Today’s wind and solar power technology has enabled many of us to produce a substantial portion of our electrical power for home or recreational use. At one time, solar cells, or photovoltaic silicone cells as they are referred to by scientists, were very expensive, costing as much as $100 per watt to construct. But new materials and technological discoveries have lowered the price of manufacture down to around $1.00 per watt.
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How To Be Prepared For Natural Disasters
With all of the hoopla concerning the December 21 2012 Armageddon event some say the Mayans predict will happen, many people are preparing by installing emergency power supplies just in case they may be right. But whether something does happen or not, they will be prepared for other minor power outages and perhaps even a natural disaster, such as an earthquake or hurricane might cause.
More on Solar and Wind Powered Electric Systems For Emergency and Survival Situations
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Bloom Energy is a Silicon Valley start-up that is generating a lot of buzz these days. They have just unveiled their secret weapon…the ability to harness chemical reactions to create energy. The Bloom Energy Server is a technological breakthrough…a generator that is totally based around smart fuel cell technology. Each Energy Server is made up of thousands of fuel cells…flat, solid ceramic squares made from a secret sand-like “powder”.
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