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Published by: Julia A Herniak | Word Count: 496 | Comments: 0 | Article Views: 4
I wanted to reduce my heating costs and since I have in-floor heating and radiant heating I could benefit from using thermal energy. I looked at flat panels but because they are static, they only could provide me with energy for about 4 hours a day. I have a huge house, about 4,000 sq. feet and we have cold winters (-20 degrees) and I needed to have a high amount of hot water, so that’s where I got interested in solar concentrators. These systems are able to produce high amounts of thermal heat and are perfect for projects that require high amounts of solar hot water heating. I got a distributor to install the SolarBeam since I could not install it myself.
Here is the process for installing the system:
Step 1
The solar hot water heating system should be installed at a south facing location. The dish needs to be placed in a location that is 20ft away from obstructions (i.e. trees, buildings, etc.)
A hole 9 feet deep needs to be excavated for the foundation.
Step 2
Install the 8 foot post along with gear train. This piece came as one system and so no huge assembly was required.
Step 3
Install the ribs that will hold the reflective petals. These ribs are made from aluminum and are very light. Just needed a scaffold to install the ribs.
Step 4
Install the 16 reflective petals. Each petal weighs about 7 pounds. Just simply screw it into the holes in the ribs and you will be done in less than 6 hours.
Step 5
Install the heat exchanger and the 4 arms that hold it in place. The heat exchanger is a small box (10″ x 10″) that collects the thermal energy and heats up the water that is being passed through.
Step 6
Install the tubing that runs through the heat exchanger and connect it to the tubing that you installed in the ground
Step 7
Hire a plumber to connect the pump station to the existing hot water tanks. If you want more storage capacity, buy extra hot water tanks because this system can heat a 120 gallon tank to 90 degrees in 3 hours.
Step 8
Install the tracking system and calibrate to your latitude and longitude so it will automatically start tracking the sun
Step 9
Check your energy bill and see the reduction in your energy costs and smile. In 2011, I will be installing a photovoltaic module on this system to produce up to 4kW of electricity. So that will be even more energy savings. I may even sell some of the power back to the grid.
I am really happy with my solar hot water heating system. My energy bill has dropped significantly and I am also reducing greenhouse gasses. I think that if more people used solar hot water heating then we would reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse emissions.
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After years of eating supermarket food and other fast foods your body builds up with toxins and chemicals. These toxins can affect you body in many ways. By eating non organic food you can have:
Organic food can change all of this and give you a completely new out look on life. You will really notice a boost in energy levels! The taste of organic food is not the only advantage. It really does change many aspects of your life. It’s time change your bad habits and start a new life with organic food. Absolutely everything you need to know about organic gardening at home can be found in this guide. Here are just a few of the topics that are covered:
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This easy to read guide will show you why green living is ultimately the easiest way to minimize your household bills while focusing on providing a toxic-free, clean environment for those that mean most to you. In fact, these pages will prove why there are tremendous advantages to going green, and if you believe it’s time consuming, difficult, inconvenient or restrictive, think again.
Living an organic lifestyle doesn’t have to be a difficult transition to make. You simply start off by gradually making small changes that will yield powerful results. As you begin to witness the positive influences on your life by living a healthier and happier lifestyle, you will be eager to make the full transition.
Here are just a few of the incredible in sites to organic living:
Let Organic Living System change your life today
1.Save thousands every year by making your own natural alternatives. That’s right, I’m going to show you how to make your own natural alternatives to all of those common household chemicals. This is going to save you thousands each and every year. 2.Improve your overall health. Studies have show that chemicals can cause cancers and other irreversible health problems. This is something you really shouldn’t ignore. 3.Boost your immune system and explode your energy levels. If you find yourself always becoming ill or have low energy levels you will highly benefit from chemical free living. 4.Help our environment by choosing the natural alternatives. Our planet is fragile and doesn’t like toxic chemicals. We can all do something about it. and many many more…
This product consists of 2 separate e-books at around 80 pages per book.
Join the green living revolution and the thousands of people who have already eliminated killer chemicals from their homes using Zero Chemicals
125 Secrets – How To Save Money By Going Green.
Imagine, you can follow this easy to understand guide and applying energy-saving tactics to your house, to your car, to your garden and to your life. Imagine never having to worry about being wasteful with energy or money ever again.
That is the kind of information this guide offers.
No matter how much you may already know, there’s a ton of stuff you don’t know. Without knowing it you are probably unwittingly wasting resources – and money – that could so easily be saved.
For less than $20.00, think, not only of the positive impact you will be making on the environment, but also of the thousands of dollars that you can save every year.
Go Green Save Green will point you in the green direction.
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Published by: Richard Ripley | Word Count: 431 | Comments: 0 | Article Views: 36
In this day and age the renewable energy industry is very much alive. Much has been blame to the rise in cost of any commercial solar panels, solar chargers, solar inverters, and installation for a simple solar energy system to be out of reach. The true reason why solar energy products are so high is not because it’s a high tech product but rather the cost of producing it.
Most of us, the public at large, tend to forget that to produce a single kilo of raw material that makes up a solar panel is really expensive. This material is also the same material that is used to make computer chips. Yes that’s right a ‘computer chip’.
I will not go into too much detail of what the process of these materials, but I can give you an idea of how much it cost. The market value of this material is not cheap, it cost about $550 (conservative figure) a kilo back before the financial crisis around March of 2008. Now it’s so low the market price for this commodity is at $150 per kilo and projections show it will go below $100 in 2011.
The cost to produce one panel dependent on size, also contributes to the cost. Now the price of producing one panel of a standard size, and before the added cost of shipping and other extra cost, comes up around $125 (really conservative price).
After all its massed produce and quality checked and that’s another cost to add on. I estimate that a really efficient solar panel would now cost $225. To make things simpler I will add in alot of other stuff to the panel and the extra things that is needed to go in conjunction with the panels.
The real cost of producing one efficient panel is around $225 to $300. That’s it!
Now here’s the real reason why a solar home energy system might cost alot, it is the added equipment and battery storage. The components range from a simple $350 to $10,000 on low to middle end. This is the real reason why it’s expensive, and its added features give the solar energy system out of reach from the public.
There are some might argue that the cost of producing electricity cost per watt, they are correct in one aspect, but the affordability to the average American household is out of reach. This is just my opinion on this so just give my points to ponder.
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Richard Ripley has published 1 article. This article published on Aug 21st 2010 08:09:42 PM
Go Green, Be Rich contains over 120 easy ways to help save our earth and save money in the process.
If you think you can get rich saving $500.00 per month you’ll want to check this out.
This book is like three books rolled into one:
1. going green
2. saving money, &
3. getting rich
Feel Good Knowing You Are Helping The Planet
While Living A Healthy Life For You And Your Family
Maybe you already think you know enough to live a green life and save money. Well, good for you. There is much to admire about someone who tries going green.
But no matter how much you may already know, there’s a ton of stuff you don’t know. Without knowing it you are probably unwittingly wasting resources – and money – that could so easily be saved.
Claim Your FREE Report “Go Green and Save Money” with no further obligation. You can save nearly $1000 per year just with these tips alone.
125 Secrets – How To Save Money By Going Green.
Imagine, you can follow this easy to understand guide and applying energy-saving tactics to your house, to your car, to your garden and to your life. Imagine never having to worry about being wasteful with energy or money ever again.
That is the kind of information this guide offers.
No matter how much you may already know, there’s a ton of stuff you don’t know. Without knowing it you are probably unwittingly wasting resources – and money – that could so easily be saved.
For less than $20.00, think, not only of the positive impact you will be making on the environment, but also of the thousands of dollars that you can save every year.
Go Green Save Green will point you in the green direction.
1.Save thousands every year by making your own natural alternatives. That’s right, I’m going to show you how to make your own natural alternatives to all of those common household chemicals. This is going to save you thousands each and every year. 2.Improve your overall health. Studies have show that chemicals can cause cancers and other irreversible health problems. This is something you really shouldn’t ignore. 3.Boost your immune system and explode your energy levels. If you find yourself always becoming ill or have low energy levels you will highly benefit from chemical free living. 4.Help our environment by choosing the natural alternatives. Our planet is fragile and doesn’t like toxic chemicals. We can all do something about it. and many many more…
This product consists of 2 separate e-books at around 80 pages per book.
Join the green living revolution and the thousands of people who have already eliminated killer chemicals from their homes using Zero Chemicals
This easy to read guide will show you why green living is ultimately the easiest way to minimize your household bills while focusing on providing a toxic-free, clean environment for those that mean most to you. In fact, these pages will prove why there are tremendous advantages to going green, and if you believe it’s time consuming, difficult, inconvenient or restrictive, think again.
Living an organic lifestyle doesn’t have to be a difficult transition to make. You simply start off by gradually making small changes that will yield powerful results. As you begin to witness the positive influences on your life by living a healthier and happier lifestyle, you will be eager to make the full transition.
