Shining Some Light on Solar Energy

Without a doubt, solar energy is the way of the future. Solar energy production is an extremely simple process to understand. A solar, or photovoltaic, cell collects energy from the Sun. A solar cell is a semiconductor device that is constructed using photovoltaic materials. It contains no liquids or chemicals, and no moving parts. Solar cells convert sunlight into electricity.

A solar panel generally consists of a series of individual cells, which are supported by a module that allows the cells to work in unison. The energy that is captured by the panel is stored in a battery. Solar panels generate direct current (DC) energy. Many solar energy systems have inverters in them which allow direct current (DC) electricity to be converted to alternating current (AC). Most consumer products such as appliances and electronics operate on AC current.

Unless you have a vast expanse of land to house an array of solar panels, it is unlikely that you will be able to power your entire home with solar energy. However, it is possible to power a single room in your house with a small array of panels fixed to the roof of your house. Multiply the wattage of each individual electrical device by the number of hours you expect to use them each day. That combined number will be your benchmark, or the bare minimum your system must be able to generate.

There are a number of options available to consumers that are considering converting to solar energy. A basic system that can be used to power a computer and a few other small items can be purchased for approximately $1000.00. Naturally, the price will increase with the production capacity of your system. In most regions, the price of an installed system will cost somewhere in the area of $10.00-$12.00 per watt.

Solar energy is one of a few truly renewable resources that can be used in energy and power generation. Every hour of every day, the Sun blankets our planet with enough energy to sustain our global energy needs for a year. As the technology behind photovoltaic energy advances, consumers will be unable to resist the urge to convert.

A lot of resources are being put into the development of solar energy technology. Most of the major oil and energy companies have entire divisions committed to solar energy. Researchers and engineers are spending countless hours trying to develop the technology today that will vastly improve conditions in the world tomorrow. It is no secret that we cannot continue down the path we are on. Fossil fuels are no longer a feasible option for energy production. The future is solar. The future is now.

About the Author: Jim Fritz has been a devout environmentalist for most of his adult life. He has been researching the benefits of solar energy for many years, and he is a contributing writer to thesolarguide.com – a brilliant online resource for information about Solar Energy, Solar Panels, Solar Consumer Goods and more

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Build Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car - Is Water 4 Gas a Scam?

Are you looking to modify your own car into a hydrogen fuel cell car to make it run on water? With only a few simple tools that you can acquire from any hardware store, you can build a water powered car yourself. This article will explain how this Water For Gas technology works, and how you can start building your own too.
1. How Will The Modified Car Work?
This hydrogen car system is easily setup within minutes, and does not require you to make any modifications to any system or engine in your car. By using the car's electrical system, which is connected to the car battery, and coiled electrode wires made at home, your car engine will be able to turn water into hydrogen. The hydrogen can then be used as a source of fuel to replace some of the gasoline.
With this hydrogen car system, you can greatly improve the mileage of your car by up to 100%, which results in better car performance and more gas savings. Your car also releases oxygen as a by product instead of CO2 emissions, which is also better for the environment.
2. Making the Hydrogen Fuel System Yourself
Making this system would typically require about $100 or less if made at home, along with other simple tools. In the past, it would have been impossible to assemble this system at home, but advancements in technology have made this possible today.
3. Advantages of Running Your Car on Hydrogen
It is important to note that it is still impossible to run your car completely on hydrogen. You will still need to use a mixture of gasoline and hydrogen. But with less usage of gasoline and more hydrogen, your engine can run more smoothly, travel longer distances and cause less pollution to the environment.
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Seven Killer Ways To Save Electricity And Money

Saving electricity in your home has many obvious benefits a couple of which are, saving money on your power bill and saving carbon emissions that it takes to generate electricity.
This not only makes more things available for your lifestyle, it reduces the impact that you make on everyone else's, a true win-win situation.
I want to start with a lesson that I learned from my house,

1. Clean or have cleaned the coils on the inside of your air-conditioning unit.
Having your central heating, cleaned and inspected yearly is a very good idea.
There are radiator like coils on the inside of a central air-conditioning unit that the air flows through to be heated or cooled and circulated back into the house. When these coils become clogged with dust and other particles of all kinds that fly around in the air we breathe, an accumulation of these tiny particles restricts the air flow which makes the unit less effective and the motors in the unit work harder, and also makes the entire unit work longer due to the restricted airflow.
Clearing a clogged unit can make a dramatic difference in the efficiency and the cost of your heating and cooling.

2. Stop the drafts.
There are many areas of your house, especially around windows and doors that allow too much air exchange.
I saw a neat door boot on TV that fits both sides of the door for the bottom of it for a quick and simple fix to stop drafts in that area.
Many times these seal between the window frame and the house is not tight enough and will need some caulk to seal the cracks.

3. Replace old Windows
If your windows are very old, replacing them with modern insulated windows can make an enormous difference. Although the initial investment is large, the added comfort and big savings in energy is usually worth it. I plan on new windows and insulated vinyl siding on my house as soon as possible.

