By Guest Blogger Sharon Freeman There is no doubt that solar energy is taking over, despite efforts by Big Oil to undermine its spread. Solar panels are easier than ever to install and buy, thanks to government encouragement. Even app developers are paving the way for cleaner power generation. Australian solar panel installers GreenElec know […]
Continue ReadingBy Guest Blogger Katherine Ogilvie A badly insulated home is not only bad for the heating bills but also for the environment. More efficiently heated homes means less heating is necessary and thus there is less burning of fossil fuels to meet the demand for energy. In the UK, heating homes is one of the […]
Continue ReadingEver since greenhouses have been used for gardening, crop growing, and farming, many people have been finding new ways to yield better and healthier plants. However, it is difficult to find green technology in which truly combines cost-efficiency and eco-friendliness. In recent years, greenhouse thermal screens were invented and sold in the market to meet […]
Continue ReadingCommuting is a big part of everyday life, whether by train, car, or bicycle. Many travelers look to find a greener and more environmentally friendly way to get from point A to point B, but find that cycling can sometimes be too difficult or tiring. Cue the fuel cell bike. Fuel cell bicycles aren’t a […]
Continue ReadingOne of the hindrances of solar cells is their cost-to-power ratio where in most cases the cost of an effective solar panel simply is expensive compared to the power that is generated. While there are many efforts to increase the power generation of solar panels, other efforts are being made to reduce their overall costs. […]
Continue ReadingIt’s difficult to comprehend how quickly our world’s population is expanding. To put things into perspective, there were roughly half the number of people alive in the 1970’s compared to today. At this current rate, of roughly 80 million people being born per year, there will be 8 billion people living on our planet by […]
Continue ReadingIf you live in or around a major seaport, you have probably seen your fair share of massive ships loaded with containers that contain all sorts of different products. Shipping containers have long been used to transports goods from port to port, but it turns out that they are finding a new lease on life […]
Continue ReadingWith the global warming crisis, governments and businesses across the world are turning to alternative sources of energy to cut down on their carbon footprint. Solar power is an attractive option to many, due to its ready availability and the potential to generate a steady source of power. The only inhibiting factor is the one […]
Continue ReadingSince tomorrow is Earth Day 2014, I thought it only fitting to write a short history of this special day. What’s the purpose of celebrating Earth Day on April 22 every year? How did it start? These are questions you might be interested in if you are a keen observer of the environment. This celebration […]
Continue ReadingTechnology such as computers, tablets and smart phones come with batteries that require charging. Due to their sophisticated functions such as phone calls, Internet access, photography and many others, the devices consume power fast and furious and require frequent charging. The last thing you want to see when using your iPad is a low battery […]
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