Do It Yourself Solar
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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Found this blog post about a modern concrete home design. The home is beautiful, if not a little large for a lot of families, but it had a lot of great ideas that could be employed in not only my own home design, but in many passive solar home designs.
Here’s the …
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