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Solar Energy - The New York Times - 1 views

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For now, electricity generation from the sun’s rays needs to be subsidized because it requires the purchase of new equipment and investment in evolving technologies. But costs are rapidly dropping.
- Antonia Araviakis on 22 Apr 10
  
  even though the cost of solar power is going down now it is still expensive and you would ahve to wait a long time before the school could afford to get it
  
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Although costs are falling steeply through mass production, solar power is still at least twice as expensive as coal.
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Laura Sadler on 22 Apr 10

News, commentary and background information about solar power from The New York Times. Includes additional links for you to start your more detailed research.

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EnergyWhiz - 1 views

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shared by Laura Sadler on 22 Apr 10 - Cached

Laura Sadler on 22 Apr 10

Gateway to fun activities to conduct related to sustainable energy and schools. Click on "SunSmart Schools" to see a list of schools currently using solar power and view data on their energy use, including the amount of CO2 emissions saved by using solar instead of traditional coal power plants.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Gateway to fun activities to conduct related to sustainable energy and schools. Click on "SunSmart Schools" to see a list of schools currently using solar power and view data on their energy use, including the amount of CO2 emissions saved by using solar instead of traditional coal power plants.</div>

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Rockville, Maryland Ice Arena Getting Ready To Tap the Sun to Freeze Its Ice | Solar En... - 0 views

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solar local news

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Wind Power - 0 views

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shared by Laura Sadler on 22 Apr 10 - Cached

Laura Sadler on 22 Apr 10

Basic information about wind power. Website based in the UK.

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Solar Energy - 2 views

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shared by Laura Sadler on 22 Apr 10 - Cached

Laura Sadler on 22 Apr 10

Basic introduction to solar power.

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Home Power Magazine: Solar | Wind | Water | Design | Build - 1 views

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shared by Laura Sadler on 22 Apr 10 - Cached

Laura Sadler on 22 Apr 10

Online magazine for those interested in alternative energy sources to power homes. Includes information on both solar and wind power.

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Basic Elements | Fuel For the Future - 0 views

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solar wind

shared by Laura Sadler on 22 Apr 10 - Cached

Laura Sadler on 22 Apr 10

Look at the links below the light bulb, in the section titled "Energy." There are links to explore both solar and wind power.

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Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) Website - 0 views

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shared by Laura Sadler on 22 Apr 10 - Cached

Laura Sadler on 22 Apr 10

A possible starting point for research on solar power, including the link at the bottom for consumers. Check out the resources tab at the top of the page as well.

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NOVA | Saved By the Sun | New Ways to Catch Rays | PBS - 0 views

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shared by Laura Sadler on 22 Apr 10 - Cached

Laura Sadler on 22 Apr 10

Brief descriptions of six different solar technologies. Use this information to select which type(s) of solar energy system you would choose for powering a school.

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Wind Power News - The New York Times - 0 views

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shared by Laura Sadler on 21 Apr 10 - Cached

Laura Sadler on 21 Apr 10

News, commentary and background information about wind power from The New York Times. Includes additional links for you to start your more detailed research.

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HealthLink - 0 views

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shared by Margaret Green on 28 Mar 10 - Cached

no fuel and produces no waste
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  Summary of benefits for solar
  
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Margaret Green on 28 Mar 10

Link will lead you to information about both wind and solar power. The reading is accessible.

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Idea - classroom projects to build your own wind turbine - 0 views

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wind power

shared by Janet Wolfe on 28 Mar 10 - Cached

Cost of Wind Energy - 0 views

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shared by Margaret Green on 28 Mar 10 - Cached

Margaret Green on 28 Mar 10

This article will help you evaluate the cost of using wind energy, particularly in relation to costs of electricity.

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Small Scale Wind Power from otherpower.com - 1 views

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small scale wind power

shared by Janet Wolfe on 28 Mar 10 - Cached

Pros and Cons of Wind Power - 2 views

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shared by Margaret Green on 28 Mar 10 - Cached

Margaret Green on 28 Mar 10

Simple questions about what the good and bad aspects of wind power are.

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