Comments on: What Evidence Is There That Solar Power/energy Is Actually ‘working’???

By: juliagul

juliagul — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:36:56 +0000

It is clear that it works. Have you ever seen the solar powered walkway lights? They collect energy during the day and release it at night to power the small light, just as a solar panel on a house would transfer energy into your home when you flick a switch or turn on the shower. Solar panels aren’t as widely used in other countries, but anywhere one is installed it will generate power to help save the environment and save you money. In fact, if your solar panel collects more energy than you use, the government pays you for it.

By: linlyons

linlyons — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:36:56 +0000

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_power…http://news.cnet.com/2300-11395_3-611232…http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/25/worl…http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/04/20/vati...

By: thor

thor — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:36:56 +0000

The earth is not a frozen wasteland. If solar energy weren’t warming us up, we’d be frozen solid within a couple days.

By: Kids Birthday Party Supplies

Kids Birthday Party Supplies — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:36:54 +0000

It is! The person who answered this question before me has provided some useful links.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) provided 1,00,000 solar cookers to people living in the Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs) and the initiative really worked!!
My friend has solar geysers installed at her place.
Another person I know has designed his house in such a way (a dome structure) that for the most part of the day he doesn’t need to switch on the lights.
Sure, the solar cooker is affected by change in seasons, but for the major part, it is very helpful.
Good luck with your project!