The Advantages Of A Solar Power Water Heater
Solar power energy is an exceptionally clean and abundant form of energy resource that can be used in the supplementing of many energy needs. Solar energy can also be used as a form of heat, such as in the form of water heating, where a solar power water heater is thus used. For the most part, a solar power water heater uses a small solar electric module in order to power the pump that is needed to circulate the heat transfer fluid through the collectors.
What Is A Solar Power Water Heater?
Basically, a solar water heater consists of three components, which are: a solar collector, which converts solar radiation into useable heat a heat exchanger or pump module, which transfers the heat from the solar collector into the potable water and a storage tank that is used to store the heated water.
What Are The Advantages Of A Solar Power Water Heater?
There are many benefits that you can receive from having a solar power water heater in your home, such as the fact that because a solar power water heater greatly reduces the amount of fuel that you need to heat water, you are then having to use a greatly lessened amount of fuel for your home, saving an immense amount of wear and tear on the environment as well as saving the earth’s available fossil-fuels, which are quickly becoming quite sparse.
As well, for the most part solar water heaters use a small solar electric module in order to power the pump that helps to circulate the heat transfer fluid through the collectors, and this will allow the solar water heater to be able to continue to operate even in the event of a black or power outage. There are a couple of basic different categories of solar water heaters, the two most primary of which are: year-round and seasonal.
The year-round solar water heaters are ones which are specifically designed to operate reliably throughout the entire year, and are generally more expensive than that of the seasonal systems, however they do provide more energy savings for the most part, and the benefit of having them assured to work steadily throughout the year is an incredibly important advantage.
The seasonal solar water heaters are then designed to operate only when the outdoor temperatures are above freezing. Therefore, although they are less expensive than the year-round solar water heaters, they have the disadvantage of only being able to work during the colder months of the year. As well, when compared to the year-round type of solar water heaters, these heaters do not produce as much heat annually because they operate for a much shorter duration of time.
Secur Digital Solar & Dynamo AM/FM Radio, Alarm Clock, Smart/cell phone Charger, 3 LED Flashlight, – compact radio emergency cell phone charging, digital alarm clock – powers with built in solar or Hand crank dynamo generator ,No batteries needed ever
The All in one multi-function emergency digital display radio includes a built in solar panel and hand crank dynamo generator, so you can recharge it with either option will never need any batteries to recharge, also you can recharge with included DC to USB cable, features high quality super clear AM/FM radio and Alarm clock, and can charge most smart phones/ cellphones MP3 and digital devicesRemember to turn the on/off button on the bottom of the radio to the on position, turn on the radio usin | ||
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Bear Motion (TM) Self-Powered Dynamo AM/FM Radio with Flashlight, Solar Power and Cell Phone Charger (Yellow)
tip, to charge cell phone with the self cranking device, you need to keep cranking it to provide enough energy. For smart phones, you need to start cranking really fast until the screen shows normal charging, and then slow down to normal cranking speed.
·Built-in battery: Ni-Cd 300mAh 3.6V
·Solar panel: 23*50mm 5.5V 40mA
·Charging time: 36M(by cranking)/8H(strong sunlight)
·Using time: lighting(10H)/radio(4H)/siren(1.5H)
·1M cranking gives lighting(15M)/radio(4M)/siren(120S)
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235-Watt Solar Panel Charging Kit ; 1000-Watt Power Inverter, 20Amp Solar Charge Controller, 25Yrs Warranty on Solar Panel
Enjoy the electricity produced by pure solar energy. It is useful for normal use in home for lighting, TV, fans, micro oven,food processor,coffee maker, small refrigerator etc. It is also very appropriate for back-up power,cabins, rv recreational vehicles,boat, remote power, and 24-volt deep cycle battery (2 x12V in series) charging. The kit is complete and simple to assemble. Just put the solar panel on ground in the sun facing south at about 45 degree angle or mount it on your home roof or on | ||
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Your Questions About Solar Energy Pros And Cons
Betty asks…
Pros and Cons of using nuclear energy to produce electricity?
Please give me some pros and cons of using nuclear energy for producing electricity! List as many as you know.
admin answers:
Pros:
Cheaper per kW-hr than gas, coal, petroleum, and solar energy production.
