Cleantech 101

Photovoltaics - Technical Specifications and Applications

Photovoltaic (PV) cell is the technical term for solar cell, which is used to convert sunlight directly into electricity.

By Kris Walker 11 Dec 2012

A Guide to the History and Aims of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

Rio+20 is the shorthand name for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, which is being held 20-22nd June 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

20 Jun 2012

Renovating Your Home - Making Renovations Energy Smart

There are two major considerations to consider when renovating to ensure maximum energy efficiency is achieved.

27 Feb 2008

Hybrid Solar Lighting - Reducing Energy Consumption of Interior Lighting

Hybrid solar lighting technology is a technology that is capable of collecting sunlight and distributing the collected sunlight into the interior of a building using optical fibers.

22 Feb 2008

Solar Hot Water System - Using the Sun's Energy to Heat Water

Using the energy from the sun to heat water reduces household hot water bills by at least 65% per year. This could accumulate to savings of thousands of dollars over the lifetime of the solar hot water system.

19 Feb 2008

Insulating Your Home - What is Insulation and How Insulation can Save on Your Energy Bill

Insulation is vital in keeping your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter seasons. A home that has been well insulated is at least 7 degrees cooler in summer and 10 degrees warmer in winter.

17 Feb 2008

What are Vehicle Exhaust Emissions?

Vehicle exhaust emissions are created when the air-fuel mixture burning inside internal combustion engines releases carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere.

29 Jan 2008

Hybrid Electric Vehicles - Cleaner & Healthier Alternatives?

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) combine the power from an internal combustion engine with the battery and electric motor from an electric vehicle.

26 Jan 2008

Methane Gas - What is Methane Gas and Converting Landfill Gas into a Form of Renewable Energy

Carbon dioxide and methane generated as a result of the decomposition of solid waste in landfills are known as landfill gas. Both gases are greenhouse gases that lead to global warming.

17 Jan 2008