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Home Made Wind Power Mariah Windspire Wind Energy System Hastings, Michigan
Posted by Admin in Home Wind Power on April 27th, 2010
Just like an old barn raising party, a Windspire wind energy appliance raising party was held at the Noyce residence in Hastings, Michigan, March 21, 2009. Many folks came out to watch and learn about becoming energy independent. For more information contact Contractors Building Supply 888-378-3160.
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How to Build a Solar System Model – Learn to Make a Solar Panel
Posted by Admin in Do it Yourself Solar Systems on April 27th, 2010
http://www.EnergyBrainiac.com – How to Build a Solar System Model – Learn to Make a Solar Panel
It is possible to build your own solar system model without any prior knowledge of how it is done. All you need is a step-by-step guide to follow to make this a reality. You could build your own solar panel to power the whole of your home and live off the grid. An already made solar system model could cost up to $5,000 to $30000, but you would save a lot of money if you build it on your own. With as little as $500, you could build your own solar energy using a step-by-step guide with materials gotten through cheap sources, though very durable, to make your own DIY solar system.
Things you will need to build your own solar system model
The things as they pertains to your solar system are the tools and components to build the project. You must have all of them and there are ways to get for cheap, almost free. I will talk about that later on.
The things you require are:
You need a set of battery box
You need a DC meter.
You need an inverter.
You need a handheld drill.
You need a 20 volt solar panel.
I know you must be wondering where to get this tool and whether everything would still cover the $500 I promised earlier on. The short answer is this: write a list of the things you need and walk down to a scrap hardware store to buy them. It is possible to get them for cheap and the durable ones. The things above are not all need, but just get those ones first. After you have arranged all these tools, you can then follow the steps below to get rolling. The perfect place to do this project is your garage but any other place comfortable for you is okay.
Step 1
First and foremost, get a mini solar panel which is only 20 volt or much higher. As a beginner or as a way to learn it first before building a bigger one, let us say 1000 watt which enough to power your own, 20 volt is okay.
It is really possible to see a panel of this type and the easiest way to get them fast is to visit a local RV mall or a mini marina could due. It is possible to see the type sold for $80 or even below that.
Step 2
The second stuff you require is simply a battery. You could be lured into getting a bigger one, but I tell you that a mini rechargeable battery is fine for this project.
An acid or lead battery that is just 12 volt could handle this project. Look for the deep cell battery types and don’t go for anything other than that, this is so because they are made for steady use, and they last long too.
Step 3
You need to buy a battery box. It will serve as a protective cover for the battery. As you know before now that battery releases some drops of liquid; this is dangerous to living and non-living orgasms. The battery box will keep your kid or animals safe from the potential harm of battery.
Step 4
Another stuff you need is a DC meter enough to suit the voltage of the battery and a DC input. It is responsible for transferring energy to the panel so it could be applied to various power sources in your house. In order to power AC gadgets in your home you require an inverter.
Step 5
Here comes the coupling section of your solar panel parts together to get them to work. With the aid of a handheld driller, join the meter and DC input to the upper end of the battery container. After you might have done this, get some couple of insulated wires to link the meter to your battery.
Take caution to see that you use one wire after the other and link the initial wire to its negative input. Apply similar method to link the DC inlet and the solar panel to the battery itself.
Step 6
After you are through with this, it is time to begin transforming the power of the sun to be used as a renewable energy. Seal the cover firmly using a cord and bring the whole product out to the sun. You can also fix it on top of your roof, if you wish. Relax for up to 9 hours and get set to enjoy the green energy you built.
Final word
This guide is for building a small solar system model. There are even more easy ways to build a 1000-watt solar panel to power the whole of your home. This way you won’t have to even pay for power bills ever again and the good part is that you can also do it yourself. All you need is a video manual to guide you better. And the best part is that you won’t be contributing to the pollution of our planet and help to lessen our dependency on foreign oil. I urge you to try this out for your home because it is the best way to save money electric bills.
Earth 4 Energy is a DIY Video manual which contains the easy to follow step-by-step guide you can apply to build your own Solar Panel Generator for under $250 in the comfort of your home. It shows you where to find cheap parts required for the solar generator and video guide to couple them together. If you want to live off the grid, now is your opportunity to build yours for less than the price of commercial made ones.
How to Build a Solar System Model – Learn to Make a Solar Panel
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Do It Yourself Solar Panel-Cheapest Do It Yourself Solar Panel
Posted by Admin in Do it Yourself Solar Panels on April 27th, 2010
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Simple DIY Solar Tracker
Posted by Admin in DIY Solar Panels on April 27th, 2010
This tracker is lashed up from two solar cells salvaged from solar garden lights and a maxon geared motor.
That’s it. No frills.
Accuracy is around +/- 10 degrees.
If anyone thinks of a way I can get it to very simply auto-reset at the beginning of each day, I would love to hear about it!
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Gas Prices and Alternate Fuels
Posted by Admin in Alternate Fuels on April 27th, 2010
Dear Atheists, can you please give a truthful answer to this question ?
