Archive for the ‘solar panels’ Category
Thursday, June 24th, 2010
With the power crisis looming in, I think it's better to have a solar panel than buy a portable generator which eats up petrol. Philippines must have the costliest fuel per liter in Asia. Problem is, solar panels can't be bought as easily as generators.
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
Trying to decide between a wood burner that heats the pool, or solar panels. Has anyone had any experiences with either and what are your opinions?
Solar pool heating is an incredibly efficient method of heating the pool. You need to be sure to size it correctly, 1 panel isn't ...
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Monday, June 7th, 2010
Using low-end, i.e. cheap, solar panels, based on existing technology, how much energy can be generated by adding solar panels to the total length of the Alaskan Pipeline? And if possible, how does that compare with the energy of the oil being pumped through the pipe. Not sure what ...
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Sunday, May 9th, 2010
How many solar panels would you need to equal the energy output of 1kg of U-235?
if 1kg of U-235 can produce 80 trillion joules (8x10^13 J) of energy how many solar panels would you need to equal this amount of energy?
Any info would be very much appreciated!
Unless the student ...
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010
A start-up company plans to employ hundreds to make solar panels at a new plant in Albuquerque, Gov. Bill Richardson announced Tuesday.Duration : 0:0:46
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Thousands of Floridians who purchased solar panels with the promise of a state rebate may be out of luck. The program is out of money and as Mike Vasilinda tells us, a recommendation from the Governor will only cover about one of three who have already applied.Duration : 0:1:35
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Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Google Tech Talks
August 3, 2007
ABSTRACT
Case study of two googlers who had solar panels installed at their houses. Why? What the issues are? What the process is. How to size the system. How to place the system. How to predict your production. Energy conservation. How well did it work. System measurements. ...
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Saturday, January 30th, 2010
John Schaeffer talks about some of the history of photovoltaic modules (solar panels) from when Real Goods began selling some of the first solar panel technology on the market back in the late 1970's. Learn more at http://www.realgoods.com .Duration : 0:0:53
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Thursday, January 28th, 2010
Real Goods 'solar guru' John Schaeffer discusses how photovoltaic modules (solar panels) are made and why it is so important that we continue to develop solar technology. Learn more at http://www.realgoodssolar.com .Duration : 0:0:43
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
What are the drawbacks to using wind turbines or solar panels for providing all power to a home?
A. The wind and sun are not constant, so there would be times when no electricity would be generated.
B. The wind and sun are constant, so there would be plenty ...
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