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Solar thermal systems
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar thermal solutions
When most of us think of solar power, we think about sunlight being converted to electricity, which is then used to power various applications. However, for thousands of years, the power of the sun was understood quite differently. Everybody knows from the example of the sun and magnifying glass that the oldest way the sun [...]
Solar light fixtures
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar powered products
Solar light fixtures have been designed and manufactured for individuals who love their yards. Solar light fixtures add another dimension of beauty when it comes to relaxing outside. If you have spent a lot of money on your landscape and want to prolong your enjoyment of your time spent in your yard, add a solar [...]
Solar car battery charger
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
Pretty much every driver knows that a dead battery can be a huge hassle. In the best case scenario, the car doesn’t start, but there’s somebody helpful and friendly enough to help jump start it. In the worst case scenario, there is nobody around, and you’re on a timeline that the dead battery has completely [...]
Solar powered air conditioning systems
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar thermal solutions
Having the notions that air conditioning systems are difficult to work with and cost too much to have running are not entirely true. With newer efficient systems for homes and businesses, you can get a large amount of cooling power for a small amount of energy. Most of these systems use the evaporative cooling method [...]
Solar water distillers
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar powered products
Spending a fortune on bottled drinking water can get frustrating and it is a burden carting all those bottles home from the store every week. There is a way that you can distill and purify your own drinking water and do away with buying bottles of water forever. A solar water distiller can produce all [...]
Home solar panels cost
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
If you are thinking about solar energy, you should know that home solar panels will save you tons of money on your electrical bill every month of the year. Home solar panels convert sunlight into electricity and are made out of photovoltaic cells also known as modules. The sunlight that is converted into electricity by [...]
Photovoltaic paint
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
Every year, billions of dollars are poured into developing new technologies and developments within the solar power industry. Despite this huge amount of money, time and energy put into developing solar energy, new ways of generating that energy are actually somewhat rare. Photovoltaic paint (or solar paint) is one of those products, and it’s one [...]
Indoor solar lights
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar powered products
If you’ve ever seen something glow in the dark, then you understand the basic concept behind indoor solar lights. You set them up in an area where they’ll receive a good amount of sunlight, and they store that power for the night time. Solar lights are extremely easy to use and efficient. If you’re looking [...]
High efficiency solar cells
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
New solar technologies are replacing conventional silicone solar cells with new high efficiency solar cells. Innovative new photovoltaic designs like dye sensitized solar cells, thin film cells and triple junction cells are being produced. It is hoped that by the year 2020 the cost of this source of renewable power will be competitive with fossil [...]
Automotive solar battery charger
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
An automotive solar battery charger can recharge your car battery by using the power of the sun. These batteries are becoming very popular since everyone has become concerned about the high cost of energy and finding ways to save the environment. Interest in solar energy power continues to grow because it is a renewable and [...]
12v solar panels
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
When solar panels first came out they were really large and used only in solar power plants. As technology advanced, the sizes of solar panels were reduced so that they could be installed on the rooftops of homes to generate and store hot water. Now, many years later, they are able to store energy for [...]
Solar space heating
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar thermal solutions
When heating a home, it can be difficult to choose options which will not consume your paycheck during the winter months. Fortunately enough, there are now solar powered options which use energy captured by the sun to help create the appropriate temperatures you need for your home while providing you with a low cost and [...]
Solar powered flashlights
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar powered products
As our usage of solar power continues to grow, we are continuing to find new ways to apply it to our everyday lives. Solar powered flashlights are just one of ways in which we’ve learned to use solar power productively. Solar flashlights are a good alternative to a regular flashlight, especially if you use a [...]
Multijunction solar cells
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
Single layer solar cells are not very efficient and are not an optimal option for solar cells. This is mostly due to the fact that they are not capable of converting all light into electricity. Without going into too much detail, a single layer solar cell is only capable of converting light which more energy [...]
Evergreen solar panels
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
As solar energy is becoming a major consideration for architects to incorporate when they design new homes and buildings, solar energy companies have been working furiously to keep up with the demand for solar panels. New technology for these panels is coming out all the time. Evergreen Solar Company has been keeping up with the [...]
