Solar Power Homes Blog » Solar Power http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog Generate Renewable Residential Solar and Wind Energy Sat, 19 Jun 2010 05:50:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 solar power efficiency? http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/solar-power-efficiency/ http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/solar-power-efficiency/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:36:08 +0000 Admin Just to make sure I understand this solar power thing:

1. Peak solar constant on the earth’s surface = 1 kw/meter
2. Photovoltaic efficiency = 20%
3. Intermittency efficiency = 20%

(this is the relation of the peak to the average unit time, totalling across day and night, good weather and bad, summer and winter)

4. Storage efficiency = 25% (Storage efficiency comes in two parts: losses inflicted by putting your power in storage and losses inflicted when taking it out. I am assuming 50% in both cases.)

So we end up with 1000 kw/m * .2 * .2 * .25 = 10 watts a sq meter.

I’m not saying that’s good or bad. I’m just asking if it is right.


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]]> http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/solar-power-efficiency/feed/ 3 do you think its time for a Manhattan type project is done concerning solar power or other renewable energy? http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/do-you-think-its-time-for-a-manhattan-type-project-is-done-concerning-solar-power-or-other-renewable-energy/ http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/do-you-think-its-time-for-a-manhattan-type-project-is-done-concerning-solar-power-or-other-renewable-energy/#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 12:00:13 +0000 Admin that is a goverment type group to find a real solution to the energy crisis, i dont believe in global warming, but i think everybody can agree some day there will be no oil,

we developed the abomb in a few years doing it that way

fund it till they get a efficant way of energy and then make it a public trust type deal anyone can use it and devolope it further
the queston should be this but i hit enter to quick after changing it abit, lol i always run out of spaces asking my original form of question

do you think its time for a Manhattan type project concerning solar power or other renewable energy?
its not so much dreaming as trying to put though into action, and then spreading the word.

although dreaming helps also
i did not know that about kerry, but i was out of the country for 2 years at the time good for him, i think it needs to be about energy solutions though, that has a quantifiable result, where as global warming im my opinion isnt about finding a source but would end up being solutions put into law and i dont agree with what would come from that


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]]> http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/do-you-think-its-time-for-a-manhattan-type-project-is-done-concerning-solar-power-or-other-renewable-energy/feed/ 6 Building Solar Panels For Your Home http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/building-solar-panels-for-your-home/ http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/building-solar-panels-for-your-home/#comments Sun, 23 May 2010 07:26:35 +0000 solarblogger These are stressful times financially for a lot of individuals whom are attempting to pay the bills.  One of the things which is hurting folks the most is the increasing price of power.  Fortunately power bills are something which it is possible to deal with should you be motivated to take some action.  More and more people are actually checking out solar power, or more particularly they are creating their very own solar energy solutions to provide their own electrical energy demands.  The important point to take note is the fact these folks are making their very own solar panel systems that are really cheap as opposed to the good fortune they would need to pay for commercial solar panel products.  A simple solar panel can be created for under $200.  You may click the following URL to learn how to build a solar panel at home.

Every one of the materials that you need to construct residential solar panels are all cheap to buy and can be found easily enough from local hardware stores.  You will have to find copper wire, plywood, glass plus some pipes. Furthermore you’ll require some deep cell batteries to hold excess electricity to be used during the nighttime.  Just how much you will probably save is really down to the quantity of solar energy panels you decide to create.  A sole solar panel for instance might provide adequate energy for a solitary appliance while an entire rooftop packed with solar power panels might power all your electricity requirements.

Making solar panels is a home improvement venture which doesn’t need any kind of specific electric or woodworking expertise.  You can purchase books that plainly demonstrate every little thing you need to do and all of the parts you will need.  The best guidebook is the Earth4Energy guide which is extremely simple to follow and it is additionally accompanied by videos showing you clearly how to build solar panels for home use.

