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| add to favorites | Renewable Energy Set To Gain From EU’s New €315 Billion Investment Plan | Cars |
| Renewable energy looks set to benefit greatly from the European Union’s new €315 billion (￡250 billion) investment plan, according to recent reports. That plan — which was recently unveiled by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker — will see that mountain of cash spread out across a number of different areas, including renewable energy, power network repairs/upgrades, and transportation infrastructure.  (Img Source:grid tie solar kit) At the center of the new investment plan is the €21 billion (￡16.5 billion) European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) — which will see money provided to “higher-risk projects” that could possibly fuel growth and aid in the creation of new jobs. The plan is for this fund to diminish investor hesitance, building private-sector confidence by absorbing much of the risk of new projects — for every €1 invested by the Fund, the hope is for €15 of private sector capital to be invested, which would mean €315 billion of new investment between 2015 and 2017. The commission is predicting that the plan could result in up to 1.3 million new jobs being created during the next three years (how many of these would be permanent and how many temporary is unclear). “The Investment Plan we are putting forward today in close partnership with the European Investment Bank is an ambitious and new way of boosting investment without creating new debt,” Juncker noted in a statement. “Now is the time to invest in our future, in key strategic areas for Europe, such as energy, transport, broadband, education, research and innovation.” Commenting on the new plan, deputy chief executive officer of the European Wind Energy Association, Justin Wilkes, noted the opportunity that it represented for his sector: “Juncker is extending an olive branch to investors that will spur confidence and reduce the cost of capital for high-stakes projects in southern Europe and breakthrough technologies in the northern seas such as the North Sea grid. By jumping first, the European Investment Bank is giving a nod to the markets to toss their money into the ring on renewable energy, particularly in developing wind farms and increasing interconnection.” That all sounds well and good, but until the plan starts to bear fruits, its efficacy will remain an open question. Many such plans have been tried in the past with varying results — much depends on the broader economic and investor climate, so until results actually start to arrive, a sober outlook is probably the best one here. more info:off grid solar kits |
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| add to favorites | Solar Panels to Heat Your Swimming Pool | Cars |
Solar pool panels are designed, as the name suggests, for pool usage. These solar panels are made to provide heat to you pool using the water's circulation. Most solar pool systems are flat panels made from high durability plastic materials, which are designed to be oblivious to weather and excessive sun exposure. As with all solar panel systems, solar pool panels are a great green power investment; they have no ongoing costs. There is substantial savings involved because now you do not have to pay high electricity rates from your electric company in order to keep your pool at a comfortable temperature. With a solar pool panel system, you can enjoy your pool all year long! (Photo by:cheapest solar panel kit) While solar pool panels provided the same environmental advantages of their larger brethren, there is only one big disadvantage to a solar pool panel system. These solar panels cannot provide extra heat on demand. What this means is that, unlike electricity, solar panels rely on the light from the sun to make energy, which gets converted into the heat needed to warm the pool water. There is no way that you can turn up the heat output for these solar panels. With other methods, you had the ability to raise the temperature because there were other ways that the energy was gained, as in electricity and fuel powered generators. Solar pool panels are still quite infantile in the market. While a solar pool panel system costs considerably less than a solar panel system for your home, the investment is still kind of high. A homeowner can expect to spend between $3,000 and $5,000 on a solar pool panels system, depending on the size of the pool and the solar pool panel system itself. This might seem like a big investment for something so small, but you can expect a return of your investment within a few years. The biggest advantage, aside from helping the environment, is that you will have the ability to use your pool all year long if you choose to do so. The best way that you can cut your investment down a little on a solar pool panel system is to choose a model that is designed to face south. South facing on-grid solar kit cost less. This is due to the fact that solar panel systems often receive the most sunlight from the south. Another influencing factor of the price of a solar poll panel system is the manner in which the system is to be mounted, as well as the framework of the panels system. The better that it is constructed, the more money you will spend. Also, if you are looking for a higher temperature during the cold months of winter, you may need to add a few more panels to your system in order to maintain a consistent water temperature. |
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| add to favorites | Portable Solar Panels For Electricity | Cars |
