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		<title>DIY Solar Panels &#8211; Step By Step Solar Power Plans</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:41:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>solarmaniac</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Visit &#8211; www.buildit4energy.com &#8211; DIY Solar Panels, DIY Solar Power For Your Home &#8212; All Under 0. 100% Guaranteed! While you can expect to pay thousands, even tens of thousands, for an installation the new growing trend of DIY solar panel instructions is helping to bring this alternative energy source mainstream, and for only hundreds [...]]]></description>
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<p>Visit &#8211; www.buildit4energy.com &#8211; DIY Solar Panels, DIY Solar Power For Your Home &#8212; All Under 0. 100% Guaranteed! While you can expect to pay thousands, even tens of thousands, for an installation the new growing trend of DIY solar panel instructions is helping to bring this alternative energy source mainstream, and for only hundreds of dollars. New plans are popping up all the time, when choosing your set of solar panel instructions be sure to look for some key points that indicate a solid set of plans * Novice friendly, make sure they&#8217;re built for a first timer and not an engineer * Good materials list, a good set of instructions will include a materials list that even provides locations for acquiring all materials as cheap as possible * Guarantee, a money back guarantee is usually a sign that plans are so good the author knows you will not ask for a refund * Bonuses, the plans that I used even included instructions on how to build my own wind turbine; this was a pretty pleasant bonus Don&#8217;t hesitate, getting solar panel plans and producing your own power for the rest of your life, free of monthly electric bills and negative impacts on the environment is the wave of the future. You&#8217;re investment will pay off with electricity savings in no time, there&#8217;s nothing to lose and a big world of energy independence to gain! Get your DIY Solar Panel Plans www.buildit4energy.com and start saving, both your cash and the world, today! Article Source Zac Linzmeier</p>
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		<title>Kerr MacGregor. Solar heating inventor, polymath.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:28:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kerr MacGregor. obituary, from my personal perspective, touching on his inventions, talents, politics and other pleasures. I hope it paints a balanced picture, both of my knowledge of Kerr and of the gentlemanly obstructions which can be encountered by game-changing disruptive technologies such as his, safe, simple, sustainable solar water heating panels which are superior [...]]]></description>
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<p>Kerr MacGregor. obituary, from my personal perspective, touching on his inventions, talents, politics and other pleasures. I hope it paints a balanced picture, both of my knowledge of Kerr and of the gentlemanly obstructions which can be encountered by game-changing disruptive technologies such as his, safe, simple, sustainable solar water heating panels which are superior because they are freeze tolerant. Recorded in haste on the train home from Kerr&#8217;s funeral. Barry Johnston.</p>
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		<title>Investment Into Alternative Energy Study And Development</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:24:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>solarmaniac</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The US government ought to continue to back the expansion of the role of alternative energy study and development and its implementation by firms and homeowners. Even though this writer believes in the reign of the free market and that “that government is best which governs least”, our current system has organizations and folks expecting [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The US government ought to continue to back the expansion of the role of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.freeelectricityclub.com">alternative energy</a> study and development and its implementation by firms and homeowners. Even though this writer believes in the reign of the free market and that “that government is best which governs least”, our current system has organizations and folks expecting federal backing of main initiative with direct investment, inside the form of tax breaks, rebate incentives, and even direct central bank investment into the alternative energy business.</p>
<p> The US and its citizenry require to invest all of the time and energy that they can spare to the conversion from a fossil fuel burning society to one which is green for a number of various reasons. The green economy won&#8217;t harm the environment or the top quality of our air like fossil fuel burning does. We can grow to be the energy independent nation that we need to be by cutting away our require to import oil, especially oil that&#8217;s produced by anti-American nations like Iran.  Ultimately, renewable energies and very efficient energies like atomic energy are far less expensive than the continuous mining and drilling for fossil fuels.  If we don&#8217;t invest in our future now, catastrophe awaits us. We are going to require to consume a lot more energy than ever in our history as we sail into the 21st century and beyond-our dependency on foreigners for meeting these energy requirements only leaves us open to sabotage although draining our coffers to be able to fill other nations&#8217;.</p>
