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Solar Power: Convert Your Home to Solar Energy

2011-06-23T21:21:00.000-07:00

This definitive homeowner's guide to solar energy has arrived at just the right time. With the cost of heating oil and electricity fluctuating wildly, consumers are clamoring for information on alternative energy. This source book covers all the relevant technologies, including solar space and water heating, as well as photovoltaic electricity. It's practical (with cost calculators, tips on taking advantage of rebates and tax incentives, and advice on finding specialized contractors). And it's authoritative, written by a recognized expert in the field, Everett Barber, Jr., who has 30 years' experience installing all kinds of solar energy systems. Co-author Joseph Provey has been writing about the topic for almost as long. Together, they cover every facet of planning, installing, operating, and maintaining a residential solar energy system.

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2011-05-04T03:17:00.000-07:00

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2011-05-03T08:59:00.000-07:00

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Solar Panel Shopping Deals: Sunforce 81095 Solar Shed Light

2011-05-02T22:08:00.000-07:00

Sunforce 81095 Solar Shed Light

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Product Features

Solar shed light adds light to any outdoor space

Perfect for sheds, gazebos, garages, barns and greenhouses

Easy to install and requires no wiring

Includes a solar panel, rechargeable batteries, 8-watt fluorescent bulb, and mounting kit

Waterproof design mounts almost anywhere and even works on cloudy days

Product Description

The Sunforce Solar Shed Light adds light to any outdoor space using the power of the sun. Ideal for sheds, gazebos, barns, garages, greenhouses, and much more! No wiring required! This is completely maintenance free and easy to install. Mounting kit includes screws and adhesive tape. The solar shed light is small and compact. The 81096 has a weather resistant design and the amorphous solar panels works in all daylight conditions - even on cloudy days! Comes equipped with an 8 Watt fluorescent light (run time 2 hours), and a 3.6V Ni-Cad AA 600 mAh rechargeable battery. Swivel mounting amorphous solar panel and 12 feet of wire included.
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Solar Power Guide

2011-05-02T21:14:00.001-07:00

Solar Power Guide: Solar Technology

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Solar Power Guide: Inverters

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Solar Power Guide: Solar Technology

2011-05-02T06:33:00.000-07:00

Solar Technology
PHOTOVOLTAICS - How it works
Photovoltaic (PV) systems produce electricity when exposed to sunlight. Sunlight is composed of particles of energy called photons. When sunlight strikes a PV material, photons will either pass through, be reflected, or be absorbed. If the photon is absorbed, its energy will be transferred to an electron in an atom of the PV material. With its new found energy, the electron is able to escape from its normal position in orbit around that atom. In this way, the electron can become part of, and augment, the current in an electrical circuit. This "photovoltaic effect" is the basic physical process through which sunlight is converted into electricity. The primary building block of a PV system is the PV cell. A typical PV cell is about 3 X 3-in. and very thin. By itself, a single PV cell produces only a small amount of electricity. Fortunately, we can easily increase the total power in a PV system by connecting several cells to form larger units called modules. Modules, in turn, can be connected to form even larger units know as arrays, which can be interconnected to produce more power, and so on. In this way, we can build a PV system to meet almost any power need, no matter how small or great.

Types of Solar Cells:
All commercially viable PV products are made using one of two groups of technologies; Crystalline Silicon or Thin Film materials.

CRYSTALLINE SILICON
Traditional crystalline silicon is by far the most common solar cell material for commercial applications because:
It has been in use for more than 50 years, and its manufacturing processes are well known. Those processes are now largely in the public domain.
The raw material used, silicon, is very abundant (it's the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust - second only to oxygen)

Forms of Crystalline Silicon PV
There are two basic forms of crystalline silicon PV; Single-crystalline silicon and Poly-crystalline silicon.

Crystalline Silicon Points:
• Higher efficiency
• Durable – Ideal for permanent installations
• Little maintenance required
• Designed to withstand rigorous weather conditions

THIN-FILM
Thin-Film Forms
The principal thin-film technologies is Amorphous Silicon (a-Si)
Amorphous Silicon Points:
• Lightweight, portable, shade tolerant
• For entry to solar or hands on solar
• Generally used for the chassis battery
• Best for smaller output temporary set ups, areas that do nonot receive predictable sun conditions

Solar Power Guide: Inverters

2011-05-02T05:57:00.000-07:00

Inverters

What is the difference between a Pure Sine Wave inverter and a Modified Sine Wave inverter?

