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Andes village runs on solar energy
A remote village in the Argentinian Andes mountains runs on solar energy. As a result, Misa Rumi is one of the first villages in the world to switch over to 100 percent sustainable energy.
Soda bottle solar water heater from Brazil
This self-built solar water heater is made of plastic bottles, black painted milk cartons and PVC pipes. It is popular in southern Brazil.
The water is heated passively by solar energy. As the hot water rises, it is naturally replaced by cold water, so no pump is needed.
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The Truth About Solar Power
From Time.com
As the U.S. plots its energy strategy, what are the pros and cons? Solar energy is plentiful. But is it practical?
Solar Cooking “Grilling becomes thrilling”
What’s the best spice for cooking chicken? It might be the sun. Solar energy causes no harm to environment, and it makes the chicken taste delicious.
This restaurant uses a solar heating system made of 1,000 hand-mirrors to cook chicken nicely in 14 minutes. Located in Cha Um, a three hour drive from Bangkok, Thailand.
From Eco-ideas.net
EUEC David Hill – Solar Energy Policy 2010
David Hill, managing consultant for the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, talks about his solar energy recommendations to the 111th Congress at EUEC conference in Phoenix, February 1. 2010.
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Part Two
Solar Energy International
Solar Energy International has provided hands-on workshops and online courses in renewable energy and sustainable building technologies since 1991. Through viable outreach programs, SEI works with grassroots and development organizations to promote sustainability and improve quality of life around the world.
Space-Based Solar Energy – Part 1 & 2
Peter Sage of Space Energy Inc. gives a fascinating and inspiring talk on Space Based Solar Power which shows why harvesting solar energy in space and wirelessly transmitting it back to earth will soon become the energy source of the very near future. More info at www.SpaceEnergy.com
Part 1
Part 2
Solar Energy Combats Poverty in Guatemala
A small solar panel lets Rufino Pablo Jeronimo, a Guatemalan farmer, run a tailoring business and keep in touch with his brother in America.
From Time.com
Bhutan – On the Wings of Light Part 1
The Solar Electric Light Fund brings solar power technology to people in the developing world. Here we see a project that the group took on in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan using micro-credit and solar as a means to electrify rural communities.
For more, see Bhutan – On the Wings of Light Part 2
Sun for Rent – Leasing Solar Panels
Installing solar panels to heat your home is beyond the means of many Americans. However, Bill Whitaker (CBS News) shows us how to get the benefits of solar power without paying for the panels up front.