<p> It can be argued that federal, state, and local governments must work in conjunction on the issue of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.freeelectricityclub.com">alternative energy</a> study and development and implement mandatory programs for new home construction and all residence remodeling that stipulate the installation of alternative energy power sources-eventually over a particular period of years transforming into 100% installation of alternative energy sources for any new house or corporate building-as well as backing a comparable program to have all new vehicles produced in the nation be hybrid vehicles or hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles by the year 2020. All levels of government could also impose mandatory compliance laws on construction and utilities organizations. The utility companies in all 50 states should be needed to invest in alternative energy research and development whilst also being required to buy back, at fair rates, excess energy produced by homeowners via their use of alternative energy power sources. Strong financial incentives require to be in place for new firms to invest in developing renewable energies. This would not only make the US energy independent at the fastest possible rate, but it would stimulate the growth of the economy and supply tens of thousands of new, good-paying jobs for individuals.</p>
<p> Alternative energy generation inside the forms of solar, wind, hydroelectric, biofuel, geothermal, and atomic; <a target="_blank" href="http://www.freeelectricityclub.com">alternative energy storage systems</a> for example far more efficient batteris and hydrogen fuel cells; and alternative energy-furthering infrastructures with superior energy efficiency all will need to be brought into the inexpensive price range by way of development. Government investment into these matters would surely assist us along.</p>
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		<title>Home Made Energy-Keen On  Making  Your Own Solar Panels? Find Out  Everything You Need For Getting Started !</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2010 16:07:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>solarmaniac</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Does your monthly electricity bill always keep going up? Are you currently struggling with your monthly budget due to high electricity? Most people have to make sacrifices in an effort to reduce the price of electricity.   You will not have to be a type of families any longer ! You can get the [...]]]></description>
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<p>Does your monthly electricity bill always keep going up? Are you currently struggling with your monthly budget due to high electricity? Most people have to make sacrifices in an effort to reduce the price of electricity.</p>
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<p>You will not have to be a type of families any longer ! You can get the information you need for constructing your own personal solar panels. You really do not need to know a lot about handiwork and crafting in order to <a target="_blank" title="home made energy" href="http://www.ecofriendlybuy.com/solar-power-appliances/home-made-power-plant/">develop solar panel</a>s, either.</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" title="home made energy" href="http://www.ecofriendlybuy.com/solar-power-appliances/home-made-power-plant/">Creating Solar Panels for home made energy</a></p>
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<p>We have found an overview of what you would need:</p>
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<p>Backing, substrate, and border strips for the frame</p>
<p>Solar cells</p>
<p>Wire components</p>
<p>Frame cover (most people use Plexiglas)</p>
<p>12-volt lead battery</p>
<p>Battery box</p>
<p>DC meter and inverter for AC power</p>
<p>Various tools</p>
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<p>At this point , you may either get hold of a kit this includes all these , or buy everything separately and build on your own . The second is the less expensive alternative . Find out where to look, you may get all of the parts you&#8217;ll need for less than $200!</p>
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<p>You&#8217;ll want to put money into the solar cells or make your own. Some companies sell solar cells separately from the different supplies . A 30 pound, 130-watt cell ought to be enough for starting out . This ought to last for at least a several years .</p>
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<p>Basic instruction is as follows:</p>
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<p>You will need a hand held drill and wires to install the DC input and meter to the battery box. Second , you&#8217;ll want to connect the battery into the meter. Insulated wire should work. Follow the same procedure to hook up the solar panel(s) and DC inlet to the battery. Be careful with the wires, and ensure things are all fit into place. When it&#8217;s all set , you may close the lid and set the panel out into the sun!</p>
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<p>Installing Solar Panels</p>
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<p>After making your own solar panels, the next step is installing them. Should you build them for your home, you should set up them on your roof or maybe in your backyard, facing toward the south. There shouldn&#8217;t be anything preventing the sunlight from getting to the panel. Hence , you need to take away all obstacles, including those that cast shadows. This probably won&#8217;t be a problem should you install the solar panels on your roof.</p>