Here are just a few of the incredible in sites to organic living:
Let Organic Living System change your life today
Easy to follow program that will show you exactly how to make solar panels at a fraction of retail cost. I really like the fact that the step-by-step instructions include plenty of pictures and diagrams that will help you build your own solar panels, and save thousands on your solar panel system. This DIY guide will hold your hand through the process of building your own 60 – 120 watt solar panel, all for under $200. They have even included a video library to help you though specific parts of your build!
This is the #1 selling Renewable Energy product in down-loadable form available on the internet.
You don’t need to be a builder, anybody can make solar panels. It’s really quite easy to make solar panels once you know a few industry secrets. Plus, the guide is broken down into an easy to follow format that will walk you through step-by-step.
If your not technically inclined and you think it’s going to be too hard, please don’t worry. The video series is very easy to follow and explains everything as you are walked through the entire process.
Considering Solar, you have to get Earth 4 Energy
This is an E-book that will instruct you on both solar and wind energy.
Allows a complete novice to successfully build this power system – the step-by-step, clearly illustrated instructions literally hold your hand every step of the way to ensure you have an enjoyable time building the system without stressing, even if you have no previous experience.
The solar portion includes:
Make your own solar power system
Inside the guide you’ll discover how to build a solar power system for under $200 and then connect it to your house’s main power grid so you can power any household appliance such as your computer, TV, refrigerator, microwave, etc.
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Children these days can learn about a variety of things. We have more methods to teach them about solar energy. This source is going to be their long term and will depend on how we take care of it in todays world. Energy could be anywhere the sun shines and you are able to feel and see the warmth. energy can heat water, heat homes, schools, companies, and it can create solar power. Teaching children these days how energy works and how we can use it wisely will make sure that our enviornment long term and theirs is going to be protected.
First of all, learning about the dangerous affects of our power usage these days is essential for them to comprehend why there ought to be more methods to create power. Simply because the electrical power that we use these days comes from non-renewable resources, because of this, we are setting ourselves up for a large fall. When that source runs out we will then have to rely on some other source to supply us with our energy. Scientist are working these days to make sure that when we do run out of that source we will be in a good solid position to switch over to the new source without missing a beat.
The big concern is that we must not wait until our energy source we use today is not completely gone when we do switch. We need to be in a position to switch to a new energy source in the near future and to be able to preserve what we have left of the source we utilize now. One more issue with our power production these days is that it’s dangerous to the atmosphere. It pollutes the air and will eventually make it impossible for us to use the sun has a natural solar energy source. We can’t afford to lose this essential natural resource. So that we can save our atmosphere we need to teach the children how we can all join together to conserve their energy for their future and their childrens future.
Solar energy can generate alternative power using natural resources and man made solar sources which will attract the solar power to the source. So that we can make this happen we need to be in a position to discover energy sources that aren’t costly but can supply the energy that we require. A standard house can benefit greatly by switching over to solar energy. It’s simple to do. Also in constructing a new home you would be able to construct it utilizing solar energy as a method to naturally create electrical power to your home, heat your water, along with other functions that would be controlled by utilizing solar energy. In the long run, we benefit by not paying for a source that’s slowly taking away from our natural resource. Our children will be rewarded for our careful planning.
All ages can benefit from conserving energy but it needs to begin now so that we all can benefit in the future. Teaching the children the way to conserve and save energy and how we need to come up with a method to conserve the solar energy in the long run in order to supply heating, water, along with other necessities in big quantities rather than by individual houses, which is how we do it these days. One day we may not need to run power lines through fields, streets and yards because we will all have solar power boxes in the back yard instead.
Go Green, Be Rich contains over 120 easy ways to help save our earth and save money in the process.
If you think you can get rich saving $500.00 per month you’ll want to check this out.
This book is like three books rolled into one:
1. going green
2. saving money, &
3. getting rich
Feel Good Knowing You Are Helping The Planet
While Living A Healthy Life For You And Your Family
Maybe you already think you know enough to live a green life and save money. Well, good for you. There is much to admire about someone who tries going green.
But no matter how much you may already know, there’s a ton of stuff you don’t know. Without knowing it you are probably unwittingly wasting resources – and money – that could so easily be saved.
Claim Your FREE Report “Go Green and Save Money” with no further obligation. You can save nearly $1000 per year just with these tips alone.
125 Secrets – How To Save Money By Going Green.
Imagine, you can follow this easy to understand guide and applying energy-saving tactics to your house, to your car, to your garden and to your life. Imagine never having to worry about being wasteful with energy or money ever again.
That is the kind of information this guide offers.
No matter how much you may already know, there’s a ton of stuff you don’t know. Without knowing it you are probably unwittingly wasting resources – and money – that could so easily be saved.
For less than $20.00, think, not only of the positive impact you will be making on the environment, but also of the thousands of dollars that you can save every year.
Go Green Save Green will point you in the green direction.
1.Save thousands every year by making your own natural alternatives. That’s right, I’m going to show you how to make your own natural alternatives to all of those common household chemicals. This is going to save you thousands each and every year. 2.Improve your overall health. Studies have show that chemicals can cause cancers and other irreversible health problems. This is something you really shouldn’t ignore. 3.Boost your immune system and explode your energy levels. If you find yourself always becoming ill or have low energy levels you will highly benefit from chemical free living. 4.Help our environment by choosing the natural alternatives. Our planet is fragile and doesn’t like toxic chemicals. We can all do something about it. and many many more…
This product consists of 2 separate e-books at around 80 pages per book.
Join the green living revolution and the thousands of people who have already eliminated killer chemicals from their homes using Zero Chemicals
This easy to read guide will show you why green living is ultimately the easiest way to minimize your household bills while focusing on providing a toxic-free, clean environment for those that mean most to you. In fact, these pages will prove why there are tremendous advantages to going green, and if you believe it’s time consuming, difficult, inconvenient or restrictive, think again.
Living an organic lifestyle doesn’t have to be a difficult transition to make. You simply start off by gradually making small changes that will yield powerful results. As you begin to witness the positive influences on your life by living a healthier and happier lifestyle, you will be eager to make the full transition.
Here are just a few of the incredible in sites to organic living:
Let Organic Living System change your life today
Easy to follow program that will show you exactly how to make solar panels at a fraction of retail cost. I really like the fact that the step-by-step instructions include plenty of pictures and diagrams that will help you build your own solar panels, and save thousands on your solar panel system. This DIY guide will hold your hand through the process of building your own 60 – 120 watt solar panel, all for under $200. They have even included a video library to help you though specific parts of your build!
This is the #1 selling Renewable Energy product in down-loadable form available on the internet.
You don’t need to be a builder, anybody can make solar panels. It’s really quite easy to make solar panels once you know a few industry secrets. Plus, the guide is broken down into an easy to follow format that will walk you through step-by-step.
If your not technically inclined and you think it’s going to be too hard, please don’t worry. The video series is very easy to follow and explains everything as you are walked through the entire process.
Considering Solar, you have to get Earth 4 Energy
This is an E-book that will instruct you on both solar and wind energy.
Allows a complete novice to successfully build this power system – the step-by-step, clearly illustrated instructions literally hold your hand every step of the way to ensure you have an enjoyable time building the system without stressing, even if you have no previous experience.
The solar portion includes:
Make your own solar power system
Inside the guide you’ll discover how to build a solar power system for under $200 and then connect it to your house’s main power grid so you can power any household appliance such as your computer, TV, refrigerator, microwave, etc.
BONUS: You’ll also learn how to build a compact portable system that you can take with you anywhere!
Make your own wind power system
Inside the guide you’ll discover how to build a windmill system for under $100! Our system is able to store and use energy at a constant speed so you won’t need to worry about your appliances turning off every time the wind stops.
Here is just a sample of more valuable info in this guide
Order PowerHome4Free now and begin saving $1000′s
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Solar Power – The Converters
The regulator provides DC power at a specific voltage. Converters and inverters
are used to adjust the voltage to match the requirements of your load.
DC/DC Converters
DC/DC converters transform a continuous voltage to another continuous
voltage of a different value. There are two conversion methods which can be
used to adapt the voltage from the batteries: linear conversion and switching
conversion.
Linear conversion lowers the voltage from the batteries by converting excess
energy to heat. This method is very simple but is obviously inefficient.
Switching conversion generally uses a magnetic component to temporarily
store the energy and transform it to another voltage. The resulting voltage
can be greater, less than, or the inverse (negative) of the input voltage.
The efficiency of a linear regulator decreases as the difference between the
input voltage and the output voltage increases. For example, if we want to
convert from 12 V to 6 V, the linear regulator will have an efficiency of only
50%. A standard switching regulator has an efficiency of at least 80%.
DC/AC Converter or Inverter
Inverters are used when your equipment requires AC power. Inverters chop
and invert the DC current to generate a square wave that is later filtered to
approximate a sine wave and eliminate undesired harmonics. Very few
inverters actually supply a pure sine wave as output. Most models available
on the market produce what is known as “modified sine wave”, as their voltage
output is not a pure sinusoid. When it comes to efficiency, modified sine
wave inverters perform better than pure sinusoidal inverters.
