Guest Author: Ryan Kaufman
In rural areas, particularly in places where utility power is not available, solar panels are the answer. Irrespective of where electrical power is needed, be it for a mountain top cabin, a cruising sailboat or a family home, there is a solar system to fill the needs. We will delve into the details on how do solar panels work.
Solar panels harvest the sun’s energy to produce electricity to power lights and appliances or for any use that requires electrical power.
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In rural areas, particularly in places where utility power is not available, solar panels are the answer. Irrespective of where electrical power is needed, be it for a mountain top cabin, a cruising sailboat or a family home, there is a solar system to fill the needs. We will delve into the details on how do solar panels work.
Solar panels harvest the sun’s energy to produce electricity to power lights and appliances or for any use that requires electrical power.
more…
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Now, how cool is this. According to the Associated Press (news item below), the legislation currently grinding its way through the government process will actually create jobs and spur development in alternative and renewable energies.
This is exactly what needs to happen! Unless we can sweep away the tired old polluting energy systems that have brought us to the brink, there will never be the economic impetus to actually make green energy systems cost-effective.
Fundamentally changing our society’s mindset about how to generate and consume energy is the only way we can save the planet and ourselves from the doom of a trashed, depleted planet. Since we’re far more able right now to develop clean energy than we are to discover, colonize, and move a sizable portion of our population to a fresh new planet, I say let’s get cracking on green energy right now pronto!
A seriously good commercial by german solar component manufacturer Solon. Plus, an important announcement by Todd.
Category: Full Solarization, General, Home Energy, Large Projects, Science, Solar DIY, Solar Gear, Solar Videos, Understanding Solar Needs
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Nobody likes cold showers, particularly early in the morning. Take the following steps, however, and you can save serious cash on your water heating costs.
Save Money By Improving Hot Water Usage
To the surprise of many, heating water is the biggest energy expense in the typical home. Most people think the highest cost is heating or cooling the interior air, but this simply is not true. Fortunately, taming your energy use for water heating is fairly simple if you take some basic steps.
One of the reasons heating water is such a big expense has to do with time. Simply put, your water heat works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. When you wake up in the morning and take a shower, the water heater fires up to keep enough hot water in the tank. Obviously, this is necessary. What is not necessary, however, is the number of times the tank fires up during the day when everyone is at school or work. How about at 2 in the morning when everyone is asleep? When your water heater uses energy to keep the pool of water in more…
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Solar Power Systems - Cheap Solar Power Kits and Solar Power System Bargains, Solar Home Costs
Current great deals on Solar Power Systems (changes daily):
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Robot Solar Kit Child New Educational Toy WI 6 IN1 DIY Power Teaching Gadget a3 US $3.86 (16 Bids) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 1:59:11 PST Add to watch list |
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TEN DC 12V 24V Circuit Board LED Light Bulb Lamp 400lm BRIGHT Solar Power System US $113.04 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 2:26:14 PST Add to watch list |
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Robot Solar Kit Child New Educational Toy WI 6 IN1 DIY Power Teaching Gadget a3 US $4.03 (19 Bids) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 9:06:47 PST Add to watch list |
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Learn to setup up a complete solar power system (DVD) US $29.95 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 13:33:13 PST Add to watch list |
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Robot Solar Kit Child New Educational Toy WI 6 IN1 DIY Power Teaching Gadget a3 US $3.26 (9 Bids) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 17:06:51 PST Add to watch list |
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Mini Environmental Solar Energy-saving Grasshopper Toy Solar Kit Gadget US $0.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 0:28:48 PST Add to watch list |
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6 in 1 DIY Educational Solar Kit Solar Robot Toy Gift for Children Kids US $6.39 End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 1:19:35 PST Add to watch list |
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6in1 Educational Solar kit builds six models Car Plane Airboat Helicopter Robot US $7.80 End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 2:08:07 PST Add to watch list |
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BUILD AN OFF GRID SOLAR POWER SYSTEM DIY KIT on CD, DVD US $10.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 4:39:18 PST Add to watch list |
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6in1 DIY Educational Solar Kit toy US $5.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 13:55:38 PST Add to watch list |
Category: Full Solarization, Home Energy, Large Projects, Solar DIY, Solar Gear
