Solar Energy a Reliable and Practical Source

By admin on June 15, 2011

These days we are experiencing a growing awareness to the fact that our energy resources, as they have been used in the last few years, are probably not going to last for long and that the energy markets are exposed to more and more rapid changes, some due to political reasons and others because of the changing climate of the planet.

Solar energy is a renewable free source of energy which is sustainable as it is not inexhaustible, unlike fossil fuels which are finite. It is also a non-polluting source of energy and it does not emit any greenhouse gases when producing electricity. The solar electricity that is produced can supplement your entire or partial energy consumption. Using solar energy means reducing your energy bills and saving money. Also having solar PV panels adds value to your home, they are low maintenance and unobtrusive. Germany is the global leader for solar-generated electricity.

Why choose solar energy?

Australia is the luckiest country in the world. Our geography gives us the opportunity to use the most natural, sustainable and clean energy in our homes – the energy from the sun.


Solar thermal applications are the most widely used category of solar energy technology. These technologies use heat from the sun for water and space heating, ventilation, and many other applications.
Solar energy is not a new concept, it has been properly introduced to the global public many years ago and successfully implemented in different parts of the world in different ways, so we can say that solar energy is known to most people, but it is still not as popular as it should be, as a cheap replacement for other sources of energy. The energy of the sun, from its direct sun rays that are projected directly at the earth or by giant wind turbines are free fro us to use, to manipulate for our needs, and this can be done by almost anyone in any place, it just needs to technology and the know-how.

Energy Matters specializes in solar power & wind energy for your home. We offer products and services including batteries, deep cycle batteries, renewable power, solar hot water and heating, solar panels, wind generators etc.

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63-69 Market Street,

South Melbourne,

Victoria 3143

Tel No: – 1300 727 151

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Email us: – sales@energymatters.com.au

Website: -http://www.energymatters.com.au


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Solar Power 101 – how does sunlight turn into electricity

By admin on May 11, 2011

Please sign the Declaration of Endependence at www.endependence.info/declaration . Short and concise explanation of solar photovoltaic systems. How do they work? Do I need batteries? Produced by the on-line local action network, Endependence.info. Show us how you are saving energy. We’ll copy your great ideas. Energy independence, we can’t do it alone, but we can do it together.
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Solar Power Break-Through

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Facts about Renewable Solar Energy

By admin on April 27, 2011

The life on earth is dependent on solar energy and the smallest form of life like the microbes and plankton are also dependent on the solar energy for their survival. Solar energy is an environment friendly energy that is devoid of any carbon emissions which lead to pollution. It can be utilized productively and cost effectively across the world. You don’t have to reside in a desert to benefit from solar energy!

At present the inexpensive way to use the renewable solar energy in your homes in by using solar water heating systems or by making your own solar panels. This energy can be effectively used to warm your homes during winter and cool it during summer. The cold north European countries have been using solar energy from past several decades. The advancement in this technology has reached to the level where now, one can substitute it for the grid power. Some other facts about solar energy are:

Solar energy can be used to heat your swimming pools.

Industries are using solar energy to manufacture solar-powered vehicles.

NASA has successfully developed an airplane that can function entirely on solar energy.

How does the renewable solar energy work? Majority of the devices that are powered by solar energy use the photovoltaic cells, which produce electricity as soon as they are exposed to sun rays. These cells consist of panels which comprise of two layers and these layers become positively and negatively charged, once the sunlight falls on them. This leads to the production of electric current, which can be connected to the main supply of your house, and used to run your electric devices like computers, phones and blenders.

The amount of electricity produced depends on the size of the solar panel, strong sun rays and length of exposure to sun rays.

All this may seem like a rocket science, but the fact is that this is a very simple to make. You can start producing your electricity over the weekend. However for this you need to understand and follow the concepts, which are readily available on the Internet in the form of manuals or guides.

The author has been into saving energy from past 5 years and now he invites you to understand how to save energy at home, at his website Renewable Energy 4 Earth. If you save energy, then you indirectly save money apart from reducing expenditures. Read more about the this concept, by visiting the renewableenergy4earth.com today.


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SOLAR TRAINING DIY SOLAR PANEL PV PHOTOVOLTAIC HARBOR FREIGHT SOLAR ENERGY SOLAR PANEL KITS

By admin on April 21, 2011

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Chemist Dan Nocera’s work capturing and storing solar energy may save the world. No, really!

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By admin on April 20, 2011

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New Affordable Solar Energy eBooks Available Free

By admin on April 19, 2011

Bend, OR (PRWEB) December 31, 2009

Go-Green-Solar-Energy.com is pleased to announce a new collection of Affordable Solar Energy eBooks and resource library which was designed to assist newcomers to solar energy in finding the information and resources they need to begin to use affordable solar energy in their homes.

“This information is designed to help people who wish to use solar energy at any level, whether it be to solar power their entire home, or by starting out with one of the many new solar appliances or portable solar devices now available. ” said M.S. Rochell, editor of the site.

“I was amazed to discover some of the new ways that solar energy is being used in solar appliances, solar lighting, solar ovens, and even solar backpacks and solar powered battery chargers! There are a lot of new options now available for anyone who wants to go green and use a cleaner and more renewable form of energy.”

As more people become aware of the advantage of renewable energy, new technologies are being developed that are making solar power more widespread and more affordable.

With today’s new technologies, creating a solar power home can range from a complete installation of solar heating, cooling and lighting systems for the home, to the simple use of solar appliances, solar ovens, hot water heaters, battery chargers and other devices.