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<p>The panel&#8217;s angle must be set to your latitude. During the cold months , add an extra 15 degrees, and during the summer, take away 15 degrees. As an example , if your latitude is 35 degrees, your solar panel should be setup at 50 degrees during winter, and 20 degrees during summer.</p>
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<p>The maintenance of Solar Panels</p>
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<p>There is simply not much work required for maintaining solar panels. Just provided that you build it out of good quality materials, you will not likely have to worry about them tearing up . You just need to clean them every here and there with appropriate products . If you live in an area with a great deal of dust or pollen, you may wish to clean them thoroughly on a frequent basis .</p>
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<p>Establishing Wattage</p>
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<p>How many panels will you need if you want to power your entire home ? The answer relies on quite a few factors , as well as electrical power usage , hours of sunlight, location , and so on . If you desire to use standalone panels rather than connect them to the main grid, the capacity of your batteries plays a huge role in how much power your house will get .</p>
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<p>You of course will need to determine wattage. In order to do this , you may need to write down all of the appliances you use, their wattage, and the number of hours you use each appliance every day. Put the figures up to get a total, and split the number by the highest sun hours. This may give you a rough approximate of the number of solar panels you are going to need.</p>
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<p>These guidelines are actually just the start . You can acquire the COMPLETE, in depth solar blueprint for saving THOUSANDS of dollars (yep, thousands.) each year on your energy expenses with your own homemade solar panel system. there is an extremely effortless to learn how to construct your own solar panels, step-by-step in a video series, reasonably called &#8220;<a target="_blank" title="home made energy" href="http://www.ecofriendlybuy.com/solar-power-appliances/home-made-power-plant/">Home Made Powerplant</a>&#8220;. It covers a complete overview of Solar Power that will not only save you a ton of money every single month , but additionally lower your carbon footprint on this precious little planet.</p>
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		<title>DIY Solar Panels Photovoltaic Prices</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 04:47:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If people start to be concerned about unearthing ways to save money on their electricity bills they frequently think about installing some DIY solar panels on top of their roofs. The problem comes when they examine the prices of pre-made units, they grow intimidated and that puts them off. When it comes to solar panel [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If people start to be concerned about unearthing ways to save money on their electricity bills they frequently think about installing some <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gosolarpowerforhomes.com">DIY solar panels</a><br /> on top of their roofs. The problem comes when they examine the prices of pre-made units, they grow intimidated and that puts them off.</p>
<p> When it comes to solar panel prices you will be much better off if you do it by hand as against buying one brand new. DIY solar panels are perfect for residential solar power installations.</p>
<p> The price of a pre-made solar array can range anyplace from $15,000 up to $30,000 per panel. Of course, that will be effectively beyond the reach of a good number of homeowners (and even if you could swing it, you must inquire precisely how long it would take for you to get your investment back from the economic savings on your electricity bills?</p>
<p> Nevertheless, here&#8217;s great news! You can create DIY solar panels for your household use for barely a few hundred dollars. Now doesnt that sound much more realistic? You do not have to have any individual skills or equipment. All you&#8217;d require if you want to create the DIY solar panels manually is a all-embracing guide you can use that will take you from the beginning to the end of the method in an comfortable to follow manner (loads of pictures &#8230; and possibly even a DVD would be good to boot)</p>
<p> Now that you have an idea about the outlay for your DIY solar panels, you will want to inquire how many panels you could do with to match your electrical desires. A good number of home owners who want to get off-grid either cannot afford to build all the panels they need to become directly off the grid (although it is cheap to build, it still takes some money and not every person has any extra money) or there is just insufficient capacity in their property for the size of panels needed. The majority of homeowners will harness a couple of panels to cut their electricity bills but not banish them altogether.</p>
<p> Scores of of us would be keen to invest a little time and money if we knew it could save us money and assist the world in the long run. Solar panel prices may well vary greatly between the prices of doing it yourself and pre-buying the finished models. For the reason that it is so inexpensive and simple to do yourself, you&#8217;re left with the question &#8220;Why would you give all this investments for the precise same thing?&#8221;</p>
