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		<title>Why Don&#8217;t We Spend More Money On Wind Or Solar Power?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:38:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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&#8217;t these things being done?</p>
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		<title>How Can I Set Up A Solar Panel Just To Power A Couple Of Light Globes In My Home?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:50:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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</p>
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		<title>What Kind Of Solar Panel Do I Need To Power A 130w Electric Motor?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:33:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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?<br />
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		<title>Back-Up Rechargeable POWER Boost for iPod, iPhone 3G / 3GS, ALL BlackBerry&#8217;s, Kindle 2 &amp; Kindle DX &#8211; Refuel 3 Ways AC, USB and SOLAR</title>
		<link>http://diysolarblog.com/back-up-rechargeable-power-boost-for-ipod-iphone-3g-3gs-all-blackberrys-kindle-2-kindle-dx-refuel-3-ways-ac-usb-and-solar/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:12:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Back-Up-Rechargeable-iPhone-BlackBerrys-Kindle/dp/B002NNICUW/ref=sr_1_14/186-1574463-9877021?ie=UTF8&#038;s=electronics&#038;qid=1264758110&#038;sr=8-14?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=metally-20"><img style="float:left;width: 150px;height:150px;margin-right: 10px;" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ZYyhUgoqL._SL500_AA280_.jpg" alt="Back-Up Rechargeable POWER Boost for iPod, iPhone 3G / 3GS, ALL BlackBerry's, Kindle 2 &#038; Kindle DX - Refuel 3 Ways AC, USB and SOLAR" /></a></p>
<p>  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 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Back-Up-Rechargeable-iPhone-BlackBerrys-Kindle/dp/B002NNICUW/ref=sr_1_14/186-1574463-9877021?ie=UTF8&#038;s=electronics&#038;qid=1264758110&#038;sr=8-14?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=metally-20" title="More at Amazon">(more&#8230;)</a></p>
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		<title>Smart Solar 3720WML1 Solar Key Hole Light (with interchangeable covers; brass, chrome &amp; white finishes)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:39:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Solar-3720WML1-interchangeable-finishes/dp/B001L4HSMC/ref=sr_1_13/186-1574463-9877021?ie=UTF8&#038;s=home-garden&#038;qid=1264758110&#038;sr=8-13?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=metally-20"><img style="float:left;width: 150px;height:150px;margin-right: 10px;" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21oMF0VSQ%2BL._SL500_AA200_.jpg" alt="Smart Solar 3720WML1 Solar Key Hole Light (with interchangeable covers; brass, chrome &#038; white finishes)" /></a></p>
<p>  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&#8217;s powered by an integral low light level solar panel to constantly recharge the internal battery (lithium rechargeable batte <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Solar-3720WML1-interchangeable-finishes/dp/B001L4HSMC/ref=sr_1_13/186-1574463-9877021?ie=UTF8&#038;s=home-garden&#038;qid=1264758110&#038;sr=8-13?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=metally-20" title="More at Amazon">(more&#8230;)</a></p>
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		<title>The Solar Electricity Handbook 2009: A Simple, Practical Guide to Using Electric Solar Panels and Designing and Installing Photovoltaic Solar PV Systems (Paperback)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:56:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Solar-Electricity-Handbook-2009-Photovoltaic/dp/1907215018/ref=sr_1_12/186-1574463-9877021?ie=UTF8&#038;s=books&#038;qid=1264758110&#038;sr=8-12?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=metally-20"><img style="float:left;width: 150px;height:150px;margin-right: 10px;" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51V4fMPu28L._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA240_SH20_OU01_.jpg" alt="The Solar Electricity Handbook 2009: A Simple, Practical Guide to Using Electric Solar Panels and Designing and Installing Photovoltaic Solar PV Systems" /></a></p>
<p>  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 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Solar-Electricity-Handbook-2009-Photovoltaic/dp/1907215018/ref=sr_1_12/186-1574463-9877021?ie=UTF8&#038;s=books&#038;qid=1264758110&#038;sr=8-12?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=metally-20" title="More at Amazon">(more&#8230;)</a></p>
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		<title>Solar Power                                                        .?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:34:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Can a 5w 12v Trickle Solar Panel charge a deep cycle marine battery?<br />
And if yes how long would it take to come from nothing to be fully charged?</p>
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		<title>Etón FR160GR Microlink Self-Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with Flashlight, Solar Power and Cell Phone Charger (Green)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:59:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the Manufacturer Tune_in: to the MICROLINK FR160 by Etón For the calm of a sailboat, the curves of a bike trail, the midst of a hurricane, for baseball fans tuning into a game, a bevy of kids camping in the backyard. For everyday adventure, Etón corporation is there to keep you connected, empowered and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/FR160GR-Microlink-Self-Powered-Weather-Flashlight/dp/B001QTXKBK/ref=sr_1_10/186-1574463-9877021?ie=UTF8&#038;s=electronics&#038;qid=1264758110&#038;sr=8-10?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=metally-20"><img style="float:left;width: 150px;height:150px;margin-right: 10px;" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/412-ZCDBhcL._SL500_AA280_.jpg" alt="Etón FR160GR Microlink Self-Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with Flashlight, Solar Power and Cell Phone Charger (Green)" /></a></p>
<p>      From the Manufacturer</p>
<p>  Tune_in: to the MICROLINK FR160 by Etón  	        For the calm of a sailboat, the curves of a bike trail, the midst of a hurricane, for baseball fans tuning into a game, a bevy of kids camping in the backyard. For everyday adventure, Etón corporation is there to keep you connected, empowered and informed all year round, 365 days a year.       Sleek and portable MICROLINK FR160 helps you define your adventure  Radios for Everyday Adventure   The Etón MICRO <a href="http://www.amazon.com/FR160GR-Microlink-Self-Powered-Weather-Flashlight/dp/B001QTXKBK/ref=sr_1_10/186-1574463-9877021?ie=UTF8&#038;s=electronics&#038;qid=1264758110&#038;sr=8-10?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=metally-20" title="More at Amazon">(more&#8230;)</a></p>
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		<title>Solar Power???</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 03:27:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[where do u find solar powered pannels, how muchdo they cost, and how do you set it up? thanks]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>where do u find solar powered pannels, how muchdo they cost, and how do you set it up?<br />
                                      thanks</p>
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		<title>Solar Power&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..????</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:54:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[im doing this project and i have to have a realy good , simple definition of solar power&#8230;.about a paragraph long&#8230;.. please helppp this is due bye tomrrow]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>im doing this project  and i have to have a realy good , simple definition of  solar power&#8230;.about a paragraph long&#8230;.. please helppp this is due bye tomrrow</p>
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