Zero carbon emissions power production
Higher output than any other energy source for a given area
High paying jobs stimulate local economy more than other forms of energy production
More jobs created than from gas, coal or petroleum production
With reprocessing, nuclear energy could provide a nearly endless supply of power at current demands.
Cons:
Re-Processing of commercial fuels currently creates issues with waste volume in the United States, leading to storage and disposal issues.
Wastes are highly radioactive and must be handles carefully and dealt with using engineered safety features.
Public opinion of nuclear power presents a “not in my back yard” mentality, even with US plant design being some of the safest plants in the world to operate.
Plants must be built in geologically stable area, or engineered to withstand geological events to prevent the release of contamination.
The approval and construction process for new nuclear plants is quite costly, making it difficult to build new facilities.
Lizzie asks…
What are Problems of Fossil Fuels and the Advantages of Solar Energy.?
What are the pros and cons of Solar Energy with respect to cost, impact on the environment, availability etc.
admin answers:
There are several problems with fossil fuels. They are a limited commodity, they cause pollution when burned, and they are destructive to drill for or mine.
Solar energy is a growing technology right now. People who have solar panels on their houses often generate more electricity than they can even use, and in some places they can sell it back to the power companies and make a profit while not paying for electricity.
At present, solar panels are expensive to buy, but this will change as more people buy them, just like any other technology.
For the environment, I would guess that solar energy is almost completely harmless. I don’t know what kind of chemicals that are required for making solar panels, but once they are produced, solar energy uses a virtually unlimited energy source that is clean to harvest and gives off no emissions.
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Digital Jewelry Scale 100×0.01g Weigh Gold Silver Platinum Diamonds Gemstones, Compressor, Heater, Generator, Solar, Panel, Turbine, Metal, Hand Pump, Water Well, Board, Filter, Meter, Brass, Steel, Plug, Coupling, Gaff, Gaskets, Medical, Kit, Holder
The DW-100AX has a high quality strain gauge load cell system makes it accurate in full capacity range. The Shell and internal hardware is made from stainless steel and High density ABS plastic housing for superior durability. Perfect repeatability and off-center accuracy. | ||
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K-tor Power Box 20 Watt Pedal Generator, Emergency Charger, Any Portable Devices Charger, Can Charge a 12 Volt Battery, Lightweight, Strong Polycarbonate Plastic
The K-Tor Power Box is a 20 Watt pedal generator with an universal international power socket. Plug in your wall charger and charge your portable electronics at the same rate as plugging in a wall outlet. You can charge multiple devices at once up to 20 watts or an external battery to power larger devices like laptops or appliances | ||
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OG 55 Solar Power Generator – GUARANTEED TO BE THE MOST POWERFUL UNIT FOR THE PRICE – OR WE WILL PAY YOU THE DIFFERENCE*
No installation needed! Stand-alone, self contained system consists of main generator unit and (2) 40 watt solar panels (80 watts energy). No need to connect to household wiring. Plug the solar panels into solar generator unit and you're ready to go. Uninterrupted backup power for Home or Business. Power Outage or Natural Disaster? This unit provides up to 395 amp hours of household electricity. Enough to run almost any electronic product or appliance you might connect to your home wall outlet. | ||
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Goal Zero 23000 Yeti 400 Solar Generator
Quiet, portable power for base camps, cabins and unexpected outages. The Goal Zero Yeti 400 Solar Generator allows you to live life off the grid, camp in luxury, or power through an outage without the noise and fumes of traditional back-up generators. | ||
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Pro-Series GENSD7 7000 Peak Watt/5500 Running Watt Diesel Generator
"The Pro Series Diesel Generator with 7000 watt surge watt/5500 running watts can power common major household appliances and power tools. It is equipped with two 120 volt AC outlets, a 120 volt twist lock outlet, a 120/240 volt twist lock AC outlet, and a 12 volt DC terminal for battery charging. With a full load of 5500 watts this generator can run for up to 7 hours. The voltage meter and circuit breakers control the power output so the devices plugged into the generator won’t get hit with a | ||
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Goal Zero 12401 Nomad 13.5M Solar Panel
The Nomad 13.5M collect 13.5 watts of power from the sun, and stores power with the Sherpa 50 power pack for use anytime. The solar panel charges the Sherpa 50 power pack in 6-10 hours from the sun, giving you the power you need to use your smartphone, GPS, portable media player, or any other device you carry. On the mountain or at the beach, the Nomad 13.5M goes wherever you do. | ||
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Your Questions About Solar Energy Generator Price
Joseph asks…
How can people say that green energy is inefficient when the lack of investment causes it’s inefficiency?
