China - a World Leader in the Solar Water Heating Market- August 23, 2008 A roof-mounted solar water heaterPhoto credit: www.bcsea.orgChina is by far the world's largest producer and consumer of solar water heaters. A basic models of solar water heaters in China are very cheap, starting at around 1,500 yuan (US$190). By 2006, the cumulative installed area of water heating collectors in China hit 100 million square meters, and that is roughly 80 percent of the global solar thermal capacity installed worldwide. But this number corresponds only to 78 sqm of collector...http://www.solarenergygreenlifestyleforyou.com/2008/08/china-world-leader-in-solar-water.h... "Green Olympics" - Beijing 2008- August 16, 2008 Beijing National Stadium - 'Bird's Nest'Photo credit: Guo LeiXinhuaThe 2008 Summer Olympics in China are in their apogee and they are drawing a lot of attention. Taking into account a massive global audience, the Beijing Olympic organizers are hoping to focus our attention to climate changes and popularize the idea of using eco-friendly technologies. The "Green Olympics" may help change peoples attitudes and set standards for future building projects in China and around the world.The Olympic...http://www.solarenergygreenlifestyleforyou.com/2008/08/green-olympics-beijing-2008.html Going Green with a Solar Water Heater- August 8, 2008 Utilizing energy of the sun to heat water is one of the oldest forms of solar technology available. The first commercial solar hot water heater was patented by Baltimore inventor Clarence Kemp in 1891 (he called his solar water heater the Climax), and since then improvements in performance, design, and level of complexity have made solar water heaters the perfect choice for homeowners looking to go green and create more sustainable home. There are several different types solar water heaters,...http://www.solarenergygreenlifestyleforyou.com/2008/08/going-green-with-solar-water-heater... |