Solar Energy Foundation: Ashden Awards 2009

Monday, June 22, 2009 by Craig Zamary
The Solar Energy Foundation knows how to define solar energy. The Solar Energy Foundation has opened up new horizons for 10,000 villagers in Rema, Ethiopia and nearby.
 
Their homes now have electricity for the first time thanks to 2,000 new solar home systems costing families just 75 pence a month. Young people now have the chance to train as solar technicians in an International Solar School. Graduates of the scheme have opened four Solar Centres in other areas of Ethiopia with a further 8,500 solar home systems due to be installed by the end of the year.

The Solar Energy Foundation is creating green jobs, clean energy and endless opportunities for thousands of people.

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The Green Invention Maverick of Solar Energy- Dr. Nate Lewis

Tuesday, May 5, 2009 by Guest Blogger
In the field of solar energy, there is one superstar among us and he's green energy scientist Dr. Nate Lewis.  Who is he you ask?  Well, he is considered by many to be the world renowned authority and developer of solar renewable energy technology. He is also being hailed by Rolling Stone as one of their 2009 "Agents of Change" and it's easy to see why.

This California native is a graduate of CalTech & MIT and is currently a chemistry professor back at CalTech. His passion is solar energy and he is showing the world that his green invention could change the face of renewable fuels in the near future.  When the White House and companies such as Google are ponying up to spend billions on renewable fuels, it's time we all sit up and take notice.

Best green companiesSo let's first start and define solar energy. According to the Energy Institute, solar energy is a form of electricity produced from the sun, captured by photovoltaic (solar) cells, and used to turn the energy from the sun into electricity. 

According to Lewis, there is more energy from the sun hitting the earth in one hour than all the energy we consume on our planet in an entire year.  Therefore, we only need a fraction of our sun's energy to power our planet and it's vital we figure out how to harness and use it!

So, how will he do it?  Lewis is engineering artificial leaves that will mimic photosynthesis and thus create hydrogen with the ability for it to be stored and used as renewable fuels.  This energy innovation consists of 4 main components: sunlight, a membrane, a catalyst, and water.  The hydrogen (fuel) you get from this solar invention is remarkable and not to mention very, very inexpensive.

Lewis states "Energy is the only commercialized field that I have ever seen where people try to cogently and consistently advance arguments against doing R&D to develop the next generation of more advanced, cheaper, better technology.  We don't have all the answers, but we know where to look and we need to be going for it".  I couldn't agree more.

Check out the video link below of Dr. Nate Lewis talking about his green invention of artificial photosynthesis!

http://www.thirteen.org/curious/episodes/?p=18&cp=1#comments


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Paper thin Solar Panels - Energy innovation at University of Illinois

Thursday, April 30, 2009 by Craig Zamary
John A. Rogers, a professor of materials science and engineering at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and his team have figured out a new way to define solar energy.

They have successfully printed out solar cells on plastic rolls and have made them a tenth of the size of conventional semiconductor cells. This is a groundbreaking discovery and may lead to becoming a major game changer for the solar industry since the material is flexible, cheap and can be applied to almost anything as you can see in the photo below.

Dr. Rogers “has figured out how to grab thin layers of silicon or other inorganics, and put them on whatever substrates you want,” Dr. Javey said.
Energy innovation - Flexible photovoltaic cells
Peter Wynn Thompson for The New York Times

According to the NY Times interview, Dr. Rogers said he was pleased with the new cells’ flexibility and thinness but said that they offered another even more critical advantage. “That the technology is rollable and transparent is important,” he said. “But cost is the paramount consideration for a lot of solar applications, which have to be low-cost per watt generated.” The technology is producing cells that are often only two microns thick (a micron is one-millionth of a meter). “Thinner allows cheaper,” he said.

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Amish love Solar Energy

Friday, April 17, 2009 by Craig Zamary
The Amish know how to define solar energy. I heard on NPR that in the world's largest Amish community, which is located in Holmes County, Ohio 80% of Amish families have solar panels.

