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Constructing a Solar Light Tube

By on Monday, January 9th, 2012 | 1 Comment

  So you are at the point where you want to use a solar energy productto use in your own home? You may start with a terrific solar energy product called a solar light tube. Ok you may ask, “How do I install this solar tube?” This article will guide you through tapping into home [...]

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The Micro Inverter – To Buy or Not To Buy

By on Monday, December 12th, 2011 | 1 Comment

  The micro inverter is a hot new trend in solar power modules. Some day, they will probably be used in most PV systems, and be the norm rather than the exception. But as of right now, they are high risk and unreliable. They work like this. Every PF panel is fitted with its own [...]

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Solar panels made Easy

By on Monday, December 5th, 2011 | 1 Comment

Solar power panels are the lifeblood of any solar energy plan, whether you want to build your own solar panel to power a few lights, or you intend on constructing an entire solar panel house. They are the first step in the collection and harnessing of solar energy. Without them, no solar project, not even [...]

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Solar Power Inverter

By on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011 | 2 Comments

The 2nd most expensive part of your home solar system is the solar power inverter. These devices are the heart of your intertie system. They convert the solar panel’s low voltage, high current electrical signals and turn them into something we are all very familiar with – good ole 120AC. The AC of course is [...]

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Home Solar Power

By on Friday, October 7th, 2011 | 2 Comments

  Home solar power used to be the talk of science fiction. Now it is science fact, and it is common to see homeowners harnessing solar power for the home, and creating some self-dependence and financial savings. Solar power flood lights and solar power water heaters are two of the more popular initial steps you [...]

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Solar powered Lighting

By on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 | 2 Comments

  When you think about harnessing the sun’s solar power lighting is probably one of the first applications that comes to mind, and logically so. Solar technology was born in 1883 when Charles Fritts designed the first solar cell, and displayed the new energy source by powering, you guessed it, a solar power light! Coming [...]

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Solar Panel Construction

By on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011 | No Comments

  Solar panel constructionlies at the heart of every solar power system. Also known as the photovoltaic (PV) module, the solar panel is usually square or rectangular in shape, and is where all the magic begins. Without this collector of solar energy, nothing happens. These can be hooked in parallel or used singularly, and come [...]

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The Solar Hot Water Heater

By on Monday, August 15th, 2011 | No Comments

Do you want to know a clean way to heat water? Why not put a solar hot water heater to work. It’s really not complicated. Just expose water to sunlight and voila – you have a non-polluting, efficient solution. I know this sounds simple and I promise I’ll elaborate – but first a little background [...]

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Solar Power Backpacks

By on Thursday, July 28th, 2011 | 2 Comments

  Solar power backpack, which are durable and water-proof, can be used to charge all of your electronic gadgets such as your cell phone, iPod, blackberry, or laptop through the solar panels and battery packs (for stored energy) within your backpack. This is a great way to ensure a connection with the outside world when [...]

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Install a Solar Attic Fan

By on Sunday, June 26th, 2011 | No Comments

  One of the great things about a solar attic fan is that they can be installed anywhere, anytime making it a superb DIY solar energy project. You don’t need any permits or technician labor to have it installed. As it runs on solar energy, it’s logical that your solar power attic fan will only [...]

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