Monthly Archives: March 2010

why does solar energy extraction NOT take place at the equator?

Posted on March 8, 2010 by admin

I mean, it’s the hottest place on earth, so one would assume it would be prime area for solar energy methods no? The equator isn’t the hottest place on earth, it just gets the most direct sunlight at the top … Continue reading →

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EPA Global Climate Protection Award winner wants to stop population growth – agree?

Posted on March 8, 2010 by admin

Claudine Schneider, the winner of the EPA’s Global Climate Protection Award medal for 2007, sits on the National Board of Advisors for a NGO called The Carrying Capacity Network, an organisation which wants to section off large areas of America … Continue reading →

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I need to find a calculator to calculate the amount of energy used by solar panels?

Posted on March 5, 2010 by admin

I am doing a science project and I need to find out if solar panels are an environmentally feasible way to heat a pool compared to the #2 diesel that is currently being used. Is there a calculator that I … Continue reading →

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What’s the best deal for Solar Energy panels for your home?

Posted on March 5, 2010 by admin

What’s the best deal going on companies leasing out Solar Panels in California? Solar Power Purchase Agreements, or PPA, have historically been for large systems for commercial and municipal customers. However, they are starting to venture into the residential sector. … Continue reading →

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What are potential salts used for storing solar thermal energy?

Posted on March 5, 2010 by admin

Any salt can be used but a mix of sodium and potassium nitrate is best used commercially (otherwise used as a fertiliser) .

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Is it hard installing a residential solar energy system? A simple one.?

Posted on March 5, 2010 by admin

I was wondering if I can build a residential solar energy system easily? I am pretty good in using tools and everything. Depending on the rules in your area, you may be able to install at least part of it. … Continue reading →

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How do places with wind and solar energy sustain their power?

Posted on March 5, 2010 by admin

Some places rely on solar and wind energy right? To power their homes and such. How do they use energy in the night or when there is no wind? Do they have something that stores the energy like a big … Continue reading →

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how solar energy use in thermal generation?

Posted on March 2, 2010 by admin

usually solar energy is used to heat water(or any other liquid with heat transfer characteristics) so for example ,solar thermal power plants,they use sun to heat the water till it becomes steam under high pressure to turn on turbines which … Continue reading →

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