What? That was my initial reaction. I live in Ohio, and I have seen Amish people riding in their horse drawn buggies, living without electricity, hang dry their clothes outside, use wood to heat their homes and cook their food, etc.
Eco friendly living - define solr energyThe Amish refuse to hook up to the power grid, but are using solar energy as opposed to natural gas or kerosene for safety reasons.
Over the years, there have been many house fires resulting from fuel lamps, and the switch to solar is a safer option and also opens the door for additional power. There are also new laws requiring Amish to have lights on their buggies.

I believe the Amish are probably some of the greenest people in the US, and by using renewable energy from the sun, they continue to be a sustainable community that has a new way to define solar energy.

Maybe in the near future, the Amish will convert their horse drawn buggies to all electric drawn buggies.

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Dear China - Attention: Gao Li, Director of China's Department of Climate Change

Monday, March 23, 2009 by Craig Zamary

Last week I read Richard Cowan's article China wants importers to cover some emission costs (Reuters) and it stated:

Countries that buy Chinese goods should be held responsible for the carbon dioxide emitted by the factories that make them in any global plan to reduce greenhouse gases, a Chinese official said on Monday.

"About 15 percent to 25 percent of China's emissions come from the products which we make for the world, which should not be taken by us," said Gao Li, director of China's Department of Climate Change.

China - Carbon cap emissions for factories
Here's my response letter him:

Dear Mr. Gao Li,

Instead of telling other countries around the world that you want the people who purchase products that are made in China to pay for your greenhouse gas emissions, and pollution issues, I have a solution for you.

The US and other countries around the world will be happy to manufacture and sell to China solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, alternative fuels and other green solutions and provide you with the finished product. Since most countries around the world buy products made in China, other countries can sell to China these green solutions and help China's factories run off of renewable and clean energy. This way, other countries can still buy products made in China, and China can reduce its greenhouse gas emission by using alternative energy solutions.

I am sure the US, Spain, Germany, India and many other countries have some Wind Turbine & Solar Energy companies who would be happy to sell you their products and also install them for you in China to help make your factories run clean and efficiently. The world can continue to buy products made in China and know that the factories they were made in run off of renewable energy solutions which came from their largest customers.

Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss this.

Stay Green!

Craig Zamary
Founder
www.GreenEnergyTV.com


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Solar Home built by MIT & Univ. of Illinois students

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 by Craig Zamary
Want to see how MIT & University of Illinois students define solar energy? Check out the Solar Homes they built in the video below and see how the students designed a cutting edge home for eco friendly living and these homes serve as a model for present day, not future, residential building.
MIT Solar Decathlon Solar Home

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Green Jobs for 16-24 year olds

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 by Craig Zamary
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is looking to provide green jobs by training and employing young adults between the ages of 16-24 years old in the state of California. This is part of the new California Green Corps, a statewide effort to train young adults to work in the state's fledgling green-tech industry.

Green Jobs Corp - California Solar installers

The idea is to create a 20-month pilot program in at least 10 locations to train at least 1,000 people for jobs such as solar-panel installation and sheet-metal manufacturing for wind turbines, Schwarzenegger said.

I think more programs like this will start launching throughout the country, especially since the US currently leads the world in Wind Power and is looking to also lead in Solar Power as well.  The current tax credits and incentives for Solar and Wind Energy will help create more installations for home owners, businesses and require a skilled work force to handle these green jobs. We will follow this story and keep you up to date on their progress.

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Colleges & Universities define Solar Energy

Friday, March 13, 2009 by Craig Zamary
Twenty Colleges & Universities will define solar energy in the 2009 Solar Decathlon in Washington, D.C. In the past, the Solar Decathlon challenged 20 college and university teams to compete in 10 contests and design, build, and operate the most attractive and energy-efficient solar-powered home.

