Thin Film Solar PV Panels Roof – 10 kW installed on the roof in one day
Posted by admin on Jan 27, 2011
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Low-cost, easy to install roof integrated Solar PV system provides a light wight system with quick pay-off and low maintenance / repair costs. http://www.CoolFlatRoof.com/ib-solar-roof.php
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Homemade Wind Turbines – Why Should You Make Your Own Wind Turbine?
Posted by admin on Jan 27, 2011
http://www.WindEnergyGuide.net – Homemade wind turbines – Why Should You Make Your Own wind turbines?
Building your own wind turbines is a great way to protect the environment and slash your monthly electricity bill. Contrary to common perception, making wind turbines is very easy and doesn’t require any special skills. The materials you are going to need are: metal scissors, sandpaper, an electrical stove, copper leads, copper flashing sheet, etc. You can find these materials at your local hardware store at a very low price.
The benefits of having your own residential solar power: 1. Reduce your electricity bill by more than 80%.
2. Create more energy than you use and get paid by your utility company.
3. Help to fight global warming and protect the environment by reducing your carbon footprint.
4. Stop depending on non-renewable energy resources. You can have your own power source and stop caring about power outages.
5. You can go completely off-grid, not affected in the least by rising energy prices.
6. Get tax credits for using green energy.
7. You can have a lot of fun in the process!
To build this system you will need to spend $100 – $200 and you can use it to power any appliance in your home: computer, lights, washing machine, fridge. Compared to the cost of installing a pre-made wind turbine, making your own is much more affordable, considering the fact that a ready made one way cost up to $3000. It would be better to install the system on your roof so that it can absorb direct sunlight, but you can also use the backyard or the garden. The most important step you need to take if want to generate your own electricity, is to seek out a quality and detailed manual. There are many diy guides available online that can walk you through the process of building homemade wind turbines.
These guides can provide with: * Tons of diagrams or even videos. * Easy to follow instructions. * Information about where to get all the needed parts. * Details about how to find cheap materials.
Collecting and taking advantage of the power of the sun is now easier and cheaper than ever. There plenty of people who are now installing their own solar energy system.
If you want to join them…
Homemade wind turbines – Why Should You Make Your Own wind turbines?
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TIPS ON BUYING SOLAR PANELS
Posted by admin on Jan 27, 2011
There are a lot of enthusiasms for the new technology of solar panels. Getting solar power in the home, makes all the difference, and can result in some big savings in the long run. Purchasing solar energy is not cheap. Nevertheless, people are flocking to solar electric because of its many advantages.
As you read along, we will guide you through the things you need to consider before buying you solar panels.
● Cost. In order to determine the cost of solar panel for your home, the first thing you need to know is how much electricity your home uses. A typical installation of the solar house must be rated at any time between 1000 and 10,000 watts. This gives you an automatic installation cost is $ 8,000 to $ 10,000 of these units at home. Not a small amount of contempt.
● Type of Panels. If you have limited roof space you will need highly efficient solar panels. If you have a lot of roof space you may still like to consider using the most efficient type of panels, since filling up your roof with inefficient panels will affect your ability to add more panels at a later date.
● References and Referrals. Ask friends, relatives, neighbors or colleagues who have installed solar systems into their homes or in their business establishments. They can definitely share their experiences and, perhaps, warn you with whatever problems they have experienced. You can avoid it.
You could also check out some solar manufacturers online. Search on the web on which manufacturers have mostly a good feedback from customers.
● Mounting. You have to build extra space for mounting the device properly. You need to decide where you want to install the panels, and then decide the best place for the maximum daily sunlight available. Others opt to have it installed on their roof to maximize the space they have.
● Quotes and Comparisons. It is always wise to get some quotes before making a major purchase. You will find that prices vary considerably between providers.
● Available Tax Incentives. State rebates and Federal tax credits are an important part of the cost/benefit decision. The solar tax credit is now as high as 30 percent tax credit on the installed price of solar panels and solar water heaters. Some states offer more incentives than other states. Check out what is available for you and your home.
●Durability / Longevity / Warranty. Longevity and durability of the solar panel is important for several reasons. First, if the solar panel is only a guarantee of 10 years, and is used to connect the network, it is expected that the solar panel would generate enough electricity to pay for itself in 10 years.
Solar panels really offer many benefits for both the people’s money and the environment; but because of their high cost, most people are hesitant to install them in their homes. Always consider the advantages and disadvantages when you buy your own solar panels. The main objective is to take advantage of a solar panel benefits and not suffer on its cost.
Are there any surprising facts about solar energy?
Posted by admin on Jan 26, 2011
Have you any idea? Please share.
Here are some surprising facts about solar energy…
Farmers in the "middle ages" oriented their fields in such a way as to garner the best and most sunlight for their crops.
The sun can heat a home, cool a home, power appliances, provide light, and much more.
A sufficient amount of sunlight shines onto the surface of the earth each hour of the day to meet the energy requirements of the entire world for 365 days.
It is possible to decrease the cost of water for a home nearly 50% by simply using solar power.
Even in remote locations it is possible to use solar power.
Solar energy and wind energy are both renewable.
Solar energy does not produce any pollution or damage to the environment.
You will find more information on solar energy and power at this site…
A Small Solar Powered Sterling Engine Capable Of Generating
Posted by admin on Jan 26, 2011
http://www.homemadepowerplant.com/?hop=adonpub You can produce electric power from the sun with a solar powered sterling engine. Four times more efficient than conventional photovoltaics, PV or solar panels, and inexpensive to build, solar powered sterling engines are expected to be produced in large numbers in the near future. The small metal reflector focus the sun’s light energy on a special hydrogen filled tube. The resulting rapid heating and cooling of the gas taking place inside the tube runs the sterling engine which in turn can be connected to an electric generator to effectively produce electricity freely, cleanly and efficiently.
