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Want facts about solar energy? I won’t bore you with the science behind solar technologies or their meager beginnings. However, if you’re interested or actually considering some kind of a system, i.e. making electricity, heating something, cooking, cooling - yes cooling. Chances are there's some facts about solar energy you will probably find interesting - ready?

All right, let’s start with some basic assumptions. I’m sure everyone respects Sun Power. Likely, you’ve had first hand experience with its powerful influence. So, it’s safe to assume that you have a clear understanding of the effect it can have on water, and small noses.

Small Child Wearing Sun Glasses A well-positioned Solar Collector (a green term used for Solar Hot Water Heating) can Produce Hot, Blisteringly Hot, Hot Water.

Want more facts about the suns power and maybe even some information about whatchamacallits? Whatchamacallit, whatchamacallit what kind of whatchamacallit?

A Solar Cell I’m sure almost everyone has some knowledge of those whatchamacallit... aaa... those small blue tinted glass Photovoltaic Cells, thingamajig gizmo's that produce electricity when the sun shines on em.

Did you know that these gadgets really became commonplace during the 70’s energy crisis. Today, Solar Panels with rows and columns of these little blue wonders bunched together can be seen nearly everywhere, faithfully generating electricity... Want more information on Whatchamacallits.

Now let's proceed onto more ordinary but interesting facts about Solar Energy Efficient Homes, possibly yours.

Photograph of Southern Exposed Home I’m sure that you know about PASSIVE SOLAR HEATING, but if you don't.

Consider the walls exposed to sunlight facing south in your home. Several hours every day (except for rainy days) the sun warms them and the floors. Curiously, they continue to stay warm after the sun’s light is gone, consequently the house stays warm a little longer.

Why - Because your house’s walls and floors are Heat Sinks. In other words, the amount of heat they retain is proportional to the mass of the material from which they are constructed.

Wanna learn more about Active Solar and Passive Solar.
Look, I’ve tried to dig out the basics for you; facts about solar energy that'll help fill in the gaps. The kind of information I know you'll need if you decide to go solar.

As you can see, there are many many facts about solar energy; while some may seem more useful than others, all are important especially if you’re planning a system.

Understanding the basics is smart, because as you plan, buy and build, A Thousand Good Solutions to as many Pesky Problems will reward you. The result; along with you gaining a lot of useful experience and knowledge about the technology, you’ll also be in a great position to pay it forward.

My objective is to help you to realize that Going Solar Is Easier Than You Might Think, that's my goal.

For instance, if you‘ve been wondering, How Does Solar Energy Work, as I said before, you’re probably finding that you know more about the technology than you thought.

The grid power meter In fact, I’ll bet you've wished that you could find some kind of an Alternative Energy Store, who would be happy show you just how to reduce your dependence on The Grid. (your local power utility).

So, whether you just want to cut back, or totally wean your home from the grid, and maybe even sell some back to them... well you can... and here's how:

  1. The Infamous Grid
  2. Get off the Grid with Free Electricity
  3. The ABC's of Photovoltaics
  4. Choosing the best Locations
  5. The difference between Solar Panels, Arrays and Collectors
  6. Learn About System Components
DIY Stuff
  1. DIY Solar Power
  2. Join a growing number of distillers and make some ethyl alcohol. The sun will help you.
  3. A Page About Energy, Energy Resources, and You Name It
  4. Sun Map Watch the sun come up.
But there’s more to Solar Power than simply making electricity. What? Well there’s Hot Water a Warm House. Browse em all!
  1. Solar Hot Water Systems
  2. All about Solar Cooking
  3. Solar Cooling Systems
  4. Active Solar Energy defined
  5. Passive Systems explained
  6. What is Passive Solar Gain?
  7. Five systems explained
  8. Of Sticks and Garden Hoses...
  9. All about Solar Collectors
Composites; The Hybrid system, look at this one.
  • Solar/Wind/Hydrogen

These represent just tip of the ice berg. But what's important is this: affordable new and time tested devices, materials and systems are Available Right Now.


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