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Using Solar Energy in Your Home

Written on 16 Mar, 2009 at 10:28 in Solar | viewed 325 times | 0 Comments

Solar energy technologies can supply energy for many uses in your home. Passive solar design can provide heating, cooling and natural light; generate electricity; and solar water heating provides hot water for laundry, showers, and cooking. It is important to consider... (Continue reading)

Solar Hot Water System

Written on 16 Mar, 2009 at 10:28 in Solar | viewed 330 times | 0 Comments

I heat water in the summer using a solar batch collector that a friend built. Its an old hot water heater tank painted black and enclosed in a plywood box with rigid insulation in back of the tank and a... (Continue reading)

Solar Panel Optimization

Written on 16 Mar, 2009 at 10:27 in Solar | viewed 336 times | 0 Comments

Hate the high price of solar panels? Not getting enough juice out of your array because of cloudy days? Stop! Before you buy another panel, make sure you are getting the maximum that you can get from the panels you already... (Continue reading)

Solar Water Heater

Written on 16 Mar, 2009 at 10:27 in Solar | viewed 376 times | 0 Comments

The evolution of my solar water heating system I have created a rather unique thermosyphon solar hot water system, in at least three ways: I use both a batch collector and an insulated holding tank. Typically, one sets up either a flat-plate... (Continue reading)

Solar Charger

Written on 16 Mar, 2009 at 10:26 in Solar | viewed 313 times | 0 Comments

Here’s where radio shack may come in handy. I’ve got the Eveready multi-charger that charges batteries of the sizes you specify. They only use about 300 watts. Of course, it’s 120vac. Radio Shack sells a 300 watt inverter that can run off... (Continue reading)

Solar Generator

Written on 16 Mar, 2009 at 10:26 in Solar | viewed 1,823 times | 0 Comments

Using parts easily available from your local stores, you can make a small solar power generator for $250 to $300. Great for power failures and life outside the power grid. Power your computer, modem, vcr, tv, cameras, lights,or DC appliances... (Continue reading)

butler solar wand thermocouple

Written on 16 Mar, 2009 at 10:25 in Solar | viewed 453 times | 0 Comments

Solar Heat Exchange Wand Solar Wand shown here. The 46″ Solar Wand Long fits most 58″ tall gas and electric tanks, while the 36″ Solar Wand Short fits most 46″ tall electric tanks. Screws into your Standard Hot Water Heater! The Butler Sun... (Continue reading)

Solar Energy

Written on 16 Mar, 2009 at 10:25 in Solar | viewed 306 times | 0 Comments

MIT Develops New Solar Energy System Scientists have created an efficient solar power device that they believe will make renewable energy affordable. Experts have been enthusiastic about energy sources that do not involve fossil fuels. Solar energy, which is the process... (Continue reading)

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