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24th September 2009
There is much argument with reference to the relevance of solar energy as a comprehensive energy platform. There is no debate, however, on less important applications such as pool lighting.
Solar energy has been used by man since the foundation of sta... Read >
Author: Calvin Tan23rd September 2009
The issue of global warming is gaining wide acceptance with more and more countries making the endeavor to delay the catastrophic effects of this phenomenon. Today, scientists and environmentalists are offering people, across the world, alternatives that ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Mankind’s use of solar energy has a history that dates back centuries. Archimedes, renowned Greek mathematician and scientist, used the concentrated reflections of soldiers’ brass shields to set fire to enemy ships during the 2nd century B.C.E. By the... Read >
Author: Nealmedia17th September 2009
Solar power is becoming more popular every day. This alternative energy source helps to save the planet by cutting down on the usage of non-renewable carbon based fuels, and it can save the energy consumer a significant amount of money on their energy bil... Read >
Author: MichaelJenkins16th September 2009
Depletion of natural resources at fast pace compels people to find some of the alternative sources of energy that are economical and can be used for a large number of years. Considering the fact; solar energy proves a blessing in disguise in this directio... Read >
Author: Article Manager08th September 2009
Taking steps towards making your home more environmentally friendly does not need to be a complicated process. There are some incredibly easy ways to live a more eco friendly life and a few small changes to the way you go about things could result in big... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton04th September 2009
Solar heat collectors absorb solar power, and then convert that radiation into heat. The heat is then transferred into a usable medium, most sometimes water or antifreeze fluid ( which won't freeze in cold weather ). The heat must then be stored, and... Read >
Author: Dion Merritt26th August 2009
Swimming is a hobby that you just can’t do only during summer. You would surely want to swim even when the temperature is low. By heating the swimming pool, you will be able to extend your swimming season to another few months and enjoy your pool throug... Read >
Author: billionareHuman20th August 2009
Flat-Plate Thermal Collectors
The function of a solar collector is to intercept income insulation and change it into a useable form of energy that can be applied to meet a specific demand.
Flat-plate thermal solar energy collectors are the most commonly... Read >
Author: timkola20th August 2009
The largest solar electric generating plant in the world produces a maximum of 345 megawatts (MW) of electricity and is located at Kramer Junction, California. This solar energy generating facility produces electricity for the Southern California Edison p... Read >
Author: timkola11th August 2009
As energy bills continue to rise and the renewable energy market gets more competitive, many more of us are eager consider installing solar panels. Of course, such an endeavour will work best with at least some assistance from a professional who can advi... Read >
Author: MarkeD31st July 2009
A DIY solar collector can turn solar power into thermal energy.
Thermal energy comes from heat, and should not be confused with electrical energy that comes from a solar panel. A solar panel converts the sun's energy into electricity, whereas a solar ... Read >
31st July 2009
When we think of the modern military we know we are envisioning a highly technical entity. The military tends to be the first group to understand, use and implement some of the most modern discoveries.
This is true particularly where solar power is conce... Read >
Author: The Outdoor Guy01st July 2009
There are several ways in which you, as an individual, can harness the sun's energy. One of these is installing and using a solar pool heater.
Solar pool heating systems are simple and inexpensive. Kits with unglazed plastic solar collectors are the c... Read >
28th June 2009
The exact method used to install a solar pool heater depend on several factors, such as the climate of an area, the area's solar resource, safety issues, and local building code requirements. You might have to look for a certified solar heater contractor ... Read >
06th June 2009
There are many solar pool heater kits available in the market these days. They cost between $3,000 to $4,000 for the materials and labor. In terms of recouping your initial investment, you could probably get your money�s worth in energy savings, within ... Read >
05th June 2009
Solar pool heaters can greatly reduce your energy costs. They're more cost-effective than either gas or heat-pump pool heaters. Once a solar pool heater system is installed, you'll be able to save on annual operating costs. Best of all, a solar swimming p... Read >
19th May 2009
People around the world are waking up to the immense possibilities to the power of the sun. Solar water heaters are one example for eco-friendly product innovations. No longer are conventional water heaters that run on electricity the preferred choice. Th... Read >
Author: Ashish27th April 2009
Lamp posts have played key roles in some of our favorite movies, books and stories. Just imagine Gene Kelly dancing in the rain, or the four children who visit Narnia and you’ll see how enchanted we have become by lamp posts. They seem like magical thin... Read >
Author: The Outdoor Guy22nd April 2009
The use of the sun to create energy (whether in the form of heat or electricity) is not new. Solar power has been in use for many centuries.
The History of Solar Power in the Ancient World
The Assyrians may have been the first to implement the use ... Read >
22nd April 2009
Gardens and yards are “natural” spaces, even if they are very particularly landscaped and maintained. For this reason many people hesitate to use lighting or exterior illumination in their gardens, but this is unfortunate because well-chosen lighting ... Read >
Author: The Outdoor Guy09th April 2009
The topic on everyone's lips these days is how to build a solar water heater. With the continual rising overhead associated with the energy crisis, it rightfully should be the focus of conversation.
