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Thin film solar power shingles
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
When you think of home solar power, are you picturing big PV panels mounted on the roof? That’s what most people think of and then shudder at how their house would look. It doesn’t have to be that way, however. As interest has risen in home solar options, new technologies have been developed that not [...]
Solar heater for swimming pools
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar thermal solutions
Swimming pool heaters used to be a luxury, while the majority of pool owners drained the pool and threw on the tarp as is became too cool to go swimming anymore. Now, thanks to solar power technology, families can have heated pools year-round without the extraneous electricity bills … and they’re helping the environment, too. [...]
How to build a windmill
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
There are many people trying to use more natural, renewable energy sources in order to help out with the global warming situation, as well as reducing the amount of money they pay each month to the utility companies. Some of these people have turned to windmill energy to accomplish this feat. When you think windmills, [...]
Solar water pump
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar powered products
The energy that the sun produces is one constant factor that can be relied on to return day after day; and this makes it the perfect power source for items that may otherwise have to rely on traditional energy sources or fossil fuels. This use of solar energy is one that more and more people [...]
Universal hybrid solar charger
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
Have you ever been on the go at a hectic pace, only to find halfway through the day that your cell phone is going dead and you are nowhere near a charger, or even maybe an electrical outlet? If so, then you should look into the possibility of getting yourself a universal hybrid solar charger. [...]
Off-grid solar power system
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
With the increase in concern over the amount of carbon and pollutants in the air and the effects of global warming that are appearing in news reports recently, more and more people are looking for a way to step outside of the traditional box and link up with solar power. This is because solar power [...]
Concentrating solar power (CSP) systems
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
There has been a lot of talk in recent years about the need for people to try and convert over to renewable energy sources so that the environment can work to heal itself from all of the carbon dioxide and other pollutants that have been put into the atmosphere. One of the easiest and most [...]
Solar electric panels
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
A solar panel, also known as a PV panel, is a set of silicon cells that produce electricity when interacting with light. There is a variety of different kinds of cells, depending on how the PV material is distributed on the device, their size, etc. They will vary in price for this reason. When purchasing [...]
Solar powered watch
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar powered products
If you do not stop to consider all of the everyday items that can be powered by solar power, then you probably never realize that there are many, many things you use on a daily basis that run on batteries which could be supplemented with solar energy. One item that a lot of people can [...]
Solar box cooker
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar thermal solutions
You may not have heard about a solar box cooker before, but they are an efficient and interesting way to cook by harnessing the power of the sun. In addition, these small little machines can be assembled fairly easily and hassle free. The good news is that they can be put together by anyone who [...]
Solar landscape lighting
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar powered products
Solar landscape lighting is an option that is appealing to more homeowners every day. You need to have some sort of lighting for safety and security reasons at least in walkways and ares where you may entertain. Many also like the decorative effect that lighting can give to their homes exterior, greatly improving nighttime curb [...]
Solar roof shingles
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
Solar roof shingles are small photovoltaic panels that are used in place of regular shingles to provide free electricity. They are popular with homeowners who want to maintain the appearance of their homes while gaining the benefits of solar power. The notorious “blue wall” effect created by large solar panels is certainly unattractive, and it’s [...]
Wind and solar power system
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
There has been much attention focused on the environment and what we can do to manage our energy needs in a more efficient manner that will work with the natural elements in order to provide us with clean, renewable energy. A way in which people have been harnessing these natural energy sources is through a [...]
How does solar energy work
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
People often ask the question of how does solar energy work but they really aren’t asking the correct question. Solar energy is simply the light and heat given off by the sun. Only about half of the actual energy produced by the sun makes it to earth; the other half is reflected back into space [...]
Portable solar power charger
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
If you are among those who are trying to go environmentally “green” through your energy consumption and electronics usage, then you might be interested in using a portable solar power charger in order to take the full advantage of the best renewable energy source today, the sun. The problem has always been that it is [...]