The financial elite (the 5% of Americans who own 75% of America or the 1% of the world who own 40% of the world, whichever way you want to look at it) invested a lot in the coal and oil energy business because they controlled the coal and oil mines.
They could invest in solar, tide, wind, geothermal etc energy but they can’t sell us any of those things, so even though it would make very positive change for everyone, they aren’t doing it, which is WHY the technologies are still inefficient.
admin answers:
Some of it is inefficient. For example, solar panels can only capture about 20-40% of energy. For the price of the item, no one wants to take that chance. All the investments in the world won’t change the fact that you’re not getting most of it. There is a reason only businesses and celebrities have solar panels. Also, the world tends to get dark from time to time, making it unreliable.
I agree that we should have them. It’s not like surfers and fishermen need the oceans to be pretty and not have wave generators five miles from the coast. It is free and everywhere. But the fact still remains that it isn’t prestigious or cheap enough.
Mark asks…
Solar energy: How to get more wattage from several solar panels?
Here’s the thing. I have this little farm in a far far place where there’s no electrical power. I only have a generator that I can’t afford to have on all day… I have this chickens I need to keep warm at night among other things, like turning on light bulbs (both old and energy saving ones), tv, radio, etc for a few hours.
Here’s the thing, I was looking online and I found a descent price on a 130 watts solar panel, 12 volts output so I was thinking of buying it.
I’ll explain what I know so far so you can maybe help me out with my doubts:
I am supposed to sum up the amount of watts consumed by the devices connected to my panels right ? for instance, if I have three 40 watts bulbs that would mean 120 watts per hour, which means the panel would do the job right ? Let’s assume for a second we have ideal weather conditions. So that would mean that if I need the bulbs on for 4 hours that’s “120*4= 480 watts hour” .. the panels would need to be working under ideal conditions 4 hours as well right ? That would mean “130*4=520 watts hours” so I should be fine, right ? No energy storage involve so far. Just direct energy consumption right?
Now, here’s one of my main question. I couldn’t fine panels that could provide more than 130 watts, so what do I do when I need more energy than that ? am I supposed to connect several panels in parallel to keep the same voltage or am I supposed to connect them in series and deal later with the voltage increase ? My “common sense” tells me that I should connect them in parallel (assuming I’m buying the same panel several times), so I get the same voltage output, to them connect them to a power inverter. But, will I get a wattage increase, will it just keep adding up ? For instance if I have four 130 watts panels in parallel will I get total of 520 watts ? *Crucial question*
Also, among all the doubts I have, I would also like to ask how to select my system. Like I said before, my main issue is to keep the chicken warm. I would like to light up say, 6 old light bulbs just so I can heat up the room for the chickens. Let’s say 60 watts (maybe?). According to my logic that would mean 360 watts so one panel wouldn’t be enough, so how to I get more wattage ? How to I get enough wattage to light up these light bulbs plus a couple other energy saving ones for the surroundings of the farm, and old small tv and maybe a small fan ? The “warming bulbs” would be on all night, that’s the goal.. the other things I intend to power would be on for 4 hours average.
Last but not least, actually this is quite important… how to I store enough energy to keep this things going on once the sun is gone. As you may have figured out already I need energy at night, once the sun is gone, to keep the chicken warm at night an to light up the patio I guess. I’m gonna need an arrangement of batteries for this.. but which ones ? How many ? in parallel (of course?) ? How much time will they need to charge before I need to use them again ? Remember I plan to use them on a daily basis.
So as you can see I’m pretty much an ignorant when it comes to this, but I’m really trying to figure it out. I know this sounds a bit nuts but I’m basically asking you to teach me to set up a whole systems for my needs. Is it even possible ? Given the case that I can’t keep the “warming bulbs” on, I would still like to set up a system to light up the patio with energy saving bulbs, to turn on a small tv and perhaps a fan, that would still help a lot.