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Solar Power Backup Generators - Cheap Solar Backup Generators and Portable Generator Bargains
Current great deals on Backup Generators (changes daily):
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Eastern Tools Portable Generator TG32P31 US $340.90 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 1:51:30 PST Add to watch list |
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TROY-BILT 120V 12V PORTABLE 900 WATT ULTRA QUIET GENERATOR MODEL 01923 US $299.00 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 3:50:31 PST Add to watch list |
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Lifan Pro Series Portable Generator LF 3750 Watt US $789.09 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 4:48:18 PST Add to watch list |
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DuroMax Portable Generator Weather Resistant Cover US $19.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 5:58:13 PST Add to watch list |
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Eastern Tools DG6LE 6000 WATT PORTABLE DIESEL GENERATOR US $1,338.95 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 6:05:25 PST Add to watch list |
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New MTN Commercial Portable Ozone Generator Air Purifier Refresher Cleaner Ionic US $149.95 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 6:49:37 PST Add to watch list |
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Duromax Portable Gas Powered Electric Start Generator US $439.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 6:52:06 PST Add to watch list |
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6.7 Kw Diesel Portable Generator US $2,750.00 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 7:23:22 PST Add to watch list |
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DuroMax 4400 Watt Portable Gas Power Generator - XP4400 US $439.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 7:46:11 PST Add to watch list |
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DuroPower Portable Diesel Generator 8500w US $580.00 (12 Bids) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 8:14:28 PST Add to watch list |
AC Breaker Panels - Cheap AC Breaker Panels and Breaker Panels Bargains
Current great deals on AC Breaker Panels (changes daily):
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Blue Sea 8505 AC Main + Branch A-Series Toggle Circuit Breaker Panel (230V) - Ma US $355.14 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 10:28:46 PST Add to watch list |
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Paneltronics Standard AC 3 Position Breaker Panel & Main US $186.23 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 13:14:27 PST Add to watch list |
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CRUISERS YACHTS AC DC BOAT BREAKER PANEL US $1,339.95 End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 16:34:40 PST Add to watch list |
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BLUE SEA 8086 BREAKER PANEL 20-12V 20-120AC US $983.09 End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 10:51:28 PST Add to watch list |
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PANELTRONICS STANDARD AC 3 POSITION BREAKER PANEL & MAIN 9972322B US $190.95 End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 10:58:35 PST Add to watch list |
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CIRCUIT BREAKER MARINE AC/DC PANEL BREAKER SINGLE POLE 50-13181 40AMP BREAKER US $20.95 End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 11:15:01 PST Add to watch list |
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AC/DC PANEL BREAKER SINGLE POLE 50-13161 30A BREAKER N MARINE ELECTRICAL PARTS US $20.95 End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 11:20:39 PST Add to watch list |
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BLUE SEA 8505 BREAKER PANEL AC 3 POS W MAIN US $373.71 End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 12:09:58 PST Add to watch list |
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Paneltronics Standard AC 6 Position Breaker Panel & Mai US $211.71 End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 12:17:41 PST Add to watch list |
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PANELTRONICS STANDARD AC 3 POSITION BREAKER PANEL & MAI US $143.56 End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 12:31:48 PST Add to watch list |
Category: Full Solarization, Home Energy, Large Projects, Solar DIY, Solar Gear
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Power System Meters - Cheap Solar Power System Meters and System Meter Bargains, Power Meter Prices
Current great deals on Power System Meters (changes daily):
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New TES1333 TES-1333 Solar Power Radiation meter TES US $112.90 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 1:16:12 PST Add to watch list |
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Amprobe SOLAR-100 Solar Power Meter US $199.00 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 1:50:09 PST Add to watch list |
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TES-1333 Solar Power Meter Digital Radiation Tester US $105.80 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 1:58:07 PST Add to watch list |
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TES-1333 Solar Power Meter Digital Radiation Tester US $123.78 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 2:19:32 PST Add to watch list |
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200V 200A DC Blue Led Digital Boat Solar Panel Amp Volt Combo Meter Power 6-24V US $5.22 (7 Bids) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 7:33:43 PST Add to watch list |
