There is no doubt that 2010 was a difficult year for the economy, yet the hope for the coming year is high. And for good reason - Many leading U.S. economists predict that the economy will grow an astounding two to four percent in 2011. This is welcome news after two years of a painful recession.
What can businesses do to prepare?
What can executives, entrepreneurs and webmasters set in place so as to benefit from the projected economical growth of 2011? As economists begin to try and answer this question, we must first look at the possible trends and business motives that grasp the world economy. A common theme within the economy that has shown increased popularity is green technologies, products and services.
Solar is a sustainable use of clean energy. In the search for sustainable development of human society, energy-saving building on the increasing use of solar energy is getting worldwide attention.
The status of solar energy use in United States is getting better!
In United States, total energy consumption in building comes up to 30% -90%. It is becoming a certain form of economic development constraints role. Therefore, American development of solar energy is growing very rapidly.
The genesis of solar energy history goes way back to the year 1838 to an observer by the name of Edmund Becquerel who at that time had published findings on the capability of materials to change light into raw energy. Although it was fascinating at that time no one took the opportunity to pursue it then.
As time would have it, the first patent design for a motor running on solar energy was done by a man called Augustin Mouchot in 1860. Fortunately for him the monarch of France funded his project which gave him the ability to create a device that would turn solar energy into the first steam engine. This however was the beginning of things to come, for August went on to illustrate that the sun's rays can be used to make ice by connecting the steam engine to a refrigerator device. A medal was awarded to him for his discovery.
With the increase in the alertness and responsiveness towards the problem of global warming, more and more property owners are trying to do their best for the environment. One of the steps they are taking to help protect the environment is to employ solar-powered technology to fulfill their energy requirements. With the increase in the demand of these panels, the industry of photovoltaic cells has increased as well.
Germany had one of the major 15 companies providing solar-powered panels out of the total of 20 companies at one point of time. However in the race of solar-powered panel manufacturing, the USA as well as Europe have also come in, in an attempt to take a piece of the market. China, whose labor is cheaper than most of these countries, is now head to head with USA and Europe in manufacturing cheap and affordable solar panels for global purchasers.
For people running on a low budget, they can easily go for those companies who offer a do-it-yourself solar panel kit. But for people with cash to spend, they can do their homework, and buy the best deal as suited to their requirements. These manufacturers guarantee more than 25 years of life of the solar panels they produce.
Some of the solar panel producers are listed below:
*Advent
*Amonix
The right solar gadgets can save your life, if you are prepared. There are many tools, medical kits, and other life saving equipment out there, but are you choosing the right ones. A lot people stock up on batteries, which end up in spending a lot on batteries. The main reason that people are stocking up on batteries are for flashlights, lanterns, other portable electronics, well today I will tell you one tool that can and will save your life.
I was skimming though out the internet looking for some emergency supplies and I came across a device called the Hybrid SolarLite. This sounded really cool, and the price looked even better. I did some research and I even called Linda, she is one of the top ladies there. She told me some very important useful information I will share with you.
If you were to buy this solar flashlight it can last a single charge for 3 years. That is really awesome because when I have an area in my home for emergency supplies, I usually like to know that every works. I found out that 8 hours of charge in the sunlight, but hear this in roomlight will last up to 10 hours of continuous light.
One of the things I learned was that if you charged this solar gadget everyday, because you had to use it everyday you would be buying new batteries for free like every 5 hours because the batteries are rechargable. WOW...That is where they sold me. To think that I never have to buy new batteries for my emergency flashlight, and as long as there is sunlight, which just in about every country at least 1 or 2 times a week the sun shows itself. That the solar charger will be recharged for free. This solar gadget realistically pays for itself in about month if you were to compare it to how many times you buy batteries for your flashlight over a course of 6 months. I really like this product and I highly recommend it.
The other feature is that it is waterproof up to 80 feet. I am not a diver or big time swimmer, I figured people would love to know in case they fish at night, or swim, or boat. But do not worry about losing it in the water because it floats. This is a super packed about 5 in one flashlight, which will actually last.
I read somewhere and watched their videos which said it is perfect to put in your glove box or fishing box, boating cargo area. You can place these Solar Gadgets anywhere and use it anywhere!