Be aware that not all the equipment will accept a modified sine wave as voltage
input. Most commonly, some laser printers will not work with a modified
sine wave inverter. Motors will work, but they may consume more power than
if they are fed with a pure sine wave. In addition, DC power supplies tend to
warm up more, and audio amplifiers can emit a buzzing sound.
Aside from the type of waveform, some important features of inverters include:
• Reliability in the presence of surges.
Inverters have two power ratings:
one for continuous power, and a higher rating for peak power. They are
capable of providing the peak power for a very short amount of time, as
when starting a motor. The inverter should also be able to safely interrupt
itself (with a circuit breaker or fuse) in the event of a short circuit, or if the
requested power is too high.
• Conversion efficiency. Inverters are most efficient when providing 50% to
90% of their continuous power rating. You should select an inverter that
most closely matches your load requirements. The manufacturer usually
provides the performance of the inverter at 70% of its nominal power.
• Battery charging. Many inverters also incorporate the inverse function:
the possibility of charging batteries in the presence of an alternative source
of current (grid, generator, etc). This type of inverter is known as a charger/
inverter.
• Automatic fall-over. Some inverters can switch automatically between
different sources of power (grid, generator, solar) depending on what is available.
When using telecommunication equipment, it is best to avoid the use of DC/
AC converters and feed them directly from a DC source. Most communications
equipment can accept a wide range of input voltage.
Go Green, Be Rich contains over 120 easy ways to help save our earth and save money in the process.
If you think you can get rich saving $500.00 per month you’ll want to check this out.
This book is like three books rolled into one:
1. going green
2. saving money, &
3. getting rich
Feel Good Knowing You Are Helping The Planet
While Living A Healthy Life For You And Your Family
Maybe you already think you know enough to live a green life and save money. Well, good for you. There is much to admire about someone who tries going green.
But no matter how much you may already know, there’s a ton of stuff you don’t know. Without knowing it you are probably unwittingly wasting resources – and money – that could so easily be saved.
Claim Your FREE Report “Go Green and Save Money” with no further obligation. You can save nearly $1000 per year just with these tips alone.
125 Secrets – How To Save Money By Going Green.
Imagine, you can follow this easy to understand guide and applying energy-saving tactics to your house, to your car, to your garden and to your life. Imagine never having to worry about being wasteful with energy or money ever again.
That is the kind of information this guide offers.
No matter how much you may already know, there’s a ton of stuff you don’t know. Without knowing it you are probably unwittingly wasting resources – and money – that could so easily be saved.
For less than $20.00, think, not only of the positive impact you will be making on the environment, but also of the thousands of dollars that you can save every year.
Go Green Save Green will point you in the green direction.
1.Save thousands every year by making your own natural alternatives. That’s right, I’m going to show you how to make your own natural alternatives to all of those common household chemicals. This is going to save you thousands each and every year. 2.Improve your overall health. Studies have show that chemicals can cause cancers and other irreversible health problems. This is something you really shouldn’t ignore. 3.Boost your immune system and explode your energy levels. If you find yourself always becoming ill or have low energy levels you will highly benefit from chemical free living. 4.Help our environment by choosing the natural alternatives. Our planet is fragile and doesn’t like toxic chemicals. We can all do something about it. and many many more…
This product consists of 2 separate e-books at around 80 pages per book.
Join the green living revolution and the thousands of people who have already eliminated killer chemicals from their homes using Zero Chemicals
This easy to read guide will show you why green living is ultimately the easiest way to minimize your household bills while focusing on providing a toxic-free, clean environment for those that mean most to you. In fact, these pages will prove why there are tremendous advantages to going green, and if you believe it’s time consuming, difficult, inconvenient or restrictive, think again.
Living an organic lifestyle doesn’t have to be a difficult transition to make. You simply start off by gradually making small changes that will yield powerful results. As you begin to witness the positive influences on your life by living a healthier and happier lifestyle, you will be eager to make the full transition.
Here are just a few of the incredible in sites to organic living:
Let Organic Living System change your life today
Easy to follow program that will show you exactly how to make solar panels at a fraction of retail cost. I really like the fact that the step-by-step instructions include plenty of pictures and diagrams that will help you build your own solar panels, and save thousands on your solar panel system. This DIY guide will hold your hand through the process of building your own 60 – 120 watt solar panel, all for under $200. They have even included a video library to help you though specific parts of your build!
This is the #1 selling Renewable Energy product in down-loadable form available on the internet.
You don’t need to be a builder, anybody can make solar panels. It’s really quite easy to make solar panels once you know a few industry secrets. Plus, the guide is broken down into an easy to follow format that will walk you through step-by-step.
If your not technically inclined and you think it’s going to be too hard, please don’t worry. The video series is very easy to follow and explains everything as you are walked through the entire process.
Considering Solar, you have to get Earth 4 Energy
This is an E-book that will instruct you on both solar and wind energy.
Allows a complete novice to successfully build this power system – the step-by-step, clearly illustrated instructions literally hold your hand every step of the way to ensure you have an enjoyable time building the system without stressing, even if you have no previous experience.
The solar portion includes:
Make your own solar power system
Inside the guide you’ll discover how to build a solar power system for under $200 and then connect it to your house’s main power grid so you can power any household appliance such as your computer, TV, refrigerator, microwave, etc.
BONUS: You’ll also learn how to build a compact portable system that you can take with you anywhere!
Make your own wind power system
Inside the guide you’ll discover how to build a windmill system for under $100! Our system is able to store and use energy at a constant speed so you won’t need to worry about your appliances turning off every time the wind stops.
Here is just a sample of more valuable info in this guide
Order PowerHome4Free now and begin saving $1000′s
Aug
24
Selecting the voltage for your solar panel. Most low power stand-alone systems use 12 V battery power as that is the most common operational voltage in sealed lead-acid batteries. When designing a wireless communication system you need to take into consideration the most efficient voltage of operation of your equipment. While the input voltage can accept a wide range of values, you need to ensure that the overall power consumption of the system is minimal.
Wiring
An important component of the installation is the wiring, as proper wiring will ensure efficient energy transfer. Some good practices that you should consider include:
* Use a screw to fasten the cable to the battery terminal. Loose connections will waste power.
* Spread Vaseline or mineral jelly on the battery terminals. Corroded connection have an increased resistance, resulting in loss.
* For low currents (<10 A) consider the use of Faston or Anderson powerpole connectors. For bigger currents, use metallic ring lugs. Wire size is normally given in American Wire Gauge (AWG). During your calculations you will need to convert between AWG and mm2 to estimate cable resistance. For example, an AWG #6 cable has a diameter of 4.11 mm and can handle up to 55 A.
Orientation of the panels
Most of the energy coming from the sun arrives in straight line. The solar module will capture more energy if it is “facing” the sun, perpendicular to the straight line between the position of the installation and the sun. Of course, the sun’s position is constantly changing relative to the earth, so we need to find an optimal position for our panels. The orientation of the panels is determined by two angles, the azimuth a and the inclination or elevation ß. The azimuth is the angle that measures the deviation with respect to the south in the northern hemisphere, and with respect to the north in the southern hemisphere. The inclination is the angle formed by the surface of the
module and the horizontal plane.
Azimuth
You should have the module turned towards the terrestrial equator (facing south in the northern hemisphere, and north in the southern) so that during the day the panel catches the greatest possible amount of radiation (a = 0). It is very important that no part of the panels are ever under shade!. Study the elements that surround the panel array (trees, buildings, walls, other panels, etc.) to be sure that they will not cast a shadow on the panels at any time of the day or year. It is acceptable to turn the panels ±20º towards the east or the west if needed (a = ±20º).
Inclination
Once you have fixed the azimuth, the parameter that is key in our calculations is the inclination of the panel, which we will express as the angle beta (ß). The maximum height that the sun reaches every day will vary, with the maximum on the day of the summer solstice and the minimum on the winter solstice. Ideally, the panels should track this variation, but this is usually not possible for cost reasons. In installations with telecommunications equipment it is normal to install the panels at a fixed inclination. In most telecommunications scenarios the energy demands of the system are constant throughout the year. Providing for sufficient power during the “worst month” will work well for the rest of the year. The value of ß should maximize the ratio between the offer and the demand of energy.
* For installations with consistent (or nearly consistent) consumption throughout the year, it is preferable to optimize the installation to capture the maximum radiation during “the winter” months. You should use the absolute value of the latitude of the place (angle F) increased by 10° (ß = |
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Solar batteries are considered as one of possible main sources of energy in the future. Currently is just one of alternatives to fossil fuels (and not in wide usage, just as biomass, windmills and water turbines. As in the next few hundred years we are going to move more and more into direction of using current alternatives as our main energy sources it’s good idea to have a look at advantages and drawbacks of all of them. In this article I’ll just describe advantages of solar panels that we may currently experience.
Firstly this technology needs no maintenance at all. This is huge advantage in comparison with windmills. It’s enough to set the panels, and then leave them enjoying virtually free energy. Solar battery once set up, will work for us for a very long time with no repairs, recurring, improvements or anything like that.
