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New Hydrogen Cell Could Spark an Energy Revolution
Can solar energy be fully utilized? Not at this point in time. But a new hydrogen cell being developed at MIT may change this. We may be able to see the day when we fully harness the solar energy stored in our sun

Published by Rafael B. (3,093 pts ) on Sep 19, 2008 to
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How Solar Cells Work?
You must have used a calculator that makes use of the solar energy. How about a Solar cooker? Water heater? Have you ever wondered how this solar energy is being made available to you? It is through a tiny important device called as Solar cell. So how does a solar cell work? What makes it possible?

Published by Ashwin Satyanarayana (10,160 pts ) on Sep 17, 2008 to
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How Solar Cars Work?
Did you know how solar cars work? It is easy to understand how a solar cooker or a solar water heater works, but how does a solar car work? What exactly happens within a solar car? How is the energy from the suns rays used to drive a vehicle? Here is the information on how solar cars work:

Published by Ashwin Satyanarayana (10,160 pts ) on Sep 17, 2008 to
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Can Solar Energy be a Practical Alternative Fuel for Automobiles?
In an energy crisis like ours, any fuel will do. Well, no really. It can't do if it has problems in production, distribution, safety and consumption. But then, can Solar energy make it to the elite group of alternative fuels on a practical basis? Let's see if this can be a possibility.

Published by Ashwin Satyanarayana (10,160 pts ) on Sep 16, 2008 to
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Solar Energy : Pros and Cons of The SunShine Alternative Fuel
You have heard of calculators and watches being powered by the solar energy; You had heard about solar cookers and solar water heaters. Solar energy is also used to provide electricity in countries like Brazil, for instance. Does it hold promise for us as an alternative fuel? read on to know more.

Published by Ashwin Satyanarayana (10,160 pts ) on Sep 16, 2008 to
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Sources of Biomass Materials
Biomass materials can be obtained from a number of sources. All the wasted plants materials, wood, garbage, wasted paper etc are the sources of biomass materials. The energy obtained from biomass is called as biomass energy.

Published by Haresh Khemani (14,059 pts ) on Sep 4, 2008 to
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The Future of Solar Energy – Electricity for Domestic use from Photovoltaic Cells
Even at present solar energy is being used for the domestic purposes for lighting the house and running appliances. The photovoltaic cells (PV cells) convert solar energy into electrical energy, which is stored in the battery and can be used at any time.

Published by Haresh Khemani (14,059 pts ) on Aug 28, 2008 to
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The Future of Solar Energy – Futuristic Solar Cars
Solar energy is being considered for a number of applications. One of the areas in which solar energy is going to make major impact in future is the automobiles. In the next five years or so we may see the solar cars running entirely on solar energy, a form of renewable energy sources.

Published by Haresh Khemani (14,059 pts ) on Aug 28, 2008 to
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Applications of Solar Energy: Part-6: Solar Lanterns
Solar laterns are the portable source of light. They absorb the solar energy during day time, convert it into electricity and store elctricity in the battery. This electric power can be used at any time and any place. Solar lanterns are available in different shapes, sizes and colors.

Published by Haresh Khemani (14,059 pts ) on Aug 27, 2008 to
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How Photovoltaic Cells Work?
Photovoltaic cell converts solar energy directly into electrical energy, which is stored in the rechargeable battery and used for various applications like lights, applicances, street lights, sine boards, and others. The battery can also be used to run the motor which runs the vehicles.

Published by Haresh Khemani (14,059 pts ) on Aug 25, 2008 to
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