| There are a lot of benefits using pv mounting systems. Firstly, it does not produce any waste or pollution whatsoever. It requires very little maintenance because it has no moving parts. It is very cheap to run because all you'll need is sunlight. The only drawback is its efficiency. A solar power system has a low efficiency due to many factors such as smog in the air, the angle of the sun in relative to the solar panel, the quality of the solar cells, solar panel temperature, battery temperate etc. Nonetheless, it does offer a good amount of electricity for free. If you are planning to make your own portable solar panels to generate electricity, you must fulfill some prerequisite requirement. Do you understand how electricity works? Can you read and comprehend a wiring diagram? Can you read and understand the user manual of any electronic gadgets? If you can fulfill all these requirements, making the Do It Yourself (DIY) solar power system would not be a challenge to you. In actual fact, a solar energy setup is quite simple. It has only 4 key components which are the solar panels, charge controller, battery units and power inverter. The rest are smaller supporting parts such as amperage meter, voltage meter, safety cut off fuses, disconnect switch, copper cables and system monitoring unit. The heart of the system, the solar panel will generate an electric current when exposed to sunlight. This is possible because of a special semi-conductive material known as Photovoltaic (PV) cell. A typical solar panel has 36 pieces of PV cells soldered together in series. The panels are arranged into a solar array which is to be connected to the charge controller via 2 copper cables. The charge controller will use the electric current generated by the PV cells to charge a series of battery units. The type of battery most suitable for a domestic solar system is the true deep cycle type. This type of battery is mainly used on electric golf carts. It is very durable, give out a steady flow of electric current and can be discharged to a very low level without damaging its internal plates. Since all batteries can only stored Direct Current (DC), you will use the power inverter to change the DC to Alternate Current (AC). Most household electronic appliances nowadays are designed to run on AC. The final step when build a portable flat roof mounting system for pv is to attach an extension cable from the power inverter with multiple outlets for easy access. |
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| add to favorites | Types Of Solar Power Systems For Private Or Commercial Use | Cars |
| Using Solar energy you can create electricity to power RVs, residential homes and commercial properties. There are a variety of solar power systems available. Quite often the choice of which to go for is obvious but in other situations you may have to weigh up the pros and cons. This article will detail some of the options and explain the considerations. If we consider an RV, for example, the ideal solar power system would be a portable system. These systems are economical, as they have a smaller number of solar panels and batteries than a larger stand-alone system. They may be moved around so that they can make the most of the sunny conditions depending on your location. The basic set up of a stand alone system for generating electricity is one or more solar panels. These are generally connected to one or more batteries that will store DC current. As most appliances in the home and business use AC current an inverter is needed to convert from DC to AC. For those that like an each way bet or are new to solar power electricity there is the grid tie solar power system. This means that the home or business building is still connected to the grid but has a solar panel installed too. The grid-tie system will have an 230V inverter that changes the DC current into the purest sine-wave AC electricity so that it will mesh with the utility grid. Thus there is a seamless connection between the solar and grid electricity. When there is no sun or the solar panels do not have the capacity to supply the building then the grid supplied electricity can fill the gap. Thus there is usually no need for batteries which makes this system cleaner and easier to operate. It also means that electricity can be transported to the power station and used elsewhere. Eventually, as people become more experienced with solar power they will move towards a completely stand alone system. That is an off the grid system. They will become completely self sufficient for energy needs. Of course this requires more management by the individual and more responsibility but it is cheaper than using grid power and more environmentally friendly. The complete off grid system will contain 10KW Single Phase Inverter, probably two, so that there will be enough current to run large appliances like air conditioners and electric heaters. It also gives the solar power system more flexibility in that one can be operated while the other is being maintained. Of course another reason for having an off the grid system is when there is no grid to connect to. Typically, this will be in remote areas and the solar power system is the only source of energy supply. It is not so much a nice thing to have or an economical measure but a necessity. Hybrid systems are also useful in remote areas or if you are planning to go self sufficient in creating energy. A hybrid system uses two methods of energy generation to double the total amount of created. This may include a solar/wind power option if you want to go totally green. Otherwise you may go for a solar/generator system. The generator would be a portable generator powered by diesel, propane or gasoline. Provided you have a reliable supply of these fossil fuels then this hybrid system is probably more reliable than the solar/wind option. Again, it depends on how much time or money you have but to have as many contingencies to your solar power system is the best way to go as you can't always rely on the sun. So why not have a solar/wind/generator system. This would be more complex to operate but would cover your energy needs no matter what type of weather you experienced. |
