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Energy Dept. says wind power could be savior

Energy Dept. says wind power could be savior - Windmills spinning over the Great Plains and along the coasts could supply 20 percent of U.S. electricity by the year 2030 and put a significant dent in greenhouse gas emissions, federal officials said Monday. Although wind farms now generate just 1 percent... [SFGate.com Top News Stories]

Wind farm debate made strange bedfellows

Wind farm debate made strange bedfellows - Long Island's half-decade tango with offshore wind power tested the definition of the term environmentalist, pitting fervent advocates for green power against potential supporters who wanted stronger assurances about the project's potential impact on birds, bats and fish.
[Newsday.com]

Study: Wind power soared in 2006

Study: Wind power soared in 2006 - Blog: Global wind power output saw a big boost last year, jumping 26 percent and creating enough power to offset 43 million tons of CO2, according to a report Thursday afternoon. [CNET News]

Cape Wind project clears state hurdle

Cape Wind project clears state hurdle - A plan to build the nation's first offshore wind farm cleared a major hurdle Friday, winning state approval of an environmental report submitted by the project's developers.
[boston.com]

The Free After Rebate Ultra 500W Power Supply

The Free After Rebate Ultra 500W Power Supply - The Free After Rebate Ultra 500W Power Supply

Ever see products that are free after rebate and wonder how good they really are? We found the Ultra Products V Series 500W power supply and couldn't pass up the deal, so we bought and put it on the test bench. How will this FREE 500W power supply handle a dual-core system running some high end graphics cards? Read on to find out how it did on graphics cards like the 7900 GS, 7900 GTX and 8800 GTX!

[Legit Reviews - Articles]

Power idea too good to be true, skeptics say

Laughed a bit at this part: "Attorneys general in several states have turned to the courts to stop Lee from sellingthe generators and other products, which include a machine he contends can make a car engine run on pickle juice, according to Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna."

Power idea too good to be true, skeptics say - ``Jesus Power and Light'' -- a free-electricity promotion denounced by scientists, consumer advocates and state attorneys general -- was pitched at an Akron City Council member's Sept. 5 ward meeting. [ohio.com]

Heat Prompts Power Emergency in Calif.

Heat Prompts Power Emergency in Calif. - Sweltering California heat wave prompts power emergency, cited in at least 4 deaths [CBS U.S. News]

Powering a WiFi webcam...?

My set up
(4) 15 watt panels
400 watt inverter
7 amp 12volt charge controller
(2) 50 amp hour 12 volt sealed batteries
Linksys WVC54G Wireless webcam
Cheap tool box

All the solar equipment came directly from Northerntools.com. The batteries from ebatteriestogo.com. At the moment, both places seem to be the cheapest. Northern's 15 watt panels are currently $79.99 which puts it roughly at $5.33 per watt, not bad. Size is really the only issue with these.



Sunny Days For Solar Panels

Sunny Days For Solar Panels - There is a solar revolution in the making. Solar panels are now relatively small, fit seamlessly into a roof and shrink energy costs. Thalia Assuras reports some homes with solar energy even earn money. [CBS Evening News]
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