Archive for February, 2009
How to install solar panels
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
Trying to figure out how to install solar panels that will work for your needs is a question that involves several considerations. Installation needs vary from adding on to an existing building or if you’re starting with new construction. Where and how to install solar panels also depends on weather, climate, site geography and type [...]
Portable solar panels
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
Using solar energy to produce clean energy to power our homes and businesses requires special equipment that contains materials that make it possible to capture, store, and distribute the energy produced by the sun. One of the most common components in any type of solar energy product is the solar panel. This piece of equipment [...]
Passive solar energy for home heating
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
The use of passive solar has gained enormous fame as a result of its practicality. This inexpensive method of heating homes is free forever once the initial investment is made into producing the system. It is no wonder this method is so popular. The use of passive solar in homes within cold regions is effective [...]
Solar fountain
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar powered products
One of the most beautiful ways to create a peaceful, calming environment in your home or garden is to add a fountain to your favorite space. Fountains come in a wide range of styles, sizes, and colors, from small desktop fountains to large garden fountains that have large sprays of water. The right fountain can [...]
DIY home solar power
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
Many people who are in need of getting home solar panels as an extra or alternative power source have second thoughts with this system. For a household with many appliances, more solar panels are needed. Certainly solar energy promises to save you money once it is being used, but the cost of buying and installing [...]
Solar garden lights
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar powered products
Solar garden lights are the perfect solution to your outdoor lighting needs. There are two main considerations when choosing lighting for your outdoor spaces. The first is safety – you wouldn’t want anyone tripping on the path to your house or through your garden. The second consideration would be using garden lights as decorative accents. [...]
Solar shingles
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
Using solar energy is an ideal way to produce cleaner energy and reduce reliance on more traditional forms of energy production. However, some homeowners hesitate to use solar energy in their homes because of the way the solar panels used to produce this energy change the appearance of their roofs. Solar panels are very noticeable [...]
How to build a solar pool heater
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar thermal solutions
Building a solar pool heater will allow you to capture the benefits of the sun to enjoy a warm dip with your family and friends. Swimming or experiencing an outdoor spa is ten times better when you have warm water to enjoy. A heated pool can be enjoyed anytime, spring or autumn, even on cold [...]
