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hi.I like to install solar power for my home around 2kw.i need guidelines for full setup installation?

August 8, 2012 3 Comments

Image by Dept of Energy Solar Decathlon The public takes a first look at the solar-powered homes on the first day the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon opens to the public on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Friday, Oct. 09, 2009. (Photo by Stefano Paltera/US Dept. of Energy Solar Decathlon) Question by : […]

whats the range of tempretures you will get from a home made solar power oven?

August 6, 2012 3 Comments

Question by hamsolo474: whats the range of tempretures you will get from a home made solar power oven? i need the range of tempretures i can get from my solar power oven so i can work out what insulation would be best for lining it with and also so i can calculate cooking times btw […]

why should I chose to Invest in Sustainable Agriculture?

August 4, 2012 3 Comments

Image by friendsoffamilyfarmers Question by rosmita: why should I chose to Invest in Sustainable Agriculture? Give your answer to this question below!

Discuss the possible implications (positive and negative) of the sustainable agriculture/locally grown food.?

August 1, 2012 2 Comments

Image by friendsoffamilyfarmers Question by : Discuss the possible implications (positive and negative) of the sustainable agriculture/locally grown food.? Discuss the possible implications (positive and negative) of the sustainable agriculture/locally grown foods movement on American agriculture Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Why could industrial agriculture be considered less sustainable than other subsistence strategies?

July 30, 2012 3 Comments

Question by Beverly: Why could industrial agriculture be considered less sustainable than other subsistence strategies? Sustainability is totally different than what you think it is Texas R… It’s not about making a profit, its about maintaining land and resources so future generations can use them as well. Profit has nothing to do with it… Give […]

Is it worth buying solar power for a home?

July 28, 2012 8 Comments

Question by Ross G.: Is it worth buying solar power for a home? My dad is retiring in a few years, and he is looking into this. I know that this is what one of my teachers did when he retired, but I don’t really want to ask him how it’s been goin 😉 So, […]

how does a solar-water-heater work at night?

July 26, 2012 2 Comments

Image by turnthecity Dan’s second prototype of a solar powered water heater. Question by : how does a solar-water-heater work at night? Please I ‘m doing a project on the functionality(How stuff works) of a solar-water-heater.Please I want to know whether/how they heat water at night. Add your own answer in the comments!

solar power for a home?

July 24, 2012 6 Comments

Image by Dept of Energy Solar Decathlon The public takes a first look at the solar-powered homes on the first day the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon opens to the public on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Friday, Oct. 09, 2009. (Photo by Stefano Paltera/US Dept. of Energy Solar Decathlon) Question by anubis: […]

does anyone use solar power in their home?

July 22, 2012 3 Comments

Image by Dept of Energy Solar Decathlon The public takes a first look at the solar-powered homes on the first day the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon opens to the public on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Friday, Oct. 09, 2009. (Photo by Stefano Paltera/US Dept. of Energy Solar Decathlon) Question by Matty […]

How are farmers working towards conservation agriculture to promote a sustainable environment?

July 20, 2012 2 Comments

Question by : How are farmers working towards conservation agriculture to promote a sustainable environment? This is for my AP Human Geography project and I can’t find information about this. I kind of understand what you’re saying, but thank you! ^__^ Give your answer to this question below!