Image by United Nations Photo A family in Tarialan, Uvs Province, Mongolia, uses a solar panel to generate power for their ger, a traditional Mongolian tent. 28/Jul/2009. Tarialan, Mongolia. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe. www.un.org/av/photo/ Question by benzene: please is there anyone using a solar home power system? please i need to know your combination of solar […]
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Image by sanbeiji Question by Mohammed: Is Dynohub a good generator for windmill? Hello I am building a windmill. Is Dynohub a good generator for windmill? Can it produce 12 volts or more (18,24) at low rpm. Or a treadmill motor is better? Please help me. Thank You. Add your own answer in the comments!
Continue reading …done w undrgrad.want to strt grad(masters sustainable livnig/agriculture abroad cheap any ideas? no luck yet?
October 4, 2011 1 Comment
Image by Sterling College Summer Sustainable Agriculture Semester – Mitch Hunt, Farm Manager, Faculty wtih students. Question by pierre_camps2000: done w undrgrad.want to strt grad(masters sustainable livnig/agriculture abroad cheap any ideas? no luck yet? I have just finished my communications degree and want to go for sustainable living or sustainable agriculture Masteres degree ( graduate). […]
Continue reading …In order to switch to sustainable agriculture, which of the following practices would not be favorable?
October 2, 2011 5 Comments
Image by Sterling College Summer Sustainable Agriculture Semester – Mitch Hunt, Farm Manager, Faculty wtih students. Question by Judith Sears: In order to switch to sustainable agriculture, which of the following practices would not be favorable? A. give subsidies and tax breaks to those who use the method B. shift to full-cost pricing C. increase […]
Continue reading …What should I use to heat up my solar water heater? My Science fair is indoors so waht should I use?
September 30, 2011 2 Comments
Image by Tom T It leaked everwhere 🙁 Question by Kunaal G: What should I use to heat up my solar water heater? My Science fair is indoors so waht should I use? My science fair is indoors and i have to find a heating resource which will heat up my solar water heater. Any […]
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Image by RJL20 See this blog post for more details. Question by anand r: can a solar water heater be hooked with a tankless water system? i am thinking about saving cost and energy. want to get a tankless water heater. i would like to have a solar water heater too, but heard that u […]
Continue reading …when it come to home solar power why do some choose 24v and others 12 v systems?
September 27, 2011 2 Comments
Image by mjmonty Part of the 7.2 kW system in Bayview, WI USA (South of Milwaukee, WI). This is very likely the largest residential solar installation in Wisconsin. This home also has a detached garage, and the south facing roof of the garage is totally covered with PV panels as well. This photo was taken […]
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Image by Sterling College Summer Sustainable Agriculture Semester – Julia Shipley, Faculty wtih students. Question by Justin B: What are the two best methods of sustainable agriculture? How does each method work? Why is each method beneficial for both agriculture and the environment? Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!
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Image by ♥ MARIA ♥ Question by Dawn F: Where can I find an inexpensive generator for a windmill? My husband and I are considering putting a windmill in our yard to generate electricity, but don’t know where to find the generator to connect to the windmill. Where would we get one? We’re on a […]
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Image by Tom Raftery PS20 is the world’s second power tower plant in commercial use. With a power capacity of 20 megawatts, the new PS20 solar power plant will produce enough clean energy to supply 10,000 homes, and will avoid the emission of approximately 12,000 tons of CO 2 into the atmosphere that a conventional […]
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