Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Nuclear vs. Solar vs Wind. Who is mightier?

Nuclear Power seems a very viable option to replace fossil fuels. But I think that Nuclear power poses a very real threat to our existence. What if the nuclear power plant falls into the hands of terrorists? Also how to dispose off the nuclear waste and what about proliferation secure and safe?Wind energy can not be used in the non-windy areas. The only other option seems to be solar which is abundant in almost every part of the world. If we can produce some really cheap solar cells that would solve the problem. Today solar power represents a small fraction of energy production in USA. Just imagine that installing solar panels and not having to pay energy bills . I am myself thinking about going the solar energy way.I visited a website www. freecleansolar.com to get some information. This is a pretty good site to get started. Comments are invited

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Nuclear vs. Solar - the great debate - Part 1

I hope a middle-ground, all-of-the-above, approach is adopted nationally. This should include nuclear, but not at the detriment of other power sources. However, I do hope that coal powered plants can be phased out. If you like coal, then move next to a power plant or cola mine. Along these lines, much work is needed to make nuclear waste, and proliferation, secure and safe.
Regarding solar, it represents a small fraction of our energy production today, but seems very viable. There are about 120 million single-family housing units in the US and there are only about 500,000 homes with rooftop or ground mount systems today. These homes enjoy a $0 or very low electric bill. Therefore, as thel solar market grows, its share of energy production will grow.
In addition, there will be commercial solar installations, e.g. walmart roofs, and centralized utility installations. A good analogy for the future of solar power is the network that makes up the world wide interweb. There will be commercial power hubs (corporate data centers), utility power hubs (ISPs) and residential power hubs (your computer). These are connected by high-speed cable and fiber-optic lines (the grid), to produce plenty of power for most everyone.
To do something about this today, visit http://freecleansolar.com or http://www.solarpanelsonline.org. You'll save money and help solve our energy challenges.

Solar is cheaper than you think

a homeowner can invest in a solar panel power plant on their roof or property to produce most, if not all, of their residential power. Be sure to plan ahead so you can charge your all electric car in the future.
You'll enjoy a $0 or very low power bill for the 25 or 30 year life of the system. For example, if you spend $200 per month for electricity with a utility, then you will spend $81,979 over 25 years. No matter how you calculate it, you will save money with a $5,000 to $25,000 solar panel system. Remember, you can pay the utility for 25 years, with annual price increases, or you can pay a lot less for solar power. You'll also get some great tax credits and cash rebates, and you will increase the value of your home.
To do something about this today, then visit FreeCleanSolar.com to shop online, compare solar installers and get the latest information about solar rebates, solar tax credits, solar financing and leasing, system costs and the benefits of going solar. The bottom line is that many homeowners and business owners can afford solar power today.