I apologize for not posting recently. As many of you may not know, I am a graduate student and I am defending my thesis in two weeks. This has meant that work has taken precedence over the more interesting task of blogging. Until I have more time, here is the beginning of the introduction to my dissertation that I thought [...]
…now imagine solar panels
Happy Earth Day everyone! Since today is all about the earth, there were just too many green news stories to share this morning. After much debate, I found my favorite though. Sungevity and about 20 other solar manufactures, installers and designers have offered to put solar back on the White House for FREE! [...]
If you live or work in a naturally well-lit area, you appreciate the subtleties of sunlight, I’m sure. But what do can be done with those rooms in the center of office/commercial buildings that don’t get any natural light?
Light tubes can significantly brighten a home, but nothing matches up with the Sundolier. This powerful, sunlight [...]
thanks to The Bellingham Herald
Here is the inspirational story of the day. Seventy four year old Bruce Maynard is about to start off on the journey of a lifetime, and it will be powered by solar (well, solar and his 74 year old legs). He plans to walk from his home town of Bellingham [...]
thanks to Inhabitat
If you are anything like me, you are probably confused by the multitude of options available for incorporating renewable energy into your home. Only few months ago, my uncle asked me about what sort of solar system would be best and most affordable for his new house, and I had no idea. [...]
thanks to The Solar Cycle Diaries
Congratulations to the Solar Cycle Diaries bicycling team, who just
completed a 13,500 mile trip around the world on thier bikes. To top it all off, they did trip to promote one of my favorite causes: Solar Energy. This 9 month trip was completely human and solar powered and aimed at convincing the [...]