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Taking Self Sufficiency to a New Level
After becoming disenchanted with the monotony of suburban life, I’ve decided to quit my desk job, sell my possessions and build my own abode in a remote location in the Cascade Mountains. I like to think of it as my 21st century Walden. Admittedly, I’ve become quite accustomed to some of the niceties of city life, which certainly conflicts with my plans. Employing the services of a utility company is out of the question for myriad reasons, so I’ve decided to build my own solar power generator. My energy needs will be modest, so the generator will provide ample power.
You’re probably wondering how I will get money, and the simple answer is that I won’t need any. The money I get from selling my belongings will help me set up my dwelling and the generator, and once I’ve settled in, I’m going to plant a garden and grow my own food—not to mention the profusion of lakes and streams in the area for catching fresh fish
Coping with Power Outages
The utility company in my town really needs to get its act together. As is the case in many small cities, a single power company holds sway over the region, dispersing electricity at whatever price it deems appropriate. The utility has held a monopoly in the town for so long that few people even think twice about paying the exorbitant bills. This situation would be easier for me to stomach if it weren’t for the frequent disruptions in service.
Whenever the power goes out – and it happens at least once a month, usually right in the middle of one of my favorite television shows – I have to revert to flashlights and candles. This charade has grown tiresome, so this summer I’ve decided to take matters into my own hands. I did some research on home solar power systems and began constructing my own. Hopefully in a few months I’ll be able to break free from the power company for good.
Beautify your Pond with a Solar Powered Water Fountain!
Why not add some beauty to your pond, everybody loves a water fountain!
Sun Powered No Wiring Powered by the sun Fast & easy install Energy, electrical saving Recharged by solar panel under sunlight Corrosion resistant CE certified This solar powered water pump is designed for fountains, ponds or other outdoor use. has the ability to work during the night. With the battery pack attached, a full charge during the day can provide up to an additional 4 hours of operation. This solar powered pump also comes with a manual on/off switch. This uses 1.2V Ni-Cd 1000mAh x 5 AA rechargeable batteries. Solar Panel Dimension: 7X5 Operation Voltage 6V Solar Module 1.7W Water Lift Max 0.5M Water Flow Max 180L/H Cable Length 5M Disclosure: All solar products are not to be used with non-rechargeable batteries. Doing so may cause unrepairable damage to the unit.
Features
* Solar powered
* No Wiring
* Fast and easy to install
* Energy saving
* Recharged by solar panels under sunlight
Saving Money on Gasoline
While gas prices have declined quite a bit from their peak, with summer coming, it’s quite possible that prices will rise again to unprecedented levels. The cost of a barrel of light sweet crude oil fluctuates with the market, but in the summer, the price always goes up. It’s important to think about how to save gas to prevent both the monetary cost and further damage to the environment.
You can save a lot of money on gas by purchasing a gasoline efficient hybrid vehicle, or for people who can’t afford that, it’s also possible to convert a regular car to run on water or electric power. The conversion kit to run a car on water or electric power is also quite affordable on even the most modest budgets. Imagine the money saved in the future! In the near future, provided technology continues to move forward at the same pace, it’s quite possible that most cars won’t depend on fuel at all, but rather run entirely on solar cells, water, or electric power.
Keep your portable electronics charged up!
Do you have the same problem as I do, every time we go camping or hiking or spending any amount of time outdoors, that the batteries in one of our electronics just has to go low or die on us, just when we are enjoying a song, or in the middle of a phone call.
I am sure that has happened to just about everybody, and will again. ” Bummer! “
Well I have found a solution for that problem, and it is called the Power Curve Solar Charger, lite weight and waterproof, portable and can be attached to any kind of gear. Works well in low indirect lighting too. Just the right battery charger and backup unit for the price you will find on the market today. Designed and engineered for rugged use in various applications, the Power Curve solar charger has a rugged, durable, waterproof casing that can attach to any outdoor gear. This device works in various light conditions, be it direct or indirect sunlight, charging its internal battery so you have power when you need it. The Power Curve comes standard with an assortment of adapters for products from cell phones and iPods, to digital cameras, game players, and GPS systems. Now you don’t have to be left with low or dead batteries again, all you need is one of these solar battery chargers
to carry along and you can be prepared for what you already know what is going to happen!
Solar Photovoltaic Growth in 2009 and Beyond
Solar PV growth has been amazing from 2008 into 2009. Solar PV systems have had a steady increase even with all the recent economic uncertainty in the US last year. 2009 ended with an amazing 18% increase over 2008’s installed solar capacity, and at this current pace it should be easy to hit many of the 2020 goals set by utility company’s and our government. It was the 4th quarter of 2009 that added 63% of the new PV projects, and has provided a large boost into 2010 and the momentum to do even better. It was California that dominated the new Solar PV market in completing large-scale PV systems by adding 52% of the new systems installed in 2009 alone.
These numbers came from Emerging Energy Research. It is great to see the US is keeping pace with Solar Power installations despite concern about the strength of the US economy. We can clearly see that as the solar industry keeps growing at this rate of progress it’s no wonder that the renewable energy will be one of the factors that will carry us out of our current economic slump.
If you are looking to get in on this rapid growth of Solar Power Systems
installations as a business, their are several online educational classes that you can check out.One educational and training online school about Renewable Energy Industry is called “Boots on the Roof” they have a large variety of classes for the eager to learn individuals about this new wonderful industry of ours. Renewable Energy Industry just may save our slumping economy and our environment!
Encyclopedia of Solar Energy
If there is anything you wanted to know about Solar Power, Photovoltaics or Renewable energy than you should be able to find it here in this encyclopedia book. This is a combination of two CD roms and a ring bound book with lots of information: Researched material, Reports, Designs, and New Technologies. Everything you need to know about photovoltaics is here in this set.
