Category: Sustainable living
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The Solar Series: How much energy will my solar cells produce?
The electrical energy output of solar cells is obviously one of the crucial things that you need to know when looking to install a solar system. Some solar energy companies are giving a wide variety of unreferenced numbers, so we have done our research and provide you with fully referenced and reliable information for you…
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The Solar Series : Online Mapping Tools
by Pat Online solar mapping tools that help you unleash your inner solar potential You’ve heard the good news stories from your neighbours. You’ve seen solar popping up on rooftops in your suburb. It must make sense, you say to your-self. But what’s your solar potential? Technology and computing power is making this question increasingly…
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The Solar Series: Maximum panels on my Roof ?
By Pat You do not need to climb up on your roof to measure your roof area available for solar. With a digital camera and some high school trigonometry, you can do it from the ground – accurately and safely – here’s how. 1: Counting asphalt shingles to measure your roof area from the ground.…
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How To Pick Out The Best Battery For a Solar Panel System, Battery Bank, or Off-Grid System
by Pat Disclosure :Some of our links are affiliate links to products we believe bring value .This means that when you decide to buy something through our links we get a commission at no extra cost to you. Have you ever wondered how to pick out the best battery(s) for your solar panel system (or…
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The 3 Best Batteries For An Off-Grid Energy System
by Pat Disclosure :Some of our links are affiliate links to products we believe bring value .This means that when you decide to buy something through our links we get a commission at no extra cost to you. It’s the question that anyone using alternative energy inevitably asks at some point and one i have…