Going Green at Home

Going Green at Home

Saving the environment by going green. This is a zine about living a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

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Written by colin1234 on
With several expenditures burying you underground alive every month, it becomes quite difficult to manage the expenses. Under such conditions it could be wise to cut down on some of the expenditures to the minimum. You may think that, it could be anything but electricity, as we almost run everything on it. Well, my friends I would suggest something just opposite. Electricity being used the most consumes lot of power which could be generated through solar power systems. Thus, build a solar power system of your own and save loads of money for yourself. There are many rewards of building a solar power system ... Read Full Story
Written by sublimedrive on
Wind turbines are used for several reasons but the main reason is to generate energy from the wind. This may sound difficult but it is possible. You experience energy from the wind whenever someone runs past you quickly. A second after they pass you can feel the wind from them going by. This wind that you feel if produced in a great amount can be converted into energy. You may have seen the tall turbines standing in the fields when you drive by. There is the older classic model windmill that helped to crush grain when the windmill blades would turn, it would turn ... Read Full Story
Written by affiliatebee on
Many of us may have heard of EarthForEnergy, but possibly are not familiar with the company, or their products. However they have a solar panel manual that can assist in saving money for any household, and reducing the electricity bills phenomenally over time. The first solar panel can be constructed by following the step by step process provided in the solar panel manual after you have gained an understanding of solar panel, solar power, its uses and its benefits. The solar panel can be built and installed for less than 1 month’s electricity bill and immediately start reducing your financial outgoings. Too many of ... Read Full Story
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A natural source of energy that can surprisingly supply all of our modern day electrical demands is solar power energy. Several solar functions that can improve your way of living are solar cooling, solar heating, solar light, solar electricity, and solar cooking. Solar powered generators, which are made of solar panels that contain solar cells to take advantage of the energy from the sun, can be an easy DIY project. Solar cells create electrons to move in the silicon crystal which then changes the power from sunlight into usable electricity. Batteries can also store electricty from solar energy. Here are some simple guidelines to ... Read Full Story
Written by samdeane on
Dams have been around for a century now. Beavers used it, although not for energy and now humans employ it as source for that ingredient in survival: power. Hydroelectricity Hydropower generates hydroelectricity. It produces power with the help of gravity. It is the most common alternate source of energy. After the dam (called the hydroelectric complex) is built the complex it produces no waste whatsoever. Hydroelectric power comes from waters potential energy. Imagine a glass bubble, and you’re in it. When the walls crack water exerts pressure on that one whole until water comes through that tiny gap. It’s the same thing with a ... Read Full Story
Fortunately, residential solar power is now very accessible and can be easily installed at home. Before, solar power plants have been installed independently and occupy a considerable area of land.  
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Eco Factor: Sustainable building incorporates energy-saving systems and photovoltaic cells. Berlin and Paris based LIN have recently unveiled Cité du Design, a stunning international design center in Saint-Etienne. The sustainable project is...  
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Wish you had a skylight, but don't have the ability to cut a hole in your roof? MAKE subscriber Chris did to, and wrote in to share his solution to the problem: a pv+led-based 'fake' skylight. The concept is pretty simple, but with a nice result. He had some unused capacity on his PV (photovoltatic) solar panel, and basically hooked up a bunch of high power LEDs directly to it. To achieve the 'skylight' look, he built a custom metal box...  
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The photovoltaic (PV) panels adorning the rooftops of buildings around the world have become a visible sign of the shift towards environmentally friendly solar power. Now researchers have developed a new type of three-dimensional PV system using optical fiber that promises solar generators that are foldable, concealed and mobile, meaning they could be hidden from view and leave rooftops panel-free... Tags: Electricity, Environmental, fiber...  
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2009.07.020Abstract: Solar photovoltaic (SPV) power plants have a long working life with zero fuel cost and negligible maintenance costs but requires huge initial investments. The generation cost of solar electricity is mainly the cost of financing the initial investment. Therefore, the generation cost of solar electricity in different years depends on the method of returning the loan. Currently levelized...  
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Want to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whether you're looking to save on your energy costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power For Dummies takes the ...  
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Do you want to have residential solar power systems installed in your home for you, but you are not sure how to choose the best company to do the work? There are a couple of things that you need to do before you choose the right company for installing your solar power system. This article is [...]  
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Solar power comes to northeast GeorgiaAccess North GeorgiaBy BJWilliams GAINESVILLE - The rising cost of electricity in the Southeast is changing the landscape of home building and remodeling in northeast Georgia. ...Chipotle Restaurants powers its restaurants with SolarExaminer.comall 4 news articles »  
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SustainableBusiness.comSan Diego to Roll Out Full-Scale Solar Power Financing Through Property Taxes ...Cooler PlanetSan Diego, the California city with more rooftop solar panels than any other city in the state, plans to initiate wide-scale solar financing options through ...OPEL Solar Awarded Treasury PaymentENF - PV Industry InfoCPV system maker OPEL Solar awarded $179000 by US TreasurySemiconductor Todayall 19 news articles »  
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TreehuggerSolar Power International Breaks Attendance Records and Reports Strong ...Reuters(Business Wire)-- Solar Power International 2009, the largest business-to-business solar energy conference and expo in North America, broke attendance ...Solar Power International 2009 records highest attendance to datePV TechFrench energy giant signs pact with MIT on solar power utilizationXinhuaBatteries for Solar Power Storage: Total Signs a Research...  
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