…follow earthworms, and worms move toward the surface during these times. Sonic solar powered mole, rodent repeller set in the garden. The best way to rid yourself of the moles…
Why Sun-Dry Fruits and Vegetables
…food preservation. Sun-drying, or solar drying, takes just enough moisture out of fruits and veggies to prevent them from spoiling while being stored. The first and most obvious benefit is…
Realizing the Conservation Benefits of Precision Agriculture
…groundwater recharge, installation of pressurized irrigation systems, installation of solar generation systems, and irrigation technologies for energy efficiency,” said Cameron. “Our diversified farming practices encourage our biological systems to be…
Western View: Green Energy’s Dirty Little Secret
…used on those allegedly low polluting wind machines and huge solar farms they are all over the country now. I’m talking about a chemical called Sulphur Hexafluoride, or SF6. It’s…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Portable Solar?
…HarvestPort.com. Elliot Jaramillo, CEO of Concept Clean Energy, talks about the renewable energy startup’s newest product – the Solar Tub. Jaramillo speaks about how the Solar Tub is a self-contained…
Energy Efficiency Investments to Assist Farmers
…be invested in California in a total of 15 projects: 14 solar array systems and one upgrade of a refrigeration and heat recovery system. Some of the California recipients include…
Wonderful to Run Entirely on Renewable Energy by 2025
…the agriculture industry.” The Wonderful Company originally began investing in renewable energy back in 2007 when the company developed a ground-mounted solar installation which was the largest single-site solar plant…
Make the Border Wall an Asset not a Liability
…2,000 mile solar and wind energy park and transmission route. Some of the electricity would power massive desalination plants, which would travel by pipeline to new agricultural, industrial, and community…
Keep the Greenhouse Warm Without Electricity
…stay there for a while, particularly if it is regularly turned to add oxygen. When trying to passively heat with solar energy, thermal mass is crucial. Objects such as rocks,…
Using Solar Energy to Dry Pomace Increases Potential for Other Uses
…to create the heat for that process.” The drying method that was developed involves a solar thermal-powered drum dryer which generates all of the required heat that is necessary for…
Mitigating Wildfire Risk with Livestock Grazing
…in decades in the Los Padres National Forest. There is also an effort to reopen portions of public lands for livestock grazing, as well as solar and broadband infrastructure development….
China Files WTO Complaint over U.S. Solar Tariffs
China’s latest shot in a tit-for-tat trade war is a World Trade Organization Complaint over U.S. solar tariffs. China filed a complaint with the WTO to help determine the legality…
Fighting to Remain Competitive Despite Increasing Power Rates in California
…Purchasing electricity from other sources, or largely using solar power would not exempt people from paying fees to help PG&E pay off the bonds. Increasing power rates to cover costs…
California Achieves First Emissions Goal Early
…to CARB the development and use of solar electricity increased by 33 percent in 2016. At the same time, natural gas use fell more than 15 percent. The biggest contributor…