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- Common Misconceptions About Solar Panels - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Martin BreemanIt makes sense to consider all your options when thinking about solar panels, and there is much information freely available to ensure you’re fully informed of the pros and cons. However, there are also many misconceptions out there, so it’s very easy to get confused about this type of ‘green’ ...
Views: 1405 - Do Solar Panels Still Make Electricity When There are Clouds? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Martin BreemanSolar panels are becoming more and more en vogue as they become more readily available and as the cost of installing them reduces. That being said, the decision to install these panels in one's home isn't one to be taken lightly. There are a number of factors to be taken into consideration, ...
Views: 789 - Solar Power is Becoming More Popular All Over The Globe - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Martin BreemanThere is a better way for consumers to save money on their heating costs. Prices are rising on everything, heating is no exception. Gas used to be more expensive to heat a home but now electricity has become more expensive as well as gas consumption. Alternative methods to heating are plentiful; ...
Views: 708 - What Are The Main Downsides To Solar Energy? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Martin BreemanThe use of photovoltaic cells as a means of clean and sustainable energy has been gaining popularity in recent years. For many people, they provide hope for reducing reliance on power plants that spew pollution and add to the nuclear waste disposal problem. While there are numerous benefits to ...
Views: 628 - How Heat Pumps are Another Green Choice for Your Home - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Martin BreemanWhether you have seen, not seen, or just seen and not believed the issues pointed out in "The Inconvenient Truth", more consumers are looking for natural energy source alternatives. With items such as calculators, street lights, satellites and light fixtures taking a turn towards solar panel ...
Views: 648 - The Affordable Way to Produce Your Own Electricity - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Martin BreemanWe are all aware of the threat of Global Warming from harmful emissions that are constantly being spewed into the atmosphere from our automobiles to the way that we heat our homes. It only makes sense to incorporate ways to live “greener”. We have only a limited amount of fossil fuels in the ...
Views: 785 - Making Sense of Solar Power - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Martin BreemanWith energy costs reaching an all time high, many businesses have started considering the benefits of solar energy. Solar panels have been around for quite awhile and have existed on many different scales, from toys and calculators to the panels found on many of the global positioning ...
Views: 698 - What to Look for when Choosing Heat Pumps - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Martin BreemanHeat pumps are a essential part to various types of systems, such as, refrigerators, air conditioners, and freezers. A heat pump is a device that uses only a small amount of energy to transfer heat from one location to another. This process is commonly used to heat homes in the winter time. The ...
Views: 660 - The Lifespan of Photovoltaic Solar Panels - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Martin BreemanPhotovoltaic solar panels are becoming a popular means of off-grid power production. With high power output over long daylight times they can easily provide enough electricity to power the average family home or even several homes. The greatest thing about solar panels is that they are entirely ...
Views: 925 - The Basics and Applications of Solar Panels - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Martin BreemanA solar panel is a set of components packaged together made up of solar cells to produce energy and supply electricity by making use of the suns energy. On the surface of the panel is a grid like pattern made up of these cells that collect sunlight during the day and convert it into energy. ...
Views: 655 - Getting The Right Solar PV Panels For Your Building - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Martin BreemanSolar panels are a great way to supply energy for a building. With so much concern over the environment today, many people are switching to solar panels for their energy needs. Getting the right PV solar panel for your building is important. There are a few factors to keep in mind when selecting ...
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