Archive for January, 2009

When solar energy is available in abundance why we rely on oil and other alternative?

January 5th, 2009

Why can solar energy be not used everywhere? Is it very expensive to tap it? Solar energy is (or was) very expensive, yes. That is changing. current costs versus long term power production are falling, however. At present, the cost is borderline. However, solar energy alone is not a complete answer. First of all, for [...]

How much will solar panels cost to power our home?

January 5th, 2009

It would be nice to go green but it needs to make sense money wise. We have a 1,300 square foot home on the beach home with plenty of sun. Our electric bill is 100 bucks a month give or take. How much will solar panels cost and how many solar panels will we need [...]

Who are some important people in renewable energy history?

January 5th, 2009

I need to do a biography on a significant person in renewable energy, but I can't find anything on the Internet. Could you please send me a site where I can find a biography? Look up T. Boone Pickens. He is a former oil man and corporate raider who has a ton of money and [...]

What are some new and potentially useful alternative energy sources?

January 5th, 2009

I'm looking for something besides the usual fuel cells, solar collectors, photovoltaic cells, waste-to-energy, hydro-electric, etc. I think I read somewhere about harnessing body heat for energy. Anyone know anything about that or can give me some links on that or on other developing technologies for alternative sources of energy away from gasoline and natural [...]