Build your own Solar Panel

You probably already know that it is possible to harness energy from the sun and turn it into electricity. You may even know it is done with a photovoltaic cell, also called a soar cell. You also might know the biggest problem with solar power right now is how expensive it is. But there is a better way, you can build solar panels at home! Read more

Washington State Supreme Court Approves Wind Farm

The Kittitas Co. wind farm won unanimous approval on Thursday from the state supreame court. The project, form developers Horizon Wind Energy of Houston , was disputed by local officals as having a potential negative effect on the views of the area. Read more

Concentrating Solar Power Systems

If you have ever seen a field with several mirrors pointing toward the sun you may be looking at a solar power system. These systems work to concentrate the sunlight to one area and use the heat to heat up the liquid that flows along the pipes.  This system is called Parabolic-trough system.  This type of system heats oil that is flowing through the pipe.  The oil is hot and that is why it is used to boil water to power a steam generator which in turns powers electricity. Read more

Wind Power

Wind energy is cost effective clean electricity. Europe, America and Asia are increasing their wind production levels. The companies that produce commercial wind turbines are booked up for years to come. Boone Pickens has a plan to get us off foreign oil through the use of wind power and natural gas.

Wind generators are huge, and produce a massive amount of electricity. Many of the ones built today are on the north Atlantic. Building them in water has advantages, but is also expensive. One advantage is the size. Because ships can tow, and haul huge loads the generators themselves can be quite massive. Building on land is limited to roads and truck sizes.

In October, 2008 the United Kingdom gained the lead in wind power production, when it surpassed long time leader Denmark. 19.7% of Denmark’s electricity is produced with wind power. And today nearly half of all wind turbines produced around the world are produced by Danish manufacturers. Read more