http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/ alternative energy, solar power, green, green living, natural living, hydrogen power, global warming, environment, energy efficiency en triciajaneedgar@gmail.com Copyright 2011 2011-11-28T17:22:28+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/homes-that-work-with-the-sun-principles-of-passive-solar-design/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/homes-that-work-with-the-sun-principles-of-passive-solar-design/#When:16:22:28Z The sun is an exploding furnace of gas, and it is anything but passive. Designing your home for the best possible use of solar power is also a… Solar 2011-11-28T16:22:28+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/hot-hot-hot-connecting-solar-hot-water-to-a-tankless-water-heater/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/hot-hot-hot-connecting-solar-hot-water-to-a-tankless-water-heater/#When:01:19:49Z We like it hot. Our showers, that is. So we stand in the glorious fountain of water that comes out of our shower, enjoying the hot cascade and using up the contents in the hot water tank in the process. Ah, the enjoyment. Oh, the guilt of using hot… Solar 2011-09-27T01:19:49+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/outdoor-temperature-and-the-efficiency-of-home-solar-panels/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/outdoor-temperature-and-the-efficiency-of-home-solar-panels/#When:23:48:11Z The weather outside is hot: really hot. You sit inside, pleased because all of this sunshine must be good for your… Solar 2011-03-25T23:48:11+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/solar-kits-for-kids/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/solar-kits-for-kids/#When:23:41:02Z While it is winter and the sun has yet to make an appearance for more than a few minutes, it is coming. At least I hope that it is. While we wait for the sun to shine, teachers and parents can plan for summer and for children’s birthdays by thinking… Solar 2011-03-22T23:41:02+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/fun-in-the-sun-powering-your-rv-with-solar/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/fun-in-the-sun-powering-your-rv-with-solar/#When:12:09:26Z Living in Portland, Oregon, the sun is not something we take for granted seeing how we average only 144 sunny days a year. When the sun does decide to shine down and grace us with its presence, we get out there and soak it up (with appropriate SPF… Solar 2009-03-26T12:09:26+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/new-solar-cell-material-has-theoretical-efficiency-of-over-60/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/new-solar-cell-material-has-theoretical-efficiency-of-over-60/#When:19:46:45Z Conventional solar cells based on silicon semiconductors, can only absorb visible photons with a particular amount of energy, which is then transfered to the trapped electrons. Unfortunately, these conventional systems cannot use visible photons that… Solar 2008-08-02T19:46:45+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/solar-industries-first-1gw-production-tool/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/solar-industries-first-1gw-production-tool/#When:23:12:00Z Nanosolar is a thin film photovoltaic manufacturer who is making major strides in the solar industry. The most notable stride is the fact that Nanosolar is the first manufacturer… Solar 2008-06-22T23:12:00+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/see-through-photovoltaic-glass/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/see-through-photovoltaic-glass/#When:01:09:00Z I recently came across a very unique photovoltaic product, in fact it is quite amazing. A China based company called Solar 2008-05-12T01:09:00+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/solar-power-paint-is-25-years-away/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/solar-power-paint-is-25-years-away/#When:16:47:00Z According to a UK scientist Dr. Dave Worsley, commercial panels of architectural steel, painted with special solar-power paint capable of generating electricity should be available in as little as two and a half years. Dr Worsley and Dr Trystan Watson… Solar 2008-03-16T16:47:00+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/the-sun-can-power-the-entire-us/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/the-sun-can-power-the-entire-us/#When:06:46:47Z According to a recent news article from the Green Wombat a scientist, David Mills presented a… Solar 2007-12-01T06:46:47+00:00