Even if what I’m asking is too crazy, do you know of any other affordable way to produce or store enough energy for any of this things ? Like maybe wind energy? or (I don’t know) is there a way to charge an arrangement of batteries with my generator and then use these batteries with an inverter to keep the rest of the things on at night ? Because I don’t keep the generator on all night, it would probably break after a while. Sounds like waste to have such a huge thing on for hours every night just to keep a few bulbs and a small tv on.
Well anyway, thanks for your time. I hope this doesn’t sound too crazy and I hope you can help me out or maybe guide me in the right direction.
ROWLFE: Please, I hope you read this. You seem to be well informed, more than just well. Thanks by the way.. but I need to flood you with a bunch of other questions if that’s alright. So I assuming I have a established storage battery system (which I don’t, I don’t even know where to start, but let’s just assume I have it) would it matter if I have a 130 watts panel or a bazillion watts panel ? What I mean is, since I’m using the power almost strictly when the sun is gone, then I can’t consider the panel a “battery” as you said. I absolutely need the so said storage unit… so if I had this unit, any panel would do the trick to charge it ?
I don’t know if I’m explaining myself well, what I’m trying to say is that my energy consumption will be strictly supplied by my batteries, the solar panel in this case is just one of the many ways to charge those batteries. If I could charge the batteries with anything else then I would.. but I need pow
but I need power at night to light up incandescent light bulbs. So would I need an specific solar panel to charge an ARRANGEMENT OF BATTERIES THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN DESIGNED TO POWER MY NEEDS ? or any panel/wattage would do the job since I would not be feeding directly from it ?
By the way, since I have no clue where to start, do you think you could maybe recommend some panels/wattage for what I need ? and batteries, specially batteries. I know I can’t use just regular car batteries since they are not designed to be charged and discharged so often. I heard something about golf car batteries, I don’t know. Man if you could maybe show some quick schematics/designs of a system that might work for my needs, that would help me out a lot. Even if its just a block diagram… I’m sorry to sound so stupid but this is the first time I try to do something like this so I’m still on the trial and error stage. I promise I’m a bit smarter than this. Thanks for your help!
admin answers:
To keep a 12v system, mount multiple panels in parallel. That increases available watts leaving volts constant.
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Goal Zero 22004 Yeti 150 Solar Generator
A plug and play generator for emergencies, camping, or wherever you need power. The Goal Zero Yeti 150 Solar Generator is a gas free source of portable power to keep lights, phones and laptops powered on through any situation. It’s your portable mini powerhouse. | ||
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The Benefit Of Solar Power RV
Electricity and gas costs are two main issues we face and deal with everyday. Even when you go on vacation camping you need to take in consideration places where you can have power supply for your RV. A solar power RV can enable you to vacation when and where you like without worrying about the power supply or gas costs.
The Benefits Of Solar Power
There are specific solar panel kits, which can be placed on the roof of your RV thus providing you with the required power whenever you require it. A solar power RV can be parked wherever you choose and whenever you choose without worrying about the electricity supply.
Through solar panels you can have the RV’s batteries charged with which other appliances can be used as well.
Solar power RV kits come in different sizes depending on your requirements. It can be installed on the roof of the RV with ease thus, accessing maximum exposure to sunlight at all times.
Besides saving you a considerable amount of money and providing you with the liberty to camp anywhere you find fit a solar power RV is also environmentally friendly due to which is highly recommended. Environmental issues have always caused a great deal of concern especially when using RV’s for camping purposes. Using a solar power RV you can contribute your share to helping keep the earth clean and healthy.
Disadvantages Of Solar Power
The only disadvantage of a solar power installation whether it is for an RV or building is the cost. Any solar power installation requires a considerable investment however, in the long run it will recover all the money invested in it. How? Well, by the simple fact that you will not have to put out any more money for the electricity of your RV when camping will have you hundreds of dollars every year. Therefore, this disadvantage is a short term one that will be over come easily in time.
Due to the importance of using solar power there are a number of governmental and private financial assistance plans, which are specially designed to help those who are willing to make the switch.
Conclusion
Try using a solar power RV and in no time you will be convinced of its benefits that are not only to save you money but also to create and keep a cleaner environment. For more information and assistance on solar power use, check online specialized private and governmental sites.
