Installing Solar Panels

If you've decided not to use a professional solar panel installer, but to install your own solar panels, there are several factors you should take into consideration. In particular, you should consider the size of your solar panel system, as this will determine where and how you install it, and you should consider whether or not you want to tie your system to the power grid.

By |2013-03-07T20:54:48-08:00February 1st, 2010|Alternative Energy|

Recondition Your Old Battery

It’s not difficult to recondition your old battery, although it takes some skill to perfect the process. While the techniques needed to revive a battery are simple, you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to get the job done.

By |2013-05-21T16:26:14-07:00November 25th, 2009|Alternative Energy|

Can Solar Power Run a Laundry Facility?

Recently we received a question from someone who wanted to know whether or not it would be possible to run his laundry room off solar power. He wanted to know if he could purchase solar panels to run his laundry room, and connect them in such a way that his laundry facilities would not tap into the house's main electricity, and whether he could run a power cord from a solar panel to his washer and dryer.

By |2013-05-17T08:04:49-07:00February 28th, 2009|Alternative Energy|

Save Money with Solar Power

One way to use solar power to save money is through the use of a practice called "Net Metering." What is Net Metering? Net Metering is the practice of consumers "selling" energy to the electricity companies when they have some form of renewable energy facility installed at their home and a surplus is created.

By |2014-11-10T15:00:15-08:00November 20th, 2008|Green Gadgets, Alternative Energy|

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