Mix of technical and nontechnical feature articles.

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Company: Water Environment Federation 
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The International Game Warden is a quarterly publication in conjunction with the North American Wildlife Officers Association. It offers articles on such topics as dangerous situations, boating, infrared survelance systems, and investigative techniques.

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Company: The International Game Warden 
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World Rivers Review is an international publication devoted to river issues and appropriate freshwater management. It draws on an extensive network of information sources and writers, including many non-governmental organizations representing indigenous, human rights, and environmental issues.

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Company: International Rivers Network 
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E / The Environmental Magazine gives you in-depth environmental news and commentary. Each issue of E informs and inspires readers to do what they can to help bring about improvements in the environment. Special tips and how-to advice for living responsibly are provided. It's your future - please get involved!

Magazine:  Magazine Subscription
Company: Earth Action Network  (2002-04-19)
List Price: $23.70
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A radical uncompromising voice for wilderness preservation and biological diversity.

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Company: Earth First 
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My Solar Power System

5 min - Jun 19, 2008

Solar Power Explained in easy terms.panel purch...

Solar Power Monitor Tutorial (Solar Schoolhouse)

29 min - Jan 8, 2007

Solar Schoolhouse - Tutorial for how to use the Solar Power Monitor Set

Stimulated by recent technological developments and increasing concern over the sustainability and environmental impact of conventional fuel usage, the prospect of producing clean, sustainable power in substantial quantities from renewable energy sources arouses interest world-wide. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the principal types of renewable energy-including solar, thermal photovoltaics, bioenergy, hydro, tidal, wind, wave, and geothermal. In addition, the text explains the underlying physical and technological principles of renewable energy and examines the environmental impact and future prospects of different energy sources. It includes over 350 detailed illustrations, more than fifty tables of data, and a wide range of case studies. Renewable Energy, 2/e is ideal for undergraduate courses in energy, sustainable development, and environmental science.

Paperback:  464 pages
Company: Oxford University Press, USA  (2004-05-06)
ISBN: 0199261784
List Price: $62.95
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Practical Photovoltaics, the now-classic reference on solar electricity, offers a unique combination of technical discussion and practical advice. Physicist, lecturer, and solar-home dweller Richard Komp explains the "how" and the "how-to" of PV, while providing valuable information on the industry, new developments, and the future. The book is a comprehensive guide to the theory and reality of solar electricity, as well as a detailed installation and maintenance manual. A well-illustrated appendix offers step-by-step instructions for constructing your own solar module, a creative approach to demystifying the technology. Presented in a clear, concise, and understandable style, Dr. Komp's contribution to PV literature has been called the "best single reference available," "the easiest and most complete education on photovoltaics," "one of the best basic books on PV," and "the best of the books."

Author: Richard J. Komp
Paperback:  197 pages
Company: Aatec Publications  (1995-06)
ISBN: 093794811X
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Sustainable Living: Building Green for Life
TurnHere, Inc.
7 min - Apr 3, 2008

A daughter's asthma inspires a family to design and build an energy efficient, low allergy home. Combining intelligent design, lots of windows and two solar systems, the house achieves near-energy-self-sufficiency, producing enough power that on sunny days the house generates a surplus of electricity. Recycled materials, including a kitchen counter made from curbside collected glass, concrete floors and walls, and insulation from recycled newspapers help create an allergy free interior environment. A home of the future, in an urban area, that is beautiful, safe and environmentally friendly.

Green Building with Josho Somi
Dharma Dog Pictures
4 min - Apr 19, 2006

Green Building with Josho Somine permaculture designer/artist Join us as he teaches how to build a living willow chair, and discusses his philosophies behind his work. We live in a world today in need of such refreshing views of building in a more sustainable artistic way. Dharma Dog Tracks: are mini modular video casting projects. Tracking the people, places and things of a rapidly changing environment called earth. Its dedication is to those who seek to revolutionize the world by taking responsibility for that which looks at our inner life more than the material life, and how interconnecting with alternative models is in the best interest of all living things. www.dharmadogpictures.com

Heating water with the sun is almost as old as humankind itself, and it is done all over the world. Yet there are strangely few resources on the topic in North America.