<p> The market leading mega-successfuil guide to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gosolarpowerforhomes.com">DIY solar panels</a> is available simply by clicking on the link provided. Go buy it today and begin saving the planet and your money.</p>
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		<title>Are Residential Solar Panels Cost-Effective For The Ordinary Homeowner?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 04:47:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those who are a owner of a house considering putting in residential solar panels on your house then the question of expense is of essential significance. Each time the problem comes up, factors further than the price of those solar panels surface. It is vital to factor in additional materials, preservation and cleaning costs [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For those who are a owner of a house considering putting in residential solar panels on your house then the question of expense is of essential significance. Each time the problem comes up, factors further than the price of those solar panels surface. It is vital to factor in additional materials, preservation and cleaning costs as well as other financial rewards for example the effect on your residence&#8217;s worth and also the savings accomplished to the present system that you have. In a nutshell, the picture is challenging and for that reason to compute the general benefits it is crucial to customize the variables to your own personal circumstances. As mentioned directly below lots of people look at <a target="_blank" href="http://ehomemadesolarpanels.com">DIY solar panels</a> too.</p>
<p>Curiously enough, the scale of the home is not a major defining issue. More important is assessing how much power you and your family requires in a month on average and exactly how much direct sunlight one can obtain. Heading back to the point I discussed previously, make certain you acquire a full and in depth appraisal for all of the charges required in installation. Not just the solar power panels on their own. A good rough estimate is actually around $30,000 regarding the averaged sort of house.</p>
<p>In the event that the expense estimation shocks you then another possibility would be to look into <a target="_blank" href="http://ehomemadesolarpanels.com/homemade-solar-panels-want-to-build-your-own-solar-panels/">DIY solar panels</a>, which can be an ever more popular and much less expensive option than professional set up. Regardless, make sure to work out any tax kickback rewards. This amount in a few areas could be the maximum amount of 80%. In terms of the worth of the home, it is well worth contacting nearby real estate agents or performing independent analysis on the web.</p>
<p>From a existing assessment, your investment decision is actually most likely to observe a return inside 10 to fifteen years, however should you have got no ideas to sell your house, it is conceivable you can recoup your expense 3 times over the life of your mounted panels. The improvement in residence values could be more difficult to assess with other financial issues producing falls in some parts of the country, nevertheless assessment methods which have been depended on for more than 30 years show that for every $1 fall in power expenses, a property owner may realistically expect a $20 come back over 10-15 years.</p>
<p>It is actually crystal clear that <a target="_blank" href="http://ehomemadesolarpanels.com">how to build your own solar panels</a> are in the long run far more cost efficient. Thus what is the overall cost of the actual system? Include everything suggested above, and do not overlook to adjust for servicing charges.</p>
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		<title>Solar power : Solar Energy &#124; Solar Power Systems &#124; Home Solar Panels</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:29:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Making Use Of Do-it-yourself Solar Power Systems For Your Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:54:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>solarmaniac</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seeing power bills becoming more expensive over time, more consumers are looking for ways to minimize electric bills by considering other alternative sources of electricity. Solar energy panels are among the well-known form of alternative electricity. There are today many types of solar panel kits in many stores that you may want to look at [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Seeing power bills becoming more expensive over time, more consumers are looking for ways to minimize electric bills by considering other alternative sources of electricity. Solar energy panels are among the well-known form of alternative electricity. There are today many types of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.makingyourownsolarpanels.com/">solar panel kits</a> in many stores that you may want to look at to help you started in having power from solar energy in your own home.</p>
<p> The ever-increasing requirement from consumers for cost-effective your home or solar power kits makes <a target="_blank" href="http://www.makingyourownsolarpanels.com/">solar panel kits</a> very popular in the market now. These panels are the best solution for consumers seeking to convert to environment friendly power. Homemade solar panels are are the best help one can get in the energy cost problem of many homeowners these days. Someone who will to  exert some effort and take the time required in building solar panel systems in his house is going to readily see and feel its benefits.</p>
