Sentences with phrase «use of solar energy»

One of the biggest obstacles to widespread use of solar energy is the lack of a low - cost, effective way to store it when the sun is not shining.

Additionally, it has been hard to make use of solar energy on a vehicle because cars are curved, as opposed to a flat surface needed for proper sun exposure.

The highly variable levels of light plants receive, particularly in densely planted crop fields, presents a challenge to the efficient use of solar energy.

Solar power for the home is at center stage, but many more uses of solar energy are appearing in the wings.

Although relatively benign use of solar energy can help, the most important matter is the reduction of total energy use.

The research findings play a critical role for the future use of solar energy and other renewable energy sources, which is of great interest as gasoline prices are constantly setting new records.

This yields an integrated overall concept that includes environmentally friendly strategies for regulating indoor climates, such as the passive use of solar energy and natural cooling.

However, not only are wind turbines (and water turbines) more practical and powerful than in earlier times, we can now make use of solar energy to produce mechanical energy.

On that point, if you have a «heap of experts» who will say in writing that energy storage IN THE FORM OF hydrogen storage is vital and crucial in order for solar energy to play a huge role in supplying the electrical grid in the U.S., in Europe, or elsewhere, and that the very huge use of solar energy for purposes of generating electricity (e.g., the grid) is dependent on hydrogen, please do have them write into Dot Earth and explain that view, not anonymously of course.

Indeed, pioneering small scale uses of solar energy is one of the frontiers for local entrepreneurship.

Grimes is certainly hopeful about the prospects for his group's technology to transcend other production methods: «As I see it, we are a couple of problems away from having something that will revolutionize the field of hydrogen generation by use of solar energy.»

The state had rolled out significant tax incentives for consumer use of solar energy, and so he launched Solar Alternatives, an Inc. 5000 company, in 2008.

The «not in my back yard» opposition to renewable energy systems is still a reality, the researchers said, and there are still some environmental concerns about virtually any form of energy, whether it's birds killed by wind turbine rotors, fish losses in hydroelectric dams or chemical contaminants from use of solar energy.

(1) Georgescu - Roegen, Nicholas (1978) «Technology Assessment: The Case of the Direct Use of Solar Energy», in Atlantic Economic Journal, December.

Besides back yard solar concentrators and water heaters, I am of the opinion that widespread small scale use of solar energy and electricity storage will require microscopic solutions and not macroscopic solutions.

When you have a lot of land and a lot of sun — say, in the middle of Nevada, where Ausra built a factory — this can be an excellent, efficient use of solar energy.

Bills to expand wind energy zones in New Jersey and to encourage more use of solar energy, and to change how it is subsidized, are up for consideration by the state Legislature Jan. 4, 2018.

A combined Tesla and SolarCity will be able to offer customers better and more affordable ways to drive clean cars, use battery packs to consume energy more efficiently, and make use of solar energy.

Elon Musk is very enthusiastic in pushing for the widespread use of solar energy to replace fossil fuels, so it was no surprise that the Tesla continues to focus on improving its technology for energy storage — if the car manufacturer's gigafactory is any indication of that.

Whereas modern science and technology offer immense new potentialities in relation to nature such as use of solar energy, and improvements in medical science, yet overall nature is being badly exploited by the present pattern of development.

The state's Solar Renewable Energy Certificate program offers credits for the use of solar energy that can then be sold on a marketplace.

cially just, ecological chocolate made, not only, with a «cradle to cradle» approach, but also, charged with the use of solar energy...»

WASHINGTON — As the U.S. Department of Defense looks to expand its use of solar energy, the House of Representatives has passed an amendment from U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D - Hurley, that will ensure any solar energy panels purchased by the department through subcontractors be made by U.S. manufacturers.

To him, KNUST should have been able to make solar panels and proposed the use of solar energy to government by now, but it appears they are not making their research in the field of Science and Technology useful to the growth of the energy sector.

They voted for cuts in Energy Department programs that guaranteed loans for production of clean cars and the use of solar energy technology.

Gail Markel, Executive Director of New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA), said: «NYSEIA is grateful for the leadership provided by Governor Paterson and Assemblyman Alessi in supporting and encouraging the use of solar energy on Long Island.»

The summit will be hosting 25 Heads of State and Government, and will provide a platform for co-operation amongst solar resource - rich countries, with the purpose of realising «the common goals of increasing the use of solar energy in meeting the energy needs of ISA member countries in a safe, convenient, affordable, equitable and sustainable manner»

For some time, the «Sunshine State» has lagged in use of solar energy.

The use of solar energy, an emissions - free and inexhaustible resource, is expanding as new policies encourage the adoption of renewable energy sources.

While current energy policies play key roles in providing incentives for the use of solar energy in Indiana, businesses have an additional cost - saving option not available to residences: Businesses can deduct their investment in solar from their revenues — a tax policy known as depreciation.

Keating also promised to provide A$ 10 million over the next three years to encourage the use of solar energy in the home.

The owners» commitment to ecological preservation is manifested by the use of solar energy, starlight navigation and collection of precious rainwater through intricate gathering system, stored in voluminous underground cisterns to remain in tune with the fragile and perfect jungle environment.

Enjoy Heaven and Earth Hideaway with the satisfaction of the use of solar energy and the natural pise construction of the home.

New York City and New York State may not be the first places that come to mind when you think of places leading in the use of solar energy, but a pending piece of landmark legislation might work to change that.

«Activating underutilized roof space is a smart and efficient way to promote the use of solar energy and improve our environment.

Bills to expand New Jersey's wind energy zone and to change how the state encourages the use of solar energy will be considered this week in t...

Bills to expand New Jersey's wind energy zone and to change how the state encourages the use of solar energy will be considered this week in the state Legislature.

In India, the government has advocated efforts to massively increase the use of solar energy as a way to boost domestic solar firms and has set aside a large chunk of the solar market for them in order to make that point.

«Our easy to use, engaging, and informative platform will help consumers make smart energy choices and save money, while also promoting the use of solar energy,» Tadatoshi Senoo said.