Energy
Power Sources
PV – all you need to know
Solar-electric (PV) design and installation – 25th -30th October Learn to use photovoltaic technology to produce your own electricity. Workshop participan...
Free power
A 19th century invention may hold the key to 21st century energy saving. Clean, renewable, with heat as their only byproduct, Stirling engines sit on top of oth...
Tap the energy in the wind
Wind-Electric Design and Installation 18th -23th October Guest Instructor: Mick Sagrillo, Sagrillo Power & Light Participants in this workshop will learn t...
How to go off-grid
Quick Introduction to Renewable Energy – 16th October at Guemes Island Community Center, Washington State, US This is an overview workshop of solar-electr...
Green map of the Big Apple
The greenapplemap.org are making a green energy map of New York, which will feature Energetic Enterprises, like green businesses & services, local food pro...
Biofuel conversion kits
Running your car on vegetable oil will save money and reduce your impact on the environment. It is possible to convert diesel cars to vegetable oil by simply in...
Sunwarm heats the UK
A new heating/cooling system relying on solar energy is all the rage among house builders and developers in the UK. Sunwarm solar panels and hot water cylinder ...
Micro hydro revolution
Micro hydro is the most cost-effective and efficient source of alternative energy. A micro hydro plant A micro-hydro system will produce 10 to 100 times more po...
Gas barbecues
We all love barbecues. But what’s best, gas or charcoal? Gas barbecues are more eco-friendly than charcoal — they are more energy-efficient and rele...
Garden Solar water feature
Water fountains and other garden features can be powered by small solar panels. Here’s where to find the cheapest ones. Solar Pond Island 39 from Greenfin...
Small is powerful
If you’re grid-connected, a small wind turbine will reduce your electricity bill 50 to 90%… Small wind turbines are silent and easy to set up. A sma...
GE to open renewable energy lab
Megacorp General Electric doesn’t intend to be left out of the race for the new oil. The energy giant is opening a new $52 million research lab for renewa...