Power From The Sun: Paperback
Published May 26, 2011 | 
Power From The Sun: A Practical Guide to Solar Electricity
Learn more about Solar Power and solar electricity. The key to anything is knowledge – make solar electricity easy by learning the basic fundamentals.
Power from the Sun: A Practical Guide to Solar Electricity
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Easy-to-understand, accurate, and comprehensive, this is the guide for anyone interested in installing a solar electric system. Power from the Sun provides a basic understanding of electricity, solar energy and the sun, and solar site assessment. It discusses the types of photovoltaics (PVs) and PV systems, advances in PVs, charge controllers, inverters, batteries, and generators, as well as the installation and maintenance of a PV system. This book is written for the layperson and is designed t
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Key Differences Between The Solar Panels Brands
Published December 18, 2010 | 
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Within the solar industry there are many different technologies. The main contenders on the field are monocrystalline and polycrystalline; however there are other technologies available to the end user.
Thin-film photovoltaic cell (TFPV) is an exciting technology that is receiving a lot of attention in the press at the moment. It can cover large areas and has a flexible application. However it is less efficient (6%-8%) than other technologies and the large area needed to make it a viable option means it is not currently a realistic option for domestic purposes in the UK.
Polycrystalline was the original crystalline technology and it is more efficient than thin film. However, because it has a lower efficiency (12%) this technology is currently being superseded by monocrystalline which is currently the dominant technology in the UK domestic market. Sharp are the largest manufacturer within this technology and they have over 45 years’ experience in the solar industry. In fact a quarter of panels currently being installed worldwide are Sharp.
Sharp are a UK based company and their panels are manufactured in Wrexham, therefore helping reduce your carbon footprint further! All Sharp solar panels contain three bypass diodes per panel, a five year product warranty and a 25 year (80%) power output guarantee. One of the most popular monocrytalline panels on the market is the Sharp NU 185. Its popularity is based on the fact that it is one of the most cost effective and reliable panels on the market and has an efficiency rating of 14.1%. The Sharp NU 235 is another great option that has an efficiency rating of 14.3%. If you are looking for a panel that is suitable for slate roofs then the Solar Century 185 with its black uniform look is ideal. It has a higher efficiency than the Sharp panels (14.7%), a 5 year warranty and an output guarantee of 25 years (80%). If you’re interested in a higher wattage panel then the SunGrid 260 is ideal. It has an efficiency of 14.5%, a 10 year warranty, a 25 year (80% power) output guarantee and a positive tolerance of + 5%.
Hybrid is the emerging cutting edge technology within the industry and is made by placing a layer of thin film PV on top of a monocrystalline panel. This means it is more efficient as it combines the properties of both technologies to convert more of the light energy into usable electricity. Sanyo are the market leaders in this technology and the Sanyo 235 solar panel has the highest efficiency in the UK currently, at 18.6%.
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Residential solar energy
Published October 1, 2010 | 
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Residential solar energy
One of the newest improved ways of providing electricity to your residential home is through Solar energy. Solar energy is not new, but the cost effectiveness has greatly improved. Check out the savings calculator here
Residential Solar Energy
True Value Of Residential Solar Panels
It really feels horrid when you have to spend a good part of your monthly income to pay off your power bills. While you are trying to cut costs by utilizing less and less power, the costs of energy are increasing every year making life miserable. There is a limit to which one can curb their expenditure on electricity. If you are street smart, it is high time you invested in residential solar panels. There are certain things like lights and heaters that one cannot avoid. Spending money on insulating your house properly so that you do not waste power for heating your home is a wise idea, but what about the lights that are absolutely essential? There is no way you can cut down on them.
The best and cheapest way is to invest in these photovoltaic panels that convert free sunlight into electric current for a one-time investment. Just shop around a bit or search the Internet and you will find that photovoltaic kits are available for cheap rates. These kits come with detailed manuals and anyone who knows how to use a soldering iron can assemble them. Apart from the photovoltaic kit, you will also have to invest some money in purchasing a few other accessories like batteries and frames, but the total costs borne by you can easily be recovered back within a few months. After that you keep on saving a substantial amount of money every month, the money that you were using to pay off your electric bills.
Most new residential complexes are equipped with these photovoltaic panels and those who are searching for new residences also check if their new abode provides them with such amenities or not. These people know that they are protecting the environment and at the same time they are reducing on their utility bills by installing and using these free electricity-generating panels. If you do not have such panels in your home, there are many guides and kits available on the net and following them you shall be able to set up your own panel in a few days. These kits are cheap and recover their cost through savings in electricity bills in a few months.
There are different types of kits available with sizes to suit every household. You need not be tech savvy to assemble and use these kits and just a basic knowledge of soldering is sufficient. Sunlight is free and does not cost money. It is up to you to garner and use its power to your advantage by installing residential solar panels. While you might be worried whether these kits can handle the electricity load of your residence, you need to know that even if it is not able to drive all your equipments, it can manage to power quite a number of them. The savings from just the light fixtures will make a great difference in your utility bills and provide you with peace of mind.
If you need video instructions to make solar panels for the home, visit http://www.homesolarpanels101.com
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Sunforce 37015 60-Watt Solar Panel – Crystalline
- Solar panel is designed for RVs, homes, boats, back-up and remote power use, and more
- Built with high efficiency crystalline cells
- Weatherproof panel is easy to install
- Includes wiring, brackets and screws
- Maximum output of 60 watts and 4 amps
The Sunforce 37015 60 Watt Crystalline Solar Panel is designed for RVs, homes, boats, back-up and remote power use, 12-volt battery charging, and solar power stations. Built with high efficiency crystalline cells, this weatherproof panel is easy to install and comes equipped with wiring, brackets and screws. And for more power, you can easily connect multiple panels. This panel has a maximum output of 60 watts and 4 amps.
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short video describing a small solar power system that i set up at my house. it consists of twelve 1 amp solar panels (15 watts each for a total of 180 watts of power – per hour). i use it to run all lights (CFL’s), fans, tv’s, and stereos in the house. also the microwave, coffee maker, blender, can opener, sandwich grill, toaster, vacuum, computer and anything else i can think of. run time for lights/fans only is approx 8 hours. add in vacuuming, microwaving or toaster along with lights, tv and the fans and the run time is reduced to 4-5 hours a day. i bought solar panels, inverter (1000 watt) and killowatt meter at Harbor Freight tools, the batteries (deep cycle) from walmart and the battery cables from checker auto. total cost was about $1200 to $1300 For the latest including lots of EXTRA PICS and INFO. – Click on the “WEBSITE LINK” from my youtube channel page.
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Why pay thousands of dollars for solar energy ($27,000 average cost) when you can build your own solar panel system for just a fraction of the retail cost? You can build a single solar panel, or you can build an entire array of panels.