Ratings for Solar Above Ground Pool Heaters
The majority of manufacturer’s ratings for above ground solar panels specify the solar panels maximum output in BTU’s, being for uninterrupted …
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How Many Solar Panels are needed to Charge 12-Volt Batteries?
The use of solar panels for battery charging in the form of 12v Photovoltaic Panels is becoming more popular, especially with the Boat and RV …
Continue ReadingAlgae to Fuel Public Companies
Is algae the next big source of fuel for American public companies? Already many companies are investing in producing algae biodiesel fuels. Airlines …
Continue ReadingHow to Make a Model Windmill Electricity Generator
Natural wind is powerful and can be even destructive at times. However, we have long devised ways of taming this brute force to our benefit. With the …
Continue ReadingHow Does Water Power Work?
This will give you an introductory answer to the question, “How does water power work?” Links to other sources will help you deepen your …
Continue ReadingSmall Residential Wind Turbines - Overview of Types and Designs
Residential wind turbines also known as microwind turbines harness the power of the wind and produce renewable energy to help run the lights and …
Continue ReadingSolar Panel Roof Shingles
Are solar panel roof shingles a better option for homeowners than solar panels? This article reviews the advantages and drawbacks of solar shingles, …
Continue ReadingThe Helix Wind Turbine
Helix wind turbines are classed as Vertical Axis Wind turbines and come in two types: Savonius, a wind-drag turbine, and Darrieus, a wind lift …
Continue ReadingVertical Wind Turbine Technology - The Darrieus Type
The various types, benefits, and disadvantages of vertical wind turbines are reviewed here. This survey can reveal the appropriate windmill design …
Continue ReadingWhat is an Exciton? Can Multiple Excitons be produced from one Photon?
An Exciton describes the formation of an electron-hole pair when a photon hits the surface of a semiconductive material. The production of multiple …
Continue ReadingProblems Associated with using Biogas as a Motor Fuel
Biogas manufactured from organic material before being used as a fuel for motors has to be free of carbon dioxide and sulfide. Carbon dioxide has to …
Continue ReadingThe Skystream Residential Wind Turbine.
Domestic wind turbines have taken a lot of stick over the last few years, mainly because they do not produce anything like the output the …
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