Monthly Archives: January 2010

Can you give me information on solar energy?

I would love to use some solar energy in my home. What can you tell me about how much it costs to begin? Is there some sort of federal tax credit? What all do I need to buy (panels, batteries, … Continue reading

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What do you think of my story idea?

I had a lot of different ideas that I threw together. Tell me what you think? This is just a *very* basic outline so far. By the way, this all takes place in a futuristic society(obviously). A civilization has been … Continue reading

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Home Electricity – Is there an Alternative to Wind & Solar Energy for Generating Home Power?

Magnetic power generation is a good alternative right now. It goes beyond the concept of renewable & non-renewable energy and offers a simpler, clean ersolution. The big advantage is, it eliminates the need for expensive solar panels & large areas … Continue reading

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On average, how much energy does it take to produce 1 watt of photovoltaic material?

I’m wondering how long a given solar panel needs to produce before it "makes up for" the energy used in it’s creation. How much energy does it take to make a 1 watt solar panel? I realize there are many … Continue reading

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Wind with solar energy in Canada?

Hi I am doing a project about a renewable energy.well my topic is BioOli energy (it is a fuel). anyway i am discussing this type of energy and its feasibility in Peace Region of BC with a 230 kV transmission … Continue reading

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Where can I get best information on building own renewable energy like solar panel & windmill?

http://www.cat.org.uk/information/info_content.tmpl http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=diy+wind+solar+alternative+build&btnG=Search&aq=f&oq=&aqi=

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How do solar panels convert the Sun’s energy into electricity?

How do solar panels convert the Sun’s energy into electricity? To put it simply, photons from the sun strike the Photo-voltaic panel and cause electrons to start moving which creates a DC current.This DC current can then be converted to … Continue reading

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Solar Thermal Energy?

how does Solar Thermal Energy, a type of solar power, work. what does it do. it take the suns and heat and turns it into energy? what does it do and how exactly? *does it take the sun’s heat and … Continue reading

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solar energy commercial on the science channel……

its was for the powersave solar home energy system. Does anyone know the web addy or #?? Hannah’s Grandpa – Thank you very much but that’s actually not it. It was basically a home system on a much smaller scale … Continue reading

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How does solar energy create power for us to use?

I mean, how does solar power create electricity and heating? This is for a grade, so I’d appreciate it if you were positive. Please record the websitre or book you used. THANKS! The sun is a big nuclear reactor, it … Continue reading

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