Secondly solar panels produce clean environment friendly energy. It doesn’t emit anything, neither toxic chemicals nor noise. It’s pollution free and noise free, completely silent (in contrast with wind energy). This issue is growing in importance for more and more people as our environment becomes more toxic every year. What is also meaningful is that as far as solar panels are being considered, it’s impossible for ecological disasters like that one in Mexican gulf to happen. This solution is eco-friendly, clean and safe.
This energy is literally free. Just after costs of initial investment was recurred it doesn’t bring any costs with it. If your household uses a lot of electricity, the payback period can be very short. What is crucial is that there is no place for concerns of increasing prices. The cost of gathering solar energy is going to stay at the same level (that means, after recovering initial investment – zero). It’s even possible to earn money with solar panels – if your solar panels are big enough and collect more power than you need, you can sell the surplus to your utility company. That process is called net metering. Additionally, in some countries solar batteries are covered with some sort of tax credit or incentive (usually around 20-30% of the system price).
Fourthly solar energy is renewable. That means in contrast with coal, oil and gas we will never run out of it. Sun produces so much of it, that from just one hour of its “work” we could power the whole world for a whole year if we only were able to capture and use all of it. And currently that huge amount of energy is just going into waist.
These are main advantages of solar panels that we can experience nowadays. Knowing them we can work to move into using them into larger scale then we do today, so that we’ll not get into trouble when we’ll run out of fossil fuels.
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Go Green, Be Rich contains over 120 easy ways to help save our earth and save money in the process.
If you think you can get rich saving $500.00 per month you’ll want to check this out.
This book is like three books rolled into one:
1. going green
2. saving money, &
3. getting rich
Feel Good Knowing You Are Helping The Planet
While Living A Healthy Life For You And Your Family
Maybe you already think you know enough to live a green life and save money. Well, good for you. There is much to admire about someone who tries going green.
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Imagine, you can follow this easy to understand guide and applying energy-saving tactics to your house, to your car, to your garden and to your life. Imagine never having to worry about being wasteful with energy or money ever again.
That is the kind of information this guide offers.
No matter how much you may already know, there’s a ton of stuff you don’t know. Without knowing it you are probably unwittingly wasting resources – and money – that could so easily be saved.
For less than $20.00, think, not only of the positive impact you will be making on the environment, but also of the thousands of dollars that you can save every year.
Go Green Save Green will point you in the green direction.
This easy to read guide will show you why green living is ultimately the easiest way to minimize your household bills while focusing on providing a toxic-free, clean environment for those that mean most to you. In fact, these pages will prove why there are tremendous advantages to going green, and if you believe it’s time consuming, difficult, inconvenient or restrictive, think again.
Living an organic lifestyle doesn’t have to be a difficult transition to make. You simply start off by gradually making small changes that will yield powerful results. As you begin to witness the positive influences on your life by living a healthier and happier lifestyle, you will be eager to make the full transition.
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With increasing expenses individuals are generally around the lookout for price tag saving tips, one of several ideal methods to cut back again on your own electrical energy costs is by installing solar panel products get it done your self model. They aren’t as hard as you may perhaps consider to set up and when fitted they are going to help save you so significantly funds. If you’ve a essential understanding of solar panel systems so you are a keen DIY enthusiast then you certainly need to have no troubles whatsoever.
There are various diverse solar power systems practice it your self type guides and manuals on the net. You are able to stick to these manuals to assist you to create and put in the solar panels. These manuals and guides are fantastic at explaining how to generate solar power systems at property, that will preserve you so a lot funds. The photo voltaic electrical power tissue which you will have to construct the solar cells are one of the most pricey aspect in the complete career. You’ll be able to normally discover them on the internet and this really is essentially the most charge useful approaches of purchasing them. Despite the fact that many people purchase damaged pv power tissue and repair them, unless you know what that you are accomplishing this just isn’t advised. The moment you turn out to be far more professional at constructing them then you definately can invest in damaged photo voltaic power tissue as these can conserve you massive quantities of income.
The last photovoltaic electrical power panel which you will develop might not appear as appealing like a shop purchased 1 but it really is just as successful. They may be wonderful at powering tiny home products, and if you are a lot more experienced then you certainly can create bigger ones. The perfect position for the residential solar panels is within the back again yard or on your own roof wherever they may attract essentially the most sunlight. The components to develop your residential solar panels practice it oneself design are quick to locate and quite very affordable. Any hardware shop will stock anything you’ll need and it really is then simple to create a panel.
When you are not completely confident in creating the solar cells from scratch then you certainly can buy kits that can have a few of the elements developed and then you definitely basically develop the remaining units. The photo voltaic electrical power kits can perform out to become very high-priced and nonetheless the greatest choice is to construct the pv power panel from scratch. The notion behind these solar cells is utilizing raw copper sheeting and heating it up for 30 minutes to form copper oxide for the surface. Then you have got to awesome it down and position it alongside non-oxidized copper sheeting. You following should add salt-water option and submerge them in the break-proof glass panel. By fixing the wiring and photo voltaic electrical power tissue in area, you may then must mount the jacks and your photovoltaic electrical power panel practice it oneself work is full.
Keep in mind a smaller panel will only strength a tiny appliance and also you will have to have many sections to create adequate electrical power to energy the full household. Though in the event you uncover that the panel you could have made operates properly then you definately can carry on to make them till your complete residence is powered. This straightforward device will preserve you plenty of income above the many years.
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The solar portion includes:
Make your own solar power system
Inside the guide you’ll discover how to build a solar power system for under $200 and then connect it to your house’s main power grid so you can power any household appliance such as your computer, TV, refrigerator, microwave, etc.
BONUS: You’ll also learn how to build a compact portable system that you can take with you anywhere!
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This book is like three books rolled into one:
1. going green
2. saving money, &
3. getting rich
Feel Good Knowing You Are Helping The Planet
While Living A Healthy Life For You And Your Family
Maybe you already think you know enough to live a green life and save money. Well, good for you. There is much to admire about someone who tries going green.
But no matter how much you may already know, there’s a ton of stuff you don’t know. Without knowing it you are probably unwittingly wasting resources – and money – that could so easily be saved.
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Imagine, you can follow this easy to understand guide and applying energy-saving tactics to your house, to your car, to your garden and to your life. Imagine never having to worry about being wasteful with energy or money ever again.
That is the kind of information this guide offers.
No matter how much you may already know, there’s a ton of stuff you don’t know. Without knowing it you are probably unwittingly wasting resources – and money – that could so easily be saved.
For less than $20.00, think, not only of the positive impact you will be making on the environment, but also of the thousands of dollars that you can save every year.
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This easy to read guide will show you why green living is ultimately the easiest way to minimize your household bills while focusing on providing a toxic-free, clean environment for those that mean most to you. In fact, these pages will prove why there are tremendous advantages to going green, and if you believe it’s time consuming, difficult, inconvenient or restrictive, think again.
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The Available Sources
The energy obtained from a source that cannot be consumed and could be reused is referred to as the renewable energy. Like the sources for non renewable energy, this form of energy is also obtained from natural sources. The natural resources such as the wind, sun, rain, tides, geothermal heat and even biomass could be employed to generate renewable energy. If you’re wondering why the world is moving towards renewable energy generation, it is because of the fact that these sources could never be depleted from the earth. Due to their self-retaining natural characteristics, these sources could easily be replenished.
Forms of renewable energy
Nuclear power was the choice of the past; however the choice of the future is renewable energy. Many have started embracing the concept of renewable energy with zeal. However, their widespread usage would need some more time, expertise and funds. So, without further ado, here are some sources of renewable energy:
Wind energy
In all renewable energy resources, wind energy is definitely the most popular. In fact, around 30% of “clean” energy generated in our present time is produced from the movement of the wind. The forceful wind drives the energy turbines. The preferred areas for the installation of wind turbines are mainly high altitudes and offshore sites. These regions provide more strong and constant winds.
Hydro power
This is currently the most widely used resource for power generation. Being 800 times denser than air, hydro power could be employed to generate considerable amounts of energy. It’s a resource that could easily be harnessed for power generation by different means, such as:
• Hydro electric energy from the installation of dams
• the energy from dam less hydro systems such as rivers and seas
• Ocean energy that drives power from marine current, ocean thermal energy conversion and tidal power.
Solar energy
This is the energy generated from solar radiation. Not all parts of the world have access to this resource because the sun doesn’t shine evenly all around the world. The tropical zones of the world have maximum exposure to the sun; therefore they can utilize this resource to the best of their abilities. There are two categories for solar energy: active and passive. In the active form, the energy is captured through photovoltaic panels and solar thermal collectors.
Biomass
Biomass can include almost any organic matter that was originally a life form. Mostly, plants and vegetation are thought to be the biggest reserve of energy trapped from sunlight. Some plants are specifically grown to meet energy requirements, such as wood from forests which could be employed to isolate energy by burning them. Another approach could be the usage of plant remains or humus. Though some analysts don’t consider biomass to be a clean resource, but it is under active research. Plus scientists are devising methods to make its combustion environment-friendly.
