on February 4, 2012
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More solar-powered items are coming out every day, it seems. We’ve seen boats that run on solar power, and even plans for a Japanese space station to get its energy from solar power. But soon you’ll be able to add your name to the list, because a new clothing line from Silvr Lining puts solar panels on you.
For the low, low price of $920, you can own a pair of Go Urban Cargo Pants, which boasts “fly front, low-slung drawstring waist, and two back patch pockets with button down flaps” on the company’s website. Oh, and the main reason you might pay nearly $1,000 for a pair of pants: “two side cargo pockets each comes with independently functioning power supply.”
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on February 3, 2012
by admin in Solar Education, Solar Power,
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WHAT IS SOLAR ENERGY? As the sun burns the hydrogen at its core, it releases immense amounts of energy. This energy is radiated to the Earth in the form of […]
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on January 31, 2012
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OPA MicroFIT contract applications require a number of pieces of information. Anyone who has this information can apply for a MicroFIT contract on your behalf, whether you are aware of […]
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on January 28, 2012
by admin in Ethosolar News Links, Press,
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On December 14, 2011 CanSIA submitted its FIT Program Review recommendation document “Maximizing the Benefits of Early Success: Recommendations for the Sustainability of Ontario’s Solar Energy Sector” to the Ontario […]
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on January 27, 2012
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As of the end of the third quarter 2011, the OPA had 20,936 megawatts (MW) of electricity supply capacity, based on average contract capacity, under contract. This includes 10,277 MW […]
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on January 26, 2012
by admin in Ethosolar News Links,
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On January 16th, 2012 the Canadian Standards Association (CSA, Mississauga, Canada) announced that it has opened a new testing and certification laboratory in Hong Kong. The lab will provide localized […]
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on January 21, 2012
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If you need further proof that the oilsands is a big boys’ game, consider the sad tale of Connacher Oil and Gas. In 2004 it acquired underground oilsands leases south […]
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on January 17, 2012
by admin in Ethosolar News Links, New Technology,
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Until recently, heliostats mirrors have been arranged around the central tower in concentric circles. The spacing between mirrors is similar to the seats in a movie theatre—staggered so that every other […]
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on January 14, 2012
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Environmental Solar energy production has significant benefits for the environment. The energy generated is both clean and renewable. It can be used to supply needs currently met by coal-fired generation. […]
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on January 10, 2012
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Feed-in tariff, also known as “CLEAN Contracts.” Perhaps most famous for its successful implementation in Germany, a feed-in tariff is a policy tool that guarantees a fixed price at which […]
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