Solar Power
How Does This Solar Power Stuff Work, Anyway???
Solar power is a highly underused form of energy. The earth receives enough energy from the sun everyday to provide us with more enough power than we will ever need. It’s hard to understand why we are not using solar power for the majority of our energy needs. Of course, oil companies and big business… [Continue Reading]
Energy from Sunshine
The Sun constantly gives off energy. The energy is carried through space as electromagnetic radiation. There are several types of electromagnetic radiation. Light is one type. Radio waves are another. Electromagnetic radiation travels like waves in water. Like water waves, it is a series of ups and downs. One way various types of electromagnetic waves… [Continue Reading]
Solar Panels
Solar Cells Get Better and Cheaper
When experts compare solar cells, one thing they look at is how costly a cell is. If it costs too much, nobody will buy it. One problem with the fi rst solar cells was that they usually cost more than other power sources. That is why the first important use of solar cells was in… [Continue Reading]
Good Things About Solar Panels
Solar panels have a lot of strong points. The silicon used in most of them is a very common material. Sand is made up mostly of silicon. Solar panels are reliable. The “fuel” they use—sunshine—is free. It is a renewable resource that will last nearly forever. Scientists expect the Sun to keep shining for billions… [Continue Reading]
DIY Solar Panel
For wiring use only good quality heavy duty outdoor extension chords from your generator and inverter. I also use these to make direct DC wiring from the battery to my house. Use a 12 volt fuse block and only use good quality 12 volt appliances. I use DC lights and I have DC plugs which… [Continue Reading]
Here’s my solar panels This is a Kyocera 80 watt panel purchased new for $399 in 2007 This is a 45 watt (3@ 15 watt) no name Chinese panels purchased from Harbor Freight for $179 in 2005 Here is my battery array. I have 3 deep cycle 12 volt batteries all over 5 years old… [Continue Reading]
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