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20V 50A DC Red LED Digital Amp Volt Auto Battery Solar Panel Meter Power 6-24V US $3.27 (3 Bids) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 7:33:44 PST Add to watch list |
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General DBTU1300 Solar Power BTU Meter US $134.95 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 9:31:16 PST Add to watch list |
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50V 200A DC Blue Led Boat Solar Panel Amp Volt Combo Meter Power 6-24V US $2.85 (2 Bids) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 19:15:25 PST Add to watch list |
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Solar Power Sunlight Meter US $140.57 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 20:55:26 PST Add to watch list |
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TES-1333 Solar Power Radiation Meter TES USG US $110.00 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:08:57 PST Add to watch list |
Category: Full Solarization, Home Energy, Large Projects, Solar DIY, Solar Gear
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Marine Batteries - Cheap Marine Batteries and Battery Bargains, Marine Battery Costs
Current great deals on Marine Batteries (changes daily):
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Tracker Marine GPS Unit GSM GPRS 60 Day Standby Battery US $234.99 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 1:22:37 PST Add to watch list |
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Optima Battery 9052-161 Battery Blue Top Marine 12 V US $297.94 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 8:10:59 PST Add to watch list |
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48" BOAT MARINE STARTER POWER LIVE STRAP CAR BATTERY LEAD US $18.94 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 8:40:41 PST Add to watch list |
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30" BOAT MARINE STARTER POWER LIVE STRAP CAR BATTERY LEAD US $13.43 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 9:52:51 PST Add to watch list |
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Marine Battery Box for Two (2) 8D Batteries, Todd Low Profile, USED US $75.00 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 11:16:40 PST Add to watch list |
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12 & 6 Volt Marine Boat RV Car Battery Circuit Tester US $6.95 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 11:41:10 PST Add to watch list |
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BATTERY LIFELINE U1,GPL-U1T 12V 33 AH MARINE DEEP CYCLE US $133.00 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 13:56:34 PST Add to watch list |
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MARINE/RV BATTERY BOX 24 SERIES BATTERY US $24.99 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 15:17:19 PST Add to watch list |
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MARINE/RV BATTERY BOX 27 SERIES BATTERY US $26.99 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 15:17:22 PST Add to watch list |
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Battery Operated Gravel Vac High Performance Fresh & Marine Aquatic Gardens US $0.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 17:08:54 PST Add to watch list |
Category: Full Solarization, Home Energy, Large Projects, Solar DIY, Solar Gear
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Charge Controllers - Cheap Solar Charge Controllers and Battery Charge Controller Bargains
Current great deals on Charge Controllers (changes daily):
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20A 12V/24 MPPT solar charge controller solar regulator 15-30% more power@ US $0.10 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 1:06:56 PST Add to watch list |
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solar charge controller, 10A solar power controller with timer and light sensor US $18.70 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 2:46:40 PST Add to watch list |
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12v/24v 30amp solar regulator,solar charge controller f solar panel.New design! US $43.08 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 3:00:11 PST Add to watch list |
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HQRP 12V / 24V 20A Solar Controller Battery Charge DC Regulator 300W/600W Power US $82.95 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 4:37:33 PST Add to watch list |
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20A Solar Charge Controller Panel Regulator 12V 24V US $0.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 5:06:21 PST Add to watch list |
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440 AMP 12v/24v/48v Solar/Wind Charge Controller HV US $245.00 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 5:24:52 PST Add to watch list |
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20A Solar Charge Controller Panel Regulator 12V 24V US $0.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 6:06:10 PST Add to watch list |
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20A Solar Charge Controller Panel Regulator 12V 24V US $0.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 7:06:14 PST Add to watch list |
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Morningstar SL-10L-24V SunLight-10 24Vdc 10A Solar Charge 10A Light Controller US $99.17 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 7:07:04 PST Add to watch list |
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15A solar charge controller solar power controller with timer and light sensor@ US $28.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 7:13:09 PST Add to watch list |
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