265 articles on "solar"

Flexible Solar Panels - Understanding Its Function And Pliability

Flexible solar panels are produced having 'thin film deposition' technique. With this technique slim layers of silicon that is an outstanding conducting component is applied to the glass and / or metal or perhaps in between a pair of lamina...

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Solar Home Efficiency - Temperature Control

Homeowners all over the world are considering a solar power kit or solar panel system for their home. This is a powerful way to save money, produce clean energy, and "go green". But before you do this you have to make sure your home is as energy effi...

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Solar PV Feed In Tariffs Reach The UK

By harnessing solar energy, Solar PV FITs mean that anyone generating up to 5 megawatts of electricity can receive payments for every single unit of electricity, with additional payments for every unit of surplus electricity that's fed back in t...

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Solar Power Advantages They Change The Planet

Solar power has several advantages to provide, not just to people but to the planet on the whole. Solar technology is the the sun's energy which is then obtained and transmuted straight into thermal or electric power and it is possible to utiliz...

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Domestic Solar Power Systems - What's In It For Me?

Solar power has been with us for many years now, from the humble solar powered calculator through to the SEGS CSP installation in California's Mojave Desert (capable of producing an incredible 354 MW of power) - it is used to power all manner of...

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Domestic Solar Panels Provide A Quiet And Low-Cost Energy Solution

As the rising cost of oil and gas begin to make homeowners struggle with heating and cooling their homes, they are looking for alternatives that make sense in a world where energy sources are very unstable. Using domestic solar panels is an option th...

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Solar Power Electricity - What is it exactly?

Solar power electricity can be produced from two principal methods, directly and indirectly. The indirect method used to make solar power electricity uses the sun's heat to boil water and the steam is used to drive turbines to produce solar powe...

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A Consumer's Guide: 6 Ways To Use Solar Energy Around Your Home And Garden

Green your home is much easier than ever. Once thought of as an idea only found in science fiction, solar power is now becoming a very real prospect. There are many ways you can use solar power around your home & garden, here a just a few that are ea...

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PV Manufacturing Overview

PV manufacturing is the process of creating photovoltaic solar cells and panels from solar materials. Today, the most common material used in PV (photovoltaic) manufacturing is silicon. Silicon is an abundant natural semiconductor that has all the e...

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Outdoor Solar Lights - How To Choose The Best Solar Lights For You

This article goes over some things to consider in order to choose the best outdoor solar lights for your landscaping, including taking into account what you already have, blending with your decor, and tips on choosing the styles, sizes and light colo...

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