Solar Water Heating fills this gap. It reviews the history of solar water and space heating systems from prehistory to the present, then presents the basics of solar water heating, including an introduction to modern solar energy systems, energy conservation and energy economics. Drawing on the author's experience as an installer of these systems, the book goes on to cover:

• Types of solar collectors, solar water and space heating systems and solar pool heating systems, including their advantages and disadvantages
• System components, their installation, operation, and maintenance
• System sizing and siting
• Choosing the appropriate system.

Since people often get turned off by the up-front cost, the book focuses especially on the financial aspects of solar water or space heating systems, clearly showing that such systems can save significant costs in the long run. Well-illustrated, the book is designed for a wide readership from the curious to the student or professional.

Bob Ramlow is the solar thermal consultant for the Wisconsin Focus on Energy Program. The owner of a renewable energy company, he has over 30 years experience with solar energy systems and is a founder and director of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA). Benjamin Nusz currently works as a solar water heating consultant and site assessor in Wisconsin.

Author: Bob Ramlow, Benjamin Nusz
Paperback:  288 pages
Company: New Society Publishers  (2006-06-01)
ISBN: 0865715610
List Price: $24.95
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* Provides essential guidance for electricians, technicians, builders, architects and building engineers who want to get involved in this expanding industry.
* Describes the practicalities of marketing, designing and installing photovoltaic systems
* Contains over 100 full-color illustrations, numerous case studies and examples of best practice

The installation of photovoltaic systems has become a new and rapidly expanding field of activity for the building industry as interest in solar energy grows, providing excellent business prospects. Photovoltaics for Professionals describes the practicalities of working with photovoltaics, from marketing and selling photovoltaic products to designing and installing photovoltaic systems (both grid-tied and stand-alone). The book answers all the questions a beginner in the industry would need to ask, as well as serving as an ongoing work of reference. It also provides designers and installers with a practical introduction to designing and installing high quality solar electric systems and gives a comprehensive overview of the major photovoltaic market sectors. Containing over 100 full-color illustrations, figures and photographs, it offers practical step-by-step examples and an abundance of helpful tips. The appendices include essential data on standards, codes and guidelines.

Related titles
Planning and Installing Photovoltaic Systems (2005)
978-1-84407-131-9, and Applied Photovoltaics (2007) 978-1-84407-401-3

Author: Falk Antony, Christian Dürschner, Karl-Heinz Remmers
Paperback:  215 pages
Company: Earthscan Publications Ltd.  (2007-06)
ISBN: 1844074617
List Price: $87.75
Amazon Price: $67.83
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A straight-talking book tells grid-connected homeowners how to use free energy from the sun and wind to reduce or even eliminate their electric bills, and what to expect from this independent, thoughtful lifestyle. Whether you live in the sun-soaked Southwest, or windy North Dakota, alternative energy has come of age with affordable modern technology. Now with rebates and incentives from most states, installing a home system is an economically-attractive and environmentally-responsible option. Chapters include: - Why invest in alternative energy for your home? - Is it legal and safe? - How solar electricity really works - Batteries or not? - Sizing a system to fit your home and your needs - Got Wind? - What does it cost? - Does your state offer rebates or incentives? - Permits, Paperwork and Financing - The Nuts & Bolts: what to look for, what to avoid - Who does the installation? - Extensive appendix with resources, manufacturers, sizing worksheets, glossary, and more

Author: Rex A. Ewing
Paperback:  160 pages
Company: PixyJack Press, LLC  (2005-06-15) (2005-06-15)
ISBN: 0965809870
List Price: $18.95
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The perfect source for solar power—fully illustrated.

Solar Power (photovoltaics) is now a one-billion-dollar industry, and it’s poised to grow rapidly in the near future as more pressure is placed on limited fossil fuel resources and as advances in solar technology drive down the costs of residential solar systems. This book helps readers understand the basics of solar power and other renewable energy sources, explore whether solar power makes sense for them, what their options are, and what’s involved with installing various on and off-grid systems.
—Fully illustrated
—Covers every conceivable solar-power topic and concern, including updated information on the increasing number of state rebate and incentive programs


Author: Dan Ramsey, David Hughes
Paperback:  336 pages
Company: Alpha  (2007-05-01)
ISBN: 1592576435
List Price: $19.95
Amazon Price: $8.57
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This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the physics of the photovoltaic cell. It is suitable for undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers new to the field. It covers: basic physics of semiconductors in photovoltaic devices; physical models of solar cell operation; characteristics and design of common types of solar cell; and approaches to increasing solar cell efficiency. The text explains the terms and concepts of solar cell device physics and shows the reader how to formulate and solve relevant physical problems. Exercises and worked solutions are included.

