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Monthly Archives: December 2009
How do I trap Solar energy with the help of batteries?
I have a small panel of solar cells, i wish to save this energy for lighting my study lamp, how do i do it? How much energy will it hold? How do i convert it to light? Please help friends. … Continue reading
Posted in solar energy
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Can Capitalism survive technology?
WHAT IF: humanity harnesses free energy (wind, solar, etc) to produce all of our energy, and rely on machines to produce all of our needs (food, clothing, transportation, etc), will capitalism still exist? Since most people will have nothing to … Continue reading
Posted in solar energy society
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solar/wind energy question?
I have a small holding in quite a remote area & want to install wind or solar energy to cut the costs. I dont aim to be fully independant of the grid but just want to produce enough(perhaps only in … Continue reading
Posted in wind solar energy
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science fair solar energy?
ok so i have cardboard box 4 silver reflector cards 1 black panel base with cover 1 bottle connector 1 soft wax, adhesive tape 2 thermal indicator stickers (printed 70 degrees Celsius (158 degrees farenheit) and 40 degrees celsius (104 … Continue reading
Posted in photovoltaic solar energy
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Should I have solar panels installed on my house now, or should I wait for the technology to improve?
I live in Southern California, and I have been considering solar panels for some time. I’d love to air condition my house, but I’m not willing to do so until and unless we come up with an alternative energy source. … Continue reading
Posted in solar energy technology
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What are some methods of storing unused energy from solar panels?
- Batteries. – Use it to pump water up that can be later used to drive a turbine. – Use it to generate hydrogen that can later be used in a fuel cell.
Posted in solar energy panels
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Is Earth a closed system? How does one add/remove excess thermal energy?
With our current reliance on fossile fuels and other forms of stored energy (coal, chemical) we are releasing excess waste heat (among other things) into the atmosphere. Looking for alternative ‘green’ energy sources is a great ideal, but my feel … Continue reading
Posted in solar thermal energy
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if solar energy can run the space station ,why can’t it power your home?
with the high cost of energy,$300.00 a month light bills and natural gas prices for the homes in the winter time going through the roof,why shouldn’t people be able to buy solar energy systems at an affordable price.Only the people … Continue reading
Posted in solar energy systems
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Should solar power be the dominant energy-source of the 21st century?
Hasn’t solar power technically been the dominant energy-source of all the other centuries? No, Let’s rely on the middle east oil, Thank God US is dealing with a terrorist country like Saudi Arabia!
Posted in solar power energy
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What would it take to convert a housing community from fossil fuels to solar energy in the home?
Serious discussion here. How feasible is the idea of communities, towns, even whole cities being powered by solar energy? At the most, how about these communities being fractionally powered by solar energy; 40% Solar/ 60% Fossil fuels? We’re not getting … Continue reading
Posted in solar energy
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