solar energy

solar energy is simply the energy of the sun. When people talk about solar energy in renwable terms, they tend to mean either:

photovoltaics
Direct conversion of sunlight into electricity

solar water heating
Using the thermal energy of the sun to directly heat water

As it happens, most forms of energy come indirectly from the sun meaning those of a more pedantic nature can usually make a decent case for virtually any form of energy being solar. Wind power to fossil fuels - all wouldn't exist if it wasn't for the sun.

However, this section of the site is intended to look at all aspects of solar energy, from the the latest developments to theory and pratical applications which will help you tap this free and (usually) environmentally friendly, green energy source. Articles on different aspects of the area are presented below and are being added to all the time - please bookmark us and check back often for updates and new features.

Further, you'll find relevant further reading presented along side each piece. The book links to the right will take you through to amazon in order to look more closely at each suggested text.

solar energy articles

solar energy in the news

Solar panels: Power that pays for itself - Independent
10 Mar 2010 at 12:02am
New Energy FocusSolar panels: Power that pays for itselfIndependentSolar panels are increasingly part of our urban and rural landscapes, but the reasons for installing these eco-energy providers is about to become not just ...Germany reduces solar subsidyRenewable Energy FocusSolar energy installation greed could destroy the long-term sustainability of ...Commodities Now Onlinenpower reports so...

Renewable Energy Solution Systems and New York Stone Form Strategic Solar Alliance - Earthtimes (press release)
9 Mar 2010 at 12:11pm
TreehuggerRenewable Energy Solution Systems and New York Stone Form Strategic Solar AllianceEarthtimes (press release)RES Systems (www.renewablesolutions.com) is an integrator of renewable and solar energy technologies and equipment, with specialization in solar DC to DC ...New green technologies would meet the renewable energy standard under the ...Lexology (registration)Natural gas industry h...

Solar Panel Installation Training Center Launches in Ontario: 5-Day Courses ... - Earthtimes (press release)
9 Mar 2010 at 7:33pm
Solar Panel Installation Training Center Launches in Ontario: 5-Day Courses ...Earthtimes (press release)TORONTO -- 03/09/10 -- Recognizing Canada's growing gap between solar energy capability and qualified rooftop installers, Ontario Solar Academy (OSA) ...and more »

Green group aims for 100 solar powered homes - This is Local London
9 Mar 2010 at 12:30pm
Green group aims for 100 solar powered homesThis is Local LondonTTM member Philip Ditchfield, head of the solar energy project, insisted solar panels could prove efficient to save people money. ...Climate change sceptic: green group 'quasi-religious'Bucks Free Pressall 4 news articles »

Students unveil solar house - Greenbuild News
9 Mar 2010 at 4:03pm
Students unveil solar houseGreenbuild NewsDesigned and built in the UK, the Nottingham HOUSE (Home Optimising the Use of Solar Energy) shows how low-energy architecture can lend itself to the mass ...

Eco home in South Tyneside showcases heating system - BBC News
7 Mar 2010 at 5:44pm
BBC NewsEco home in South Tyneside showcases heating systemBBC NewsA conventional boiler or immersion heater is then used to make the water hotter or to provide hot water when solar energy is unavailable. ...and more »