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| add to favorites | Build Solar Power Panels Yourself | Cars |
 Do you have a strong urge to stop paying, or just reduce you energy bill? Many people are in this situation and are looking for ways to limit themselves from the use of generated electricity. This is a costly expense we pay each month with an incline of charges we receive each year. A good reason to build solar power panels yourself. Don't be frightened by that last statement. Building solar panels can be fun, rewarding and save you money at the same time. Most people do not know that much about 20KW inverter. It sounds technical, so they think it's technical. But it is really not. It's just a simple idea from harvesting the rays that the sun produces, and uses it's natural resource to produce electricity in which we can use for our everyday items. By applying this basic theory, you will learn how to reduce your electric bill up to 80%. This is something that the average homeowner can do for a weekend project. You don't need to be a "good with your hands kind of person" to actually build solar panels. All it involves is some basic home tools, and material from a local hardware store. With the proper guide and step by step instructions you will be learning how to build solar power panels yourself. knowing how to build solar panels yourself with the right information, will have you wondering why you haven't done this sooner. Saving thousands, as many people are doing, will make you thankful for tackling this weekend project. see more at:240V Solar Inverter |
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| add to favorites | Energy Department Expands Support of Alaska Native Clean Energy | Cars |
| As part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to help tribal communities across the country enhance their energy security, build a sustainable energy future, and combat climate change, the Department of Energy today announced the third round of the Alaska Strategic Technical Assistance Response Team (START) Program, a competitive technical assistance program that assists Alaska Native corporations and federally recognized Alaska Native governments with accelerating clean energy projects. “The technical assistance opportunities announced today signal our ongoing commitment to providing Alaska Native communities with the tools and on-the-ground resources they need to foster energy self-sufficiency, sustainability, and economic competitiveness,” said Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz. “We will continue to work side-by-side with tribal leaders to support efforts to advance clean energy solutions and identify climate action adaptation and resiliency strategies to help Alaska Native communities prepare for and adapt to the impacts of climate change on their land, economy, and natural resources.” Since its launch in December 2011, the START Program has helped 11 Alaska Native communities to advance their clean energy technology and infrastructure projects — from solar and wind to biofuels and energy efficiency. This third round of technical assistance awards will further help Alaska Native villages increase their resiliency, build local generation capacity, enhance energy efficiency measures, and create local entrepreneurial and job opportunities. The announcement came at the White House Tribal Nations Conference, where leaders of 566 federally recognized tribes are meeting directly with President Obama and members of the Cabinet. At the conference, Secretary Moniz announced that two tribes are among the 16 communities from across the country that have been selected by the Administration in the first round of the Climate Action Champions Competition, which recognizes and supports the steps that local and tribal governments are taking to reduce carbon pollution and prepare for the impacts of climate change. The two tribes selected are the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe from California, which has reduced energy consumption by 35 percent and has committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent by 2018, and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Michigan, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 4 percent per year. In addition, the White House Council of Native American Affairs Energy Subgroup, co-chaired by Secretary Moniz, launched a new Web page that provides a centralized repository of federal funding and technical assistance programs that can support energy project development for tribes and Alaska Native villages and corporations. Hosted by the Department’s Office of Indian Energy, the Web-based resource is an efficient one-stop shop that enables tribes to easily identify and access information about federal grant, loan, and technical assistance programs. The Alaska (START) Program has proven to be successful in helping Alaska Native communities accelerate clean energy projects. The Department of Energy, in partnership with the Denali Commission, along with the Department’s National Laboratories and other local and national experts, will assist rural Alaska Native communities in developing strategic energy plans to help mitigate climate change, conduct energy awareness and training programs, and pursue new renewable energy and energy efficiency opportunities. “Alaska Native communities are dealing with the impacts of climate change, such as coastal and river flooding and erosion, in real time,” said Joel Neimeyer of the Denali Commission. “These challenges are compounded by the tripling of fuel and electrical costs rural Alaska has experienced in the past decade. “The START Program has strengthened our ability to respond to the critical infrastructure needs of these communities. We look forward to continuing to