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Natural Life Topic - Home - Solar Energy
... or electricity – by using solar energy. Investing in Solar by David Gerry - Quality renewable energy equipment makes more cents than investing in RRSPs. Demonstrating Renewable Energy by Wendy Priesnitz - ... -sized model of rural sustainability that uses wind and solar energy. Solar Ready to Compete With Fossil Fuels - Solar photovoltaic (PV) energy can be made cost-competitive now with conventional ...
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California Gardening - GardenWeb
... :21 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Nov 27, 06 at 14:56 Solar energy in CA., worth it? Posted by: Bejay9_10 zone 9/10 on Fri, May 6, 05 ...
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Solar power 101: Solar arrays by Jeffrey Yago, P.E., CEM Issue #90
... solar modules you can forget it, unless you want to spend what your house cost in the first place. Today’s solar modules can convert 14% to 18% of the solar energy they receive into electricity under ideal conditions. This means the more square-feet of solar ...
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Landscaping for Energy Conservation
... considerable direct sunlight in the morning and afternoon. Vegetation protecting these surfaces intercepts solar energy that would otherwise overheat the home. In addition, the shade maintains an ... solar radiation effects. Wind Protection The other important climatic element to be controlled by landscaping is the wind. Research conducted on the Great Plains has shown that up to 25 percent energy ...
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Design and Operation of a Solar-Heated Dry Kiln
... solar energy enters the clear glazing and is absorbed on one of the black painted interior surfaces. The solar energy ... solar kiln. At the time of construction of the current kiln, powering the three fans with solar energy increased the construction costs by one-half to two-thirds. For more information on solar ...
www.ext.vt.edu

Seasonal weather influences energy generation from sun, wind, waves
... be generated by wave motions," he notes. Coastal areas are rated for energy production based on the waves' average energy production in kilowatts per meter of shoreline, says Seeley. Coastal areas of ... opportunity to produce power from solar energy occurs during the summer, says Seeley. That's when higher sun angles and longer days increase the efficiency and storage of solar cells that can recharge ...
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Landscaping Your Home for Energy Efficiency - The Morton Arboretum
... shrubs, and vines can help you reduce your energy costs: In Winter, by maximizing solar heating while deflecting winds away from your home ... , patios, and sidewalks. These large surfaces absorb significant amounts of solar energy during the day and then heat the air by ... information on landscaping for energy efficiency is available from the U.S. Department of Energy at www.eere.energy.gov/ or at ...
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Alternative energy source
... Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and (Hughs Corporations subsidiary) Spectrolab...the photovoltaic cell was measured this month at an efficiency of 32.3% at the laboratory's Solar Energy ...
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Energy Efficiency Management Resources : University of Vermont
... Energy Efficiency Management Resources Energy Assistance Tips for Saving Energy Agriculture Biodiesel Biomass Electricity Solar and Wind Vehicles Wood Heat Energy for Kids and Teachers Get "Adobe Reader" Software Energy ...
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Open Directory - Science: Environment: Sustainability: Sustainable Living
... earthen construction, passive solar design with bio-sewage options. Sustainable Buildings Industry Council - All aspects of sustainable design and construction: energy efficiency, renewable technologies, ... farmstead" including the topics of raising ducks and chickens, greywater, gardening, solar energy, composting, and the economic benefits. "Sustainable Living" search on: AltaVista - A9 - AOL - Ask ...
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