Archive for March, 2009

Public Awareness Key Strategy To Combat Global Warming, Says Energy Secretary

Modern Energy Wind Project: Grand Valley State UniversityModern Energy Wind Project at Grand Valley State University September 2007

Public Awareness Key Strategy To Combat Global Warming, Says Energy SecretaryHighlights of Steven Chu’s first interview since his installation as Secretary of Energy.

I Require DSIRE!Don’t forget to regularly log into DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewables and […]

Know Your Eco-Labels

Spin Battery: Physicist Develops Battery Using New Source Of EnergyScientists have been able to prove the existence of a “spin battery,” a battery that is “charged” by applying a large magnetic field to nano-magnets in a device called a magnetic tunnel junction. The electrical current made in this process is called a spin polarized current […]

Solar In the Home-It’s Approaching Mainstream

Natural Solar Collectors On Butterfly Wings Inspire More Powerful Solar CellsThe discovery that butterfly wings have scales that act as tiny solar collectors has led scientists in China and Japan to design a more efficient solar cell that could be used for powering homes, businesses, and other applications in the future.

IT versus global climate changeWith […]

Crank up the datacenter heat — with care

Enhancing Solar Cells With NanoparticlesDeriving plentiful electricity from sunlight at a modest cost is a challenge with immense implications for energy, technology and climate policy. A new article describes a relatively new approach to solar cells: lacing them with nanoscopic metal particles. The method helps solar cells harvest light more efficiently.

Legislation Would Create $10B Green […]

Potential On-off Switch For Nanoelectronics

Semantic Web Promises A Smarter Electricity GridDispersed wind farms and solar panels on peoples homes are posing new challenges for managing power grids that were designed when all electricity was generated in centralized plants. A new semantic web technology promises a solution.

Report: U.S. companies waste $2.8B per year powering unused PCsBoth financial and environmental incentives […]

Big Old Houses - Part 2

Greening the enterprise from top to bottomOpportunities abound throughout organizations for applying green IT to cut costs and reduce waste READ MORE

Federal Stimulus Provides Major Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy ConservationThe economic stimulus package passed by Congress and signed by President Obama contains good news for supporters of renewable energy and energy […]

Solar Night “Modern Energy Wind Project” at Western Michigan University Featured on Front Page of Kalamazoo Gazette

Solar Night “Modern Energy Wind Project” at Western Michigan University Featured on Front Page of Kalamazoo GazetteDownload Front Page Story (PDF File) Featuring Solar Night Industries From the Kalamazoo Gazette Newspaper (8.13.2007) Visit the Solar Night Industries Skystream Wind Turbine Product Page

Comet Dust Reveals Unexpected Mixing Of Solar SystemChemical clues from a comet’s halo are […]

Cross-dressing Rubidium May Reveal Clues For Exotic Computing

Will Energy Secretary Chu Woo China’s Cooperation on Energy?Will Obama’s appointment of Stephen Chu as Secretary of Energy make DOE’s job in China any easier?

As Seen in the St. Charles County Journal: Farmergy Installs Solar Panels on Busch EstateAs Seen October 31, 2007 in the St. Charles County Journal Busch estate installs solar panels By […]

Solar Energy Performance With Plastic Solar Cells Improved With New Method

Rocket Aims For Cheaper Nudges In Space; Plasma Thruster Is Small, Runs On Inexpensive GasesSatellites orbiting the Earth must occasionally be nudged to stay on the correct path. Scientists are developing a new rocket that could make this and other spacecraft maneuvers much less costly, a consideration of growing importance as more private companies start […]

Tilting At Wind Farms

As Seen in Solar Industry MagazineSolar Night Plans Training Event For Solar Installers Register To Become An Advanced Partner of Solar Night Industries. Accelerate Your Business With The Modern Energy Plan by SNI. Register Your Business Now.

Well, I have good news and I have bad news..The good news is: The new energy bill passed in […]