Posted by Admin in Do it Yourself Solar Systems on April 25th, 2010
Dear Atheist Brothers and Sisters, majority of the Atheists among you have embraced the Darwin’s theory of evolution as True. Then why do you abide by the laws of your nation and set goals for yourself when you believe that evolution will take care of where you land up in life ultimately ? If you believe in the Evolution theory, then what according to you is the ultimate goal of evolution ? Scientists have officially accepted the fact that our Solar system would one day come to an end. Do you think that Mankind would continue to exist despite that fate of our solar system taking into consideration your favourite ‘Theory of Evolution’ ? As per your beliefs mankind should exist in a new evolved form. How???
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I would like honest answers about CO2 emission reductions?
Posted by Admin in Reduce Energy Usage on April 23rd, 2010
As you probably know the AGW issue has resulted in a push to reduce man’s carbon dioxide emissions. In terms of energy, that means there are two possibilities: a. We reduce our overall energy usage by reducing fossil fuel use or, b. We keep energy use the same (or increase it) but replace some fossil fuel energy with non-fossil fuel energy sources or increased efficiency (e.g. catalytic converters).
The bottom line (well one of them) is that if we are going to reduce CO2 emissions by cutting fossil fuel use, this will result in a drop in overall energy use unless the gap is filled by some other means.
Question 1: Can you conceive of a scenario where man could reduce his overall energy consumption in the coming decades?
Question 2: Can you conceive of a scenario where man could maintain the current overall energy consumption for the next few decades?
To be frank, I can only think of "NO" as an answer to both of those questions (feel free to show me differently). So that leaves us with the problem of cutting fossil fuel use but at the same time increasing overall energy use.
Question 3: Is it even possible to make modest CO2 emission reduction like 15-20% and expect other technologies (and/or efficiency improvements) to fill the gap? Over how many years?
Question 4: Do you feel it is too important not to even try regardless of the probability of success? How would you guage any such success?
Question 5: Do you feel that reducing CO2 emissions is a good idea even if doesn’t have any appreciable effect on the Earth’s climate (in other words, it would be good for other reasons)?
I love the answers to this question. I am going to frame this. As usual, I’ll let the community pick the best answer but I have one in my heart.
Q1: Technically yes. Politically no. Most likely no. Developed countries? Yes. Personally I’m starting to think the political aim of 450ppm stabilisation is impossible. Slight growth in CO2 emissions, followed by falling total from 2020 or 2030 would be 500-550ppm which I’m now thinking is more sensible.
Q2: Yes. But politically unlikely. Stabilisation between 2020-2030 followed by falling seems realistic.
Q3: Peaking 2020-30, declining thereafter yes. Short term would be new generations of nuclear power and wind. In about 5 years start exploding solar power. In about 10, marine power. Continue to expand biomass and hydro. e.g. the UK could likely switch to 40% nuclear, 30% renewable, 30% fossil by 2020 and CO2 from electricity would be down by 60%. The Prius emits 45% less CO2 than the average UK car: by 2020 a 30% cut in all vehicles is not unreasonable (with the grid mix, electric cars would each be 85% cleaner than current combustion ones). Efficiency would also help constrain demand: 30% cut in transport + 60% cut in electricity + efficiency + some biofuel for planes and ships = 30% overall emissions cuts, consistent with global stabilisation between 2020-30 and a 500-550ppm target.
Q4: Eh? It’s important enough to justify trying. Economic analyses (e.g. Nordhaus 2009 DICE model) suggest that the cost of action to limit warming to just under 3C is economically optimal; i.e.a better economic investment than no action. The risks of worst case business as usual (heading to 1,000ppm) would be a significant near extinction risk for humans, and restricting growth a bit would have negligible costs.
Q5: If climate wasn’t affected by CO2 then no, there would be no point cutting CO2. Some policies that cut CO2 have co-benefits (e.g. energy efficiency reduces air pollution and resource depletion), but they should be dealt with separately.
Is this the reason why solar panels are energy efficient?
Posted by Admin in Reduce Energy Usage on April 21st, 2010
Solar panels in houses will definitely reduce energy usage as it does not involve ongoing dependence on non-renewable energy sources such as coal-burning power plants. These coal power plants generate tremendous amounts of electricity through the burning of coal though it heavily pollutes the environment. Solar panels are a much cleaner renewable alternative as it is utilises the sun’s energy and converts it into electricity. The great thing about solar panels is that when used with conventional electricity it reduces your electricity bill hugely and when used alone you have no electricity bill to pay as it using the sun’s free energy. It can also be used for generating hot water.
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The use of photovoltaic technology for producing power is environmentally friendly. Is uses naturally occurring sunlight as its source and gives off no emissions. It doesn’t pollute the air by releasing carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide or mercury into the atmosphere like many traditional forms of power generation. The passive energy created is both economical and abundant.
Home Solar Power Panels Are Renewable Energy Source
Posted by Admin in Solar Power Panels on April 19th, 2010
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Home Solar Power. The world’s population of humans relies on energy to run everything. From professional uses to recreation, from practical to leisurely, everything humans do relies on energy somewhere in the cycle. Typically fossil fuels have been used to provide this energy, but they are running low. Solar panels offer a newer option for providing energy to the world.
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Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics
Posted by Admin in Solar Energy Panels on April 19th, 2010
A short introduction to Solar Photovoltaic energy generation
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