Article By James Copper We’ve all been hearing about solar power and solar energy for the past few years. In an effort to help our environment, many are trying to use solar power in simple small ways they can afford. However, to really make a difference in our lives solar power should be used in homes as the main source of energy whenever possible. Solar power training courses are available in many places, offline and online, as a way to educate the public about the importance of using... Read Full Story

Many car manufacturers are going into production or creating concepts that integrate solar panels into either the roof or body of the car, or both. The wattage of the average car roof panel is around 250 watts. If you covered the entire car in solar film or panels you would get around 1000 watts or more Although under normal use this will not provide all the vehicles power, it will make a significant contribution when you factor in the decreasing cost of solar panels and the rising cost of fo... Read Full Story

In President Obama’s speech to the nation on July 27, 2009, he praised the recent historic energy legislation passed by the House of Representatives. The legislation, he said, will help America create green jobs, ensure clean air for our children, move towards energy independence and combat climate change. Listen to this speech. At Go Solar Power For Homes Dot Com, we continue to be impressed by his stand for these issues. It seems appropriate, for now, to be taking time to study the ... Read Full Story

As if you needed it, the amazing Sunforce 50022 5 Watt Solar Battery Trickle Charger gives you another reason to love the sun. The Trickle Charger help keep all your vehicles’ batteries charged. Just plug the this helpful 5-watt trickle charger into your vehicle’s 12-volt lighter socket and position the panel to pick up the most daylight possible. Or, if you prefer, use the included alligator clips to connect it directly to the battery, so you can keep your lighter socket open for... Read Full Story

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Watch this video and you will see a wonderful scene from the movie, “You Can’t Take it With You”. Here James and Jean talk about The Politics of Fear, Solar Power, the secret to happiness, and falling in love, all in the space of a few minutes. Were they way ahead of their time? You decide. Click thru and enjoy this classic scene advocating solar power for homes. Technorati Tags: James Stewart, James Stewart talks about solar power, Jean Arthur, Jimmy Stewart, solar power f... Read Full Story

This straight-talking book shows homeowners who use traditional energy supplies, how they can apply free energy from the sun and wind to reduce or even eliminate their electric bills. Having done that, there is more information about what they might expect from the advanced independent, thoughtful lifestyle that they would be embarking upon. Whether you live in the sun-soaked Southwest, or windy North Dakota, alternative energy has come of age with affordable modern technology. Now with rebat... Read Full Story

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In the early days, back when residential solar power was invented, it had very limited uses and was only thought to be of use for larger industries and government. At grass roots level, the most common use of residential solar power back then was among the solar powered calculators only. If you were alive in the early 70’s, I am sure you will remember how we gawped in amazement! Aside from the calculators, residential solar power was used by government on relatively few projects. The si... Read Full Story

Watch this video and you can see how, with solar panels and their resultant solar energy, you too can reduce electricity bills. Yes indeed, your electricity bill could be literally wiped out altogether. So if you are looking to save money, then installing solar power for homes will ensure that you can make dramatic and sometimes even total utility bill savings. Added: June 30, 2009 Technorati Tags: electricity bill, reduce electricity bills, save money, solar panels, Solar-energy, utility bi... Read Full Story