Following the rest of the world, the United States government passed a law in 2007 prohibiting the sale of 100-watt light bulbs that fail to meet efficiency standards. These energy-saving measures are due to take effect in 2012. Since January 2011, California has thus banned the restocking of 100-watt incandescent bulbs, and by 2014, they will no longer be manufactured in the US, nor will any … [Read more...]
Welcome to Solarpowergetics
December 21, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Renewable Energy is a Complementary Source of Power Emerging renewable energy sources such as fuel cell technology, hydroelectric power, wind power, geothermal energy, and biodegradable waste are gaining traction, showing potential as complementary sources of energy alongside traditional sources of power. However, before this vision can be fully realized, the technology must be further developed, … [Read more...]
Not so Fast – Solar Installation Costs are not Dropping
December 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
In an article stating that the Cost of Installed Solar Fell 30% in Past Decade, there is a strong inference that the entire cost of installing solar is going down. This is not entirely accurate. Government regulations, environmental concerns and safety issues at the state and local level are increasing the cost of installation at an alarming rate. Bureaucrats, and others, are making it … [Read more...]
A Solar Explosion
November 26, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Political instability, depleting resources, and rocketing energy costs have all negatively impacted the economy on a global scale. The struggle with an overreliance on traditional fuels for our energy needs is becoming ever more apparent. While narcissistic politicians huddle around cups of gourmet tea and cholesterol-filled crumpets in chilly Copenhagen to chatter about global warming, the rest … [Read more...]