A pure sine wave inverter most closely matches regular AC power that comes from your electric company. This clean power has very low harmonic distortion which allows for a clearer picture on your screen and less static or noise. Motors run faster, more quietly, and produce less heat. A modified sine wave inverter’s voltage fluctuates and may cause difficulties when running sensitive electronic equipment. The power wave

is not exactly the same as electricity from the power grid and this may cause damage to electronic equipment.

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2011-04-30T21:06:00.000-07:00

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A Basic Graphical Guide: How Solar Power and Wind Power Works

2011-04-26T00:51:00.000-07:00

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How Solar and Wind Power Work

A Basic Guide to Off-Grid Solar and Wind Power

Important Solar and Wind Information:

How Solar Works Under 15 Watts

How Solar Works Over 15 Watts

How Wind Works

Sunforce 600 Watt Wind Turbine

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Sunforce 45455 Wind Generator 30' Tower Kit

Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator

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Off Grid solar systems charge a battery or a battery bank!

Battery Recommendations:

The solar panels charge rechargeable 12 Volt batteries. Deep cycle batteries are best, as opposed to starting (automotive) batteries.
Additional batteries may be placed in the system to increase the storage space for energy produced; enabling the user to power more appliances for longer.

What STORAGE CAPACITY do I need?

This depends on the max load required. Load can be determined using the consumption of your appliances and/or electronics, and multiplying them by the hours of usage per day required. To be safe – it is always good to double your load when calculating the size of your solar system.

Is your solar array large enough to provide this load?

*100 Amp Hour Reserve is a safe bet if you have no other information

The standard battery used for storing off-grid electricity is a lead-acid, AGM type, or deep

cycle marine battery. We recommend the use of deep cycle (marine or RV) batteries as

they will give you several hundred complete charge/discharge cycles. If you use the

normal vehicle starting batteries they will wear out after about a dozen charge/discharge

cycles.

For proper charging of the batteries multiple batteries should be wired as shown. This will ensure

that the batteries are charged as equally as possible.

12 Volt Battery Bank: 6 Volt Battery Bank:

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2011-04-25T04:16:00.000-07:00

Sunforce 50032 15 Watt Solar Battery Charger

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Federal and State Level Incentives for Solar Power Systems

2011-04-20T21:06:00.000-07:00

Incentives for Solar Power Systems
One of the largets advantages of utilising the solar power system is to get the benefit of incentives offered by the state and federal governments. In recent months Congress lifted the cap on tax incentives for solar power systems, and extended the 30% credit. They encourage residents to use safe, non-polluting renewable energy by offering these incentives for their homes and businesses that lower the cost of installing solar power for residential and industrial use. Check out the DSIREUSA.org website for information on incentives in your area.

Solar Power Incentives at Federal Level
Solar Energy Federal Tax Credit
As per Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Section 1336- 1337) you can avail a 30% tax credit either for houses or for the businesses against your purchasing and installation of a photovoltaic system.

Federal Modified Accelerated Cost-Recovery System (MACRS)
Under this law the businesses can recover investments in solar and wind and geothermal property through depreciation deductions. The law announced a set of class lives for various types of property. It varies from 3 to 50 years for a property to be depreciated. For solar, wind and geothermal property placed in service after 1986, the current MACRS lifetime class is five years.

Special 50% First year Depreciation Allowance
According to IRS section 179 the act allows a 50% first year depreciation deduction for equipment placed into service. Check IRS publication 946 for detailed info.

Renewable Energy Systems Improvement Grant

A grant of up to 25% of the project cost could be avail by agricultural producers and rural small businesses. This improvement program might approve a grants up to $500,000 per renewable-energy project. Surely there are competition to be eligible for this grant. You are advised to visit dsireusa.org to check the most current information on this funding program.

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2011-04-20T09:36:00.000-07:00

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Green Energy: Reasons to Install a Solar Power System

2011-04-17T22:43:00.000-07:00

Basic Advantages of Solar Power System
Some of the prominent advantages of installing the solar power systems are as under:

Green Feeling
Less Pollution
System Reliability
Durability
Quietness
Safety
Easy and low cost maintenance
Free source of "Sun Energy"
Independence of getting power from somewhere else.