Biofuel
Fuel is in great demand to power vehicles and machinery. This ever-rising demand couldn’t be met by the depleting conventional fuels. Biofuel, also known as bioethanol, could be overwhelmingly used as a substitute. Although this substance can be used as a fuel in its pure form, right now it’s employed as a gasoline additive. As opposed to conventional fuel, the combustion on biofuel does not release green house gases as by-products. Therefore, it’s a clean fuel that doesn’t cause any harm to the environment.
The price of conventional fuels for power generation is constantly mounting, which is why the economy is stressed out. However, moving on to renewable resources as alternatives could be a life saving option.
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This is an E-book that will instruct you on both solar and wind energy.
Allows a complete novice to successfully build this power system – the step-by-step, clearly illustrated instructions literally hold your hand every step of the way to ensure you have an enjoyable time building the system without stressing, even if you have no previous experience.
The solar portion includes:
Make your own solar power system
Inside the guide you’ll discover how to build a solar power system for under $200 and then connect it to your house’s main power grid so you can power any household appliance such as your computer, TV, refrigerator, microwave, etc.
BONUS: You’ll also learn how to build a compact portable system that you can take with you anywhere!
Make your own wind power system
Inside the guide you’ll discover how to build a windmill system for under $100! Our system is able to store and use energy at a constant speed so you won’t need to worry about your appliances turning off every time the wind stops.
Here is just a sample of more valuable info in this guide
Order PowerHome4Free now and begin saving $1000′s
Go Green, Be Rich contains over 120 easy ways to help save our earth and save money in the process.
If you think you can get rich saving $500.00 per month you’ll want to check this out.
This book is like three books rolled into one:
1. going green
2. saving money, &
3. getting rich
Feel Good Knowing You Are Helping The Planet
While Living A Healthy Life For You And Your Family
Maybe you already think you know enough to live a green life and save money. Well, good for you. There is much to admire about someone who tries going green.
But no matter how much you may already know, there’s a ton of stuff you don’t know. Without knowing it you are probably unwittingly wasting resources – and money – that could so easily be saved.
Claim Your FREE Report “Go Green and Save Money” with no further obligation. You can save nearly $1000 per year just with these tips alone.
125 Secrets – How To Save Money By Going Green.
Imagine, you can follow this easy to understand guide and applying energy-saving tactics to your house, to your car, to your garden and to your life. Imagine never having to worry about being wasteful with energy or money ever again.
That is the kind of information this guide offers.
No matter how much you may already know, there’s a ton of stuff you don’t know. Without knowing it you are probably unwittingly wasting resources – and money – that could so easily be saved.
For less than $20.00, think, not only of the positive impact you will be making on the environment, but also of the thousands of dollars that you can save every year.
Go Green Save Green will point you in the green direction.
This easy to read guide will show you why green living is ultimately the easiest way to minimize your household bills while focusing on providing a toxic-free, clean environment for those that mean most to you. In fact, these pages will prove why there are tremendous advantages to going green, and if you believe it’s time consuming, difficult, inconvenient or restrictive, think again.
Living an organic lifestyle doesn’t have to be a difficult transition to make. You simply start off by gradually making small changes that will yield powerful results. As you begin to witness the positive influences on your life by living a healthier and happier lifestyle, you will be eager to make the full transition.
Here are just a few of the incredible in sites to organic living:
Let Organic Living System change your life today
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These are the three basic ways, which you can utilize to make your solar panel installation on the cheap. The main component of your solar power system are the solar panels and there are three basic ways to get those: salvage, buy or build.
Method 1: How to salvage solar panels
The best things in life are free, right? Well, the same goes with solar panels and believe it or not, you can get them free of charge. All you have to do is to be a little witty and to look hard. So here is how it is done in detail:
You must have seen flashing construction signs on the roads such as “work zone ahead.” Most of these road signs are powered by solar power and have solar panels attached to them. Believe it or not sometimes these solar panels get damaged, so it would be a good idea to check with the company maintaining them. Just look for a service phone number on the side of the next such road sign you see, call them, and see what they have available. You might not get one from the first time you check, but if you keep on looking, you will be surprised at what you can get for free or for a fraction of the price of a new solar panel.
Method 2: Buy your solar panels at a discount
That is right, if you fail to get your panels for free, you can still get them ready-made for a reasonable deal. You definitely do not have to pay the outrageous prices for brand new solar panels, which make the whole project rather meaningless with long time required to recuperate the investment….
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Solar energy is not available at night, and energy storage is an important issue because modern energy systems usually assume continuous availability of energy. Solar energy is a free, inexhaustible resource, yet harnessing it is a relatively new idea. Solar energy is most sought today in developing countries, the fastest growing segment of the photovoltaics market. Solar energy is our oldest energy sourceHumans have always used the sun�s energy directly (eg, for drying clothes and foodstuffs), as well as indirectly to power the agriculture that supplies us with food.
Why stands out as the solar home energy mentioned for being environment-friendly? What are its general gains? Practically speaking, when solar home energy is utilised, the electrical costs tremendously go down as in comparison for the other type of home energy available for all people. Why would you pay for such costly expenses when all you have to do is to employ solar home energy?
An additional important advantage from the solar home energy stands out as the absence with the extremely difficult and risky wiring. Solar farm power lights inside garden path or any other solar energy-powered objects utilised inside your residence are ready to get fitted less the wiring to become dealt with. In reality, these photovoltaic light bulbs are equipped with darkness sensors so they need to have not be turned on to give off light and they require not be turned off too when they’re no longer necessary.
Like a sort of uncomplicated explanation, the photovoltaic light bulbs will basically have being bought, taken out with the boxes, installed, and then presto! You just have got to situate them where you want them to become and by no means be concerned about them ever once more. …
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Discover How To Convert Your Car or Truck To USE Water And Gasoline, To Double, Even Triple Your Mileage
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A car that uses ordinary water as fuel? NO it is not science fiction, it is NOT waiting to be rolled off the assembly line and it does NOT cost thousands of dollars.
Do-It-Yourself system that is affordable and SIMPLE to install, anyone can do it.
With Gas4Free, just by using WATER with Your gasoline or diesel engine you can double, even triple your mileage.
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You could do all of this research yourself but only if you are prepared to surf and sift through mountains of information about the process.
they have gone to the trouble of finding out exactly what does work and does not work when it comes to install water/hydrogen systems in modern cars and trucks.
you do not have to be an auto mechanic to install this system.
They teach you how to build the simplest yet most efficient working model using simple home tools and the most basic of skills. You are provide with hundreds of pages of photographs from real life installations of the systems into all kinds of different cars.
This conversion works on 99% of vehicles including trucks, vans, gas or diesel powered cars, SUV’s and much more! You should have no problem at all getting this technology to work on your vehicle!
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Creating solar energy homes Generation Systems
When you are tired of paying for your high home energy bill month after month and would like see some changes and feel some savings, then, there is a correct thing to do: invest on a person or much more home energy generation methods.
solar energy homes generation program may be the solution in the event you wish to cut those bills down and utilize alternative vitality around you just waiting to be tapped anytime.solar energy homes generation process presents you with the best way to get the maximum financial freedom on home energy. Certain, you have to invest initial but it really is all worth each and every penny. You possibly can spare yourself from the present charge of home energy plus the future increases that may well occur. And most of all, investing on home energy generation program will absolutely guide the environment for it only uses harmless and clean source of vigor.
Among all sorts of choice vigor which could be used, wind energy and solar energy homes are probably the most common.
Wind electricity
Wind is really abundant in a lot of parts of the country, thus, numerous household can capitalize around the use of wind being a supply of home energy. It can also be said the future’s principal source of power will be the air. As the expense electricity production through fuel and oil grows increasingly higher for the last years, the clean, safe and no cost air will be the far better selection on the future. …
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This is the #1 selling Renewable Energy product in down-loadable form available on the internet. You don’t need to be a builder, anybody can make solar panels. It’s really quite easy to make solar panels once you know a few industry secrets. Plus, the guide is broken down into an easy to follow format that will walk you through step-by-step.
If your not technically inclined and you think it’s going to be too hard, please don’t worry. The video series is very easy to follow and explains everything as you are walked through the entire process. Considering Solar, you have to get Earth 4 Energy
Discover How To Convert Your Car or Truck To USE Water And Gasoline, To Double, Even Triple Your Mileage
This is the one you have to see to believe
A car that uses ordinary water as fuel? NO it is not science fiction, it is NOT waiting to be rolled off the assembly line and it does NOT cost thousands of dollars.
Do-It-Yourself system that is affordable and SIMPLE to install, anyone can do it.
With Gas4Free, just by using WATER with Your gasoline or diesel engine you can double, even triple your mileage.
Water packs incredible power, boosting performance while cleaning your engine and preventing smog by significantly reducing emissions.
Gas4Free comes in 2 beautifully designed E-books, with a 100% money back guarantee.