partner with the DOE Office of Indian Energy to support Alaska Native villages and corporations in implementing innovative, sustainable solutions to the urgent energy, economic and environmental challenges they face.” Alaska Native village and village corporations interested in applying for this technical assistance opportunity will be selected based on their ability to: demonstrate achievable energy or cost savings, implement renewable energy or energy efficiency project(s), develop an energy roadmap and establish an energy goal, ensure commitment from community leadership, participate in Energy Department- or other agency-sponsored technical assistance, trainings, or workshops, and identify a local climate action energy champion. To apply for the Alaska START Program, or for more information please visit the Energy Department’s Office of Indian Energy website. Applications are due by Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. 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| add to favorites | Energy Department Expands Support of Alaska Native Clean Energy | Cars |
| As part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to help tribal communities across the country enhance their energy security, build a sustainable energy future, and combat climate change, the Department of Energy today announced the third round of the Alaska Strategic Technical Assistance Response Team (START) Program, a competitive technical assistance program that assists Alaska Native corporations and federally recognized Alaska Native governments with accelerating clean energy projects. “The technical assistance opportunities announced today signal our ongoing commitment to providing Alaska Native communities with the tools and on-the-ground resources they need to foster energy self-sufficiency, sustainability, and economic competitiveness,” said Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz. “We will continue to work side-by-side with tribal leaders to support efforts to advance clean energy solutions and identify climate action adaptation and resiliency strategies to help Alaska Native communities prepare for and adapt to the impacts of climate change on their land, economy, and natural resources.” Since its launch in December 2011, the START Program has helped 11 Alaska Native communities to advance their clean energy technology and infrastructure projects — from solar and wind to biofuels and energy efficiency. This third round of technical assistance awards will further help Alaska Native villages increase their resiliency, build local generation capacity, enhance energy efficiency measures, and create local entrepreneurial and job opportunities. The announcement came at the White House Tribal Nations Conference, where leaders of 566 federally recognized tribes are meeting directly with President Obama and members of the Cabinet. At the conference, Secretary Moniz announced that two tribes are among the 16 communities from across the country that have been selected by the Administration in the first round of the Climate Action Champions Competition, which recognizes and supports the steps that local and tribal governments are taking to reduce carbon pollution and prepare for the impacts of climate change. The two tribes selected are the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe from California, which has reduced energy consumption by 35 percent and has committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent by 2018, and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Michigan, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 4 percent per year. In addition, the White House Council of Native American Affairs Energy Subgroup, co-chaired by Secretary Moniz, launched a new Web page that provides a centralized repository of federal funding and technical assistance programs that can support energy project development for tribes and Alaska Native villages and corporations. Hosted by the Department’s Office of Indian Energy, the Web-based resource is an efficient one-stop shop that enables tribes to easily identify and access information about federal grant, loan, and technical assistance programs. The Alaska (START) Program has proven to be successful in helping Alaska Native communities accelerate clean energy projects. The Department of Energy, in partnership with the Denali Commission, along with the Department’s National Laboratories and other local and national experts, will assist rural Alaska Native communities in developing strategic energy plans to help mitigate climate change, conduct energy awareness and training programs, and pursue new renewable energy and energy efficiency opportunities. “Alaska Native communities are dealing with the impacts of climate change, such as coastal and river flooding and erosion, in real time,” said Joel Neimeyer of the Denali Commission. “These challenges are compounded by the tripling of fuel and electrical costs rural Alaska has experienced in the past decade. “The START Program has strengthened our ability to respond to the critical infrastructure needs of these communities. We look forward to continuing to partner with the DOE Office of Indian Energy to support Alaska Native villages and corporations in implementing innovative, sustainable solutions to the urgent energy, economic and environmental challenges they face.” Alaska Native village and village corporations interested in applying for this technical assistance opportunity will be selected based on their ability to: demonstrate achievable energy or cost savings, implement renewable energy or energy efficiency project(s), develop an energy roadmap and establish an energy goal, ensure commitment from community leadership, participate in Energy Department- or other agency-sponsored technical assistance, trainings, or workshops, and identify a local climate action energy champion. To apply for the Alaska START Program, or for more information please visit the Energy Department’s Office of Indian Energy website. Applications are due by Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. 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| add to favorites | Honda Portable Inverter Generator, the Best Inverter Generator | Cottages |
