How to run and install cable tv and internet to a new home off the grid?
February 11, 2013 3 Comments
Image by Dept of Energy Solar Decathlon A four-legged friend, foreground, who really likes energy efficient solar-powered homes stops to inspect plants and people watch in front of Iowa State University?s solar-powered home during the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. (Photo by Stefano […]
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Image by tonyforster1 Question by The Chef: I want to be going Green, but I’m only thirteen, where can i start? I can’t do things like buy solar water heaters, and my parents dissaprove of it for some reason so they won’t co-operate with me, neither will my friends, I’m all alone except for you […]
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Image by Moosicorn We love having a mini hot water heater when we are camping out at Moosicorn. Previously, we used Solar Bags which are great, but are hard to control the temperature on. If you get a cloudy day, your shower is cold and if its extremely sunny, you’re bound to burn yourself! This […]
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Image by deanwampler Question by Joe Hanzel: How much does 1000 square feet of solar panels cost? 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? Feel free to answer in the […]
Continue reading …How will the temperature of a 16K gallon pool be affected by heating 250 gallons of it from 70 to 102 degrees?
February 3, 2013 1 Comment
Image by peterkellystudios How come I’ve never seen these for sale in the states? Question by 24hrs: How will the temperature of a 16K gallon pool be affected by heating 250 gallons of it from 70 to 102 degrees? Wondering if my homemade solar water heater makes a significant contribution to the overall temperature of […]
Continue reading …Can a solar generator and panels be hooked up to a trailer home on a rural field?
February 1, 2013 7 Comments
Image by CERTs At the Solar Works! Workshop, Attendees learned more about solar energy, heard from people with projects on their homes and businesses, and found resources to get started including a Home Energy Squad visit and a solar site assessment. Attendees also connected with experts serving Saint Paul that talked about their efforts to […]
Continue reading …Question by HV85: How long will it take a solar-powered home to lose electricity?.? As you know, in the Mid-Atlantic area had a massive power outage. I wad curious, since I have in my community running on sunlight. How long, on average, if at all, will it take? Give your answer to this question below!
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Image by arushmere Question by abc123: Is it expensive to install/set up solar panels? I’ve looked at prices for individual solar panels, and they are pretty affordable. But that’s just the panel and I don’t know what else as for as labor and equipment it costs to install and hook up so that the panel […]
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Image by Dept of Energy Solar Decathlon From left: Team Boston students Ross Trethewey, Michael Sidebottom and Dante DeMeo explain the mechanical closet of their solar-powered home during the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009.. (Photo by Stefano Paltera/US Dept. of Energy Solar Decathlon) […]
Continue reading …Where is a good source of info on home solar panels? Location of home is middle TN.?
January 24, 2013 1 Comment
Image by Dept of Energy Solar Decathlon A bird’s-eye view of the public touring the international U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon featuring energy efficient, solar-powered homes built by 20 university teams from North American and Europe on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009. (Photo by Stefano Paltera/US Dept. of Energy […]
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