<p> These DIY kits are a simple way to get started in saving money as well as supplying energy at your place. They are very environment friendly, so aside from saving cash you also help the environment by using solar panels. One can find numerous DIY kits available nowadays over the internet from different manufacturers. This sort of solar cells had previously been accessible only through a few manufacturers and were at that time expensive so there were only a handful who could possibly arrange to install these products once these people paid for a few to use in house. However with the solar kits you now find very easily offered in online stores, there is actually no excuse why you should have any difficulties to assemble your own private solar power systems in your own home.</p>
<p> DIY solar kits are simple to install. Any individual with basic carpentry knowledge should have success when constructing and fitting them. Along with the right supplies and instruction manuals, everyone will be able to quickly start seeing how you are lowering cost on power bills almost instantly.</p>
<p> These homemade solar power systems are made to endure a fair level of trauma. These should not malfunction easily, and so you would not have to feel concerned about having to replace them quite often to keep them working. Remember, solar kits are also more affordable in comparison with common professional solar panels.</p>
<p> DIY kits such as these are hassle-free to manage, are low-priced and any person should be able to easily do it. When installing your solar energy system from the DIY kits, however, one would have to be thorough. When not completed correctly it may possibly be a fire threat to your place. It also may have a damaging effect on the value of your property if perhaps you don&#8217;t construct the system accordingly and becomes a nuisance to the style and design of your property.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve ever wished to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.makingyourownsolarpanels.com/">make solar panels</a> &#8211; it has never been easier or more affordable.</p>
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		<title>What Are Thermal Solar Panels?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Sep 2010 01:25:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>solarmaniac</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Water or space heating is typically done with the heat gathered from the solar panels. Buildings or homes mostly use a specialized system to heat the air within the building . They use “thermal solar panels” or systems used for heating the air inside a building. These are very usual and are seeing a sudden [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Water or space heating is typically  done with the heat gathered from the solar panels.  Buildings or homes mostly use a  specialized  system to heat the air within the building . They use “thermal solar panels” or systems used for heating the air inside a building. These are very  usual  and are seeing a sudden increase   these days  as more and more persons   appreciate  the  low cost and maintenance-free way these systems can  lessen  their home heating costs.</p>
<p> Lots of  do-it-yourself kits, instruction  pamphlet , or professionally-installed systems are now  obtainable  on the U.S. market.  Buyers  frequently   get  flat plate collectors and evacuated tube collectors.</p>
<p>Flat plate collectors  get their name from the flat plate of material at the middle  of the panel (at the back of  the glass or clear front piece into which the sun shines). These panels are  frequently  darkly colored, like black or near  to it, for maximum absorption. A greenhouse effect is created inside the panel by the clear external  cover through which sunlight passes is absorbed by the flat plate. This warms the air in the panel, which is  transferred into the building and replace with cooler air from inside the structure.</p>
<p>The panels with cylindrical tubes running their length are what we call evacuated-tube collectors. These are glass (or another partially-  or completely  clear tube) which are in a vacuum (evacuated) fused to a heat pipe. Heat is collected through the glass to the heat pipe, which  transfers it to heat air or water. There are  lots of  reasons why the tube is vacuumed in place of  placing it there with no pressure inside. The vacuum inside the tubes  reduces heat loss and friction which in turn  allows the sunlight to heat the tube more efficiently.</p>
<p>Thermally-conductive metal is  mostly  used in both kinds of collectors. Copper or aluminum is usually used in these collectors. Polymer-based collectors have been tested for these collectors and they are having good  results so far.</p>
<p>Both kinds of panels are  commonly  installed the same  technique  on a structure for interior heating.  Typically  these panels are mounted to an exterior wall, rooftop, etc. For it to be useful for heating, the air is transferred from the building to the panels. This usually  needs a hole for transport  of air but no other intrusion into the structure.</p>
<p>Professional units (whether  purchased or installed) consist of  other built-in efficiency enhancers. These include ducts that can close when the sun goes down or when temperatures inside the collector fall  to a  particular  temperature to preserve internal  heat and maintain  the solar heater from becoming a heat sink. Another thing that is included in the package is a fan that can be collected to duct work for air transfer throughout a home, etc.</p>
