid" completely. In addition to using...
Go Sox! Go Solar!
I didn't need another reason to love the Boston Red Sox, but I got one anyway. On Monday, the Sox unveiled a rooftop solar water heater system at Fenway Park. The system will generate enough heat to replace 37 percent of the gas traditionally used to heat water at the...
Where to Place Wind Turbines
If you've wondered where the best areas are for placing wind turbines, you can find your answer at the U.S. Department of Energy web site on wind power. It has a collection of detailed maps that wind power enthusiasts may spend all day poring over. Maps include...
7 Selling Points for Solar Power
We here at BobVila.com don't need any more convincing to know that solar power is the way to go. But for the nonbelievers, the folks over at The Sietch Blog have written 7 selling points for solar power. In a nutshell, here's why you should use solar power: Increases...
Build a Wind Power Station
Considering that wind power is both a renewable and clean-burning energy source, it's a technology that should be fully embraced by homeowners. Now, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) makes that task a little easier with their web page on how to build your...
Google Goes Solar
Completed in May, Google's is the largest single corporate solar installation in the world. Known as the "Googleplex," the building is Google's U.S. headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. The company reports that the solar panels have cut its grid energy consumption by...
This Almost Makes Too Much Sense
Silicon Valley in California has got two things in abundance; sunlight and high technology. So combining the two should be regarded as the perfect marriage. In late 2006, Silicon Valley superstar Google launched their solar power initiative and have now completed 90...