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How does tidal power work?

Catherine Lane

May 9, 2019

How does tidal power work?

Tidal energy takes advantage of changing tides to generate electricity. In this article, we go over how tidal power works and what the future holds for tidal energy.

Where is solar power used the most?

Ana Almerini

May 8, 2019

Where is solar power used the most?

What countries have the highest installed capacity of solar power? How big of a role do financial incentives play?

What is the most energy efficient space heater  - and the best solar air heater?

Andrew Sendy

May 3, 2019

What is the most energy efficient space heater - and the best solar air heater?

Looking for something safe and energy efficient? There are now space heaters and solar air heaters that are great for a single room or smaller space.

Is it better to lease or buy solar panels? What you need to know

Catherine Lane

April 30, 2019

Is it better to lease or buy solar panels? What you need to know

Is it better to lease or buy solar panels? We answer this question and explain how these financing options work, and which might be right for you.

Biomass energy pros and cons

Catherine Lane

April 24, 2019

Biomass energy pros and cons

Most important pros and cons of biomass energy. This includes using biomass directly to heat or to generate electricity and using biofuels for transportation.

Explained: EV charging and Tesla charger options

Zeeshan Hyder

April 16, 2019

Explained: EV charging and Tesla charger options

Charging an EV is a lot more complicated than fueling a gas-powered vehicle. Here are the different levels of charging, and how Tesla chargers stack up.

5 best portable solar panels for RVs and camping

Catherine Lane

April 12, 2019

5 best portable solar panels for RVs and camping

Portable solar panels let you use solar energy on the go. We review the top 5 portable solar panels on the market, and what you should look for when buying them.sy to deploy, and sometimes even foldable. Are they the right choice to meet your RV & camping

Investing in solar energy: What return can you get on your solar investment?

Andrew Sendy

April 11, 2019

Investing in solar energy: What return can you get on your solar investment?

Need to know the return on investment before making a big commitment like solar for your home. Here are the costs, incentives, savings and payback.

Top 10 pros and cons of electric cars

Ana Almerini

April 8, 2019

Top 10 pros and cons of electric cars

Costs, range, maintenance, emissions... If you're comparing electric cars to gas-powered vehicle, these are the key facts you need to know.

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