<p>Home-built units can vary  in design. A simple construction using wood or cardboard as a base material onto which pennies are glued and spray painted black.  Subsequently , a plexiglass or plastic cover is placed over of this, then air holes are cut at top and bottom. As pennies gather  solar heat and heat the air around them, these holes allow airflow  via  the simple units (hot air rises out, cool  air is  pulled in).</p>
<p>From that classroom demonstration model, we can build  a much better  and a more complex design. Sometimes, these designs look more professionally-manufactured and sometimes undistinguishable. These DIY versions will use anything from old copper piping to drained soda cans  attached together and painted black as their collector.</p>
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<p>To find out more about solar panels, check out <a target="_blank" href="http://www.homesolarandwindinfo.com/">Home Solar and Wind Info</a> or <a target="_blank" href="http://www.homesolarandwindinfo.com/wind-generator-plans/">Wind Generator Plans</a></p>
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		<title>All About Thermal Solar Panels</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:19:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Solar panels for collecting heat can either be for water heating or space heating. A home or shed usually use “thermal solar panels”, or systems that are used to heat the air within structures , as a source of heat. More and more people are starting to distinguish the advantages that these systems bring like [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Solar panels for collecting heat can either be for water heating or space heating. A home or shed  usually use “thermal solar panels”, or systems that are used to heat the air within structures , as a source of heat. More and more people are starting to  distinguish  the  advantages  that these systems bring like lowering the costs for keeping each home or building warm, inexpensive  and maintenance-free of the systems.</p>
<p>The U.S. market currently  has a lot of  do-it-yourself kits, instruction booklets, or professionally-installed systems that can be  acquired by  individuals  who  intend  to build a system by themselves.  Buyers  frequently   get  flat plate collectors and evacuated tube collectors.</p>
<p>Flat plate collectors  get their name from the flat plate of material at the middle  of the panel (at the back of  the glass or clear front piece into which the sun shines). These panels are  frequently  darkly colored, like black or near  to it, for maximum absorption. The transparent  external  cover through which sunlight passes is absorbed by the flat plate and creates a greenhouse effect inside the panel. This gets  transferred into the building and replaces the cool air inside the structures to a warmer one.</p>
<p>Evacuated-tube collectors appear  like panels with rounded tubes running their length. These are glass (or another partially-  or completely  clear tube) which are in a vacuum (evacuated) fused to a heat pipe. The heat pipe is where the heat is collected and transferred to heat air or water. There are  lots of  reasons why the tube is vacuumed in place of  placing it there with no pressure inside. The vacuum inside the tubes  reduces heat loss and friction which in turn  allows the sunlight to heat the tube more efficiently.</p>
<p>The plate or tube is  generally  made of a thermally-conductive metal. Copper or aluminum is usually used in these collectors. A number of  European designs are testing  with polymer-based collectors and have had fine   results so far.</p>
<p>Both kinds of panels are  commonly  installed the same  technique  on a structure for interior heating. They are mounted to an outer  wall, rooftop, etc. and air is transmitted from the building to the panels for heating. A hole for transport  of air is usually   required but aside from this, no other intrusion into the structure is  required.</p>
<p>Professional units (whether  purchased or installed) consist of  other built-in efficiency enhancers. These include ducts that can close when the sun goes down or when temperatures inside the collector fall  to a  particular  temperature to preserve internal  heat and maintain  the solar heater from becoming a heat sink.  Several units might also have fans, be connected to duct work for air transfer all the way through  a home, etc.</p>
<p>Home-built units can vary  in design. A simple construction using wood or cardboard as a base material onto which pennies are glued and spray painted black.  Subsequently , a plexiglass or plastic cover is placed over of this, then air holes are cut at top and bottom. This  allows air flow  via  these simple units (hot air rises out, cold air is drawn in) as the pennies gather  solar heat and heat the air around them.</p>
<p>That classroom demonstration model can be the  foundation  of a much better , more complex design. These look more like the professionally-manufactured units and are sometimes impossible to differentiate . For these DIY versions, old copper pipings or  empty soda cans  attached together and painted black are  commonly  used as the collectors of the system.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Learn more about solar energy to power up your homes, see <a target="_blank" href="http://www.homesolarandwindinfo.com/homemade-wind-turbine/">Homemade Wind Turbine</a> or <a target="_blank" href="http://www.homesolarandwindinfo.com/">Homemade Solar Panels</a></p>
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