Written by Prognog Staff   

Using the Sun for Power - How It Works
By Richard Chapo

Solar Panels
Solar Panels
With massive rebate programs and tax credits being issued by state and federal governments, using the sun to generate electricity is very popular. So, how does it work?

Generating electricity from the sun is all about converting sunlight into power. Importantly, the process has nothing to do with converting the heat produced by sunlight into energy. This common misconception leads to a lot of confusion regarding solar systems.

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Written by Prognog Staff   

Wind-TurbinesWind energy refers to the power that is extracted from the wind via wind turbines or windmills. As the technology in this field evolve, the cost of wind generated electric power continues to fall and the efficiency continue to increase. It has been estimated that the cost to produce energy from wind was nearly five greater in the late 1990s than in 2005. This is linked to more efficient wind turbines couples with larger multi-megawatt turbines that are becoming more mass produced.

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Written by Web Master   

Sustainable living encompasses a host of activities and choices we make everyday. It is both a practical guide for making decisions as well as a philosophical approach to living. It is how and where we live, drive, eat, buy and more.

 
 

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