| It has been about a decade now since those clever fellows at Honda introduced the world's first widely available Honda portable inverter generator. Many would agree that it is still the best micro inverter generator available today. There are three major manufacturers that would argue that their generators are just as good as Honda, and it may well be true. However, Honda is a name that is known for quality worldwide and the name is so familiar that almost everyone who is in the market to buy a generator will consider Honda first. Before the first Honda portable inverter generator was available, the company was perfectly aware of the problems with the old technology and the huge volume of delicate electronics that had pretty much taken over television manufacture, washing machine control, and, of course, the huge numbers of computers in almost everyone's home. The old generators, the sort that ran at a constant speed of around 1500 revolutions a minute produce simple raw AC current which could destroy microprocessors. Inverters had been around for a long time, but these had to be connected to a battery, were extremely expensive to buy and worst of all, many of them produced only a modified sine wave. The true sine wave types had prices that would make your eyes water! Honda was very aware that they could produce a pure sine wave inverter in massive numbers, for a fraction of the price of what was generally available, and from this the Honda portable inverter generator was born. Billions of microprocessors must have sighed in relief. Electrical alternating current that was at least the quality of commercially supplied power. Even before the introduction of the digital inverter generator, Hondo were known to produce some of the quietest suitcase generators available. I know this from my own experience, my very first generator was a used Honda suitcase of indeterminate age that was so quiet that it could be barely heard from just a few feet away. Honda still strives to be a quiet as possible. Normal speech is rated at around 60 decibels, and in normal load condition the Honda suitcase generators are quieter than that, a typical decibel reading would be in the 52 to 57 range. This is all down to brilliant engineering and absolute attention to detail. see more at:where to buy inverters |
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| add to favorites | Build your own solar power system with this easy to follow guide | Cars |
| Do you want to learn how to use solar power? Because if you do, then you've come to the right place. The Solar Power Design Manual will guide you smoothly through the complex process of designing, specifying and installing stand-alone solar power systems for all applications, anywhere in the world.
Download the Solar Power Design Manual and you will get: A simple explanation of how solar power works A guide to choosing the most efficient appliances The best way to estimate the available solar monocrystalline A step by step design process that anyone can follow Simple installation and commissioning instructions More than 30 colour diagrams and photographs A maintenance guide to keep your system functioning perfectly An Excel? and OpenOffice.org template to automate the calculations for you After your payment has been approved, follow the link to go to the download page. If you have any questions about your order, you can e-mail me at the address given in the order confirmation. Nearly 20 years ago I became a solar power engineer in one of the UK's most imaginative renewable energy companies. Major companies and development organisations have put their trust in me to design, manufacture and install solar power systems all around the world. There are many solar power books currently on the market, but I hope you'll agree that none of them are backed up by the wealth of knowledge and experience contained in the Solar Power Design Manual. Download it today - you won't be disappointed. In case you're not sure, I'm going to throw in the Solar Sizing Excel? spreadsheet template as well. I wrote this for myself, to save me having to do all the calculations manually, and it includes a couple of worked examples to show what's possible. I think you'll find it extremely helpful. Plus, once you've downloaded the manual and extras, you will be given the option to receive future updates, free. Remember, there's nothing to lose. If for any reason you don't like the Solar Power Design Manual, I'll give you a full refund within 60 days, no questions asked. Why wait? Buy now! see more at:Solar Panels 240W |
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| add to favorites | How Performing Your Own Installation Can Quickly Pay For Itself Many Times Over | Cottages |
