Photovoltaic cells—those black squares an array of which comprises a solar panel—are getting more efficient, and gradually less expensive, all the time, thanks to ever-better designs which all them to focus the gathered sunlight on a more and more concentrated point. The size of the cells is decreasing as their efficiency rises, meaning that each c...
The Germans have really taken off when it comes to renewable fuel sources, and have become one of the major players in the alternative energy game. Under the aegis of the nation's electricity feed laws, the German people set a world record in 2006 by investing over $10 billion (US) in research, development, and implementation of wind turbines, biog...
Although it is much less expensive to initially get hooked into the local electric company's grid than it is to set up and hook into wind turbines, in the long run one saves money by utilizing the wind for one's energy needs—while also becoming more independent. Not receiving an electric bill while enjoying the advantages of the modern electrically...
In his State of the Union Address for 2007, President George W. Bush called for a 22% increase in federal grants for research and development of alternative energy. However, in a speech he gave soon after, he said to those assembled, I recognize that there has been some interesting mixed signals when it comes to funding.
The trend toward homes that are powered by alternative energy sources, ranging from wind turbines and solar collection cells to hydrogen fuel cells and biomass gases, is one that needs to continue into the 21st century and beyond. We have great need of becoming more energy independent, and not having to rely on the supplying of fossil fuels from un...
Elliptical trainers are very new and are a great alternative to treadmills. You have heard about the many elliptical trainers that are available on the market, however, which ones should you get. Elliptical trainers should not be judged just on price, but also on rating the machine itself. We will go over the best three elliptical trainers that fit...
The eclipse elliptical trainer is undoubtedly the most popular elliptical machines in the low budget price range on the market. The eclipse elliptical trainer starts at three-hundred-and-forty-nine dollars and only increases by fifty dollars for the next highest model. The eclipse elliptical trainer is undoubtedly one of the most affordable machine...
You may be wondering about the New Balance 9000 elliptical trainer. You already know that New Balance makes some quality shoes and therefore you may assume that the New Balance 9000 elliptical trainer is just as good. New Balance has several models of elliptical trainers out, which is why you should not get the New Balance 9000 elliptical trainer c...
The EFX Precor elliptical trainers are considered some of the best elliptical trainers. There are five different types of Precor elliptical trainers in the EFX series. These different EFX Precor elliptical trainers have various features. However some of the features on the different models of EFX Precor elliptical trainers can be found on all of th...
There are many elliptical trainer reviews, however, these elliptical trainer reviews cover some of the more common elliptical trainer names out there. Sole is not a common name associated with elliptical machines, however you can be sure that you will see their name more and more in different elliptical trainer reviews for some very good reasons th...