Even though the expense of building your own solar energy panels is incredibly inexpensive and can save you a lot of money it’ll furthermore noticeably improve the worth of your home.  Your geographic locale does not really have too much of an impact on whether or not solar power is going to be effective or not.  Less sunny climates may just require extra solar energy panels to get the same rewards.

If you are able to create greater electricity than you actually use then you can sell off your excess to power suppliers.  Imagine receiving cheques from your energy provider instead of you needing to write them!


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]]> http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/building-solar-panels-for-your-home/feed/ 0 DIY Residential Solar Panels http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/diy-residential-solar-panels/ http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/diy-residential-solar-panels/#comments Sun, 23 May 2010 00:53:15 +0000 solarblogger Many people will find that they have to pay more consideration to their buying habits because of the current status of the global economic climate. One of the things which has been influenced drastically is the price of electricity charges as electricity prices are rising ever higher. Hence lots of people throughout the entire world are taking a serious curiosity about creating their very own DIY solar panels for home use. This is a really cheap substitute for overpriced commercially produced solar power panels which are outside of the monetary reach of most property owners.

Hardly any consumers would most likely look at spending in the region of $30,000 to get a professional solar energy system installed in their home. However when they realize that it’s relatively cheap and straightforward to make their own DIY solar panels for home use they will frequently begin to acquire an curiosity in solar powering their own home. The information that tells you how to locate the materials that you need and how to make and deploy the solar panels can be acquired on the web by using solutions such as Earth4Energy.

DIY solar panels are simple and easy to make and install and don’t necessitate any woodworking or electrician’s know-how. Residential solar panels are not as efficient during overcast weather conditions or at night therefore any residential solar energy system entails the installation of deep cell storage battery packs. These will make sure that ample electrical power is available when needed. How efficient your solar power system will be is determined by things like how many panels you decide to construct and just how much sunlight you will receive. Geographic area is not as great a factor perhaps you may imagine as solar energy systems may be effectively installed virtually anyplace around the planet. You could possibly require additional solar panels and electric batteries if you lived somewhere cooler, but it shouldn’t be considered a large enough issue to exclude using solar energy.

The Earth4Energy product that was earlier mentioned assumes no specific expertise and plainly shows everything required to understand with the aid of clearly highlighted directions and video tutorials. All the components will be locally obtainable in hardware shops. A single solar panel could very well be built with a few days work and you may continue to keep making more to satisfy more of your current energy needs.

DIY solar panels for home use are the most inexpensive approach to being electricity self sufficient or at the very least achieving almost all of your electrical energy demands. You could begin to see the financial returns quickly because you will not have expended anywhere close to the expense of commercial solar energy panels which could take a decade or more to make back their initial investment. In addition to the the environmental advantages and monetary savings you won’t worry about power cuts. Do-it-yourself solar panels for domestic use can also be a great way to increase the worth of your home should you choose to sell.

The efficiency of your household solar energy system can be improved further by additionally making your own wind turbine. As long as you have ample wind flow that is. These may be made for approximately a similar price of a solar panel. When building the solar panel and wind mill designs in Earth4Energy you should manage to find the materials you’ll need for under $200 for each solar panel or wind turbine.


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]]> http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/diy-residential-solar-panels/feed/ 0 please help me find stores that sell solar plates in the phils. what is the downside in using solar power? http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/please-help-me-find-stores-that-sell-solar-plates-in-the-phils-what-is-the-downside-in-using-solar-power/ http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/please-help-me-find-stores-that-sell-solar-plates-in-the-phils-what-is-the-downside-in-using-solar-power/#comments Sat, 22 May 2010 16:26:11 +0000 Admin how do you get the appliances connected to the solar power apparatus? does it have some kind of special switch or plug or anything….? i really don’t have any idea. or do you have to buy an appliance specially made for solar power? if so can anybody recommend a brand or store that sells these?