…and Much More!
...and Much More!
You could do all of this research yourself but only if you are prepared to surf and sift through mountains of information about the process.
they have gone to the trouble of finding out exactly what does work and does not work when it comes to install water/hydrogen systems in modern cars and trucks.
you do not have to be an auto mechanic to install this system.
They teach you how to build the simplest yet most efficient working model using simple home tools and the most basic of skills. You are provide with hundreds of pages of photographs from real life installations of the systems into all kinds of different cars.
This conversion works on 99% of vehicles including trucks, vans, gas or diesel powered cars, SUV’s and much more! You should have no problem at all getting this technology to work on your vehicle!
Take a serious look at HHO technology with Gas 4 Free
Apr
21
The solar energy house of today slightly resembles the first super computer. The size of the computer filled an entire room and the power was far less than small mini computers available today. Solar energy is progressing along those same technical lines and the future of the solar energy house will soon be a reality that is more commonplace than spectacular.
Today, a home that is completely powered from solar energy must have two qualifications. It must be located in a place that receives direct sunlight nearly every day of the year and require very little electrical need. The common family home located in upstate Washington will not be able to utilize the power of the sun to totally power a home with these guidelines in place.
Solar panels are also large, bulky, and expensive. The return on investment takes at least a decade, which is too long for many people to bear in terms of financial load. Producing enough electricity with current solar technology to create a solar energy house could cost more than $100,000. …
Easy to follow program that will show you exactly how to make solar panels at a fraction of retail cost. I really like the fact that the step-by-step instructions include plenty of pictures and diagrams that will help you build your own solar panels, and save thousands on your solar panel system. This DIY guide will hold your hand through the process of building your own 60 – 120 watt solar panel, all for under $200. They have even included a video library to help you though specific parts of your build!
This is the #1 selling Renewable Energy product in down-loadable form available on the internet. You don’t need to be a builder, anybody can make solar panels. It’s really quite easy to make solar panels once you know a few industry secrets. Plus, the guide is broken down into an easy to follow format that will walk you through step-by-step.
If your not technically inclined and you think it’s going to be too hard, please don’t worry. The video series is very easy to follow and explains everything as you are walked through the entire process. Considering Solar, you have to get Earth 4 Energy
Discover How To Convert Your Car or Truck To USE Water And Gasoline, To Double, Even Triple Your Mileage
This is the one you have to see to believe
A car that uses ordinary water as fuel? NO it is not science fiction, it is NOT waiting to be rolled off the assembly line and it does NOT cost thousands of dollars.
Do-It-Yourself system that is affordable and SIMPLE to install, anyone can do it.
With Gas4Free, just by using WATER with Your gasoline or diesel engine you can double, even triple your mileage.
Water packs incredible power, boosting performance while cleaning your engine and preventing smog by significantly reducing emissions.
Gas4Free comes in 2 beautifully designed E-books, with a 100% money back guarantee.
…and Much More!
...and Much More!
You could do all of this research yourself but only if you are prepared to surf and sift through mountains of information about the process.
they have gone to the trouble of finding out exactly what does work and does not work when it comes to install water/hydrogen systems in modern cars and trucks.
you do not have to be an auto mechanic to install this system.
They teach you how to build the simplest yet most efficient working model using simple home tools and the most basic of skills. You are provide with hundreds of pages of photographs from real life installations of the systems into all kinds of different cars.
This conversion works on 99% of vehicles including trucks, vans, gas or diesel powered cars, SUV’s and much more! You should have no problem at all getting this technology to work on your vehicle!
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Apr
21
Many people think solar power is a new technology, but the history of solar power goes all the way back to the times of Ancient Greeks and Romans. Even in these ancient times, people understood the power of the sun and used it to help them in their daily lives.
Homes were built facing the sun at just the right angle to reduce the amount of wood needed to heat the home. Wood was a rare commodity at times so the heat from the sun was harnessed to make up for the lack of wood.
While ancient history is full of solar uses, it was not until the 1900s that scientists truly started embarking on the research that leads to today’s solar power generation.
Auguste Mouchout understood the need for alternative energy during the Industrial Revolution. When people were using fossil fuels to heat their homes and create electricity, he understood the long-term effect of this overuse. When no one listened, he chose to investigate further and was successful in creating the first known solar motor. By 1861, he had also invented a steam engine that ran completely on the sun’s power, but the cost of the machine led to its failure.
Throughout the latter years of the 1800s, European scientists continued to work with solar energy and reflect on its potential real life uses if the power collection were to be perfected.
The first huge step in the history of solar power that moved us towards the solar revolution occurred in 1921. Albert Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize that year for his research in what would later be called photovoltaic cells. His physics research on the photoelectric effect was the cornerstone to the creation of the same solar cells used today.
By 1953, Bell Laboratories designed the first solar cell. The cell, created by three scientists, created electrical current that was measurable – a huge feat at the time. The solar cells cost about $300 a watt to generate electricity from the sun (today that amount is about $5 a watt due to technological advances).
During the 1950s and 1960s, NASA was in the middle of the race to space which furthered solar energy research even more. Satellites and spacecraft used the power of the sun to create electricity, but the technology remained too expensive for anyone but the government to use. The tables were turned, however, when the primary source of energy, oil, was pulled out from under the United States as an affordable fuel source.
In 1973, an oil embargo caused the price of oil to double in 24 hours. In a panic, government officials quickly looked for an alternative energy source and the development of Bell Laboratories in 1953 came to mind. The government invested large amounts of money into the design and the power of the sun was soon realized.
The Future History of Solar Power
The future is brighter than ever before for solar energy. The price of solar cells is dropping and smaller units are now quite affordable for anyone and everyone to buy. Keychain units can be purchased for less than $20 USD and have the ability to charge a cell phone in less than 24 hours. While this may seem like a long time, the solar cells are often about one inch by one inch in size.
Solar powered cars, solar energy collecting windows, and building materials are not far from mainstream development. The sun is a renewable source of energy that can provide more power than any fossil fuel on the planet.
M.S. Rochell, Ed.M. is a healer, educator, and the editor of http://www.Go-Green-Solar-Energy.com which shares inspiration and information about affordable ways to help the Earth by using solar energy in daily life.
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you do not have to be an auto mechanic to install this system.
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Apr
21
When moving into green living, many homeowners choose to start their journey with solar energy kits. These kits provide a complete alternative energy unit with all necessary parts to collect electricity from the sun.
One of the main benefits of solar energy is that it is free, once you have set up your solar energy system. Many people are turning to DIY solar and solar power kits to defray the expenses involved in setting up their system.
As technology advances, prices tend to drop dramatically. Currently, a small five watt mini unit retails for less than $120 US. The more power collected, the higher the price will rise.
Solar energy kits often include cells, a battery, fuse holder, wiring and assembly instructions. Cells are used to collect energy which is then stored in a battery for later use.
The smallest units can effectively power one household small appliance like a toaster or blender. If electrical power for the home is desired, much larger units will need to be installed on the roof or yard of the home.
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A car that uses ordinary water as fuel? NO it is not science fiction, it is NOT waiting to be rolled off the assembly line and it does NOT cost thousands of dollars.
Do-It-Yourself system that is affordable and SIMPLE to install, anyone can do it.
With Gas4Free, just by using WATER with Your gasoline or diesel engine you can double, even triple your mileage.
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they have gone to the trouble of finding out exactly what does work and does not work when it comes to install water/hydrogen systems in modern cars and trucks.
you do not have to be an auto mechanic to install this system.
They teach you how to build the simplest yet most efficient working model using simple home tools and the most basic of skills. You are provide with hundreds of pages of photographs from real life installations of the systems into all kinds of different cars.
This conversion works on 99% of vehicles including trucks, vans, gas or diesel powered cars, SUV’s and much more! You should have no problem at all getting this technology to work on your vehicle!
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Apr
19
There are many affordable options to convert your home into a solar home and solar energy technologies can supply for several different uses in a solar home. Passive solar design can provide heating, cooling and natural light for your home. Solar electricity options are available to power home appliances and solar water heating can provide hot water options for laundry and general household water use (showers, cooking, cleaning). When planning a solar home it is important to consider which solar energy options are most efficient, and cost effective for your situation.
A passive solar home utilizes home design to provide heating, cooling and natural light without the use of any special equipment. A passive solar home basically uses the environment to accomplish great reductions in energy use. A passive solar home uses construction materials and design to utilize the sun’s heat during winter months and block the sun’s heat during summer months. There are several passive solar techniques you can use in a solar home, direct gain, radiant heat from sunlight passing directly into a living space and being absorbed by furniture, flooring etc and usually achieved with south facing window installations, indirect gain, involving an attached Trombe wall that collects heat and distributes it throughout the home by the use of fans, thermal mass, which are materials that naturally collect and store heat such as brick or stone, and passive cooling, which generally includes overhangs for south-facing windows to block the sun during summer months for cooling the solar home. …
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Apr
14
Solar power is now fairly well established and more homes than ever are converting to this environmentally friendly energy source and the with the current media attention on climate change and the recession this interest is set to rise.
