Archive for March, 2009

Where can I find a periodical on solar energy on the internet?

March 9th, 2009

I’m writing an essay on solar energy, and I need atleast one source from a periodical about solar energy. I can’t really find good periodicals, but I don’t have access to my library at the moment. Are there any good periodicals on solar energy that can be found online and give decent information about it [...]

Should I have solar panels installed on my house now, or should I wait for the technology to improve?

March 9th, 2009

I live in Southern California, and I have been considering solar panels for some time. I'd love to air condition my house, but I'm not willing to do so until and unless we come up with an alternative energy source. I'm somewhat anxious to go ahead with the solar idea. It seems, though, that the [...]

How in demand will renewable energy jobs be in the near future?

March 9th, 2009

I’m really worried about the economy and looking for a quick certification so I can have some sort of qualification in case it totally goes under. I found a 14 credit hour renewable energy certification at a community college. Do you think this will do any good for finding jobs? Very high demand for scientists [...]

What degree would I need to pursue a career in alternative energy?

March 9th, 2009

Wind and solar energy seem to have a promising future. What degrees would be sufficient to become a specialist in the alternative energy field? What is the field of study called? What should I get a degree in? Look at www.dol.gov, and it will give you a wealth of information. Especially under the Occupational Outlook [...]

power outlets in basement dont work. light switches work but all the power outlets arent working?

March 2nd, 2009

i tried to reset the breaker but that didnt work. any ideas what could be the problem? the last outlet that was giving power just gave in today and i dont know why. check to see if you have a gfci outlet tripped somewhere, reset it and you should be fine. If there isn't one [...]

if red bull energy drink gives you wings, what does red stripe beer give you?

March 2nd, 2009

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How solar energy can be generated at competitive cost?

March 2nd, 2009

How solar energy can be produced at competitive cost for the welfare of people at large?Presently what is the status of its use in india? Professor Andrew Blakers from The Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems at the Australian National University will today report to the Greenhouse 2000 Conference in Melbourne that photovoltaic (PV) solar energy [...]

How many solar panels do I need to run my two bedroom townhouse without electricity from the grid?

March 2nd, 2009

How many solar panels do I need to run my two bedroom townhouse? Are there different solar panels? How many solar panes to produced 1 KW of electricity? The issue is more complicated than you might imagine. You can learn how many kilowatt hours you use from your electric bill. This will be an average, [...]

Are renewable energy sources better for the enviorment then nonrenewable?

March 2nd, 2009

I was just wondering if renewable energy sources are better to the enviorment then nonrnewable. ok, thank you to everyone. i just needed to know if burning stuff like biomass would cause more or less pollution to the word then say, gas. Yes, like trees. We can always grow more, but oil? Nope, once it's [...]

Why did Jindal say alternative energy is a good thing but criticized the stimulus package?

March 2nd, 2009

Why did Jindal say we need more alternative energy, but then criticize the stimulus package's contents of hyrbid cars for government workers and a magnetic rail line from Las Vegas to Disneyland? Maglev technology was just one more technology we lost to the Japanese and Chinese and could be a focus of our transportation needs. [...]