Solar Empire - Endless War » solar power http://www.solar-empire.net Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:10:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How to get solar power continuously and without any interrupt? http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-to-get-solar-power-continuously-and-without-any-interrupt http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-to-get-solar-power-continuously-and-without-any-interrupt#comments Sat, 21 May 2011 12:37:52 +0000 admin http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-to-get-solar-power-continuously-and-without-any-interrupt Gas prices are bound to increase , I think will never come below $4. Only solar power is the guaranteed clean,affordable ,low prices alternative option.Only problem is it is not available at all time, Can we build a system that can be placed above the clouds and supply us the solar energy on the ground continuously? Any thoughts?

"Only solar power is the guaranteed clean,affordable ,low prices alternative option."

Clean? How are they manufactured?
Affordable? Why don’t we all have them?
Placed above the clouds? Hmmmm…..would this increase the cost? Does it get dark above the clouds at night?

Keep thinking!

Check your facts, Mr. 357. Listen to "Dark Side of the Moon" by Pink Floyd. Especially the very end.

]]> http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-to-get-solar-power-continuously-and-without-any-interrupt/feed 6 How easy is it to upgrade a solar power inverter from a 2Kw? http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-easy-is-it-to-upgrade-a-solar-power-inverter-from-a-2kw http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-easy-is-it-to-upgrade-a-solar-power-inverter-from-a-2kw#comments Sun, 15 May 2011 07:22:01 +0000 admin http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-easy-is-it-to-upgrade-a-solar-power-inverter-from-a-2kw I already have a solar power system installed at home. I have panels that make up 1.52 Kw and a 2 Kw inverter. I want to upgrade the system, and wondered if this is easy enough to do myself as the wiring and grid connection is already established? I am thinking of upgrading the inverter to a 3 + Kw one. Is this possible or is there additional installation required?

I see no reason as to why you cannot use the 3Kw inverter using the same connections as you have on the 2Kw. The wiring has to be sufficient to take the increased current but you are still dealing with fairly low amps and I think it will be fine. Go ahead and try it.

]]> http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-easy-is-it-to-upgrade-a-solar-power-inverter-from-a-2kw/feed 7 How many solar power towers are there in the world? http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-many-solar-power-towers-are-there-in-the-world http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-many-solar-power-towers-are-there-in-the-world#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 10:59:52 +0000 admin http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-many-solar-power-towers-are-there-in-the-world I’m doing a project on solar power towers. But, I have a hard time finding information on the amount over the internet. So, how many solar power towers are there in the world? I’m looking for any solar power tower, not only commercial power towers.

No body knows. New ones are being built all the time. There is no central data base that keeps track of such projects.

]]> http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-many-solar-power-towers-are-there-in-the-world/feed 1 How much solar power would I need to run an rv? http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-much-solar-power-would-i-need-to-run-an-rv http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-much-solar-power-would-i-need-to-run-an-rv#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:27:56 +0000 admin http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-much-solar-power-would-i-need-to-run-an-rv Mainly the only electric stuff would be

1 iMac, 1 macbook pro, mini fridge, heating water, and occasional chargers/other stuff being plugged in.

How much solar power would I need, and how much would it cost?

I would recommend this popular book, RVers Guide to Solar Battery Charging. It includes all the information you will need to investigate, decide, size, select, purchase and install solar components or a packaged system in your RV. It’s a must for every RVer who wants to go solar powered!

]]> http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-much-solar-power-would-i-need-to-run-an-rv/feed 2 What makes a region suitable for solar power? http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/what-makes-a-region-suitable-for-solar-power http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/what-makes-a-region-suitable-for-solar-power#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:40:55 +0000 admin http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/what-makes-a-region-suitable-for-solar-power I live in the Persian Gulf region and I often hear that this region is suitable for solar power generation. What measures are critical to knowing whether a region is suitable for solar power? Is the UV index a good gauge? What about cloud cover and dust cover?

Sun angle and cloud cover are key to solar power. The Persian Gulf is close to the equator so sun angle will be good. It’s a dry area so cloud cover should be low which is good. You also have a low infestation level of environmentalist so there should be little objection to developing solar power.

]]> http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/what-makes-a-region-suitable-for-solar-power/feed 7 Where would I look to find grants for switching to solar power for a non-profit private college? http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/where-would-i-look-to-find-grants-for-switching-to-solar-power-for-a-non-profit-private-college http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/where-would-i-look-to-find-grants-for-switching-to-solar-power-for-a-non-profit-private-college#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:29:05 +0000 admin http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/where-would-i-look-to-find-grants-for-switching-to-solar-power-for-a-non-profit-private-college I am looking to see if there is grant money available to help fund switching over to solar power for a small college. The college is religiously affiliated and not for profit. Are there programs out there? If so, where would I look to get started?