Contents: Photons In, Electrons Out: Basic Principles of PV; Electrons and Holes in Semiconductors; Generation and Recombination; Junctions; Analysis of the p n Junction; Monocrystalline Solar Cells; Thin Film Solar Cells; Managing Light; Over the Limit: Strategies for Higher Efficiency.

Author: Jenny Nelson
Paperback:  384 pages
Company: Imperial College Press  (2003-09-05)
ISBN: 1860943497
List Price: $52.00
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How Solar Cars Work

4 min - Feb 18, 2008

Solar cells use sunlight to produce electricity. But can they really generate enough energy to power a car? Find out in this HowStuffWorks video.

The Solar Car Book reviews, consumer reports & videos

1 min - Dec 9, 2007

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Solar-powered floating globe shines in every color. Add some light and color to your garden, home or pond with the Solar-Powered Floating Light Globe. A bright LED shines through the globe's UV-resistant, translucent housing to create a sphere of ever-changing color. No electricity is required to power this floating light globe. The solar panel inside the globe converts sunlight into electricity that is then stored in the integral rechargeable battery pack. The light switches on automatically when it gets dark and turns itself off when re-exposed to light or when the battery is fully discharged. The globe uses a white plastic housing so that the LED can easily shine through, glowing in every color in the spectrum. The Solar-Powered Floating Light Globe can be inserted into your home or garden's décor in a variety of ways. A pedestal is included for secure positioning inside your home on a windowsill. The included ground spike will plant securely in the ground for outdoor color in a garden or path light. You can even float the globe as an accent light in a koi pond*. *Not recommended for use in chlorinated water.

:  Color-changing globe requires no electricity, Safe for indoor or outdoor use, Floats in a pond or stands on a stake in the garden
Company: St. Petersburg 
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Amazon Price: $27.99

Solar lamp post is an elegant way to illuminate a walkway, patio or driveway without increasing your energy bill. Easy set-up, no wiring needed. Four-way solarpanel charges during the day, turns on automatically at dusk. On-off switch. Metal, plastic, 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 48".

:  Illuminate a walkway, patio or driveway, no energy bill increase, Four-way solar panel, Charges during the day, Turns on automatically
Company: Get Organized 
List Price: 
Amazon Price: $29.98

Solar-powered decorating lights - no outlet needed! Now decorate anywhere without dangerous extension cords or need for an outlet. Sun charges string of 60 lights by day, turn on automatically at dusk and run for about eight hours! No energy cost! Great near road, around mailbox or lampost - now your not limited to nearby outlet. 26' length.

:  No outlet needed!, Sun charges string of 60 lights, Turn on automatically at dusk, Decorate anywhere without dangerous extension cords, 26' length
Company: Get Organized 
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Amazon Price: $19.98

The XPower Powerpack Solar is the first portable power pack that incorporates solar power in a compact, portable power source. It s completely self-renewing, which means the detachable 5-watt solar panel has the ability to recharge the power pack s 10 amp-hour battery. The 5-watt solar panel captures, stores and converts the sun s renewable energy, replenishes the XPower Powerpack Solar s battery, and extends the runtime of many devices by up to 25 percent. Runs 120-volt AC or 12-volt DC products anywhere. Built-in 400-watt inverter. Two 120-volt AC outlets, one 12-volt DC socket and one USB port. Three-digit display for easy battery status monitoring. AC charger included so you can charge from a standard wall outlet.

Tools & Hardware:  Runs 120-volt AC or 12-volt DC products anywhere, Built-in 400-watt inverter, Two 120-volt AC outlets, one 12-volt DC socket and one USB port, Three-digit display for easy battery status monitoring, AC charger included so you can charge from a standard wall outlet
Company: Xantrex Technologies 
List Price: $191.48
Amazon Price: $114.95

The rain-proof (freezing is not recommended) solar panels on the back side of each statue base will re-charge the batteries during the day. Poly resin.

Kitchen:  Solar-powered, rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries light these adorable fairies, A photo cell turns the LED light on at dusk and it will stay lit for 4 to 6 hours, 4" lighted globe included., 8.6" x 7.1" x 8.6"
Company: Echo Valley 
List Price: $35.99
Amazon Price: $25.58