4.Your Hot Water Heater
Your Hot Water Heater is an enormous consumer of power. You can reduce the temperature of your hot water to save energy and still have water that is plenty hot enough for everything you need around the house. I have the water at my business turned down all the way so that I can use hot water only, and still have my hands under the water. This may not be enough for your house, where people are taking showers and such, but it is an easy adjustment, so you can experiment with it to get yours set like you want it.
To adjust the temperature of your heater, First, turn off the power to it. Then look on the side of the hot water heater, There are usually two removable panels. Remove the panels, and underneath, you will see a dial that you can turn with a screwdriver to adjust the temperature of the water heater, you want to adjust both dials to the same setting. I would suggest turning it down 10° and going through your normal routine, if it is not made an undesirable impact, repeat the process until you reach the level that is just hot enough for your needs. Another point about your water heater is that although it has some insulation in the shell additional insulation can help conserve energy.

5. Flip the switch
Turn off lights, stereo equipment, TVs, and all the other stuff that we that we use when we're not using it. Turning off lights when you leave the room, even if you think you're coming right back will make a difference in your consumption. Putting a power strip and surge protector on your electronics can be switched off to prevent power drain when not in use as well as protect your expensive equipment.

6. Replace Outdated Appliances
Older appliances generally consume more electricity. So if your washer or dryer or dishwasher or some other appliance breaks down, you may want to consider replacing it with a more efficient model instead of repairing it.

7. Xedia Power Saving Electronics
I want to round out this list with another discovery that I made, it is a new technology put out by Xedia technologys called the X-power saver. It is a small cylindrical capacitor that you plug into an outlet in your home that tunes your electricity to make it more efficient. The items such as fans and other inductive loads on your system use much less electricity, as well as operate cooler and have a longer life if this unit is on the same phase with them. I can't say that I am an expert on how it works, But I have seen it demonstrated that it does work, and it comes with a six-month moneyback guarantee. You can find out a lot more about it at www.electricfixer.com go to products and check out the X-Power Power Saver.
Use these seven ways to conserve power by using less electricity and your home and enjoy the benefits of more money now and a cleaner environment for years to come.
Wishing You and Yours Abundant Blessings,
Richard Lynch, Christian husband of Grace Lynch, parents of seven wonderful children, endeavoring to share a mindset of abundance and a heartset of conservation.
Visit my blog at www.uselesselectricity.com for many more ways to get more out of life and conserve energy

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New Tools to Help Reduce Electric Bill Amounts

As utility costs continue to increase, chances are you are doing all that you can to lower the amount of energy you use in your home. Both electricity and gas bills are a concern for many families today. While there are some things you can do around your home, like turning off lights or lowering the thermostat in the winter, sometimes you will need some outside help to find a way to lower electric bill amounts.
There are several tools you can use to reduce electric bill costs and save power. One option you can use is the high efficiency light bulbs that are becoming popular. These light bulbs provide as much light as incandescent bulbs do, but they last longer, thus creating less waste. They also use far less electricity than traditional bulbs. These bulbs use around a quarter of the amount of electricity that standard bulbs do. For instance, a 25-watt compact fluorescent bulb provides as much light as a 100-watt incandescent bulb. By replacing the incandescent bulbs in your home with these higher efficiency light bulbs, you will save power.
The Power Save 1200 is another option you can use to lower electric bills for your family. The Power Save 1200 reduces your electricity consumption by actually reducing the wasted electricity in your home. While you can control some electricity waste, such as the electricity you waste when you leave a light on, some wasted electricity is unavoidable. When electricity runs through the wires and the appliances in your home, some of it converts to heat. The heat is wasted power. The Power Save 1200 helps to eliminate this form of wasted power. The Power Save 1200 is a box that you place by your breaker box. It contains transformers that can store and release electricity to some of the items in your home. Specifically, the Power Save 1200 can help power motors in your home.
When something with a motor in it, such as your air conditioner, needs to run, the appliance or device sends a signal to the transformer at your utility company's box requesting the power it needs. This request must travel through the wiring in your house, your circuit panel, the meter, and all the way to the transformer. This path creates a lot of heat, which is wasted electricity. However, when you have a Power Save 1200 installed, the request for power will stop at the Power Save 1200 device, because it has the electricity stored that your device needs to begin running. This reduces how much is lost to heat. In fact, this device can lower electric bills by as much as 25% when used correctly. On top of the money you will save, you will also notice that the items in your home that contain motors last longer, because they do not heat up as much as they did before you installed the device.
Finally, consider installing solar garden lights in your outdoor living space in your quest to lower electric bill amounts for your home. These lights will provide the amount of light you need for your outdoor space, without any electricity. They absorb the light from the sun and convert it to electricity. At night, they light up and provide the light you need along your walkway or in your garden. If you use enough of them, you may be able to stop using your porch light, thus saving power for your home.
They key to lowering electric bills is using common sense and installing the devices that can help reduce your electric consumption. While some of these devices seem as though they cost a lot at the time of purchase, keep in mind that they provide continued savings month after month on your electric bill. Not only that, but they also help protect the environment. We can all take steps to save power, and installing some of these devices is one way you can do so.
Ken Potter is the founder and owner of http://www.usaveonelectric.com/, where you can buy the Power Save 1200, which can lower electric bills up to 25%. This site also carries the Power Save 3200 and Power Save 3400 Units for Commercial use.

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