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FREE ENERGY OFF GRID SOLAR WIND POWER Update
Posted by admin on Jan 26, 2011
http://www.EnergyBrainiac.com – FREE ENERGY OFF GRID SOLAR WIND POWER UPDATE
System is fully automated now. New Exeltech 1100 watt pure sine wave inverter, low voltage disconnect, automatic transfer switch between the inverter power and grid power. Nothing to do now but monitor the system and count the money I am saving. System now is averahing a little better than 1 KW a day in output. Need more solar panels. Have Evergreen 3 x 6 solars cells coming so I can start building my own solar panels at about 1/3 the cost. Hoping to build 3 60watt solar panels. FREE ENERGY OFF GRID SOLAR WIND POWER UPDATE
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Solar Pool Heater
Posted by admin on Jan 26, 2011
These heaters allow the user to change the temperature of the water without even leaving the pool. Solar pool heater can run all day and can even run at night with a built-in battery that stores excess energy during the day.
A system of solar pool heater consists of a solar collector, pump, filter, and a network of pipes and hoses. In a system of solar pool heating, water is drawn into the pool by a pump to drain water through a filter. This filter removes all foreign matter, chemicals and waste water, which can clog the system or cause unpredictable results when it is heated. The water is then passed through a coiled tube attached to a solar panel on a roof or stand on a rack nearby. Water is heated by solar panel, then run back into the pot. Solar panel can be attached to a variety of other devices such as a battery or system.
Solar pool heating systems are simple to operate as most systems are completely automatic and are as easy to operate as any fossil fuel heater.The heat supplied by solar heating depends mainly on the amount of heat from the sun in a particular location.
Proper installation of solar pool heating system depends on many factors. These factors include solar resource, climate, local building code requirements and safety issues. Therefore, it is better to have the methods of a good contractor to install solar thermal systems.
The proper installation of a system of solar pool heating depends on many factors. These factors include solar resource, climate, building code requirements and safety issues. After installation, proper maintenance of your system might enable you to operate it for as long as 15-25 years. It is always recommended to better have a qualified solar thermal systems install your system.
The only routine maintenance you have to do is the same thing that you should always do with your pool – that is, keep the pool clean and in good chemical balance. It is advisable to disconnect the water supply in the pool and solar collectors if you add a shock treatment in excessive amounts of chemicals.
A solar pool heating system will cost between $2,500 and $5,000, depending on size, model specifications and options. Although it may cost this much, you can apply for government financial incentives because you are saving energy.
Solar technologies can be confusing for the average pool owner, it is advisable to contact a state certified contractor solar, when you look into solar heating.
Payback Time for A Solar Panel System
Posted by admin on Jan 26, 2011
http://www.solardave.com/index.php/solar-system-payback-in-colorado-video/
SolarDave: My friend’s system, which is 4 Kilo Watt system which seems to be an average size system, in Colorado how long until his system starts to payback?
Cary Hayes: Your friend’s system at 4KW, which means 4 thousand watts of DC power, that system with a good rule for thumb for every one kilo watt of power will produces about 125 kilo watt hours per month in Colorado, face some direction south and a good pitch angle.
His initial capital outlay will be repaying some where around 10 to 15 years. Now the payback on a solar system comes down to a variety of factors but the number one factor is electricity rates.
The electricity rates right now in Colorado for what Xcel charges is about 9.5 cents per kilo watt hour, what Xcel charges…
SolarDave: That is pretty cheap.
Cary Hayes: Some of the cheapest in the country. Compared to California, Hawaii, east coast, Chicago, from a nationwide perspective it is really cheap.
Xcel has asked for a 15% rate increase this summer that was just announced a few weeks ago, and we look back at the Xcel rates over the last 20 or 30 years, Xcel has raised rates 4.25% to 4.5% each year over the last say 30 years.
Historical average increases for this country are around 5.5% increase per year. So slightly more than inflation.
What we are starting to see in Xcel territory and other electricity vendors out there is the rise in cost of electricity. Rates are going up faster than the historic norm’s have been for a variety of reasons, increase energy costs across the board cost of gas, oil, coal.
It is fair to make the assumption that the costs are going to go up, it is a question of how fast. As the go up the payback on the solar system starts condensing. So if you are offsetting 9.5 cent kilo watt power today, rates go up 15% this year, 13% the following year, 5 years from now the cost might be 15 cents per kilo watt hour. Now you are offsetting 15 cents a kilo watt hour, which means you are saving that much more, which means you payback gets condensed.
So I think it is fair assumption to say in Colorado that a residential solar system will have a ten year payback. That is probably what we will end up with when we are all said and done.
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Is China Going to Embarrass the US on Alternative Energy, Too?
Posted by admin on Jan 26, 2011
–A big solar panel manufacturer is moving to China, and we talk about whether Obama has any interest in being the energy President, what needs to happen, and whether China will dominate the US in the future of alternative energy.
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Free Solar Heat “How it’s made” DIY solar panel Part 1.2
Posted by admin on Jan 25, 2011
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Go Green. Harvest the sun and beat the cost of heat.Easy step by step build your own solar heating/hot water system.Green energy the wave of the future.Solarize your home. So easy. The sun,Warren Buffett’s favorite free ernie ursini resource. Next video soon.DIY great in combonation with the Bloombox
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