The main barrier with solar power is the prohibitive start-up costs which can take many years to pay back. These costs have put many people of making the leap and installing solar power in their homes, the alternative to commercial off-the-shelf systems is a DIY solar power solution.
With DIY solar power the initial costs are significantly reduced (although the environmental benefits are still equally as apparent) as the home-owner buys the materials and creates their own solar power until to provide the energy for their home. It isn”t a particularly complicated or technical process and anyone with basic DIY skills should be able to construct an effective solar unit that will provide all or most of the energy required to power their home. Many DIY solar power systems generate enough power to sell back to the energy grid!
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You don’t need to be a builder, anybody can make solar panels. It’s really quite easy to make solar panels once you know a few industry secrets. Plus, the guide is broken down into an easy to follow format that will walk you through step-by-step.
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The exact method used to install a solar pool heater depend on several factors, such as the climate of an area, the area’s solar resource, safety issues, and local building code requirements. You might have to look for a certified solar heater contractor to install your pool heating system. Such a contractor can help you look for the right system for your heating needs. Some contractors use special software to determine the right size for your solar collectors. That helps to ensure you get the best solar pool heating system for your purposes.
Such a contractor can help you look for the right system for your heating needs. Some contractors use special software to determine the right size for your solar collectors. That helps to ensure you get the best solar pool heating system for your purposes.
Once you have your solar pool heater installed, it needs to be maintained, in order for it to run smoothly (usually it can run for up to twenty years). The owner’s manual will contain guidance on how to maintain your system. But, to save you the trouble, you can get the contractor to do it for you as well.Solar Pool Heater Swimming Pool Solar Power Home Solar Power Solar Pool Heating
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Many smart homeowners have begun building their own residential solar power systems, with the main objective to save on monthly utilities bills, enhance the overall home appraisal value, as well as being able to leave behind a green legacy.
Higher prices for electricity,Increasing cost of natural gas and oil has made solar powered systems a no brainer.
Regardless of personal reasons on choosing solar power for home use over traditional utility-purchased electricity, every consumer who purchases solar power systems can avoid possible rate increases in the price of utility-purchased electricity.
The steps on building home solar systems isn’t really a difficult task, you’ll need to learn some basics on how exactly do solar panels work. Various kits are offered to download from different vendors that will teach you how to build residential solar power systems.
Once you build your residential solar power systems, they will pay for themselves many times over the course of their life. The solar power systems are tremendously useful because they exploit the solar energy from the sun, in addition to so we do not have to depend upon the scarce resources.
You can solar power your entire home for a fraction of this amount if you learn how to build it on your own. Rebates for installing solar panels and also look to improve their efficiency, the cost of installing solar power home has come down over time.
For the benefits that you can receive, home solar power systems are becoming the greatest energy resource for the 21st century. In conclusion, learning how to build solar power systems can literaly save you $1000s on heating bills now and in the future!
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Apr
2
Solar thermal systems are mainly used for the provision of standard domestic hot water. A solar water heating system is an energy efficient way to provide domestic homes with up to 70% of their hot water supply.
However there are a number of other ways that these systems are being utilised by forward thinking designers and householders seeking to deliver greener alternatives to energy problems.
Heating homes with solar hot water
Solar panels coupled with a thermal store can be used to provide small areas of underfloor heating. However, before fitting the system there are some important calculations to be carried out. The area that requires heating will dictate the number of solar panels needed, and the quality of existing insulation will also impact on the effectiveness of the system. The better the insulation the less heat will escape keeping the room nice and warm without placing excessive demands of the system.
Calling on the expertise and wisdom of a renewable energy expert to carry out these calculations, will help avoid making mistakes that effect a solar thermal system’s overall performance.
Most solar hot water systems are not suitable for powering domestic radiators as they struggle to keep up with the speed that a radiator gives up its heat. To heat a whole home using renewable energy, solar photovoltaic systems are currently a much better alternative.
Solar thermal pool heating
Anyone lucky enough to own a swimming pool will know that they generate huge water heating bills. But by installing solar water heating these costs can be cut by up to 70 – 80%.
Small or large, indoors or outside, solar thermal panels can be used to heat swimming pools. The heating system works with existing boilers and heat exchangers to produce a base load of natural heat to dramatically reduce running costs.
Another advantage of a solar thermal pool heating system is that once installed it costs very little to run. All that is required is a pump and controller which itself requires minimal electrical power (which could be obtained from a solar pv panel).
Large scale solar water heating systems
Solar water heating is not just for domestic use. Clever designers are finally looking seriously at larger scale solar thermal systems for apartment blocks and commercial properties.
The principals for these larger systems are fundamentally the same as with the smaller scale solar water heating systems but the execution is on an altogether different scale Massive constructions and heavy duty elements are required when you scale up from a domestic tank of hot water to a system that might need to supply hundreds of people with thousands of litres of hot water in a day. The good news is that these larger systems are already proving their worth and economies of scale mean that they provides a much faster return on investment.
A word of advice
Before making any investment into renewable technology it is always a good idea to get professional advice. Talk to an alternative energy expert about what you want to use renewable energy for, and give them some details about the location where you want to use it. From this they can provide you with an idea of which technology is suitable and any alternatives that might be on offer. Thus saving you the cost and effort of installing a solution which proves to be unsuitable and unproductive for your needs.
Article Source : Solar Water Heating – Not Just For The Home : ArticleBase
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Freesource Energy is a Microgeneration Certification Scheme approved Solar Water Heating Installer. Freesource can offer advice and installation for all forms of renewable energy products including solar hot water, solar photovoltaic, wind turbines and heat pumps. Their aim is to make it easy for everyone to understand and apply renewable energy solutions in their home or business.
Mar
27
At a time when we are trying to save money and uneasy about the environment and increasing reliance upon imported gas and oil, the United states government has at last stepped up to the plate and hit a home run for Americans, the planet, the environment and the climate.
It offers a tremendous incentive to achieve terrific solar power cost savings, financially rewarding homeowners, diminishing dependence on foreign oil, cleaning the atmosphere, and reducing carbon footprint, all simultaneously!
It is a new law, one that only a relative handful of people have heard about. It involves clean energy technology.
Here it is.
Consumers who install solar energy systems (including solar water heating and solar electric systems), small wind systems, geothermal heat pumps, and residential fuel cell and microturbine systems can receive a 30% tax credit for systems placed in service before December 31, 2016.
You read this correctly. The government, our government, has finally taken the first step to wean us off the past.
A tax credit is different than a tax deduction. The tax credit actually reduces your taxes dollar for dollar. It is like getting a present from Uncle Sam.
What do you pay every month for power? $250? $350? More?
Tickled pink about the prospect of shelling out lots and lots of cash each and every month forall your days?
Prefer free to paid?
Then,give serious thought to this incredible opportunity.
Look at it this way.
First, take into account the initial economics. You’ll make a one time investment of 70 cents on the dollar; the federal government will kick in the rest. Your home worth will grow substantially, some at the government’s expense. Your investment will be recovered in a very short time.
Second, look at your future savings. Each month, instead of posting a check to your power company, send it to yourself. This month, then next month, every month all year, year after year.
Use it for a car, that long awaited trip, your kid’s school, or put aside for a secure retirement.
Do the math yourself. You’ll find that you cannot go wrong.
Third, price out the one time cost and weigh it against the future savings.
With our modern products, many home enthusiasts can build their own solar electric systems on their own.
This is not rocket science as more and more folks are showing all the time. There are excellent, inexpensive do it yourself books, and everything you need is probably at Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other large home improvement retailers.
Of course, should something not be carried locally, the internet makes getting it a snap.
But, even if you are not all that handy, there are lots of handymen who are-and in this economy willing to work for a price you can afford.
Finally, for more information check out the Department of Energy website: http://www.energy.gov/taxbreaks.htm.
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Carl Krumm writes about environmentally friendly, money saving, solar and wind power for the homeowner on his popular blog, Solar Power Cost Saver Blog. Great for DIYers, too!
Article Source : The Future Is Here With Solar Power Cost Savings: Go Green : ArticleDashboard
Mar
25
Is the mounting electricity bill causing you financial troubles? If yes, then the Earth 4 Energy manual shall come as a relief to you. This eco friendly guide gives details about how to make your house self sufficient in terms of energy generation. It relies strongly on natural sources of power like solar and wind power.
The Earth4Energy ebook claims that you can construct devices which shall harness solar and wind energy for as low as $200. And once you have done that, you will save a lot of money on your bills which will make up for any other expenditure that you have to make in the long run.
The guide provides step by step directions on how to make a wind mill, the correct placement to place them and other such practical details. Now, it might sound complicated but once you acatually get down to it, you will realise that the manual makes it very easy. One wind mill provides enough energy for an average size house. If your house is larger than that, you can always establish two or even three wind mills. The Earth 4 Energy Manual also talks about the details of a constructing a solar panel which will harnes solar energy. But you have to realise that their success largely depends on the environemntal situation of the area. A solar panel will not work well in a rainy and damp city while a wind mill will show good outcomes only in a windy place.