It is wholly within the grasp of anyone who is vaguel... Read >
Author: trippmarxx08th April 2009
There really are no top solar water heater plans, as they all encompass their good qualities as well as their bad; however, one of the simplest and most efficient plan that I have came across was the Khanh solar water heater. This was a "make it yourself"... Read >
Author: trippmarxx04th March 2009
In a normal sunshine day, sun exerts on earth approximately thousand watts per square meter energy. We have often heard about power shortage and scarcity of energy but it is so unfortunate that several watts of energy everyday are being wasted or we can s... Read >
Author: Rinnai24th February 2009
In a normal sunshine day, sun exerts on earth approximately thousand watts per square meter energy. We have often heard about power shortage and scarcity of energy but it is so unfortunate that several watts of energy everyday are being wasted or we can s... Read >
Author: Rinnai23rd February 2009
In a normal sunshine day, sun exerts on earth approximately thousand watts per square meter energy. We have often heard about power shortage and scarcity of energy but it is so unfortunate that several watts of energy everyday are being wasted or we can s... Read >
Author: Rinnai01st February 2009
In this time of energetic saving, emission containment, costs and bill reduction, people are looking everywhere for new solutions to decrease energy waste but not lowering our living standards.
Many companies are studying new modern and environmentally... Read >
Author: martinapp31st January 2009
Many people are confused as to how solar panels actually work. This confusion is perfectly reasonable and stems from the general acceptance of solar panels on things like calculators or garden lamps.
These types of solar panels are called photovoltaic... Read >
Author: Silviu Marian31st January 2009
Many people are confused as to how solar panels actually work. This confusion is perfectly reasonable and stems from the general acceptance of solar panels on things like calculators or garden lamps.
These types of solar panels are called photovoltaic... Read >
Author: Silviu Marian28th January 2009
A solar collector is a device which is essential to any solar heating system. It gathers the sun's energy, converts it into heat, and then transfers the heat into water, air, or solar fluid. This device is mainly used in water heating systems, pool heate... Read >
23rd July 2008
Solar panels are devices made to convert solar energy into either electricity or heat. While most think of it as new technology, the basic concept has already been in use since around a hundred years ago to heat water in homes. Declared by many as one of ... Read >
Author: John Mahoney27th June 2008
Solar outdoor lighting products are used for large sections of animal solar lights and solar rock lights. Solar out door lighting products are suitable for gardens and landscapes. They are economical and easy to install. Most outdoor lighting products are... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu27th June 2008
Outdoor solar lighting products are used for outdoor lighting applications. Outdoor solar lighting products are suitable for gardens and landscapes. They are economical and easy to install. Most outdoor lighting products are made by stainless steel lights... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu09th June 2008
Another name for solar water heaters is “domestic hot water systems”.
They are a very cost-efficient way of keeping your home warm. One great
perk of this particular process is that it can be used regardless of
what type of climate you live in, ... Read >
Author: C.L. Hendricks18th April 2008
Today, when we look around, we can�t help but notice that the environment is suffering. Natural resources are depleted, water and soil are contaminated, and air, in some cities, is gray with particulates. If the human body is a microcosm of the planet... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer12th January 2007
Are you thinking about buying a swimming pool heater? A very cost effective option
would be getting a solar heater for swimming pool. Solar heaters don't require
any additional source of energy, so it will heat up your pool for free.
Solar heater for... Read >
Author: Tatyana Turner03rd January 2007
Once a distant technology that just sat on roofs that a few green minded people used, solar power has become a trendy tool we can hold in our hands. Sunlight - solar energy - can be used to generate electricity, provide hot water, and to heat, cool, and l... Read >
Author: Davinos Greeno29th August 2006
Pool blankets and Solar heating units on the roof have both substantially increased in popularity in homes allowing the use of the sun to enjoy warmer water in pools. Your pool can be enjoyed in the quiet of an evening if the pool is heated using the sun... Read >
Author: Tony Robinson29th July 2006
There is much debate about the application of solar energy as a global energy platform. There is no debate, however, on smaller applications such as pool lighting.
Converting to Solar Lighting For Your Pool
Solar energy has been used by man since t... Read >
Author: Rick Chapo07th July 2006
The energetical potential of solar energy is great, by nowadays calculations it's approximately 1,57*10^18 Watt peak a year. The science that studies the methods of collecting and transformation of solar energy to another kinds of energy is solar energeti... Read >
Author: LLoyd Johns01st January 2006
At first glance, solar cooling looks like an oxymoron. However, the same energy that can provide heat in the wintertime can also provide cooling during the summer.
Several passive cooling systems have been developed and tested. At their simplest, the... Read >
Author: Hans Dekker
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