The decision to install a solar power system is not one that can be made hastily. Much planning must be done if the system is to function effectively. Even more thought and planning will be required if the homeowner decides to use a do-it-yourself installation. The installation, although not difficult, will require a certain amount of solar how to knowledge. …
How Rain Power and Solar Power Work Together
Constantly, the rainwater harvesting industry is searching for different ways to make rainwater harvesting more economical and practical. By using rainwater harvesting you can reduce your mains water consumption by between 30% and 50%, and we are all now are under strong government pressure to achieve this. The Code for Sustainable Homes recommends rainwater harvesting for its higher target levels …
Three Reasons To Choose Solar Lanterns
Millions of people love to show off their backyards and other portions of their landscape. They will research all of their options. They will design the flower beds, the trees and shrubs as well as fences (stone or otherwise). One of the final touches that they will contemplate is the proper lighting for their masterpiece. Let us face facts, without …
Do-It-Yourself Solar Panels – Reduce Your Energy Bills
If you are interested to build DIY solar panels, you’ll be delighted to know they can be constructed easily and with very little cost. I can also assure you it will be a very rewarding process. For more than 2 decades, you can reap the rewards of your labor in reduced energy bills. You may even chose to eliminate it …
How Solar Water Heaters Work to Save You Money
Like the name implies, solar water heaters use energy from the sun to heat water. Initially, the cost of a solar water heater is high, but it can save you thousands of dollars in the long term. In this article, we’ll discuss the costs associated with solar water heaters, how they work and how to install them. While solar water …
Photovoltaic Solar Energy: A Wise Investment for the Future
Solar energy and photovoltaic cell technology are now common household words and have been so for quite some time now. Most people would like to go green and solar energy is the first choice of many. The thought of supplying yourself with a continually renewing source of totally free energy that causes absolutely no pollution to the world has given …
The Importance Of Venus In The Solar System
The solar system consists of nine planets and the Venus planet is the second planet of the solar system. The Sun and the planet Mercury form the structure of the solar system and the solar system is 360 degree circular in shape. The planet Venus is positioned the second from the Sun and it takes nearly 225 days for revolving …
How Do Pool Solar Panels Work?
All pool solar panels are heat exchangers. They cause water to be heated (using solar energy) as it passes through the panel. Thus it prepares for you a warm pool for an enjoyable swim. Each heat exchanger (or heat collector) is fitted with metallic pipes that run parallel to each other. These are exposed to sunlight and are always painted …
Home Solar Power Systems Used by Families Who Don’t Have to Pay For Electricity Bills
Some families have taken a large part of their electricity consumption “off the grid”. Most of their supply comes from home solar power systems that converts solar energy into electricity every single day. This means they only pay a small fraction of what most of us cough out in electricity bills. The beautiful thing about this method of producing electricity …
Benefits Of A Solar Power Home Kit
If you’re thinking about the ever increasing costs of fueling your home, have you ever though of solar power. The sun can power your home, and once you have everything set up, your electricity bills will either be reduced or non-existent. This has given a lot of freedom to families all over the world with the benefits of the extra …