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Pedata RV Explores Environmentally Friendly Options for RV Owners

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Mesa, AZ (Vocus) May 4, 2009

Pedata RV offers options for creating a ‘greener’ RV experience through solar panels, sustainable materials and more.

From solar panels to sustainable and renewable resources for interior furnishings, owning an RV can be an environmentally friendly experience. As technology advances, options become more affordable. However, even small changes can add to the overall RV travel experience.

RV Solar Panel Electric Power Kits recharge batteries during daylight hours. Installing photovoltaic panels offers a clean quiet alternative to generators and can sustain an RV in any climate without having to plug into power outlets or run a generator. Maintenance consists of cleaning the solar panels. Solar panels are mounted on the roof of the RV. Eighteen percent of RV owners currently use solar panels. Wind turbines can be installed to help generate electricity as well.

Decorating with sustainable materials is another way to bring down environmental impact. Bamboo, hemp and organic cotton are all renewable resources. Bamboo grows at a rate of two inches per hour and thrives in a variety of climates. Bamboo material is silky soft and is microbial. Hemp, while a slightly rougher material is more durable than cotton. Organic cotton is grown with beneficial insects and hand picking, eliminating the need for pesticides and insecticides.

New RVs for sale in California are being outfitted with wood products that have low formaldehyde levels. Engines can be converted to use bio-diesel instead of diesel fuel. Replacing regular light bulbs with LED lights reduces electrical consumption. Non toxic paint helps protect the environment and living spaces. “The more demand there is for environmentally friendly alternatives, the more we aim to deliver,” says Clint Ethington of Pedata RV.

For More Information:

For more information on Pedata RV Center or current trends in the RV industry contact Clint Ethington, General Manager, at clint (at) pedatarvcenter (dot) com or by phone at: 1-888-545-8314 or 520-807-0900. Or visit Pedata RV Center online at http://www.pedatarvcenter.com.

Contact: Clint Ethington

Company: Pedata RV Center

www.PedataRV.com

Phone: 1-888-545-8314 or 520-807-0900

Email: clint (at) pedatarvcenter (dot) com

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Original Article: http://www.prweb.com/releases/environmentally_friendly/recreational_vehicle/prweb2385564.htm

New Website Says ‘SO-LAR to Expensive Energy Bills’

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) April 24, 2009

Environmental responsibility is something that’s highly touted in today’s society. As the collective world consciousness shifts towards finding renewable energy systems, independent business owners such as Larry Andres are helping by offering solutions, rather than continue on with debates.

“I’d been talking to a friend of mine who is a retired NASA solar engineer,” Andres began, “and we were trying to see what kind of viable renewable energy was out there and solar panel systems came to mind.”

In March 2009, Andres started www.ShiftingSolutionsLLC.com, a site dedicated to offering people an alternative to using traditional means for energy.

“The site is focused on the notion that we have to be friendlier with the Earth, energy-wise,” Andres said. “This is a good vehicle and tool to spread this information out there for other people to get educated.”

Shifting Solutions has kits that help people build their own solar panels, as well as other tips on getting affordable alternative energy to the home. The website also has an impressive catalog of ready to be installed solar panels.

Additionally, Andres has included helpful information about solar and renewable energy and tax breaks involved in installing this kind of technology in the home. These facts, among others, will also be in the blog that accompanies the site.

“We’re going to have similar topics and information, but we’ll go into a bit more detail on the blog,” Andres said of www.ShiftingSolutionsLLCInfo.com.

“The information provided on the site and the blog is constantly updated,” he continued. “There needs to be a change in the way we view and use our current energy sources and I’m hoping that ShiftingSolutionsLLC.com will be a good jumping off point for most people.”

While the government is looking for their own solutions, Andres is providing a solution that is immediate and currently available. If there ever was a time to take action, it should be now.

About the Company:

Shifting Solutions LLC is owned and operated by Larry Andres.

Contact Information:

Larry Andres

www.ShiftingSolutionsLLC.com

(480) 367-6810

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www.iePlexus.com

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Original Article: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2352984.htm

EarthSure Continues National Expansion with Subterranean Solar Panel — Cost Efficiency, Aesthetics and a Sustainable Form of Energy

New Jersey (Vocus) September 10, 2009 –

EarthSure, a renewable energy company and innovator in alternative energy sources announced today the company’s latest patent-pending renewable energy invention. Subterranean Solar, or SubSolar™, is a unique and innovative system of utilizing ‘subterranean solar panels” to gather solar power. No unsightly above ground solar panels need to be used anymore. This is an enhancement not only in economics and in the green movement, but a great technological improvement in the area of design and construction as well.

Currently, solar panels are secured on rooftops or other open spaces. Depending upon the size of the solar module system, this can require large areas of space, and more times than not, this intrudes upon space that can be utilized more efficiently and effectively. In addition, many homeowner associations throughout the United States have banned roof top installations. In light of this, SubSolar panels are installed underneath the ground, virtually invisible to the naked eye.

How Does It Work?

A compact optical device is installed upon a rooftop or other sunlight-catching environment. This optical device captures and magnifies the sun’s rays and transfers the sunlight from its linear or cylindrical lenses though fiber-optic lines leading down into an underground storage of solar panel modules. The subterranean solar panels are buried approx 3-4 feet underground and are encased in cylindrical tubes or in a semi-hermetically sealed box (or boxes made out of PVC that are in a vacuum chamber atmosphere) which will utilize the ultimate light absorption in the box light vacuum chamber that encapsulates the solar panel modules.

Other than the compact optical device, the solar system is practically invisible. This system keeps unsightly panels and fixtures from effecting the aesthetics of homes and commercial or industrial buildings. Always out of sight, but never out of free energy potential!

