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 Energy Still Has a Long Way to Go - OilPrice.com
30 Jul 2010 at 5:54pm
Green Prophet (blog)Solar Energy Still Has a Long Way to GoOilPrice.comRod Adams takes the New York Times to task for a typical example of atrocious journalism on solar energy. ...a normally credible news source, ...Solar, Wind & Rain is a New Solar and Wind Energy System Design & Installation ...Earthtimes (press release)all 27 news articles »

NREL Solar Technology Will Warm Air at 'Home' - TTKN News
31 Jul 2010 at 11:48am
NREL Solar Technology Will Warm Air at 'Home'TTKN NewsThe solar energy absorbed by the dark plate is transferred to the air flowing through it. This process can efficiently preheat the air going into a building ...and more »

Panasonic bids for green energy units - Financial Times
29 Jul 2010 at 10:38pm
ReutersPanasonic bids for green energy unitsFinancial Times... future of green energy by offering to buy out minority shareholders in two subsidiaries specialising in rechargeable batteries, solar cells and other ...A Panasonic tale of markets and spinFT Alphaville (blog)Panasonic to acquire all shares of Sanyo for $9.4billionNew ElectronicsPanasonic makes green energy push, buying 100 pct of S...

Do your bit to cut the profits of energy firms - Daily Mail
31 Jul 2010 at 10:24pm
Daily MailDo your bit to cut the profits of energy firmsDaily MailSolar panels tend to increase property values, but future buyers of the property would have to accept the terms of the 25-year Isis agreement. ...

State Regulators Approve TEP's New Bright Tucson Community Solar Program - Earthtimes
30 Jul 2010 at 8:03pm
EarthtimesState Regulators Approve TEP's New Bright Tucson Community Solar ProgramEarthtimesBy the end of this year, participants in TEP's Bright Tucson Community Solar Program will be able to purchase shares of solar energy for as little as $3 per ...TEP Invites Nonprofit Groups to Apply for up to $100000 in Grants by Aug. 16Earthtimesall 7 news articles »

Exhaustion of Natural Resources Can Be Replaced by Harnessing Solar Energy - Boosh News (press release) (blog)
31 Jul 2010 at 6:42pm
Exhaustion of Natural Resources Can Be Replaced by Harnessing Solar EnergyBoosh News (press release) (blog)With Expression Engine CMS creating such a ripple in the industry, the definite and obvious question that arises, is what makes it such a popular CMS with ...