TWO CD-ROM SET: This newly updated electronic book on two CD-ROMs contains the finest collection of official federal documents available anywhere on the subject of Solar Energy and photovoltaics (solar power cells), including the United States Department of Energy (DOE) Photovoltaics Program; National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Center for Photovoltaics; Photovoltaics for Buildings; Photovoltaics Silicon Materials Research; Solar Decathlon; Amorphous Silicon; NREL Solid State Theory Group and Solid State Spectroscopy. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; Environmental Safety & Health; DOE Climate Challenge; National Center for Photovoltaics; Photovoltaics Research & Development; Photovoltaic Silicon Materials Research; Amorphous Silicon; Solid State Theory; Spectroscopy. National Center for Photovoltaics (NCPV) Partnership Opportunities; PV Roadmap; Physics and Design of Solar Cells; R & D Partner Fact Sheets. Photovoltaics for Buildings coverage includes: Learn About PV; Homes and Commercial Buildings; Whole-Building Design; Solar Electricity; New Applications and Lessons Learned Report, much more.
RINGBOUND BOOK: This important printed report provides a guide to the development of viable solar energy technologies. It includes a Department of Energy report, entitled Solar Energy Technologies Program Technical Plan 2003-2007 and Beyond. Topics covered include: Solar Cells * photovoltaic (PV) power * flat-plate PV * concentrating PV * off-grid * on-grid * conversion efficiencies * solar thermal electric * the existing solar industry * DOE research goals and targets * Thermal dishes * towers * troughs * central generation * passive solar * solar water heating * solar heating and lighting * nanotechnology solar cells * organic solar cells * abbreviations and acronyms. The report states: “At the heart of this document are detailed technical plans for four solar energy areas: Photovoltaics, Concentrating Solar Power, Solar Heating and Lighting, and New Concepts. Each technical section includes a technology status overview, programmatic goals and objectives, description of key technical challenges, detailed technical targets (often for each component of the identified solar energy system), detailed technical barriers, a roster of activities that address the target barriers, and a summary chart that highlights key programmatic milestones and decisions anticipated over the next 5 years.”
I hope that this information can help anyone to make a decision about as to how to go about changing their lifestyle over to using renewable energy, Solar Power
is just one ideal, but in the long run that ideal will save you money, anything we can do to go green will be great for the environment, and the rewards are on going month after month. We only have to try it to reap the benefits!
A Career in Solar Energy Industry
Do you want a career in the (RE) Solar Business?
That is a good possibility. There are jobs to be had in this growing market, the time is right to make your move. With government funds and decreasing costs their is real possibilities for creating new projects and green job training. The first steps is to find the job you would like in the Solar Energy industry. You can research various careers and which skills are required. A good place to start is the online help wanted ads. The job descriptions posted on job search and company websites will help you determine what skills and credentials are needed for specific jobs. You could connect with professionals in the field who might be willing to share their experiences and answer your questions.
There are many specialties within the Solar industry to consider. What path you choose depends on what skills you have and what skills you are willing to learn. Opportunities are plentiful in fields as most notably energy efficiency, energy management, and building sciences. Fortunately, there is no shortage of training options. With more than $500 million in funds from the Economics Stimulus Act and other governmental grants earmarked for green job training, more options are coming. The level of training you require depends on your ultimate objective, your current skills, and any local requirements. So before you select your training program, be sure to consider the education and credentials required by your local jurisdiction to work legally and to qualify your customer’s systems for incentives.
If installing renewable energy systems is your career path, then hands-on experience is critical to your future success in the field. This type of training is also helpful for those looking to apply concepts learned in the classroom. Pursuing a career in the Solar Power
energy field could be very rewarding! Both financially, and environmentally, that would be a good choice for you and your family, and our children’s future!
Benefits from Reading about Photovoltaic
If your curious about photovoltaic ( Solar Power) and want to learn and get an understanding about how it works, why you should consider using it, and the great benefits from using any form of Solar power Energy. Whether the ideal would be for lights, heating, chargers, portable energy, self sufficient energy power or building and creating your own electrical energy. Then a good place to start is to grab a book on the subject, and read the information and learn, get a good understanding of how well it can work for your home and the benefits that comes with it.
Here’s a good book I read; ” Solar Power for your Home ”
Photovoltaic is now a one billion dollar industry, and it is growing rapidly in the near future as more pressure is put on limited fossil fuel resources an as advances in solar technology drives down the costs of residential solar systems. This book helps readers understand the basics of solar power and other renewable energy sources, explore whether solar power
makes sense for them, what their options are, and what’s involved with installing various ON and OFF-grid systems.
So grab a book, read up on the subject, and learn the great benefits you can acquire for yourself, your family, and your home. Happy Reading!
Solar Power System Component # 6
The Inverter is the next Solar Power System Component we can talk about and is one of the very important components we need to discuss and understand, how it works, why it works, and it’s main purpose of the Solar Power System.
Inverters transform the DC electricity produced by your PV modules into the alternating current (AC) electricity commonly used in most homes for powering lights, appliances, and other gadgets. Grid-tied inverters synchronize the electricity they produce with the grid’s “utility grade” AC electricity, allowing the system to feed solar made electricity to the utility grid.
Most grid-tied inverters are designed to operate without batteries, but battery-based inverters for off-grid use often include a battery charger, which is capable of charging a battery bank from either the grid or a backup generator during cloudy weather.
Most grid-inter-tied
inverters can be installed outdoors (ideally, in the shade, in a metal container.) Most off-grid inverters are not weatherproof and should be mounted indoors, close to the battery bank. Simply put, the Inverter is the component that changes the (DC) from your solar panels into the (AC) electricity so your home can be powered by your own renewable energy.