The Future of Alternative Energy
Renewable energy. Alternative energy. These two phrases might seem like buzzwords, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Once upon a time, solar power might have been viewed as mere science fiction. Today, it’s common to see farms using solar panels, or houses with solar shingles. The goal behind renewable energy is to meet […]
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A Simple Checklist Towards an Alternative Energy Home
Reducing your carbon footprint and slashing utility bills can be good motivators for switching to alternative energy, but there are plenty of other reasons to make the switch at home. For starters, it’s not all that difficult to go from the grid to alternative energy. There are some basic steps you can take to using […]
Continue readingThe Most Efficient Solar Panels in the World
If you are in the market for a solar energy system, then you might ask yourself: what are the most efficient solar panels in the world? With the industry changing so quickly, this question becomes harder and harder to answer with each passing year. However, there are currently still types of solar panel that are […]
Continue readingHow Long Do Solar Batteries Last?
Solar batteries are the part of your solar system that store energy captured by the solar panels when the sun is not available. This part of your clean energy solution is important because they provide your home with electricity during the nighttime or overcast days. Unfortunately, solar cells are not perfect, and they often degrade […]
Continue readingHow Long Is It to Charge a 12V Battery With a Solar Panel?
If you want to figure out how long to charge a 12V battery with solar panel, the formula you need isn’t complicated, but you must take into account a few important things. It’s tempting to try to calculate charging time by looking at your battery size and solar panel power; unfortunately, this isn’t enough information. […]
Continue readingHow To Make a Viewing Box for a Solar Eclipse
Solar eclipses give us the unique opportunity to view a beautiful phenomenon that occurs when our planet’s sun and moon reach the overlapping points of orbit. But, the solar radiation caused by eclipses can be so bright, that they can permanently damage your vision. As such, you will need a special view box to view […]
Continue readingHow Many Solar Panels Are Needed to Power the US?
The question ‘how many solar panels to power the US?’ is a good one since it will likely become an essential issue in the coming years. By looking at this question, we need to figure out how much power the United States consumes annually. Then, we need to look out how much electricity the average […]
Continue readingHow To Make a Solar Filter for your Camera
Solar filters are essential instruments for photographers that are trying to capture natural light or eclipses. Solar screens are necessary to protect both the sensors on your camera and your eyes as you view the image through the camera. Unfortunately, solar filters can be a bit pricey. Luckily, there is an easy way to make […]
Continue readingHow To Make Solar Eclipse Glasses at Home
Solar eclipses are some of the most beautiful and surreal experience you can view. Looking at a solar eclipse without the proper viewing equipment can be incredibly damaging to your eyesight. Luckily, even if you do not have specially made glasses, you can still join in on the viewing. In this article, we will teach […]
Continue readingHow Much Money Can A Solar Farm Make?
Solar farms, or large collections of solar panels — typically owned by energy companies — are quickly becoming the most popular form of green energy available in the United States. As such, there is a high demand for these types of farms, or rather, space to harbor these farms. Since energy companies have access to […]
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