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How solar power works

Solar energy is a tried and tested power source that is already being used around the world for numerous commercial, industrial, government and domestic applications. It is powering water pumps in African villages, weather stations in the Antarctic and satellites in space!It works by transforming the energy from the sun into a reusable form of electricity, a process known as Photovoltaic (or PV for short). Your Solar panel acts as a collecting tray, helping you catch the … Continue Reading

Solar Energy : Solution to India’s Energy crisis

US Congress feel that the immediate solution to India’s energy problem lies in tapping of solar energy. According to the United Nations Human Development report, India suffers a huge power deficit with over 400 million of its billion-plus people having no access to electricity. Considering this, the scientists believe that government should concentrate on tapping the conventional sources of energy like wind and solar energy to meet the country’s immediate energy requirements. “Although we have got nuclear deal it would take some time before the deal actually materializes in terms of electrical supply. Where as the … Continue Reading

Live Earth concert to promote Solar Energy.

India will host the next Live Earth concert to raise funds for lighting homes with solar energy in places where people do not have access to electricity. Live Earth concert has become something of a global movement with its mission to use the “power of entertainment” to “ignite global movements” on environmental issues. The concert will be held in India’s financial capital Mumbai on December 7, 2008. The event will feature U.S. rocker Jon Bon Jovi and Bollywood’s biggest superstar, Amitabh Bachchan and environmental advocates and many other international celebrities. The concert bash will take place at Andheri Sports … Continue Reading

Students develop car that runs on solar energy

A group of engineering students at Mary Matha Engineering College, Paliyode, Thiruvananthapuram, has designed a car and termed it as “a compact vehicle which works with a hub motor, utilising electricity, charged by solar panels.” The use of electricity makes the innovation eco-friendly as well as noise-free. The battery of the car can be charged with the help of direct sunlight using the solar panels, said a communication from the students. The major feature of the new type car is that the driver’s seat can be rotated 180 degrees and the entire control of the vehicle like steering, … Continue Reading

SolarIndiaOnline.com

The final version of the website has been launched.www.solarindiaonline.comWe will try our best to keep you update about the latest happenings of the industry.Thanks…