LivEcoFriendly-Solar Gadgets
Jordan_Eco_Friend Solar Gadgets
Solar Spot lights are handy fixtures that are used to draw attention of the onlookers on to a specific location. These small and trendy solar spot can be installed in gardens and are also safety options for sprawling spaces.
Conventional spotlights involve cable laying and digging up of the yard, which will destroy the ambience of your garden apart from costing a fortune. Solar lights sans cables can be used to light up water bodies, rock
gardens or an exotic color bed with style. Many homeowners also use solar lights to light up the perimeters of their homes, making it safe and welcoming during night hours. The dark and creepy corners of the yard a narrow doorway also could be ideal places where you can put solar spot to make it bright.
With our current economic melt down and energy prices fluctuating daily, many of us are thinking of installing solar panel power to contribute to our homes' energy needs, and reduce our power bills.
But how much solar panel watt power do we need to say halve our power bills? And how much will that power cost us to install?
Here is a four step process that you can follow to answer these two vital questions:
1 - Calculate Daily Power Used:
To do this, get your last 12 monthly power bills and calculate your average kilowatt hour (kWh) usage per month. The reason we use 12 is because our power consumption fluctuates with the seasons. But if you do not have all your power bills, then simply use last month's one.
It is predicated that the installment of photovoltaic in Germany will reach the peak in the next year, and the new emerging places of the solar energy module will in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Fourteen places had taken ninety-five percent of the installment all over the world; therefore, the new emerging markets are expected to solve the saturation problem in the developed market. The ratio takes by the new emerging markets will increase from five percent to twenty-five percent in the year of 2014.
The Asia market will install most of the photovoltaic in the year of 2014, which will increase from 315MW to 3443MW. Europe, Middle East and Africa markets rank after the Asia market, and they will increase from 197MW to 2152MW. Currently, the installment is the most active, including China, Japan, Korea and so on. Germany is the largest photovoltaic market, and its quantity of installment reaches 8782MW in the end of 2010. But the Germany will reach the peak in the next year, and then it will decline gradually.
Everyone's starting to jump onto the bandwagon of using solar energy because it is believed to be the answer to the worsening energy crisis worldwide. But don't you think every thinking person must dig deeper first and know whether there are possible dangers in using these panels? Or at least be aware of the possible negative aspects of purchasing them? In this article, let us explore the possible drawbacks of patronizing this innovation. After all, buying solar panels is not like buying light bulbs.
1) Materials- Newer thin solar panels are made from materials which are harmful to the environment. Although they will not create any problem until you dispose the system (which is probably in the next two decades or so), it is imperative that you know they can cause trouble to the planet you are trying to save. Currently, new disposal and even recycling methods are being developed. Hopefully, these methods would become feasible by the time you need to dispose your solar panels.
There is no doubt that solar energy is the future of energy. There is no need to highlight the constant search mankind has endeavor for cleaner and more efficient ways to supply energy. And the sun, once again, has come to the rescue. The beneficial effects of the sun impact on every aspect of life on the planet, from the smallest most humble forms of life to human beings. Without the sun it would be impossible to sustain any form of life. And, even more, sunlight has increasingly become a source of cheap and clean energy. You can make your own solar panels, and start little by little to make yourself independent of an obliged supplier: the power company. Start with a device, a water heater, for instance, or heating for one room. Pretty soon you will feel confident enough, as you gain the experience, to attempt bigger plans, such as completely relying on the sun to cover all your energy needs.
Before you make your own solar panels, here are some facts on how solar energy works, how it is collected and storage. Solar cells, also called photovoltaic (PV), are the core of any sun-powered device. They shyly started to be seen in small devices like calculators, half a century ago. Yes, that long, amazing, right? Solar cells were first developed in 1958. Remember how we used to play by covering the cell with one hand, and the calculator would turn off. The same technology started to be used in satellites in outer space; to cover the supply needs of power for this man made space crafts. Solar cells can "capture" up to 1.000 watts of energy every square meter. A group of cells is called a solar panel.
Solar cells are made of semiconductors, a special type of element that has the property of releasing electrons