However, if the environmental conditions are amicable then both these forms of power combined can satisfy energy the needs of your house, thus reducing your dependency on electricity by a huge margin.
The Earth4Energy Manual is also a great way to do your bit for the environment. If all of us resort to natural sources of power , just imagine the amount of electrical power we can conserve. On a more personal level, you can save hundreds of dollars by resorting to this method.
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Mar
22
If you are looking for a way to increase the value of your property and modify the outside feel, this is easily done by making a small investment in power saving solar powered lights. This is a outstanding solution for property owners to change the areas surrounding your property into a picturesque, eye-catching and dramatic view.
What makes solar powered lights amazing is they produce a soft accent of light brightening normally shadow areas nearby the outside of your home. They are excellent to use for display lights to showcase gardens, make safe walk ways, patios, decks, entryways, and a lot of the time are used near pleasantly designed landscapes for bonus lighting.
There is not additional cost for power, so you realize added value at a cost effective price. Solar powered lights operate off of the sun. All throughout the day rechargeble batteries are storing the energy that is produced from the solar cells. Then at night the absorbed power is released. When the sun rises the lights begin to dim and then recharge.
Another benefit of solar powered lights is they can be put just about anyplace outdoors where you want to add security by enhancing it with the illumination of the light.
Another good effect of the solar powered lights is there are no emissions or pollution associated with them, making them a perfect green solution. Additinally you are never bound to keep them in the same place and can move them whenever the mood stricks you, you can accomplish this easily without uninstalling and reinstalling electrical wires and other hardware.
To suit your taste, solar lights have a variety of different designs, styles, and shapes. They add a pleasant and inviting effect to patios, grill areas and other places used for entertaining to add beauty, comfort and appeal. For warmer looks, solar lights can be purchased in soft and warm colors to create a different environment to fit all occasions.
Many lights that are solar powered use LED light bulbs. The extra long life, up to and even exceeding 100,000 hours means you won’t have to change bulbs anytime in the near future. Most units come with pre-installed rechargeable battery packs. Try to look for units that use “AA” batteries. That way when the batteries eventually fail you can easily, and cheaply replace them.
Ambient and security lighting are the 2 most common uses for exterior solar lighting. Ambient lighting has its up and downs. Many people complain that the fixtures are too fragile and are easily broken. You may want to consider a heavy duty model or trying to place the unit out of the direct traffic pathway. If you are handy with tools you might want to add your lights to your deck rails to compete with the moonlight.
Securuty lights come with a much stronger battery and are usually much more heavy duty. Motion detection is the most common benefit of solar lights used for security. When the sensor detects motion in the area of the light then the light will turn for a small amount of time. This lengthens battery life and works to startle anything lurking near your property
Solar powered lights can be placed in the ground as well as in different places around your home. They can also be hung in other areas for added attractiveness. Many homeowners use floating solar lights to highlight a swimming pool or pond. They float in the water producing a soft gentle light without the risk of electric shock.
For more lighting outside of your home and for an illumination of extraordinary beauty, look at the benefits solar powered lights can deliver, without much out of pocket cost.
Article Source : Add Style To The Outside Of Your Property With Solar Energy Lights : ArticleBase
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Go Earth Energy and author Jason Calvert support the DIY energy movement.Many people are looking to make solar panels to overcome the rising cost of traditional grid power. Visit our site today and get a Free E-Report on “Home Energy Efficiency and Savings.”
Easy to follow program that will show you exactly how to make solar panels at a fraction of retail cost. I really like the fact that the step-by-step instructions include plenty of pictures and diagrams that will help you build your own solar panels, and save thousands on your solar panel system. This DIY guide will hold your hand through the process of building your own 60 – 120 watt solar panel, all for under $200. They have even included a video library to help you though specific parts of your build!
This is the #1 selling Renewable Energy product in down-loadable form available on the internet.
You don’t need to be a builder, anybody can make solar panels. It’s really quite easy to make solar panels once you know a few industry secrets. Plus, the guide is broken down into an easy to follow format that will walk you through step-by-step.
If your not technically inclined and you think it’s going to be too hard, please don’t worry. The video series is very easy to follow and explains everything as you are walked through the entire process.
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Mar
21
Home energy costs have been rising at an alarming rate over the past few years. And your electric bill is no exception. This situation has more and more people looking into solar energy for their homes. Due to the exorbitant price tag associated with professionally installed solar energy systems, many folks could only wish that they could afford solar energy for their homes. Fortunately there is an efficient and affordable way to capture the power of the sun.
Anyone with an ounce of motivation can build their own solar panels for their homes. Building and installing your own solar panels will cost you about 90% less than premade professionally installed systems. Doing it yourself will enable you to obtain the design and scale that you want.
Once you do your homework and find a good set of plans and instruction manual, you’re on your way to learning how to build your own solar panels. Most of the materials needed can be found at your local hardware store. Affordable solar (photo-voltaic) cells can be had over the internet or from a local retailer.
After you gather all the materials and learn how to make the panels, you’re half way there. In about a day you’ll be able to build a 100 watt panel. That’s enough to power the appliances and lights in a typical home or a small workshop!
As I mentioned before, do your homework. It’s very important that you research as many of these DIY kits as possible. Most of the time you get what you paid for. But the prices shouldn’t vary by a whole lot. The information and the illustrations are where you’ll have to study and then choose the product that you clearly and easily understand. The price doesn’t mean a thing if the information is too high tech, or if you don’t get enough of it.
Finally, it doesn’t matter how much you pay or how good the kit is if you don’t see it through. It’s not rocket science! Just follow the directions and soon you’ll be saying “WOW that wasn’t so hard!”And so the next time the power goes out on your block, you can sit back and relax because your home is totally unaffected.
Article Source : Can You Really Build Your Own Solar Panel? : ArticleBase
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Mar
20
Let’s take a fresh look at a couple of tired old sayings you’ve probably heard a million times, and examine what they mean when comes to raising environmental awareness and encouraging everyday citizens to do their part to preserve the planet for future generations.
Here’s the first: “Which comes first, the chicken or the egg?” In our world, this classic dilemma could be rephrased as “Which comes first, environmental awareness or environmental action?” You could be forgiven for answering that environmental awareness comes first, because that it is how it appears to the untrained eye.
But social and behavior research often finds otherwise — small actions lead to big attitude changes, and then on to the big behavior changes. In his classic book, “Fostering Sustainable Behavior,” social marketing guru Doug McKenzie Mohr cites a number of cases where the simplest possible behavior — such as holding a flashlight for an energy auditor — becomes the first step in a journey that leads to major energy conservation efforts around the house.
I like to tell my clients that the smallest and easiest of environmental actions — replacing an incandescent lightbulb, making a $30 donation, signing an electronic petition — matter. They matter a lot if you see them as a kind of “gateway drug” for the person who does them. If you can make that person aware of how good it feels to make a little difference, some will come back looking for a bigger fix. Next time around, they might insulate their attic, make a large donation, or speak up for the environmental at a public hearing.
Here’s the second old saying, from the world of physics: “A body at rest stays at rest, a body in motion stays in motion.” In the world of behavior change psychology, that might be rephrased this way: “a body that pays lip service to the environment will probably keep doing that, but a body that takes a first step for the environment is likely to take a second.”
When we set out to just raise environmental awareness, what we often end up producing is lip service, instead. If you want that awareness to lead to some action, it helps a lot to define that action and aim for that directly.
What both of these reinterpretations have in common, is that they point to the importance of beginning with behavior for your environmental communications. Set a goal of motivating your audience to take some small action, and follow up afterwards to lavish your audience with praise and gratitude — and suggest the next, more meaningful action they can take.
Article Source : The Environmental "awareness" Paradox : ArticleBase
Eric Eckl –
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Eric Eckl runs Water Words That Work, LLC., an environmental communication company, and writes a blog that provide tips on how to raise environmental awareness and promote conservation action. The company has developed the Due Diligence Test Panel, a service that nature protection and pollution control organizations can use to pre-test their environmental message materials prior to publication.
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20
To save our monthly bills we can use home solar energy system because it is the alternative to electricity and solar energy systems can easily be used by the people in this scientific era and modern world.
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Solar system is the best thing because due to this not only electricity is produced but this system also introduces the net metering due to this we can save a lot of energy. If we see there are other advantages of this system. By applying this system we are getting a natural energy and the source is nature and natural thing are far much better than the artificial thing which we have to use for fulfillment of our needs. By using this system we can also control the problem like “global warming “which is a greatest threat for our planet. So in order to save our planet we should use these types of systems.we should encourage these systems and we all should appreciate these types of techniques because they are for our benefit and for the betterment of our planet as well.
Article Source : Save Our Monthly Bills With A Home Solar Energy System : ArticleBase
jeff brad –
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Jeff Brad is a home energy expert. For more great information on how to Home Solar Energy System, visit http://www.homeenergysavinganswers.com