Monthly Archives: October 2009

Where can I find a periodical on solar energy on the internet?

I’m writing an essay on solar energy, and I need atleast one source from a periodical about solar energy. I can’t really find good periodicals, but I don’t have access to my library at the moment. Are there any good … Continue reading

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What do u think of this idea to make society go GREEN-ER ? clever ? dumb ? laughable ? feasible ? bleh ?

I ask this because I have an idea which could work, but would cost £££’s heh. Green-Robo-Cops. Thats essentially the idea. upright ‘public sanitation’ law enforcers, designed to move on ground (and in future by air, using jet-packs) via a … Continue reading

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What do we need to produce 5 kW of solar Energy or Wind energy?

I’m talking about the items needed and the required quantiy (height of the turbines, surface of the panels…) As far as wind the amount of blade area you will need will vary with the wind speed and type of rotor … Continue reading

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solar energy can produce electricity in a photovoltaic cell containing______________?

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Where can I find info on how much money the federal govt spent on using solar energy tech. for Fed. buildings?

Would like to know how much $ is reserved/set aside by Fed Govt to use solar energy tech for some Federal buildings – also how much money is being spent by Fed Govt on using non-solar air conditioning technology (traditional … Continue reading

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Should we all have a solar energy panel on the roof?

just daylight andy not sunlight If the government were really serious about getting the public to use renewable energy methods it would provide one for every household that wanted one. Because it is not serious about this matter it is … Continue reading

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How much energy can solar panels make?

I read an article that said the avg. U.S. home uses 25kw of power a day. How many panels would be needed to make that much power and how would you store the energy made? Also, if anyone knows, how … Continue reading

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What is the difference between thermal and solar energy?

I know that solar energy is energy from the sun converted into elctrical energy and all that great stuff, but if you heat a sheet of flashing copper, put it in the sun and it makes a little more energy … Continue reading

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How to get into the solar energy field?

I am thinking about changing my career and be a salesman of solar energy electricity system. What kind of class I can take to become more knowelegeble? Or if I go back to college, which major should I be choose … Continue reading

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Solar Power Energy grants in Andalusia Spain.?

I would like to obtain information about the availability / criteria for obtaining a grant for installing solar power energy to my home to reduce the costs of heating water. We live in Malaga Province (Axarquia region) of Andalucia, Spain. … Continue reading

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