Solar Power News

The World’s First Solar Powered Plane

Anna — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:00:08 +0000

Solar Impulse was unveiled recently in Switzerland and is said to be the world’s first operational solar powered plane. It has the wingspan of Boeing 747 and yet it weighs less than a compact car. The longer wingspan will improve its aerodynamic efficiency. Plus it will give a greater surface area to place the solar [...]

Eugene Water and Electric Board’s Solar Electric Program

Anna — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:28:42 +0000

Oregon State’s Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) has a Solar Electric Program that gives incentives for commercial and residential clients who produces electricity with the use of solar photovoltaic systems. Customers can receive rebates when they choose net metering. For those generating more than 10 kilowatts, they can choose not to net meter but [...]

PowerSat Makes Space Solar a Reality

Anna — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:14:34 +0000

A number of companies and research teams are developing on the possibility of harnessing the sun’s energy from space. One of these companies is PowerSat. PowerSat has filed provisional patents for two technologies which the company claims will help make space solar power less expensive. The company has about $3 to $5 million to be [...]

Homemade Solar Light in a Jar

Anna — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:30:22 +0000

Using a homemade solar light is a convenient way to illuminate a part of your home without adding to your monthly energy bill. This is ideal for spaces which have enough sunlight during the day. At night the light will automatically turn on, to illuminate that part of your home. However, although this might seem like [...]

Benton PUD Rebate Programs

Anna — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:17:14 +0000

In Washington State, Benton PUD has various incentives in place for its residential and commercial customers. It promotes the use of energy-efficient devices by offering rebates on Energy Star appliances. Products with the “Energy Star” seal are designed to save energy. These products meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Department of Energy [...] Source [...]