You may want to look at several sources for grants:

1) State energy conservation office. May have some stimulus money
2) Utilities in your area
3) U.S. Department of Energy
4) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
5) U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
6) U.S. Dept of Education
7) Public utility commission in your state. They may have some stimulus money.
8) Local government entities
9) The private sector – Large corporations like GE, Ford, GM, Siemens, Philips, etc.
10) State education agency
11) http://www.alternate-energy-sources.com/solar-energy-grants.html

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]]> http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/where-would-i-look-to-find-grants-for-switching-to-solar-power-for-a-non-profit-private-college/feed 3 Does anyone know anything about the solar power plants in the sahara desert? http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/does-anyone-know-anything-about-the-solar-power-plants-in-the-sahara-desert http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/does-anyone-know-anything-about-the-solar-power-plants-in-the-sahara-desert#comments Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:59:02 +0000 admin http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/does-anyone-know-anything-about-the-solar-power-plants-in-the-sahara-desert I really wanted to know more about the Sahara Desert Solar power plants that they are putting over there to make electricity in Europe, so please anyone that knows about it please tell me.

Take a look at this article about World’s Largest Solar Project Planned for Saharan Desert, http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/06/22/worlds-largest-solar-project-sahara-desert/

]]> http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/does-anyone-know-anything-about-the-solar-power-plants-in-the-sahara-desert/feed 2 how to solar power for my house and where to get eqipments in India? http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-to-solar-power-for-my-house-and-where-to-get-eqipments-in-india http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-to-solar-power-for-my-house-and-where-to-get-eqipments-in-india#comments Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:36:40 +0000 admin http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-to-solar-power-for-my-house-and-where-to-get-eqipments-in-india Hi,
I already have a battery powering by house in case of power outage. I want to connect that battery to solar power so that i can reduce the consuming of electricity and save environment. Where to get equipments and how much will it cost for me? I am from Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.

if you have access to a computer, then you should be able to contact your local solar power store and order one. there may be aid groups, or goverment grants and offices who could get you one also.

]]> http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-to-solar-power-for-my-house-and-where-to-get-eqipments-in-india/feed 1 How does solar power help the environment? http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-does-solar-power-help-the-environment-2 http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-does-solar-power-help-the-environment-2#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2011 01:42:36 +0000 admin http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-does-solar-power-help-the-environment-2 I’m doing a school project and really need some help on this topic.

How does solar power help the environment?

What do solar panels do for your house?

What type of tradesman installs solar panels?

Most electricity today is created by burning coal or natural gas. This burning causes global warming and pollution. And huge complexes of wires criss cross our country.

If every home had solar power, we’d need fewer electrical generation plants. Thus less pollution and fewer wires carrying the power. Imagine a solar power panel on every house’s roof. Each home might be able to generate electricity and hot water for their own needs. This avoids pollution, global warming, carbon dioxide emissions, etc.

Solar panels would probably involve plumbers, carpenters and electricians. Are these the kind of panels that have water in them? If so, plumbers would be needed…

]]> http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/how-does-solar-power-help-the-environment-2/feed 3 Is it possible to just tie an apartment solar power array to the electrical grid without a battery? http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/is-it-possible-to-just-tie-an-apartment-solar-power-array-to-the-electrical-grid-without-a-battery http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/is-it-possible-to-just-tie-an-apartment-solar-power-array-to-the-electrical-grid-without-a-battery#comments Sat, 12 Feb 2011 02:22:52 +0000 admin http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-power/is-it-possible-to-just-tie-an-apartment-solar-power-array-to-the-electrical-grid-without-a-battery I would like to set up a solar power array in my apartment, but I’d like to just bypass a storage battery. If I set up a solar power array and hook it up to an inverter that will then tie into a power socket into the grid itself, do I need a battery? I just want to save money on my electricity bill and not have a standby in case of a power failure.

Grid-tied solar system are the most common type in the USA these days. They do not require batteries. However, the inverter has to connect to the grid through the breaker panel, which may not be accessible from your apartment. You would need to coordinate with your landlord, which might be tricky at best. If they will allow it, you can look at some grid-tied systems here, http://www.altestore.com/store/Kits-Package-Deals/Grid-Tied-Systems/c569/

The best way to save money on electricity is to use less. I know, pretty obvious, but it is cheaper to save electricity than to make it. Change out all of you light bulbs from incandescent to CFL, look for phantom loads that stay on when you turn the device off, like TVs, stereos, PCs, and connect them to a power strip that you can turn completely off at night.

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