Energy

Well, it took a little bit longer than expected but Tesla is now taking orders for their solar roofs. There has been a lot of anticipation over this particular Tesla …

By now we all know how big of a role solar panels can play in going off grid. They are the most common choice when you decide on powering your …

Industrial Hemp has a variety of uses. It can be used to make hempcrete, insulation, and other building materials. It can be turned into biofuels, and it can be used …

For years now those who are looking to capture wind energy have mainly focused on large windmills, or attempting to perfect a vertical axis wind turbine, and we have seen …

The goal of a vertical axis wind turbine is to generate enough power in a smaller overall size and with less noise and reduced threat to any wildlife, such as …

Another state, this time AZ, has allowed a board of regulators to rule on issues that directly impact the solar industry and solar customers across the state. In AZ regulators …

With the Tesla acquisition of SolarCity finalized with overwhelming support from investors who seem to believe in the big picture thinking of Elon Musk, Tesla announced another major project, the …

We see a lot of advances being made in solar and even in wind turbine technology these days, and there are even more promising advances just on the horizon, but …

Going off grid can mean different things to different people, but a basic idea for most, is getting away from utility companies and being able to provide electricity, heating/cooling, and …

Voltaic Systems makes a variety of portable solar gear, from solar laptop and cell phone charging units to systems that can attach to vehicles. Recently they have started working towards …