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Advantages of renewable energy
Supplies of fossil fuels are dwindling all over the world. Because of this, governments and environmentalists are warning people that something needs to be done to keep up with this demand. People are looking at …
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There are two basic types of solar for use around the home or business: Active Systems and Passive Systems.
Active Solar or Photo Voltaic Systems
Active systems are used to generate electricity so you can power appliances and electronics. These systems consist of …
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Shadows Are Your Enemy
With solar, large buildings, trees, shrubs and any kind of tall obstruction can rob you of power and heat from the sun. You need to stand at each corner of your new home and take note of any structure or obstruction that might limit access to the sun’s rays.
Face south from each location and turn your head right to left and note anything that might get in the way. If there are trees or other empty home sites …
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Like I said, I’m writing a Special Report on Saving Money by taking advantage of Solar techniques. Here’s the first section of Chapter 1:
Before You Build:
Orientation to the Sun
What difference does it make how I face the front of my home?
Well, in truth, it …
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Saving Money With Solar – Before and After You Build
Table of Contents:
Saving Money With Solar – Before and After You Build. 1
Table of Contents: 2
Introduction. 3
Before You Build: 4
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As usual, it’s been way too long since I got you caught up on where we are with our own Passive Solar Home design and building project. Here’s what’s happend since my last update:
The house design: …
Compared to same month last year I saw a reduction from 2800 to 2100 HW hours. That’s a reduction of 25%!!! This will only serve to increase the amount of savings I will see once my solar panels go online…
Home energy consumption is one of the main problems people are having in today’s economy. The fact is, we all need electricity to power much of our lives. We want the level of comfort that is provided by today’s electricity. However, most of us also know that the price we pay for that electicity is just too expensive now to just take it for granted.
In the true spirit of inginuity found in humanity, people today are doing what they have always done when faced with something that does not meet their needs in life… they
Hello again Solar Building News friend, My favorite vendors at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas this year were the concrete stain and stamp vendors. I took more literature home and spent more time talking to this group than any other at the show. Since we are planning on building a combination passive and [...]
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