How To Add Solar Power To Your Home ?

June 16, 2010

With more and more emphasis being placed on energy being derived from natural sources and being less dependent on fossil fuels, more and more interest is being shown towards solar power. Solar power requries one thing and that is sunlight. The sun is the biggest star in the universe and while it shines bright upon [...]

Read the full article →

How Do Solar Ovens Work?

June 15, 2010

What is a solar oven? Solar oven refers to a means of heating food using solar energy. How? Solar cooking systems use reflective surfaces to concentrate and aim sunlight. So, what exactly does this entail? There are three main styles of solar ovens. The box style, meant to hold one or more cooking pots, has [...]

Read the full article →

How Many 80 Watt Solar Panels to Run a House ?

June 15, 2010

Question: How many 80 watt solar panels to run a house? Answer: Determining how many 80-watt solar panels needed to run a house requires some simple calculations before purchasing the solar panels. First, determine the amount of electricity that is used each month to power the house. Reviewing a monthly electricity bill from previous months [...]

Read the full article →

How to Wire Solar Panels at Home ?

June 14, 2010

Solar panels are becoming more and more popular, but when most consider the price thats another story. There is a way to make your very own solar panels and it takes just a few simply tools. By wiring solar cells it’s a cheaper way to make solar panels without breaking the bank and I’m going [...]

Read the full article →