235-Watt Solar Panel Charging Kit ; 1000-Watt Power Inverter, 20Amp Solar Charge Controller, 25Yrs Warranty on Solar Panel
Enjoy the electricity produced by pure solar energy. It is useful for normal use in home for lighting, TV, fans, micro oven,food processor,coffee maker, small refrigerator etc. It is also very appropriate for back-up power,cabins, rv recreational vehicles,boat, remote power, and 24-volt deep cycle battery (2 x12V in series) charging. The kit is complete and simple to assemble. Just put the solar panel on ground in the sun facing south at about 45 degree angle or mount it on your home roof or on | ||
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WakaWaka Solar Lamp
The cool, personal solar lamp designed to survive the extremes of Africa. The patented innovative solar power management technology provides for superior charging capabilities results in no less than 16 hours reading light on less than a full day of sunlight. In suboptimal conditions WakaWaka performs up to 200% better than any other solar lamp. WakaWaka ensures you will always have light. Perfect for hiking, disaster preparation, camping, or in-home reading light. No need to connect to USB port | ||
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Solar 13w Briefcase Solar Generator, Portable Solar Charger for 12 V and 24 V Battery Systems, Ideal for Outdoor Activity, Caravans, Motorhomes, Yacht, Dc Fridge, Laptop Computer, GPS System…
Feature:
Powerful 13 Watt solar charger, with adjustable support panel, help to maximzie power output, with flashing charge indicator and block diode
Complete with all leads needed, with detachable connections for different application, with cigarette plug socket
Solar charger for batteries, transform sunlight into electricity, Grid independent.
Briefcase design, handle and portable
Innovative angle adjusted support for max sun exposure
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Your Questions About Solar Generators Home Depot
Maria asks…
Who knows of a honest Company that sells wind generators and solar panels for a decent price?
admin answers:
Try Northern Arizona Wind and Sun. Their prices are decent, not always the lowest, but decent. Service is good, and the forum they sponsor has helped many.
Another company, partsonsale.com, has good prices, but you need to wade through the hype. Know what you want, and don’t believe everything you read.
On occasion, some Home Depot stores actually stock the large 165 and 175-watt Mitsubishi panels.
John asks…
How to build your own wind or solar power!?
I am really looking for Ebooks that are FREE, not the kits where you spent $1000 to build the darn thing but books on how to use common items in building a wind or solar power kind of stuff. My father is REALLY wanting to build a wind turbine, and maybe even a solar panel. The problem is that all the books we find require you either buy a kit or go to some special hardware store to get this or that. I have talked to a man that has a solar panel he built himself not spending over $200 and got all the stuff from home depot! This is what I am looking for if ANYONE can point me in the right direction PLEASE PLEASE do so!!
admin answers:
You Can Build A Wind Generator from you home as little as $100
just click on the link or copy and paste in your browers for more info on wind generator
http://rbagent.windplans.hop.clickbank.net?tid=wind1&gid=&yid=&ex=
hope this helps you in your matter
richard
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Ambient Weather WR-111-B-AC Emergency Solar Hand Crank Weather Alert Radio, Flashlight, Smart Phone Charger with AC Adaptor
Power Specifications: Dynamo Power: The hand crank generator charges the internal Lithium Ion battery Solar Power: You can play this Radio with the direct Sun or charge the Lithium Ion battery USB Power: With the included adapter, you can play or charge with USB power from a computer Rechargeable Power: 3.7V/800 mAh Lithium Ion Battery Included (non-proprietary) Maximum Power Consumption: 0.5W Radio Bands: AM: 525 KHz to 1710KHz FM: 88MHz to 108 MHz Digital 7-Channel Weather Band Weather Alert M | ||
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K-tor Power Box 20 Watt Pedal Generator, Emergency Charger, Any Portable Devices Charger, Can Charge a 12 Volt Battery, Lightweight, Strong Polycarbonate Plastic
The K-Tor Power Box is a 20 Watt pedal generator with an universal international power socket. Plug in your wall charger and charge your portable electronics at the same rate as plugging in a wall outlet. You can charge multiple devices at once up to 20 watts or an external battery to power larger devices like laptops or appliances | ||
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