Another benefit of utilizing SubSolar™ underground solar panels is that it keeps the equipment out of the elements, elements which can damage the panels and decrease the life span of the equipment. Underground chambers will always stay clean and pristine to aid in better electrical output and eradicate poor performance associated with contaminated modules, making them virtually maintenance free. Also, being under the earth’s surface, the solar modules naturally remain cooler, which in turn makes them more productive, preventing overheating for more consistent electrical output.

About Earth-Sure:

EarthSure Renewable Energy Corp. is an American corporation innovating technologies to produce energy in a clean and affordable way. Utilizing solar and wind power as a source of renewable energy, EarthSure systems are alternatives to conventional energy producing methods that result in carbon emissions.

Ray Saluccio, an accomplished inventor and entrepreneur founded EarthSure Renewable Energy Corp. in order to market and develop the systems he designs and to bring solar energy production to the masses, easily and affordably.

EarthSure’s goal is to offer a cost-effective way for all individuals and businesses to use Green Energy, regardless of size or industry. They are on the cutting edge of compliance with America’s Green Initiatives as they relate to the energy and environmental provisions in the Stimulus Plan. For more information about SubSolar™ and the many other innovative developments in solar and wind power created by EarthSure, visit their website at www.Earth-Sure.com.

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Original Article: http://www.prweb.com/releases/solar-power-green/subsolar/prweb2855344.htm

Solar Panels Plus LLC and Rheem Form Distribution Partnership

Chesapeake, VA and Montgomery, AL (PRWEB) December 3, 2008

Solar Panels Plus, LLC (SPP) has become a distribution partner of Rheem Manufacturing Company. SPP is now an authorized national distributor of Rheem Water Heating products, including the Rheem line of Solaraide solar heat exchanger tanks.

“Highly efficient and cost effective heat exchanger tanks are an important component in residential and commercial solar water heating applications,” said John Williams, COO of Solar Panels Plus. “Rheem tanks provide the best overall value and they have long history of building high-quality products, which led to this strategic partnership,” Williams said.

According to Jeff Mahoney, Alternative Energy Market Manager for Rheem Specialty Products Division, “Rheem is pleased to partner with Solar Panels Plus. We are impressed with their commitment to provide their customers with superior product support.”

According to the SPP website located at solarpanelsplus.com, the company provides solar water heaters, systems, parts and engineering expertise through its nationwide network of authorized dealers. SPP solar thermal systems include domestic and commercial hot water, forced air and radiant space heating, swimming pool heating and solar cooling (solar powered air conditioning). SPP also produces a proprietary corn-based food grade non-toxic glycol product that is 100% renewable and biodegradable.

In a solar water heater system, special coatings on the evacuated collector tubes are activated when exposed to sunlight, causing the collector temperature to reach upwards of 300 degrees. A water-glycol solution is circulated through the collectors, which transfers the heat into a built-in heat exchanger in the water tank, heating the water. A typical solar water heating system can provide hot water for a family of 4-6 people with larger and smaller systems available. Solar water heaters are also used in a wide range of commercial applications such as laundries, hospitals, dormitories, and various manufacturing processes.

About Rheem Manufacturing Company:

Rheem Manufacturing Company (www.rheem.com) is a privately held company with headquarters in Atlanta. In its 81st year of operation, the company manufactures a full-line of high-quality residential and commercial heating and cooling systems, tank and tankless water heaters, swimming pool heaters and commercial boilers throughout North America and world markets. The premium brands of Rheem Manufacturing Company include Raypak, Ruud and Rheem.

About Solar Panels Plus, LLC:

Solar Panels Plus is a Chesapeake, Virginia importer, distributor and manufacturer of solar energy products for residential and commercial applications including solar water heating, solar pool heating, solar air conditioning and solar heating solutions. Solar Panels Plus distributes their wide range of solar water thermal products through a nationwide network of authorized dealers. For more information, visit http://www.solarpanelsplus.com.

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Original Article: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1695114.htm

Beaudry RV Company Introduces Affordable Solar Panels for RV Enthusiasts

Beaudry RV Company

Tucson, AZ (Vocus) April 30, 2010

Solar panels have been popping up on RVs for years now. As environmental awareness increases, more RV sales are geared towards a younger generation interested in travel and interested in preserving the environment. In the past, the cost of solar panels has deterred many from investing in them, as the long-term financial savings has been minimal. Now, A researcher at UQAM, has come up with new technology that addresses these problems – for the first time in 20 years, according to Professor Benoît Marsan, there is an effective, low-cost solar cell, reports Ben Coxworth in his article ‘Breakthrough in low-cost efficient solar cells.’ The problem with the original solar panel was the cost of materials to make. It wasn’t new technology driving up prices; it was the inclusion of platinum that provided most of the cost, not to mention the issue of passage of light, making the panels not as efficient as they could be.

To remedy the situation, platinum was replaced with cobalt sulphide, greatly reducing costs and creating a more efficient and stable panel. For the electrolyte, UQAM created a new liquid/gel that is transparent and non-corrosive, increasing the cell’s output and stability, according to Coxworth.

While the new technology isn’t available yet, the options are looking good. RV sales could benefit from having more environmentally friendly options for their customers. “Every time we look towards the future, it keeps looking brighter,” says Scott Beaudry of Beaudry RV Company.

Beaudry RV Company is a leader in RV sales and has been in business since 1972. Beaudry RV Company is the largest RV dealer in the Southwest.

For more information on RV sales and Beaudry RV Company or current trends in the industry contact:

Scott Beaudry

Company: Beaudry RV Company

www.BeaudryRv.com

Phone: 520-239-5054

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Original Article: http://www.prweb.com/releases/solar-panels/RV/prweb3943284.htm