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How a Solar Water Heater Saves on Energy Costs

During last Fall, we had a power outage for 72 hours and had no access to warm water. It was really difficult for all of us to work with freezing cold water. The area I am talking about is located in Minnesota where the average temperature during winter falls between 14 degree Fahrenheit and 15 […]

These days, so many people have gone green in their life and many people have started to conserve, reuse, and recycle. There are so many ways to be able to do this and see it come to fruition. Being pro-active can save you money, energy, time, and may be very good for the planet. Portable […]

Solar Water Heater for Swimming Pools

Solar pool heaters have several advantages: they are energy efficient, environmentally friendly and have an infinite source of renewable energy available. Deciding whether to choose one over a traditional pool heat pump can depend on price and your geographical location. If your house gets enough sunlight during the year to make your solar heater purchase […]

Facts about Solar Thermal Energy Systems

How Solar Thermal Energy Works Solar thermal energy is a technology that harvests solar energy to use as heat. The sun’s radiation is converted to heat by using solar collectors, and that heat is then transferred to water. Solar thermal systems are used domestically and commercially to heat hot water used in cooking, showers, faucets, […]

5 Things You Should Know About Solar Powered Garden Lights

If you need to add some extra lighting around your garden, then you should consider using solar powered garden lights. There are some important things to know about solar powered lights that could encourage you to make the switch and go green. They use a free, renewable energy source and are simple to install. The […]

In the many instances where a person or group must go ‘off-grid,’ they will be away from any discernible source of power. While this might be what they want (say, during a wilderness hiking trip), it might also be a circumstance thrust upon them. An example would include an agency entering a war-torn or tornado-lashed […]

Solar Powered House Numbers Are Incredible

Living in the country can be a wonderful thing, but it can also have a big down side to it. It is incredibly difficult to find homes that are located in the country, and most people really struggle even more so when they are trying to find a home in the country at night. The […]

Getting the Highest Solar Panel Efficiency Ratings

Every day, the sun transfers an extensive amount of energy to the Earth for which have only learned to capture small amounts of it to convert into electricity. Most solar panels today range from around 11% to 18% in efficiency, with the best commercial solar panel efficiency being around 21%. In terms of energy density, […]

How to Get Government Grants for Residential Solar Power

It’s fairly easy to get a government grant for installing a solar system. And below you will find the information you need to let you know if it’s worth it. Solar power grants come in handy, as they are an extra incentive for saving on energy costs. >> Click Here to get Your FREE, No […]

Interesting Facts About Solar Energy

Solar Energy Facts The sun is the most infinite and renewable source of energy known to humans. More solar energy falls on Earth in one hour than the entire population uses in one year The average residential consumption of electricity in the US for 2010 was 960 kilowatt-hours with an average monthly cost of $110.67. […]

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