Conservative estimates of the spending on the war in iraq total over 500 billion dollars. This would be enough money to supply energy to 60 million homes if spent on solar or wind energy sources. Or, the money could have been invested in new energy research, battery technology, and electric cars, and yielded even greater energy independence. So why aren’t these things being done?
How Can I Use Solar Power In My House?
As far as I know that it's more economic to use solar power at home. What are the ways that solar power can help me with? How can i do it? How much will the devices needed cost?
What Kind Of Solar Power Setup Would I Need To Power A Single Room’s Energy Needs?
I live in the basement of a house and would like to run my room on solar power. I have two power strips that run a TV and DVD player, a laptop, printer and two external hard drives and I would need to use a couple floor lamps in the room as well. What kind of solar paneling setup would I need and what would be the ballpark cost on this?
Which Is The Best Diy Solar Panel/wind Turbine Program?
I've been looking at all of the options for installing solar electricity systems online, and I've noticed that even the so-called review sites all seem to be part of a sales pitch....haven't found a single, independent review of any of these products. Has anyone out there actually used any of these (Earth4Energy, HomemadeEnergy, etc.), and if so, how good are they?
Whats The Difference Between A Diy Solar Panel System And A Commercially Installed System?
So I installed a solar system I bought at harbor freight and was planning on getting the rest of the panels later. It says to leave the regulator on only when your at home. I was thinking what is the difference between my system and the $10,000 system that a solar company would install in houses.
How Can I Set Up A Solar Panel Just To Power A Couple Of Light Globes In My Home?
July 13th, 2010
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does anyone know of a good website that can show me how to rig up a solar panel, battery and inverter to power a few energy saver light globes (say 10-15 watt each), in my house? thanks
What Kind Of Solar Panel Do I Need To Power A 130w Electric Motor?
July 12th, 2010
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I am building a school project where I need to mix water with an electric motor. This motor needs to be powered by a solar panel. It is a 130W motor. How can I determine the required solar panel?
Thanks!
Back-Up Rechargeable POWER Boost for iPod, iPhone 3G / 3GS, ALL BlackBerry’s, Kindle 2 & Kindle DX – Refuel 3 Ways AC, USB and SOLAR
March 12th, 2010
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Accessory Power SOLAR POWER Boost Powerful enough to charge all of your portable electronics using the POWER of the SUN!Provides a source of POWER when away from outlets! Solar Panels charge and maintain 1400 mAh of power! 60 minute charge provides up to 180 minutes of talk time or 72 hours of standby time. AC power adapter charging 2-5 hours. Computer charging 3-5 hours. Solar Charging 5-7 hours. Includes Plugs to CHARGE and POWER your iPod, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3Gs, ALL Bla (more…)
Smart Solar 3720WML1 Solar Key Hole Light (with interchangeable covers; brass, chrome & white finishes)
March 9th, 2010
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Smart Solar Solar Keyhole Lights are solar powered LED light highlights keyholes, door handles and entrances to sheds and green houses. Interchangeable covers allow appearance to be altered to match door furniture or your personal preference (white , brass or chrome). The light stays on for 10 seconds and automatically switches off to conserve energy. It’s powered by an integral low light level solar panel to constantly recharge the internal battery (lithium rechargeable batte (more…)
The Solar Electricity Handbook 2009: A Simple, Practical Guide to Using Electric Solar Panels and Designing and Installing Photovoltaic Solar PV Systems (Paperback)
March 6th, 2010
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The Solar Electricity Handbook is a practical and straightforward guide to using electric solar panels. Assuming no previous knowledge of solar panels, the book explains how solar panels work, how they can be used and explains the steps you need to take to successfully design and install a solar electric system from scratch using photovoltaic solar panels. Accompanying this book is a solar resource website containing lots of useful information, lists of suppliers and on-line (more…)
Solar Power .?
February 28th, 2010
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Can a 5w 12v Trickle Solar Panel charge a deep cycle marine battery?
And if yes how long would it take to come from nothing to be fully charged?