| It wasn't too long ago that using solar energy in everyday homes was dismissed as fanciful and unnecessary. But over the last couple of decades, attitudes toward renewable energy have completely changed. Ordinary people have started reacting to the rising price of their power costs, the threat to the environment from 'dirty' energy sources such as coal, and the availability of renewable energy systems, 3KW Solar Kit components and installation services that were just not on the market until recently. Federal and State governments right around the world are now offering 'clean energy' rebates to households who install renewable energy systems, and there are now any number of commercial installation companies who are happy to help with taking advantage of these incentives. However, the problem of upfront cost remains. A Solar Energy System installation for an average-sized house, that can adequately supply the energy needs for the household, will often run well above $10,000, and could easily be closer to $20,000 or even more. The government rebates on offer will absorb a substantial portion of that cost, but this doesn't ease the burden of dealing with an upfront bill that may be up to ten times the average annual power bill of the home. Putting aside for the moment that installing a renewable energy system in your home is a wonderful, environmentally responsible thing to do, this can amount to paying your entire power bill, for the next ten years, right now. Most average people can't afford to make this commitment, even if they would like to. If you are in this situation, then thankfully, there is a solution. It is easily possible to put together your own solar kit components, and to make a huge saving by installing the solar power kit yourself. This is easier than most people think, and doesn't require you to be a super-handyman. With just a few simple tools and instructions, and you'll be on your way. Putting together the components and installing your own DIY Solar Kit is easy and fun, even if you have no knowledge of solar energy, and no handyman skills, and can be done at a fraction of the cost of engaging a commercial solar installer. Come and visit me, Jim, at [http://solar-kit-diy.com], and let me introduce you to the best available video guides for all skill levels, stepping you right through the process from beginning to end. A Do It Yourself solar kit project is a great way to slash your energy bills, take advantage of free renewable energy, and to give the environment a helping hand. |
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| add to favorites | Efficiency of Solar Panels - Should You Care? | Cottages |
| Solar panels are by far the most expensive item in a solar panel installation. Understanding the features that differentiate a good solar panel from a bad one is not so straightforward. In several instalments I'd like to give a guide to each of the key criteria to look out for. I will try keep it as simple as possible but it is something that many people ask me about so I think it isn't a bad idea to discuss these issues in some depth. First of all I'd like to discuss solar panel efficiency. This defines how effective a solar panel is in converting sunlight into electricity for a given surface area. The advantage of having a higher efficiency solar panel is that you can get more power out of a small available area. For this reason, high efficiency solar panels are normally priced at a premium and targeted at the domestic market where space is most constrained. High efficiency does not necessarily mean better quality or reliability however - these issues are covered later. Nor does higher efficiency mean better value; in many cases lower efficiency panels are used because they are more cost-effective in places where space utilisation is not so critical. First of all, how do you find out the efficiency of a solar panel? It's easy to find out this out for yourself. Remember that the power of a solar panel is given by the power you get out under 'standard test conditions.' This means the output is measure when the panel is exposed to a very bright light with an intensity of 1000 Watts per square meter (1000W/m2) at a temperature of 25oC. This is normally expressed in Watts (e.g. 185W or 230W etc) and is the power you will get when the sun is very strong. You can then multiply the module length and width (which is shown on the datasheet) to get the module area. By taking the module power in Watts and the standard test conditions of 1000W/m2 you can determine the module efficiency as follows; Efficiency = power out / power in = module power / (width x length x 1000W/m2) When evaluating solar efficiency its important to be aware that each solar cell has an efficiency higher than that of the whole solar panel (or module) due to empty space. Therefore make sure to find out which value you are looking at. In general solar panels you will come across in the UK will be made of silicon (I have discussed thin film panels previously) so the discussion here will focus on these. The highest efficiency silicon solar panels on the market today are between 17% and 18% efficient. The efficiency of silicon solar panels is increasing due to R&D, but improvements are incremental and slow because there are a number of fundamental limitations to the efficiency of silicon solar cells which mean that any drastic improvements in the near future are unlikely. Perhaps I will describe those limitations in another article. The main factor you will come across that affects module efficiency is whether the module is mono or multi-crystalline. In English this means that the solar cells can easy be made from mono or multi-crystalline silicon. Mono crystalline solar cells consist of a slice of a single, very pure silicon crystal and hence are very efficient due to few defects. Multi-crystalline solar cells, which comprise multiple crystals, are around 1-2% less efficient but are generally more cost-effective to produce. Personally I think it generally makes sense to use mono-crystalline cells for domestic installations where space is at a premium and multi-crystalline cells for larger installations. Another factor that can affect efficiency is anti-reflective coatings. These are becoming more and more common. Nearly all solar cells have texturing directly on top of them that reduces reflection and now many solar panels come with anti-reflective glass. This generally consists of a textured glass that can be seen as a speckled pattern if you look closely. The improvement of anti-reflective coatings is hard to determine, although some manufacturers claim energy yield enhancements