Solar panels
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
Solar panels can be used to exploit solar energy that, when absorbed, can be an efficient source of energy for electricity and heating. In addition, the power that is produced by solar panels can be used for many other things. The last time when solar panels were considered to be extremely efficient was in the [...]
Solar powered water fountains
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar powered products
Installing a water fountain is an easy and inexpensive way to add color and variety to a garden. Using a solar powered fountain make the task even simpler by removing the need for wiring, and it saves money by using free electricity. Solar fountains are available in a range of styles to suit any garden, [...]
Solar air conditioners
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar powered products
If you are like many people today, you have probably heard a lot about the problems that are associated with global warming and how they are affecting us. Scientists agree that the earth cannot continue to sustain the large amounts of carbon dioxide and other dangerous pollutants that we are using at such high levels. [...]
Solar power equipment
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
For many years people depended on the energy that was supplied to them without worrying about where it was coming from or what it was doing to the environment. However, in recent years this has become less and less true as people have started to realize that the damaging effects of global warming and how [...]
Solar security light
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar powered products
Everyone has those areas of their home that just do not feel safely illuminated at night. One of the reasons that these areas exist is because there is no appropriate power source in the area for them to set up a good security lighting system. If this is the case with your home, then you [...]
Evacuated tube
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar thermal solutions
An evacuated tube collection system is one that relies on a series of vacuum sealed glass tubes that are lined up and kept inside a special panel box. The evacuated tubes are lined up next to each other in a parallel manner. There are generally four of the tubes in a single system, but this [...]
Solar and wind power for residential use
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
In recent years, technology has started to truly increase when it comes to the efficiency of renewable energy sources, making them even more accessible to people who are looking to try and break away from the traditional forms of energy that the utility companies rely on. There are many reasons why solar and wind power [...]
Solar panel charge controller
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
If you are using solar powered energy to charge batteries and appliances, then chances are you need a solar panel charge controller. Anytime that you hook up an item to a solar charger then you run the risk of inputting too many volts and therefore causing damage to the system or the batteries. This is [...]
Solar attic fan
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar powered products
Solar energy is becoming a more viable option for a lot of people who are looking to divert rising energy costs and to help become more environmentally friendly by making all of their appliances as energy efficient as possible. One of the items that people are starting to use more and more is the solar [...]
Solar power panels: photovoltaic modules at work
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
Many people wonder what is PV solar power? People have often heard about it, but are uncertain of the meaning. Although solar power may be familiar to them, many do not have the slightest conception of PV solar power and what makes it so different. PV solar power is the root of the sun’s power. [...]
Active solar energy for space & water heating
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar thermal solutions
Solar heating is one of the oldest uses of the sun’s energy, and with energy costs rising again its benefits are attracting renewed interest. The two types of solar heating are passive and active, both similar but different in one important way. Passive solar heaters rely on the thermosyphon effect to move fluid around their [...]
Solar collector tube
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
Many people are trying to become environmentally friendly with their energy usage so that they can do their part to help out with the effects of greenhouse gasses and global warming. When someone decides to do this, there is also the added bonus of having reduced payments sent in to the large energy corporations. However, [...]
Tankless solar water heater
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar thermal solutions
If you have ever messed around with installing and fixing a traditional water heater, then you know the difficulty that you can have with the tank. One of the largest complaints that people receive is the problems with tanks rupturing or leaking onto their floors. One way to fix this problem and to save a [...]
Wind turbine power system
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
If you have the land, and maybe live in an area of the plains that has an abundance of wind, then using wind turbine power to supply your energy needs is something that might be a feasible option. In fact, a lot of the large power companies are starting to set up wind turbine power [...]
Solar heat pump
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar thermal solutions
If you are one of the many households that are looking to find a way to use more of the renewable natural energy sources, while at the same time cutting back on your dependence of the big energy companies, then a solar heat pump could be just the thing you are looking for. This is [...]