In the last meeting, below are the results:
  • First Place: Technische Universität Darmstadt
Technische Universität Darmstadt Solar DEcathlonThis team from Germany came to the Solar Decathlon hoping to have an impact on people, and it's safe to say that this happened. Darmstadt won the Architecture, Lighting, and Engineering contests. The Architecture Jury said the house pushed the envelope on all levels and is the type of house they came to the Decathlon hoping to see. The Lighting Jury loved the way this house glows at night. The Engineering Jury gave this team an innovation score that was as high as you could go, and said nobody did the integration of the photovoltaic system any better. Darmstadt was one of seven teams to score a perfect 100 points in the Energy Balance contest. All week, long lines of people waited to get into this house.
  • Second Place: University of Maryland
University of Maryland Solar DecathlonAt the beginning of the week, people wondered if the Maryland team would have a home-field advantage because they are so close to Washington, D.C. As the week progressed, and Maryland won the Communications contest and was second in Architecture, Market Viability, and Lighting, it became clear that Maryland didn't need any advantage. The Communications Jury praised their excellent Web site and house tour. The Architecture Jury said the house definitely belonged in the top tier. The Lighting and Market Viability juries also had high praise. They were one of seven teams to score a perfect 100 points in the Energy Balance contest.
  • Third Place: Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University Solar DecathlonThis team wanted to build a sustainable solar house that is functional, elegant, and innovative—and they did just that. The Communications Jury lauded their friendly, enthusiastic house tour, which was informative, entertaining, and very much "on target" for public audiences. They were one of five teams to score a perfect 100 points in the Hot Water contest and one of seven teams to score a perfect 100 points in the Energy Balance contest. Their house almost didn't make it to the Solar Decathlon, because their transport truck broke an axle and delayed them by three days.

Mark your calenders because for three weeks in October 2009. The U.S. Department of Energy will host the Solar Decathlon—a competition in which 20 teams of college and university students compete to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house. The Solar Decathlon is also an event to which the public is invited to observe the powerful combination of solar energy, energy efficiency, and the best in home design.

For more info, please visit http://www.solardecathlon.org/about.html Good luck to all 20 Teams and I look forward to seeing your homes! - Stay Green!

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Reinvent your town and create Green Jobs!

Monday, March 9, 2009 by Craig Zamary

Many cities and small towns are being hit by the current economy, so what can you do? There are two options, either sink or re-invent your area and swim like hell. If you choose to re-invent your area, then I have some good "green" suggestions for you, and there is only one way to go, UP!

Dr Seuss Oh the places you will goAs Dr. Seuss would say: “And will you succeed? Yes! You will indeed!
(98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed)”. 
Now, here is my Green formula for Success:

  • Get Creative - Hold a town meeting to discuss ways to save energy. If a lot of people or most of the town is without work, then you are going to need to save money. NPR recently featured Wilmington, Ohio where thousands of workers in this small town lost their jobs when DHL Express shut down their operations there. Two young guys in the town, Mark Rembert and Taylor Stuckert developed a more specific plan: to get funding to weatherize thousands of county homes. They say it will create more than a thousand jobs and save homeowners $3 million a year in energy costs. Link to their Positive story by Pam Fessler: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101362474
  • Get Sustainable: I just read an article written by Morgan Taggart in Earth Watch Ohio, that in Cuyahoga County (Cleveland, Ohio area)  approximately $43.2 million is spent on eggs and $7.6 million spent on honey annually by Cuyahoga County residents. Cleveland is part of a growing national effort by several cities across the country that is working to permit chickens and bees in urban neighborhoods. Detroit, Toledo, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Madison and Youngstown currently allow residents to keep chickens in their backyards. Just this city alone can keep a total of $50 million in their local economy and their see where their fresh food is coming from! So, maybe some other local entrepreneurs in that area will start manufacturing "homes/cages" for these chickens & bees too which in turn will create more jobs. Link to article: http://www.earthwatchohio.org/pubs/mar09/clevelandabuzz.htm
  • Google Earth & Start Growing your own Food - Everyone has to eat, right? Check out Google Earth and do an aerial search for your town/city. Look for land to farm. One of America's greatest resources has always been our rich soil and land for growing crops and raising livestock. The Organic Industry surpassed $25 Billion last year and many of the organic foods are coming from 1,500 miles or more before they get to your stomach! Why not start growing them in your own area, employing local people and consuming them locally and shipping them out to others? Get a piece of the $25 Billion Pie!
  • Get Certified - You can get certified in Green Building, Energy Rater, Wind Energy Installer, Solar Energy Installer, Geothermal installer and more! President Obama signed the Stimulus Package and there are huge tax incentives and money allocated to Renewable and Alternative energy. Cities and towns that become energy independent will not only build green jobs, but save local homeowners and businesses money on their utility bills and allow these companies to compete in this global economy. In the process, green jobs will be created and cities will become "off grid" and self sufficient.
  • Manufacture - Did I say Manufacture, like MADE in the USA? I know, everyone I meet says nothing is made in the US anymore, it all comes from China, India, Mexico, Pakistan, etc. Well, did you know that wind turbines are being made in cities like Philadelphia? Did you know the US is now #1 in the world for Wind Power and the largest Wind Turbine in the US was made by Clipper Wind power in Carpineria, CA? We used to do it, and we just need to change our mind set and get creative again. If you have a town or city that is jobless, is it possible for the people there who want to start manufacturing solar, wind turbines, or the parts being used for these devices would come together, work a deal with the city and use an abandoned building and everyone start making things. Would the recipe for success be that in order to work there you need to invest your money or part of your pay back into the company and make it an employee owned business and the profits of the business will be split accordingly? Surely if everyone had a vested interest in the company, then they would all want to see it succeed? The “employee entrepreneurs” could also manufacture the solar panels or wind turbines for their own town, and make their town energy independent first and then sell to others. Maybe the towns and cities would make them “tax exempt” in exchange for powering the town’s energy needs? Get creative, it can be done.
     
  • Get off Gas - Get off Gas – You hear T. Boone Pickens and other say $700 million leaves the US every year to pay for oil. If we stopped that, we would keep $3.5 Trillion here in the US after 5 years. Wow…Is there someone in your town who builds an electric car or is running their truck off wasted vegetable oil from the local restaurants or is there a local inventor who has a great solution? Can you start riding your bike or walking places instead of driving a car? We need to work towards keeping that $700 million a year in our country, and all the gas used in small towns to large cities = $700 million. Here is a site that tells you how to convert your car to run off vegetable oil, natural gas, hydrogen and more http://www.ehow.com/how_2175756_convert-vehicle-natural-gas.html
  • Export to fellow Americans (your neighbors) – This may be a weird concept or title for many, because we are so used to hearing that everything we buy comes from other countries. Maybe we need to focus as Americans to export our products, goods and services to fellow Americans in neighboring towns. For example: Your town makes it’s own Maple Syrup and you export that to the towns all throughout your region as opposed to them buying from the big name syrup companies. This will reduce the average 1,500 mile trek that product made to get to your home, keep money in your local economy by supporting a local/regional company and saved the gas/transportation cost for the country. ($700 million a year for US to buy oil from foreign countries). Reinvent your town, the way people think and start exporting your products and goods to your neighbors and towns in your area. Label your goods with a similar message pasted on it and people will start to get the message (Marketing 101). There is a big push for “Buy Local” and this can be applied for many things besides produce.
WE can do it, we will do it, we will reinvent our way. We must stay focused and push forward and try. Albert Einstein once said "Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity". -Stay Green! 

