Off Grid Living - Solar Powered Freedom!

Off Grid Living - Solar Powered Freedom!Article by Michael Lenker What exactly is off grid living? Off grid living is described as living in a self sufficient manner without using one or more utilities. (electric, gas, water, etc.)Does that describe you? The "grid" is what utility companiescall the electrical power grid where power poles and lines form many grids throughout the city. Benefits of Off Grid LivingLiving off the

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Your Questions About Wind Power Facts

George asks…Odd facts about wind power?Does anyone know any odd facts about wind energy?admin answers:Hi AB, there are probably tons of odd facts about wind power. The first known windmills date to about the 12th century AD. Originally they were used to grind grain and pump water. In those days, the person who operated the mill, known as the, "Miller," was the most prominent businessman in town. Normally a farmer would take whatever he grew that year to the miller, and barter to have it

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Saving Money on Your Power Bill

Saving Money on Your Power BillArticle by Johan Kriegbaum Electricity - it's a necessity. But are we taking it for granted? We waste so much electricity without even knowing, which in turn wastes hard-earned cash. So what can you do to change your electricity-wasting ways and save cash, fast?Well first you need to think about something called 'Vampire Power'. This is power that is used to keep your electrical appliances on

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Your Questions About Solar Energy Advantages

Laura asks…What are the advantages of Solar Energy?http://www.solar-energy-advantages-blog.com/admin answers:Its a renewable resource since its there all the time. Its doesn't emit fossil fuels. Good investmentMark asks…What advantages does solar energy have over fossil fuels?and can solar energy be used in the winter??admin answers:It uses the suns energy without giving off carbon emissions.It is a self sufficient system using low maintenance.The suns rays penetrate the clouds even in

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Your Questions About Solar Energy Cost

Nancy asks…How Much Does Solar Energy cost in The UK?How much does solar energy cost, using pounds, in the Uk? How much does it cost to set up and does it cause a lot of hassle? Peter J I know its expensive, I want an actual figure! No best answer!admin answers:The energy costs nothing. The equipment required to make it go, is really expensive. The equipment required to make it practical is obscenely expensive.Mary asks…How much money does solar energy cost?How much would it cost to run a

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Self-Sufficiency in the Home

Self-Sufficiency in the HomeArticle by Kris Schmandt This subject is on my mind quite often these days. With an uncertain dollar, strained international policies, and all manner of trouble around the world, being self-sufficient is something I would like to achieve someday. Many people have a distorted view of what this means. Perhaps thoughts of living on a mountain top and never showering, a solar panel on the roof of your

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Your Questions About Renewable Energy World

Donald asks…What are the best examples of renewable energy being put to good use in the real world?I'm writing a report for school on the future of renewable energy (including wind, water, solar, geothermal, and biofuel), and want to give some real world examples of how renewable energy is being used effectively today. What strikes you as some of the best real world examples you've seen or heard of?admin answers:Geothermal energy used in Iceland. Iceland's many geysers and hotsprings make

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Your Questions About Renewable Energy Credits

Lisa asks…How do Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) work?Is it an incentive to use renewable energy?admin answers:The basic idea that people who feel bad about something can buy them to get rid of the guilt. The way that they work is that a very small amount (much less than the subsidies and tax breaks given to politically correct energy) of money goes to those who operate a wind turbine or solar panel (or even methane gas recovery systems at landfills, sometimes things that would have to be

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Transforming Parking Lots into Solar Energy Plants Could Be a Revolutionary Idea

Transforming Parking Lots into Solar Energy Plants Could Be a Revolutionary IdeaArticle by SunFusion Solar One of the recent developments in the solar energy industry is the possibility of transforming the underutilized car parking lots into productive solar power plants. A solar powered parking lot canopy is an innovative structural change, which is most suitable for businesses and large institutions that are considering the

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3 Common Types of Solar Panel Array Mountings

3 Common Types of Solar Panel Array MountingsArticle by dave@wind-solar-power.info Dave Once you have decided to install a solar power system, you have to decide how you want to mount the solar panel. There are a few ways to mount the panel, each offering varying level of energy production. Among the factors need to be considered when choosing the type of mounting system should reflect your budget, the amount of shadow

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