The new Affordable Solar Energy Resource Library is being expanded each month with new information that includes:

Solar Panel Basics
Building a Passive Solar Water Heater
Creating Your Own a Homemade Wind Generator
How to Build an Electric Car
A free online resource to find solar power grants
Free and low cost grant writing software
Additional options for financing your home solar systems
Energy tax incentives for businesses
A Free Solar Hot Air Do It Yourself Manual
Where to meet and share information with other DIY solar energy enthusiasts
Newest updates on affordable solar energy resources

About Go Green Solar Energy

Go-Green-Solar-Energy.com was founded in 2009 as an online educational resource to inspire and educate people about the benefits of using solar energy, and to assist in discovering affordable options for using solar power at home and in daily life.

“So many people see solar energy as too complicated or too expensive to use in their own lives.” said M.S. Rochell. “Our site hopes to demystify the technical complexities so that anyone who wants to use solar energy can get an idea of the possibilities, and then discover solutions that will work for their situation. ”

Currently the site includes information on a wide range of solar energy options including facts about solar energy, solar power advantages and disadvantages, where to find cheap solar power, solar panels, and the many DIY solar energy options. The editor of Go Green Solar Energy is M.S. Rochell, Ed.M, a writer, educator and avid environmental enthusiast.

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EasySolarQuotes.com Expands Solar Installer Network to California

By admin on April 18, 2011

West Palm Beach, FL (Vocus) October 26, 2010

EasySolarQuotes.com has announced that it has expanded its network of solar installers to the state of California. Now, homeowners and commercial businesses can fill out the simple form on the website and have up to three California solar companies contact them with free price quotes.

California leads the nation when it comes to green energy. Its prevalent sunshine makes it more economical than most places for implementing solar power projects. Installation of solar energy facilities has been encouraged through programs such as the California Solar Initiative (CSI), begun in 2006 by the California Public Utilities Commission. Providing over $ 3 billion in incentives to solar-related projects, the program aims to provide 3,000 megawatts of solar capacity in the state by 2016.

The CSI rebate program, by projecting energy production, enables users of solar power to receive $ 1.10 to $ 1.50 per kilowatt-hour of solar energy back from the State of California. For a system that produces 5,000 kilowatt-hours, homeowners can get anywhere from $ 5,500 to $ 7,500 back in California solar rebates.

Gregg Weiss, Founder of EasySolarQuotes.com commented, “Installing solar power is not only beneficial to the environment, but now carries a financial reward as well, by way of government incentives and tax rebates. As the solar market expands, EasySolarQuotes.com will be there to offer a hassel free way for homeowners to get the best deal on solar panel installation services.”

The only information required is the applicant’s name and contact information, the type of project, and the expected period. Little time is wasted on getting in touch with California solar installers, so home and business owners can start taking advantage of state and federal tax credits. Property tax exemptions for solar electric systems in California allow home property values to increase by as much as $ 30,000. In addition, for certain types of solar energy systems, installed by December 31, 2016, the California tax code allows for property tax exclusion, meaning a 100% property tax rebate on solar panel installation.

“There has never been a better time to install solar systems, protect the environment, and contribute to the growth of green jobs,” added Weiss.

EasySolarQuotes.com not only offers a simple platform for home and business owners, and California solar companies, to register. The site also provides information on incentives and California solar rebates as well as links to additional solar resources and news.

About EasySolarQuotes.com

EasySolarQuotes.com provides a simple means for homeowners and businesses to connect with solar panel installers. By filling out a simple form, applicants can expect three installers to contact them with price quotes at no cost. The site also provides information on solar energy, technology, and benefits.

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Solar Power Without Solar Cells?

By admin on April 18, 2011

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One of the most frustrating things about thinking of solar power conceptually is the high cost of manufacturing solar cells. After all, the sun is justup there, generating tons of photonic energy and distributing it around the planet.  We need energy for our civilization, and there it is — all around us.  But we have to go through an enormously expensive process to capture it.  It’s as though we needed water while it was raining — but had to go through a multistep, expensive process just to build a bucket.

Well, if a breakthrough discovered by researchers at the University of Michigan pays off, we may be well on our way to building a better bucket to capture all that loose solar energy.  Professor Stephen Rand and his associate, William Fisher, have discovered that, at the proper intensity, the magnetic properties of light could potentially be harnessed to generate voltage.  No solar cell required.

 

Light has electric and magnetic components. Until now, scientists thought the effects of the magnetic field were so weak that they could be ignored. What Rand and his colleagues found is that at the right intensity, when light is traveling through a material that does not conduct electricity, the light field can generate magnetic effects that are 100 million times stronger than previously expected. Under these circumstances, the magnetic effects develop strength equivalent to a strong electric effect.

“This could lead to a new kind of solar cell without semiconductors and without absorption to produce charge separation,” Rand said. “In solar cells, the light goes into a material, gets absorbed and creates heat. Here, we expect to have a very low heat load. Instead of the light being absorbed, energy is stored in the magnetic moment. Intense magnetization can be induced by intense light and then it is ultimately capable of providing a capacitive power source.”

What makes this possible is a previously undetected brand of “optical rectification,” says William Fisher, a doctoral student in applied physics. In traditional optical rectification, light’s electric field causes a charge separation, or a pulling apart of the positive and negative charges in a material. This sets up a voltage, similar to that in a battery. This electric effect had previously been detected only in crystalline materials that possessed a certain symmetry.

Rather than the expensive process of creating semiconductors to capture this energy, the potential materials needed to obtain this effect are much cheaper.  They could use glass — or possibly even transparent ceramics. If that works, it would make the manufacturing process much cheaper.

Obviously, this is still conceptual — the lab’s next step is to harness voltage using a laser.  If successful, they will then work on sunlight.  So this tech, if it works, is still years, if not decades off.  Still, it provides a promising avenue for cheaper solar power.
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