You have decided to do your share for the environment and shave some dollars of your electricity bill by using solar power. Now that you have made the switch, do you know where to start? Many invest in solar panels and hire a professional to install it for them. But if you want to save even more dollars and are a competent handyman, you can always go for the road ... Read more »

Name the gadgets you use on a daily basis. Chances are, they run on batteries. Mobile phones, laptop computers, MP3 players and remote controls have become indispensable parts of our lives. And yes, all of them are battery powered. If you think about it, we rely far more on batteries than we originally thought we did. However, all batteries suffer one major flaw: they don’t last forever. Whether it is one ... Read more »

The price of petrol and electricity continues to surge just as our supply of coal, wood, oil and fossil fuels rapidly dwindle. We have to explore other sources of energy and search for more economical and environmentally-friendly alternatives. Our best bet is to turn towards the renewable power sources such as wind, water, geothermal, biogas and of course, the sun. The sun provides us with two sources of energy – heat, ... Read more »

Through modern technology and the science of photovoltaics, we have used the energy from the sun in many useful ways. Solar panels augment the electricity consumption of households, highways utilize solar-powered road signs and simple calculators and wristwatches function with just a single solar cell. But using the sun to cook your food? Yes, this is possible with a solar cooker. A solar cooker is a device that cooks food using ... Read more »

Thanks to photovoltaics, a field of science and technology dedicated to understanding and developing the application of converting solar energy into electricity, we are in a position to harness the energy produced by the sun. Don’t be fooled by its complicated name. A photovoltaic cell is just a device that converts the sun’s heat and light into usable energy. Or simply put, they are solar cells. Photovoltaic and solar cells are ... Read more »

Solar energy drives life on our planet – so why don’t you use it in your garden? The best way to illuminate and beautify your outdoor living space is through solar lights. Functional and beautiful, this new breed of eco-friendly solar-powered outdoor lighting, illuminates your garden but doesn’t add to your electricity bill. They work by storing energy from sunlight during the day and converting it into high-powered light in the ... Read more »