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]]> http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/please-help-me-find-stores-that-sell-solar-plates-in-the-phils-what-is-the-downside-in-using-solar-power/feed/ 0 Solar Do It Yourself: Making Solar Panels http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/solar-do-it-yourself-making-solar-panels/ http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/solar-do-it-yourself-making-solar-panels/#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 13:32:07 +0000 solarblogger <p>Solar Do It Yourself: Making Solar Panels<br> <br> The cost of having solar panels installed in a medium sized home can be very expensive. For these reason, many people are looking at solar do it yourself kits so they can make their own and cut costs. If you are planning to make your own solar panels then there are a few things to remember to keep the costs down.<br> <br> There is a lot of information on the Internet on solar power and building solar panels for homes. The initial step is to do your research so you know what is required for your home and if it will suit your needs. It will help you decided if it is indeed a good alternative for you.<br> <br> You will need to work out how much power you will need for all your appliances at home to ensure that you can generate enough power to be able to solely depend on the grid as your power source. This will help you calculate the number of panel you will need and whether it is the right option for you.<br> <br> To build a few solar panels to power some appliances for you can be done in a day even if you are a beginner at DIY. Most instruction manuals will take you step by step on how to build a small solar panel which you can then scale up and create more for more appliances.<br> <br> Another thing to remember is that you will not always get enough solar energy to directly use the power when required. So, the energy that you collect using your solar panels will need to be stored to be used when there is less light. This may been done using a battery, which you can also build.<br> <br> The materials that you need to build solar panels and a battery storage system is readily available in your local stores. If you find it difficult to find, there are also many websites that sell solar cells.<br> <br> <br> <a href="http://www.build-solar-panel-yourself.com/solar-power-kits.html">solar power kits</a><br> <br> <br> <a href="http://www.build-solar-panel-yourself.com/photovoltaic-solar-panels.html">photovoltaic solar panels</a><br> <a href="http://www.build-solar-panel-yourself.com/solar-photovoltaic-panels.html">photovoltaic solar panels</a></p>

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]]> http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/solar-do-it-yourself-making-solar-panels/feed/ 0 What is capacity hour rate for solar power batteries? http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/what-is-capacity-hour-rate-for-solar-power-batteries/ http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/what-is-capacity-hour-rate-for-solar-power-batteries/#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 11:40:04 +0000 Admin I’m looking a battery for use with solar power and it has the following specs.

Volts 12
Capacity @ 20-hr rate 120
Capacity @ 100-hr rate 145

How does this translate into running a 1000 watt appliance and how long you can run it with this battery.


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]]> http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/what-is-capacity-hour-rate-for-solar-power-batteries/feed/ 3 How does solar energy create power for us to use? http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/how-does-solar-energy-create-power-for-us-to-use/ http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/how-does-solar-energy-create-power-for-us-to-use/#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 06:51:38 +0000 Admin I mean, how does solar power create electricity and heating? This is for a grade, so I’d appreciate it if you were positive. Please record the websitre or book you used. THANKS!


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]]> http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/how-does-solar-energy-create-power-for-us-to-use/feed/ 1 Do solar panels use the light from the sun, the heat from the sun or both? http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/do-solar-panels-use-the-light-from-the-sun-the-heat-from-the-sun-or-both/ http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/do-solar-panels-use-the-light-from-the-sun-the-heat-from-the-sun-or-both/#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 21:26:57 +0000 Admin I was wondering if photovoltaic panels (solar panels) harness the light or the heat from the sun (or both). Also I was wondering if solar power would work in areas of the world that are sunny but not necesarily hot?


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]]> http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/do-solar-panels-use-the-light-from-the-sun-the-heat-from-the-sun-or-both/feed/ 11 Why do libtards screech for solar power then scream about building the solar fields? http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/why-do-libtards-screech-for-solar-power-then-scream-about-building-the-solar-fields/ http://www.solarpowerforhomereports.com/blog/why-do-libtards-screech-for-solar-power-then-scream-about-building-the-solar-fields/#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 04:38:59 +0000 Admin We want solar power

No don’t build in a good spot, sopme stupid desert mouse no one has ever seen might get hurt.

Don’t believe me, check the attempts of California to build solar generation plants.


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