Someone recently emailed me to ask where they could buy thin film solar cells. Does anyone know of a good place or how even to connect thin film to end-user applications? I know lots of commercial installers are now using thin film solar, but haven’t seen an end-user “solar cell” from thin film yet. While … [Read more…]
According to Amazon.com, these are the top-selling solar panels right now. This is a quick rundown of what they do and why you might want one of these solar panels for your home, car, RV, or for some other application (such as attic cooling with a solar powered fan). 1. Sunforce 50033 15-Watt Solar Charging … [Read more…]
Jayaraman sent an email today about building solar panels in India. As a part of Green Joyment,I need your help in making solar cells and building panels in India,my country,with sun light for all most whole year. Kindly inform me the process of making Solar Cells and building the panel. Your lead in this will … [Read more…]
what does it take to connect a home made solar panel or home build wind generator to an end appliance or application, like a toaster, microwave, cell phone, or laptop?
Turn It Green If you’re building a house or renovating. Newly constructed homes can take advantage of being eco-friendly from the ground up, but even renovation projects can be built using sustainable, recycled, durable materials. Many of these materials are are energy and water efficient, and they can create healthy indoor environments. Even if you … [Read more…]
John sent GreenJoyment an email and asked the question below. If you can help John answer his question, please post a comment in the notes below. Thank-you! GreenJoyment Name: john Subject: 12volt batteries in a series. Message: I’m planning on making some solar panels, with a charge controller and four 12 volt deep cycle batteries … [Read more…]
Everyone wants to live in cleaner air. Although an air purifier can do a good job around your home, house plants can do even better. There are certain plants that can filter the air and provide your home with a fresh clean atmosphere. Your house plants will cost nothing (once you’ve planted or gotten them) … [Read more…]
Space is often a limiting factor for most businesses. However, whether it’s storing computers, files, electronics, or other office equipment, it is important to understand that some of today’s most popular packaging materials are also the least environmentally friendly. By making the smart choice to use environmentally friendly storing materials, you will be doing your … [Read more…]
The following are solar jobs on the rise. Solar Operations Engineers earn among the highest in the industry, while Solar Installer-Roofers install solar panels. Solar Hot Water Installers are responsible for the design, installation, and upkeep of solar-powered water-heating systems.
Carbon nanotubes and other battery technologies will give electric vehicles longer range and more power than today’s automobiles. What needs to happen for new battery technologies to come to light?