Image by Zane Selvans Karl’s big solar-thermal array. It’s a drainback system, with a big insulated storage tank in the utility space of the house. Question by hey: how many solar panels would I need to power my home? or how many watts? i dont use much electricity. i have on a couple of lights […]
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Image by friendsoffamilyfarmers Question by bianca: What’s the best biome for agriculture? As in sustainable agriculture, to sustain a community, etc. That there’ll be enough food in summer as well as in winter.. Thanks! Feel free to answer in the comment section below
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Image by eekim Question by Cecil: Are heat pumps as good as solar water heaters? I live on the NSW south coast and am considering installing a solar hot water system. I have recently been reading about heat pumps but cannot find any comparisons between the systems. Can anyone advise me? Can you help? Leave […]
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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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Image by Erik Cleves Kristensen Question by NIGHTHAWK620: Most water heaters work without a power connection. Can a heating unit do this? When Sandy hit the east coast, a lot of people lost heat for homes but had hot water. I would like to know if a home heating unit be set up to operate […]
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Image by NREL Solar Decathlon The public tours 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. Question by stardust12081: Are there any rebates for new homes? We are going […]
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Image by superfluity One of the guides told us that the current Peruvian president had given people on Lake Titicaca free solar panels as part of a campaign promise. The island we visited had small solar panels and batteries powering a television set and other electric items in their homes. Question by Hannah: What Are […]
Continue reading …Question by gadawgs: Where can I learn all about and install Solar Power? Im looking to get into the solar power business ! I know this country is going green more and more each year! I live in Georgia and Solar energy intrest me but I dont know where to begin looking ! I would […]
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Image by friendsoffamilyfarmers Question by sksvchandru: what is most important to countries like India and world ? What are the most important challenges for the current and future generation. 1. Sustainable development like preserving water resources, forests, and environment. 2. More food production to feed ever growing population like agriculture jobs. 3.creating clean energy to […]
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Image by friendsoffamilyfarmers Question by sksvchandru: what is most important to countries like India and world ? What are the most important challenges for the current and future generation. 1. Sustainable development like preserving water resources, forests, and environment. 2. More food production to feed ever growing population like agriculture jobs. 3.creating clean energy to […]
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