As the co-owner of a California property that has never been tied to the electric grid, I can attest to the warm feeling of self-sufficiency that comes with a functioning solar power system. We’ve ...

Numerous sustainable energy sources have come onto the market, but photovoltaics remain the most popular and widely used. However, the collection modules are not noted for their efficiency. But now we ...

Greenhouses are an increasingly large slice of American agriculture. There are plenty of advantages to growing crops in greenhouses, but one downside is the energy needed to, most importantly, keep ...

A greenhouse is a great way to raise your own plants and produce. They work, in part, by using the sun's rays and the natural greenhouse effect to create a warm, humid environment in which many plants ...

Personal greenhouses are an excellent way to extend the growing season for any region throughout the United States and Canada. By starting seeds well before the last frost date, it's possible to ...

The hunt for a truly clean energy source that can replace our current fossil fuel systems is still underway. While we've seen breakthroughs in solar panels that don't need sunlight to generate energy, ...