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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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Profit Opportunity: The Government Has Solar’s Back
By Christian Hill [Comments by Wes Waddell]
[The Public is Left Paying the Bills]
Yesterday, I talked about the tremendous year the solar industry had in 2010. While the S&P was up nearly 20%, some [solar and utility] companies saw gains as high as 80% and 120%.
And for the first time ever …
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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: …
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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The average homeowner will spend more than $100,000 on electric bills over 25 years. Why rent when you can own? Following is an overview of the costs associated with purchasing a solar system….
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Unless you’re totally new to the idea of renewable geothermal, solar and wind energy in the last few months, you should already be aware of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The ARRA, which provides billions designed to restart the sagging economy is your best friend when it comes to renewable geothermal, solar and wind power energy credits.
Under Section 1603 of the Act, Congress has authorized the issuance of …
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