Energy

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 …

Renewable energy is essentially a given when you are living off grid. The logistics and expense of transporting heating oil, kerosene, diesel, etc, to run a generator isn’t practical for …

For those who like to go camping, kayaking, hunting, or other outdoor activities that can take you away from civilization for days at a time, keeping your cell/satellite phone charged …

Something very important happened back in 2013 that is only being realized fully in the last year or so. What was it, you ask?  That is when renewable energy sources …

One of the drawbacks of traditional solar panels has always been that they are heavy, bulky, and often require reinforcement in order to install them on a roof or other …