Harnessing solar power is one of the most popular ways people have jumped on the ‘Going Green’ bandwagon. Solar systems provide ways to convert the clean and renewable energy of the sun to electricity; however, as with all new systems, it requires a significant initial investment in terms of installation and set up. Here are […]
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Solar panels, in general, work by harnessing the energy of the sun and converting it into a form of energy that can be stored and then used. This special type of solar panel is meant to be place on the roof of a structure for collecting photovoltaic energy. This type of energy is produced when […]
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Whether you’re a household, married or single, your main expenditures, apart from school fees, rent, food and taxes, are for communication, entertainment and energy. Average US household living expenses (in percentages): 60% on housing payments, insurance, repairs and car leases, associated taxes and services like water and waste removal. 10-14% on energy for heating, cooling, […]
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Changing over to solar power from conventional power sources can be a great way to help reduce your environmental footprint, not to mention your energy budget. While this kind of energy is becoming more and more popular each year, it’s still a long way from being a quick change. Here are three questions to consider […]
Continue ReadingProducing your own electricity to use at home or for a business is very exciting. The solution is to find a provider of solar power systems Brisbane with the right skills, information, and products to help you be successful with it. Make contact with providers to see what they can offer for you. Consulting Spend […]
Continue ReadingLiving off the grid can be defined as living in a manner that is self-sufficient in that you do not rely on the common public utilities. It means living without relying on water supply from the municipal, natural gas, electricity and even sewer. You basically live without the basic elements of modern elements that make […]
Continue ReadingThis room is enclosed and uses glass walls and windows to take advantage of the available sunlight. Sunroom designs range from basic with a simple array of windows to a conservatory-like space that has glass ceilings and walls. Which design you choose will depend on what you intend to use it for, the size you […]
Continue ReadingSolar energy has been at the center of a long standing debate on whether it truly lives up to its claim of being a self-sustaining source of energy and a wise monetary investment. While we agree that solar energy is environment friendly and reduces greenhouse emissions, many of us hesitate from adopting it for our […]
Continue ReadingFollowing the phase-out of incandescent light bulbs, you will decide which energy-efficient bulb to buy next time one of your lights goes out. While all energy-efficient bulbs use less electricity than old-fashioned incandescent ones, there are significant differences between the various options. CFL Compact fluorescent lights are a smaller version of the fluorescent strip lights […]
Continue ReadingKeeping up with the times has its many advantages. Consider CFL bulbs that most people have been using recently. Compared to the traditional incandescent bulbs that everybody grew up with, CFL bulbs consume 75% less energy. An ordinary bulb creates 90% of heat rather than light! Fluorescent tube lights too are preferable to the ordinary […]
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