Space Electrical Power | Solar Power Information Producing electricity in space has been done for years. Most satellites are run by solar panels producing electricity. This is a great way to power most satellites. But what about producing electricity in space and then sending it back to earth for us to use. This is not…
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Solar Power Information – Polymer Solar Cells
What is a polymer solar cell? | Solar Power Information A polymer solar cell is a basic solar cell with the addition of a thin light-absorbing layer. This thin layer can increase the efficiency of the solar cell by up to 20%. These developments have been developed by researchers at Ames Laboratory and Iowa State…
Solar Power Information – Richmond And The BigBelly
Richmond Adopts The BigBelly | Solar Power Information See an earlier post about the BigBelly. It is a solar powered trash compactor. Richmonds plan to add 27 of these solar powered trash compactors in areas of high-pedestrian traffic. Cost of The BigBelly | Solar Power Information With grants the cost to the city is about…
Solar Power Information – The Electric Trash Truck
Electric Cars and Trucks | Solar Power Information I have already discussed electric cars. But what about electric trucks? They have the same benefit to the environment (no pollution) as an electric car, but are much bigger in every way. Up until now I had not heard of a production electric truck. Leave it to…