Renewable energy: have you thought about using biogas?

posted by Focused on December 5, 2010 @ 3:43 pm in TECHNOLOGY

Since you are now familiar with the concepts of biodiesel and solar cooking, you might find the concept of biogas refreshing. A company in India has come up with an affordable way for low-income households to have a constant supply of gas at home. The small biogas plant converts food waste (in an

How technology makes life practical and safer

posted by Focused on November 29, 2010 @ 7:04 am in TECHNOLOGY

One of the great things about technology is that, when developed for a positive purpose, it can make our lives much simpler and safer. Affordable technology can now give people instant access to services that they could only have dreamt of before. Cellular phones are an example of that. In many

1 year strong

posted by Jamaicanexpansion on July 14, 2010 @ 7:33 am in TECHNOLOGY

Dear users,   It is with great pride and humility that Jamaicanexpansion.com celebrates it first year of existence. Thank you all for your support! We would not be where we are without it.   We remain committed to making your Jamaicanexpansion.com experience a better one. Your feedback is

Solar...cooking?: What many have been missing

posted by Focused on January 28, 2010 @ 4:27 pm in TECHNOLOGY

Solar cooking is still a foreign concept to most people today. The term simply refers to the use of solar-powered stoves and ovens to cook. As mentioned in a previous article, people who live in areas that receive lots of sunshine would benefit tremendously from using it as a source of energy.

The value of solar energy

posted by Focused on July 14, 2009 @ 7:51 am in TECHNOLOGY

            Solar power has been an overlooked source of energy. It is one of the most efficient sources of energy available today. Countries like Jamaica should look into making solar power their main source of energy. Jamaica obviously has an