Do you think solar power has an undeservedly bad rap?

We see a lot of comments around here about how solar power is too inefficient and expensive, and nuclear power is the only solution to our energy issues. However, there’s already one Silicon Valley start-up producing thin-film solar panels at… Continue Reading

Bloom Energy unveils its new fuel cell power system

SAN JOSE (02/24/2010) — The hottest startup in Silicon Valley isn’t in the IT business. But if Bloom Energy’s fuel cell technology does what the company promises, it could have a big impact on anyone running a data center, or… Continue Reading

Green Technology Revs Up Venture Capitalists: TFN Stock Brea

Solar power is one of the hottest segments in the alternative energy market. Many would be surprised to know that the famed Silicon Valley is leading the charge in this arena. Sara Nunnally shares her thoughts on how to profit.… Continue Reading

Is Solar Power Good Business? – VOA Story

Climate change is now a popular topic. World leaders are discussing it this week at the G8 summit in Prague. And just last week in San Jose, California, high tech industry leaders gathered to give solar energy a boost. The… Continue Reading

What kind of light is better for recharging a watch battery via solar technology? Incandescent vs fluorescent?

I want to know if incandescent or if fluorescent will recharge my battery in my watch via solar technology? What is the main difference between incandescent and fluorescent when referring directly to recharging batteries via solar panels? Does one emit… Continue Reading