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Will Solar Energy work in my City? - Define Solar Energy

Monday, March 2, 2009 by Craig Zamary
The U.S. Department of Energy selected 25 Solar America Cities to help lay the foundation for a solar energy market that can serve as a model for cities around the nation. Everyday, more and more cities across the US are taking action to make solar energy a more viable option for their communities and learning how to define solar energy for their state. The map below is provided by the US Dept. of Energy and you can see what the resource potential is for your city and state.

Solar Energy Map
If you are looking to install solar energy for your home, school or business, you should check out DSIRE, which is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Here's the link http://www.dsireusa.org/ 

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2009 Hottest Green Jobs – Economy looking good

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 by Craig Zamary

You know the doom and gloom you see and hear reported 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by the depressed media? Well, things are looking outstanding for green jobs. So, how is this possible? I believe it’s about keeping positive and keeping your eyes open to opportunities. The only way out of a bad situation is to have hope, stay positive and steer clear of all the negativity. In other words, turn off the news.

I mentioned in a previous post that last week, President Barack Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The tax section of the act provides greater tax credits for clean energy projects at homes and businesses and for the manufacturers of clean energy technologies.

As an entrepreneur, it’s about seeing an opportunity ahead of time and here are the areas I would be looking at in regards to getting a job, since the Tax Credits will be a big player in the following areas:

• Energy Efficiency –I would look at getting a job with a company that provides solutions to installing new insulation, energy-efficient windows or an energy-efficient furnace, boiler or air conditioner.  Also, the US Government is the largest landlord in the US and energy efficiency in their buildings is a top priority, so look there and at companies such as Johnson Controls who offer a lot of energy efficient solutions and who are on their preferred vendor list.

• Smart Grid – If Thomas Edison were alive today he would see many of his original inventions are still being used in our current Grid System. President Obama has called for the installation of 40 million smart meters and 3,000 miles of transmission lines. This could be the greatest wealth builder in recent US History. As smart grid analyst Jesse Berst said recently, the smart grid will “spawn new Googles and Microsofts,” and is “akin to the transcontinental railroad, the phone system, the interstate highway system and the Internet.”

• Geothermal, Solar, Wind Turbines or Fuel Cells – There is a 30% tax rebate on qualified solar energy systems, geothermal heat pumps, small wind turbines, and fuel cell systems. Look for a lot of businesses and home owners to take advantages of the state and federal incentives.

• Green IT  – According to IBM, with data centers using 10-30 times more energy per square foot than office space, data center energy use doubling every 5 years, and delayed capital investments in new power plants—energy efficiency is becoming a key metric of IT operational effectiveness. Look to companies such as IBM and others to come up with ways to run computers and data centers more efficiently and with these improvements, you will see more ewaste (Electronic Waste) which will need to be properly recycled and disposed of as well since they will be replaced soon. The collection and recycling of these products is also another key area that you will see increased growth and a great area to get involved in.

• Fuel Cells or Microturbines - The tax incentive that had covered 30% of the cost of fuel cell or microturbine systems in homes, has been restored for 2009 and through 2016. There will be many companies emerging in this area since they have incentives helping them grow for the next 7 years or more!

• Plug-in Electric Motorcycles or Low-Speed or Three-Wheeled Vehicles - The economic stimulus bill established a 10% tax credit through 2011. There's also a 10% tax rebate and a $4,000 cap for converting an existing vehicle to a plug-in.  Electric vehicles continue to pick up speed every year, so this is a good place if you have an interest in this area.

• Clean Fuel Refueling System – Companies who offer a clean fuel refueling system, like a natural gas refueler or a recharging system for a plug-in electric vehicle. I would also look at companies who offer a hydrogen refueling station since there are huge tax incentives ($200,000), and this is until 2014 which gives companies over 5 years to take advantage of it.

• Wind Energy – The United States is #1 in the world for Wind Energy (2008) and looks to hold the lead. According to AWEA (American Wind Energy Association) The U.S. wind energy industry in 2008 installed about 42% of all the new electric generating capacity added that year and created 35,000 jobs, primarily in construction and manufacturing.  The renewable energy measures in the stimulus bill will help sustain that momentum and will encourage additional clean energy investment and job creation.