Residential solar energy systems
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
There is definitely a major difference between residential solar energy systems and passive solar energy systems but most people do not know what makes these two systems so different. The type of solar energy system that works for your situation will depend on what type of set up you have and where the system will [...]
Grid tie inverter
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
A grid-tied renewable energy system consists of many different important parts but the most important part by far that is absolutely vital for the system to work properly is the grid tie inverter. Without the grid tie inverter the energy system would not be capable of working properly. If you have an energy system that [...]
Solar food dehydrator
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar powered products
If you have an outdoor garden then you already know how difficult it can be to dry your fruits and vegetables. When you end up harvesting way too much when the gardening season is over you will likely find yourself having difficulties keeping up with all the food. If you want to make the drying [...]
Evacuated tube solar collectors
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar thermal solutions
Solar water heating is an underrated way of saving money. It’s not the easiest way to save, and it can take a while, but over a number of years, solar water heating can literally save thousands of dollars. One of the problems that prevent people from accessing more solar energy is that it is and [...]
Solar panel backpack
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
People who love to go hiking in the woods or mountains typically like to take their cell phone, a GPS and a digital camera with them. To solve the problem of having the battery go dead on these hand held devices, technology has made it possible for their backpack to have solar panels on it. [...]
Solar fence charger
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
While the benefits of an electric fence are well-known, solar powered electric fences aren’t seen very often. However, the solar-powered electric fence is a great alternative to the generic electric fence. Usually, solar energy comes with a list of negatives, and isn’t worth it for most people, but solar electric fence chargers nullify almost all [...]
Thin film solar panels
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
Thin-film solar panels are pretty much exactly what they sound like. They’re regular solar panels that have solar cells made of a different, thinner material than usual. This new technology is more energy and cost efficient than regular solar panels. Thin-film solar panels are a very new development that hasn’t established a great presence in [...]
Portable solar power generator
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
Perhaps the greatest asset of solar energy has nothing to do with its clean electricity or its cost effectiveness. It’s the ability to generate power when no other power source is available. For people who need to use a great amount of electricity on the road (or on the water), solar energy is an absolutely [...]
Solar pool covers
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar thermal solutions
Anyone that owns an outdoor swimming pool will definitely want to keep care of it. The best way to prevent anything from getting into the water would be to use a pool cover. Solar pool covers are definitely a great option as well as they not only help keep your swimming pool clean but they [...]
How solar cells work
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
Solar cells are the heart of any solar energy system. They are the actual device that converts sunlight into electricity. The production of solar cells has been in constant expansion over the past 30 years, and continues to make up and ever-increasing percentage of the world’s energy supply. Solar cells have been in existence for [...]
Solar battery maintainer
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
Every battery in the world loses at least some of its charge over time, and eventually, a battery will lose all of it. This is doubly true for rechargeable batteries, which are designed for their power to be expended multiple times. Whether it’s the battery for your car or the one for your lawn mower, [...]
RV solar power kits
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
Solar power is by far the most reliable alternative source of energy available. If you plan to use your RV much then it would definitely be a great investment. RV solar power kits allow you to be able to camp wherever you want and not have to worry about losing electricity or using too much [...]
High power solar panels
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
Some solar panels are designed with a high efficiency but this is not always the case. Usually it is the expensive solar panels (typically made with multijunction solar cells) that are very efficient. If you research any affordable solar panel (like one made with crystalline silicon solar cells) you will find out that the efficiency [...]
Crystalline silicon solar cells
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
Most solar panels you will find will likely consist of crystalline silicon solar cells. While these solar panels will be convenient and effective enough to be a worthwhile investment there are still some downsides to these solar cells. It is not necessarily said that crystalline silicon solar cells are terrible but rather the alternative is [...]
Atomic solar watch
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar powered products
The solar watch is something that first started to appear on a massive consumer scale in the late 1970′s. During this time the watches almost took on the life form of art deco pieces as many of them were designed around the solar panel embedded within the watch in a way that would not only [...]
