Image by firecatstef Our water heater died. The previous owners of the house had installed a solar panel on the roof. The connections were a tad…steampunk? Question by manikavasagamy: is etc better than flat plate solar water heater? i want to go for solar water heater for my home. is evacuated vacuum tube solar water […]
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Image by John Gulliver Isla Isabella (pop.2,200), Galapagos Islands, the western end of the av. A.Gill (the first inhabitant of Isabela), looking north… Question by joezen777: How to hook up power supply or generator to house? If I wanted to hook up some solar power cells to my house, like miniature ones not the type […]
Continue reading …Using Permaculture or modern day agriculture, how much land would you need to feed a family of four?
June 22, 2013 1 Comment
Image by friendsoffamilyfarmers Organic Valley donated cheese and milk at the event. Question by Permaculture Permie: Using Permaculture or modern day agriculture, how much land would you need to feed a family of four? How much land would I need to feed my family of four using Permaculture or modern day agricultural methods? Add your […]
Continue reading …How many solar panels or wattage does it take to run the lights in the home?
June 20, 2013 7 CommentsQuestion by mercy me: How many solar panels or wattage does it take to run the lights in the home? I want to save money by using solar power, where I can.I already turn off lights when I am not in a room. I live in a 16 X 80 2000 trailer. But I only […]
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Image by Easternblot Everywhere in Tibet! Question by Peter H: how do I construct a solar hot water heater? I have a 45 gallon storage container and I want to run hose from the drum around my greenhouse and back so it will heat the water. Can I hook up the hose loop to the […]
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Image by friendsoffamilyfarmers Organic Valley donated cheese and milk at the event. Question by toastxcore: What are some sustainable ways of using the rainforest? if you could give me any ways, websites, key words etc that would be superrrr – i asked this in geography because it’s for my geography homework, not sure where else […]
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Image by UN Women Gallery By bringing solar power home, the women are also supporting a greener form of energy usage. Many live in villages without any electricity at all, where kerosene usage is high. Yet kerosene is not a sustainable resource, nor is it cheap or healthy. Barefoot College estimates that the initiative now […]
Continue reading …Question by Mr X: Is it worth my while investing in natural energy for my home? I was thinking about investing in some Solar Panels and a small Wind Turbine to power my home. I live alone and do not consume lots of electricity. From what I hear I am looking at waiting at least […]
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Image by nikkiprice Question by Joe Hanzel: How much does 1000 square feet of solar panels cost (pool heating)? How much does 1000 square feet of solar panels cost? This is for a pool with dimensions 75ft by 25ft? How much will it cost including installation fee and the water heater? This is for an […]
Continue reading …How can I find sponsors to help us in building a self sustainable organic farm?
June 8, 2013 3 CommentsQuestion by Destiny: How can I find sponsors to help us in building a self sustainable organic farm? We will produce gourmet veggies, fruits, and herbs; all organic. I will also makes soaps and bath & body products.. How does a nobody like me find people who want to help? Or people to possibly.. invest […]
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