• Solar Energy – The United States will for the first time, move into the #1 position in the world for Solar Energy in 2009. The current tax incentives and green economy is moving at a fast pace and the sun is shining on them.

• Green Building - The green building industry will continue to grow more than 60% in 2009, on a cumulative basis. “We've seen cumulative growth in new LEED projects over 60% per year since 2006, in fact 80% in 2008, and there's no sign that the green wave has crested,” (Source: Jerry Yudelson).

• Organic Industry - Total U.S. organic sales, including food and non-food products, were $17.7 billion in 2006, up 21 percent from 2005. They are estimated to have reached $21.2 billion in 2007, and are projected to surpass $25 billion in 2008. (Source: 2007 OTA Manufacturer Survey)

My final thoughts are that the only thing that is holding us back is ourselves. I am a firm believer that negativity feeds negativity, so steer clear of the negative and stay positive, optimistic and get out there and shake things up. The Green Revolution is here, so keep your head up and good luck! - Stay Green!

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"Green" Robot Mower

Wednesday, February 18, 2009 by Craig Zamary
I just saw this video today on a new eco friendly product which is a robot mower. The company, Precise Path Robotics has come out with the RG3 Greens Mower. No gas is used by the RG3 – which makes it very quiet and better for the environment, especially when you take into account how many gas powered mowers can be running on an 18 hole golf course every day during golf season.

RG3 Robotic Greens Mower - MSRP $29,500












Power source:
Three rechargeable lead acid batteries. Minutes of power (full charge): 180 minutes. Time for full charging: 8 hours Charging system power supply: 120V AC.

Price:
The RG3 Robotic Greens Mower is MSRP $29,500.

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President Obama & 465 Solar Panels over his head

Tuesday, February 17, 2009 by Craig Zamary
President Obama is set to sign the $787 billion stimulus plan today at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.  Above President Obama's head will be 465 solar panels that were installed on the roof of the museum. The museum was chosen for a purpose, since parts of the stimulus package includes aid that will be given to help grow renewable and alternative energy development. The setting is right for the green movement and only time will tell what type of green jobs will result from the stimulus package.

In the meantime, many workers and entrepreneurs continue to push forward with their ideas, inventions and products, working towards being energy independent and free of fossil fuels.

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How many Websites are there in the World?

Thursday, February 12, 2009 by Craig Zamary
I was thinking this morning about how many websites are there in the world? I hear all the time about new companies, blogs, and sites that are launched everyday and how more people globally are getting connected via the Internet.

I tried to do a google search to find this out, but I have not had any luck. I was looking to take that number and try to do a calculation to see how much energy worldwide is used to power the billions of websites out there. This is probably a great question for a student at MIT, Harvard, Oxford or some other top university to answer.

I am sure that the amount of energy to power all the sites on the world wide wide is probably astronomical. I was looking at the bottom of our main site www.GreenEnergyTV.com and it says Solar Powered Web Site Hosting provided by AISO.Net  I began to wonder "what if all web hosting companies world-wide started to operate like AISO and the other small number of environmentally friendly web hosting companies? My guess is that there would be a huge reduction of the internet's carbon footprint.

As for AISO, I do know that they have been providing environmentally friendly web hosting since 1997 and that they own and operates their own green data center and network that is powered by 120 solar panels, not energy credits. They are also putting a "green roof" on top their data center to reduce their cooling requirements by up to 50% and have switched out their cfl's with led lights, which do not contain mercury and use less energy.

The financial cost to have our website hosted by them is comparable to other web hosting companies, except their web hosting solution does not leave an Internet carbon footprint, which is a big difference. I always recommend others to look into a green web hosting company and be part of the solution.

If anyone out in internet land can accurately answer the question "How many websites are there in the world", then we will feature you in an upcoming blog post and send you some eco friendly products! - Stay Green!


