As ‘Sunny Afternoon’ – the 1966 hit by The Kinks – reminds us, we are a nation indisputably obsessed with the climate. The first sign of sun is quite literally a ray of hope for those of us who have spent months nursing hot water bottles beneath layers of thick clothing and blankets. But how can you… Continue reading What to Do When All You’ve Got is a Sunny Afternoon!
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Solar Panels – How They Work
The generation of electricity from solar panels is the result of entirely natural processes. Silicon The base material used in most traditional solar panels is Silicon, a naturally occurring metal which is abundant within the earth’s crust, and able to carry an electrical charge. Sunlight takes the form of particles called photons. Each crystal of… Continue reading Solar Panels – How They Work
Growing In The Dark – A New Type Of Farming?
As the world population continues to increase exponentially, food becomes ever more of an issue. The process of photosynthesis is one of the most important chemical reactions that goes on in our world, whereby plants convert CO2 and water into oxygen and sugar, and light drives this whole process. Without the sun the earth would… Continue reading Growing In The Dark – A New Type Of Farming?
Freeloader
The Classic Freeloader is an elegant and environmentally friendly in charge of your iPhone 2, iPod, smart phones, e-reader or other device by harnessing the sun’s rays. Protected by a sleek silver casing is about the size of a large mobile phone. For everything to work, the base of the unit should be individually divided… Continue reading Freeloader