Archive for January, 2010
why are politicians not solving the energy crisis with solar panels on homes.?
January 31st, 2010 | 
Author: solar panels on homes would reduce our consuption of coal, reduce the need for nuclear power, and create U.S. Based manufacturing for these panels, and create jobs in constuction.
Solve our energy crisis politicians, with tax incentives, or home building regulation.
Because politicians can’t make you put solar panels on your home if you’re building one. If you want to, do it for your own home. Oh, and another thing; politicians aren’t there to solve our problems for us. They’re just there to run the day-to-day business of government.
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Solar Gable Fan – Cools Your Attic
Dont let excessive attic heat destroy your home. Install a solar gable fan in your attic! Attic venting is an important aspect in maintaining a healthy energy efficient home. Proper venting cools your roof extending the material life and reduces the load on your air conditioning system. Attic venting also increases fresh air circulation which reduces vapor build up generated by every day activities like showering and cooking. Excess moisture trapped in your attic can cause a variety of problems from rust and rot to increased bacteria and mold counts. Passive vents have been a part of building construction for years, but depending on the daily air movement, air is allowed to remain stagnant and continue to build heat and moisture. This solar attic fan is a simple and environmentally sensible solution that can protect your home and save you money. Powered completely by free solar energy, the vent is compact and quiet. Fully operational right from the box; easy installation! The 20-watt unit can fully vent up to 1800 square feet, operating up to 1275 cfms. Also available in a 10 watt model for venting up to 1200 square feet and up to 1275 cfms. 25 year warranty on the housing, solar panel and motor! Gable Fan Installation Sheet
Solar Home Panels
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Duration : 41 sec
Tags: EyeMax Solar Wind-up Radio & LED Flashlight
Every home should have at least one good emergency wind-up radio on hand, and the new Freeplay EyeMax AM/FM LED Radio is the best wind-up radio of its size. The Free Play Eyemax AM/FM LED Radio gives you a variety of power options — all without the need for replaceable batteries. The EyeMax delivers clear radio reception and flashlight illumination by recharging (through AC outlet), hand cranking (wind up) or solar power. The Freeplay Eyemax will play for approximately 35 minutes at normal volume per 30 second wind, additional winding extends playtime. In direct sunlight the Eyemax will both charge itself and play continuously without winding. The internal Ni-MH battery can be fully charged from the solar panel or the AC adapter. The Freeplay Eyemax will give 25 hours of playtime, depending on volume, when fully charged. Features: Can be charged 3 different ways: AC outlet, Hand Cranking or Solar Power Ultra bright white LED Flashlight built-m Precise radio tuning; no distortion at high volumes Built-in earphone socket for personal listening Specifications: Solar panel: 4.2 V 52mA output Radio playtime: 25 hours (full charge on normal volume) AC adapter charge rate: 24 hours for 100% capacity Dimensions: 4.4 in. (H) x 7.3 in. (L) x 2.4 in. (W) Weight: 24.5 oz
SOLAR PANEL DIY MAKE YOUR OWN SOLAR PANEL BUILD SOLAR PANELS
http://www.greenpowerscience.com/
This is the basics of tabbing cells together. Tabbing solar cells with tab wire and a flux pen.
Evergreen Solar Cells
Sun Electronics
residential solar panels
SOLAR TRAINING SOLAR TEACHING
Duration : 0:14:21
Home solar panels – how solar power system works
http://ShortWayTo.com/home-solar-panels/
– Learn How To Build Your Own Solar Power System
How Solar Panel Works?
Watch this video to see how a man managed to set up solar power in his home and what you could make, following Energy 4 Green Solution:
- 100% safe in all seasons
- extremely affordable
- do it yourself today
- fully illustrated
- start in 10 minutes
Solar panels at home. Solar House. Solar power systems. Solarpanel project
Duration : 1 min 58 sec
Has anyone used portable solar panels for home use?
I found portable solar panels used for boats etc. and was wondering how I could effectly use them for my home instead. If you have used them in the past, please tell how they worked (good or bad).
Most people think all one needs is some solar panels to make power. It doesn’t usually work that way. On a boat it is easy because most boats use batteries and DC power.
If all you want to do is make DC power, you will need a battery to hook your portable unit / units to. You can then use the battery to supply power to something that uses battery power. You may need a voltage converter if the device is not 12 volt.
To use the power you get from solar panels for AC power like your house has, you need a regulator, inverter, and controller to change the DC output from the panel (s) to AC and then control the power into your electric system. You also need a unit from your electric company installed.
A decent minimal solar system for an average house may cost around $5000 – $10,000. It will take many, many years to pay back. For a full-use system with generator, it will probably take $30,000 – $40,000 IF you don’t use it for air conditioning. If you live in an area where you have a lot of cloudy days, it will take many, many, many, many years to pay back.
The reason everyone isn’t using solar power is because it is not cheap and has not been cost-effective for most situations. Most Americans would not like it’s inconvenience at times. It is not new science. It is in use many places and well known. It is great for some applications and as fuel and electrical power cost increase it will be used more.
Don’t believe the media and hollywood. They are not interested in truth. They are just interested in making you believe their way. Study and learn.
How to Install Solar Panels : Standard Inverters for Solar Energy
A standard inverter tells the user when power is coming in and how much is going out. Learn about standard inverters for solar power from a professional in this free energy conservation video.
Expert: Roger Bacon
Bio: Roger Bacon is the owner of RGB Home Repair and Renovation in Santa Barbara California. He has experience in all phases of home repair and renovations such as plumbing, heating and solar power.
Filmmaker: Diana Bacon
Duration : 0:1:43
SOLAR POWERED LED LANTERN w/ REMOTE CONTROL –Plus…. $14.00 Bright LED FREE Waterproof Flashlight FREE with EVERY ORDER! — 24 Powerful LED Bulbs — Up to 20 hrs per Charge — Rugged Steel / ABS Exterior — Dual SOLAR PANELS — good for Emergency Use
This Solar Rechargeable Lantern is packed with features! Stainless Steel and ABS construction with Dual Automatic Opening Solar Panels, and 24 LED’s high / low lights with 20+ hours of light per charge. Also – Amber Night Light, and an Emergency Flashing function. Great for emergencies and other uses around the home, yet it also provides rugged performance for outdoor use. It is both versatile and compact, but whats actually the biggest feature is the functionality of this light. Set the switch to any of the desired features and you will see its capabilities. We did not cut any corners when this was designed; the result is likely the best performing solar lantern of its kind!
Which solar panel is most efficient and best price for my home?
Looking for the right solar panel for my home, what is the most efficient panels is best for me.
Kyocera?
You really need to look at your energy useage, that will give you an idea of the scale of your solar power instalation. I can save however that if you buy the parts and assemble them yourself you’ll be paying about $150 per 1000w output, compared to from $1,200 to $1,500 for the same wattage if you buy prefabricated units and have them installed. I recently did this, if interested you can check out http://www.earth4power.biz which is where I got my schematics. It also includes sources for the cheapest materials.
I wish you good luck, go for it. The energy savings far out does the initial start up cost quickly.