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Define Solar Energy

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 by Craig Zamary

How do you define solar energy? According to Wikipedia, there are two (2)ways:

1.)  Solar energy is the radiant light and heat from the Sun that has been harnessed by humans since ancient times using a range of ever-evolving technologies. Solar radiation along with secondary solar resources such as wind and wave power, hydroelectricity and biomass account for most of the available renewable energy on Earth. Only a minuscule fraction of the available solar energy is used.

2.) Solar power technologies provide electrical generation by means of heat engines or photovoltaics. Once converted its uses are only limited by human ingenuity. A partial list of solar applications includes space heating and cooling through solar architecture, potable water via distillation and disinfection, day lighting, hot water, thermal energy for cooking, and high temperature process heat for industrial purposes.

There are many ways we harness the energy from the sun and we are seeing various energy innovations ranging from passive solar to active solar. An example of passive solar is to position your home to capture the heat from sunlight via windows during the winter months and to have your home positioned (windows) to not absorb heat from sunlight during summer months, to keep your home cool.

We continue to define solar energy every day via new ideas and inventions ranging from state of the art solar panels, to solar cookers as seen in the photo below:

One thing is certain, technology is changing and progressing every day. The ways people are looking to define solar energy is changing too. It was not too long ago that we had record players and 8 track players. Now we have tiny mp3 players and other small devices as ways to listen to music. Some day, we will be able to have a mini solar panel which will be able to absorb the energy from the sun to power our homes, cars, and other devices.

If you are using solar energy, or have a solar invention, feel free to upload your video to us and we will air it on GreenEnergyTV.com  Here's the link: http://www.greenenergytv.com/Upload.aspx  - Stay Green!


Get Him/Her a SHEEP, PIG, COW or a GOAT for Valentine's Day

Thursday, January 29, 2009 by Craig Zamary

Want to surprise that special someone with a very unique gift for Valentine's Day? Well, this suggestion might not get your lover enticed, but I am sure it will make for a memorable gift idea and be very original. My wife and kid's get me a goat, sheep, cow, pig, flock of chicks, etc. for my birthdays, holidays, etc. as opposed to getting me things I probably do not really need.


Well, there's an organization called Heifer International and their approach is about building sustainable communities.  Their mission is about ending world hunger and poverty and caring for the earth. 

Here's how it works: You go to their site, http://www.heifer.org/ and you can choose a meaningful gift to give a loved one and help children and families around the world receive training and animal gifts that help them become self-reliant.

You can click any of the gift animals and find out how your gift will provide families with resources they need.

After your donation, you can send a printable gift card or e-card to tell your friends and family that you’ve honored them with a Heifer gift.

Talk about companies going green, well these guys are really cool and they are helping people around the world who are starving. My advice, FORGET the Chocolate, and get him/her a goat!

If you or anyone in your community is doing anything to be green, capture it on video and upload it to us at http://www.greenenergytv.com/Upload.aspx  Show your Green Self - Stay Green!

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A Child Dies every 8 seconds

Tuesday, January 6, 2009 by Craig Zamary
It is reported that around the world, a child dies every 8 seconds from a lack of water or waterborne illness. More than 1.1 billion people around the world lack safe water. Let's think for a second, 1.1 billion people would equal all the people in the United States, Canada, England, France, Germany, Australia, Russia, Japan and Italy.

There may be an invention to help solve this problem. Petra Wadström, is the Swedish inventor who has developed SOLVATTEN, an environmentally friendly system that makes unsafe water drinkable using solar energy. SOLVATTEN combines heat, UV and built-in filter in a specially designed container to clean contaminated water by filtrating macro-organisms which cause diseases. This inventor has a new way to define solar energy. Watch the video below and see how this device can save lives and provide eco friendly living to billions of people around the world. - Stay Green!  Upload your alternative energy videos today! http://www.greenenergytv.com/Upload.aspx