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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, […]
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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 […]
Read MoreSurvivalists and the Handiness Of Solar Panels
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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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How to Get Government Rebates for Residential Solar Power
It’s fairly easy to get a government rebate or tax credit 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 credits come in handy, as they are an extra incentive for saving on energy costs. The solar power tax credit […]
Read MoreWhy solar energy?
The energy obtained from the Sun is termed as solar energy. It is a freely available natural source of energy which is virtually inexhaustible. The sunlight is absorbed by solar panels which then convert it to electric power. The solar panel (Photoelectric cell) is mounted in such a way so as to get the maximum […]
Read MoreHigh Efficiency Water Heaters: A Look at Gas and Solar Heaters
A water heater is a device that uses an energy source to raise the temperature of water. The energy source can be either gas, electric, or solar. The hot water is stored in a tank, then distributed throughout a home and used in sinks, showers, baths and lavatories. Heating domestic water accounts for 15-20 percent […]
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Geothermal Energy
When we talk about geothermal energy in HVAC, (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) we talk about the energy that can be extracted from the ground to use in ground source or geothermal heat pumps. Since the ground remains at a relatively constant temperature, it can be used as a heat sink during the summer months and as a heat source
Read MoreRenewable and Non-Renewable Energy Resources
Renewable Energy Sources Renewable energy encompasses solar energy, wind energy, and geothermal energy. It is energy that is available in nature for free than can be used to power homes, buildings and mechanical equipment. Following is a list of the most common renewable energy sources Solar Energy: Solar energy is harvested and converted into electricity […]
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