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Solar Panel Technology – Alternative Uses for Home Solar Panels

admin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:13:04 +0000

Solar panel technology can be applied in many ways in todays home and businesses. With the introduction of smaller and cheaper solar panels, you can find applications using solar panels that cost just a few dollars, like solar garden lights.

Solar Home Heating – Heating Your Home with Solar Energy

admin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:59:05 +0000

Solar home heating gets a lot of attention because heating your home is one of the biggest energy consumers in the typical household. But there are a lot of tradeoffs to consider when looking at solar home heating.

Garage Door Insulation – How to Install Garage Door Insulation Yourself

admin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:45:33 +0000

Probably the largest uninsulated surface on your home is the garage door, and when the weather chills the garage temperatures are not far behind. Here’s some tips on installing garage door insulation yourself.

Solar Water Heating Panels – How Do They Work?

admin — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:57:45 +0000

One form of solar power that has been working for homeowners for decades is solar water heating panels. Lower tech in nature, they don’t suffer the efficiency degradation of converting the solar energy into electricity first, but generate heat directly from the sun’s rays. Here’s a look at how solar water heating panels actually work.

Title: What are Solar Water Heating Panels?

Solar Power – Can You Live with Just Solar Power?

admin — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:43:49 +0000

There’s a lot of people who are fed up with high energy prices and would like to pull the plug and live off the grid these days. But there are a lot of ways we use power, and solar electric alone is costly and has a few other disadvantages (like it goes away at night.) Just what would it take to live off solar power alone?

Title: Living Green. Can You Live Just by Solar Power?

Solar Power Requirements – Determining the Power Needed for Solar Panels

admin — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:50:19 +0000

One of the first issues that will come up when trying to design a solar power system is the power you are trying to deliver from the solar panels. This will play a huge role in determining the cost and physical size of the solar system, so it’s important to take the time to determine the solar power requirements up front so your solar panels will deliver the performance you expect.

Solar Power – Advantages and Disadvantages of Solar Power

admin — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:06:45 +0000

Solar power has become a popular option discussed as a renewable resource, especially for the homeowner. This article discusses some of the tradeoffs of solar power, along with the advantages and disadvantages of solar power, and what might make solar power work as a power source for your home.

Small Micro Hydro Electric Power Generators – How Do They Work?

admin — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:01:29 +0000

If you are fortunate enough to live near a stream or small river, one way to consider generating electricity is the use of a small micro hydroelectric power generator. Hydroelectric power has been used in this country as a renewable resource for decades, and the introduction of some of the low head power generators has allowed this technology to reach much smaller hydro energy sources. Here’s a look at the technology of these micro hydroelectric generators.

Vertical Axis Windmills – Check These Factors Before Buying a Windmill

admin — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:56:50 +0000

With the high price of electric energy these days, one source of renewable energy that shows the quickest payback is wind energy. If you are looking to install wind energy, specifically a vertical axis windmill, you need to be sure that it will work in your area. This article examines the factors that can make or break a wind energy installation.