of over 5 percent. When installing a solar system your ultimate goal should always be to get the best return on your investment, which means getting the most power for the lowest price without risking reliability and is dependent on many factors besides efficiency. Whilst there are a number of other technologies on the horizon that can be used to improve efficiency by small amounts, nothing will create a drastic change overnight. Prices of solar panels will continue to fall rapidly as production volume increases (in the same way as many other technology products such as computer memory) but these price falls will be matched by reductions in the feed-in tariff. Therefore don't worry that installing today's technology risks being superseded by a miracle solar panel tomorrow. Working in the industry gives you pretty good insight as to what is coming down the line. see more at:solar kits off grid | ||
| add to favorites | Aluminum Diamond Plate for Industries | Cars |
| Aluminum Diamond Plate for Industries The properties of aluminum make it a highly valued metal. The sheets of this light weight metal are used for various purposes in the industry as well as in the house. Running boards, storage containers, mud guards, dance floor, wall panes, truck tool boxes, and more are made from aluminum diamond plate, a sheet of aluminum featuring a pattern of raised diamonds. Durability, malleability, and anti-slip texture make it an ideal plate for professionals in the industry. And, for the non-experts, it's easy to bend and form, and also it shines, making it the most sought metal product. The sheets of aluminum can be easily cut, and with the right tools - table saw and blade - one can do it at home. However, a little more expertise and some additional tools are required to cut aluminum diamond plates because of the diamond pattern. The tools required are two sawhorses; a power jigsaw metal cutting blade; a pencil; a ruler; safety glasses. Also, one needs to wear gloves while cutting diamond plates. There are companies that claim to offer corrosive and rot free aluminum diamond plates. But, it's often not the case when the plate comes in contact with the outside element, and one can see it corrode. The truck tool boxes may accumulate hard-water deposits, and they are difficult to get rid of. Due to the layer on top, the diamond plates lose their shine. One needs to clean the surface to get back the original sparkle. However, it's not an easy task to clean, but a task that needs to be undertaken to make the plates last long. The plates can be cleaned by using aluminum cleaner/polish, and deposits scratched from the surface with the help of a steel wool, or with the help of a lamb's wool buffing pad attached to the electric buffing wheel. more related tags:6061 aluminum plate,7075 aluminum plate | ||
| add to favorites | Various Types of Stainless Steel Fabrication Products and Its Uses | Cars |
Various Types of Stainless Steel Fabrication Products and Its Uses
Stainless steel is one of the most widely used metals in the world for various purposes. As it is highly resistant to rust, stain and corrosion, it is used for both domestic and industrial purposes. Stainless steel fabrication is one of the vital parts of metal fabrication industry and it includes the bending and cutting of metal structures. The popularity of this metal has grown over the years due to its inherent qualities which include high resistance to extreme climatic conditions, durability and corrosion resistance.
Different Stainless Steel Fabrication Products
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Stainless steel is used for a wide variety of purposes and some of the most significant uses in various fields include the following.
Utility Pipes: Stainless steel is widely used for manufacturing utility pipes which are used in homes and industries. These pipes include water pipes, drainage pipes and transportation pipes.
Security and safety purposes: The byproducts of stainless steel metals are also used to build cable railings and fences for balconies and stairways. In addition to enhancing the décor of the homes and offices, these stainless steel fences offer security and safety. Both static and collapsible steel gates are also made available for homes and commercial buildings. Perforated metal sheets are used in gardens and homes to create boundaries so as to increase security.
Kitchen equipment: A large variety of stainless steel products are used at homes in kitchens as utensils and cooking vessels. As stainless steel is resistant to corrosion and rust, it can be used for cooking vessels, plates and glasses. It is also easy to clean and maintain. It can also be used daily. As it is a good conductor of heat, it is a preferred utensil for cooking food quickly and easily.
Construction purposes: It is also used for various construction purposes. Stainless steel is also used for constructing windows, roofs and doors in offices and huge apartments.
Hospitals: One of the most advantageous metals used in hospitals and dispensaries include stainless steel as it is rust proof and tensile. It is used to manufacture stretchers, tables, chairs and many other types of equipment used in the hospitals. As this metal is stain proof and durable, it is used in the form of sheets too.
Architectural uses: It is also used for the construction and fabrication of buildings as it exudes a sophisticated appearance. Stainless steel has been used in the construction of many famous buildings all around the world.
Another popular by-product of stainless steel fabrication industry is the cable railings. It is used in most of the posh restaurants and commercial buildings. These cable railings add an aesthetic touch to the décor of the entire place. Today it is widely used as stairways, balconies and walkways. |
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