You Can Live Off-Grid You’ve seen the signs – the shortage of energy resources, the continuing consumption of resources, the ever-increasing need for power supply, the persistant warnings concerning the state of our environment. Don’t you think it’s about time we did something? What can be done, you ask? Well, for starters, you could try [...]
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Going With Off Grid Solar Power
Posted June 4th, 2010 by solarmaniac. Comment (0).
Solar Panels – How Much Power Will My Home Require?
Posted June 3rd, 2010 by solarmaniac. Comment (0).
If you are planning to install a residential solar energy system in your home, you will need to determine how much energy you are currently using. Normally, you can get this information from your local utility company. Using this as a basis, you will be able to plan your solar energy system to fit the [...]
Maintaining Your Solar Panels
Posted May 22nd, 2010 by solarmaniac. Comment (0).
If you worry that having solar panels installed on your home means expensive, time-consuming maintenance, you can stop worrying. Most solar panels installed for residential systems are made of solar cells encapsulated in thick glass, mounted onto metal racks. Since the solar panels have no moving parts, they require minimal maintenance once they are installed. [...]
Is it Simple To Build a Wind Generator?
Posted May 3rd, 2010 by solarmaniac. Comment (0).
With a severe energy shortage looming, it may be a sensible option to implement an alternative power system for your house. It not only helps the government battle the energy crisis in a better way, but also can save power for the rest of the planet. Building an alternative energy solution at home is no [...]
Solar Panels: Advice on Safeguarding Your Roof
Posted April 24th, 2010 by solarmaniac. Comment (0).
Residential solar panels are mainly installed on the roof because that is where they would usually get the best exposure to the sun’s rays. However, that raises a concern about possible damage the installation might do to the roof. Following are some facts to help you know from the start what’s likely to happen if [...]