Solar Empire – Endless War

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   Walt KowalskiJune 23, 2010 - 4:33 pm #1

   solar panels suck, I had one that was about 8 ft long and it did nothing. total waste of money.
   References :

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   StoneJune 23, 2010 - 5:19 pm #2

   You need to supply a few specifics in order to ensure you get the right answer for you.
   Your location is everything, of course: not just your latitude, but your aspect (lay of the land/hill facing or facing away from the sun).
   Another part is a matter of how much space you have outside in order to set up an array. Unless your unit’s a little hot tub, one panel’s not going to do it.
   Also keep in mind, when working out the total power consumption of the system (assuming the panels are supplying all power) to count the pump.
   Too bad the guy who answered first doesn’t know how to shop; means nothing in relation to whether solar is a good technology.

   Hope that helps.
   Maybe delete this and re ask your question?
   References :
   http://www.inventionaire.ca

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   AmyJune 23, 2010 - 5:48 pm #3

   Solar pool heating is an incredibly efficient method of heating the pool. You need to be sure to size it correctly, 1 panel isn’t going to make any difference. Generally you need the equivalent of 70 – 100% of the pool surface in solar panels, depending on your location.

   You can check out some solar pool heating kits at http://www.altestore.com/store/Solar-Pool-Heaters-and-Pumps/Unglazed-Solar-Pool-Heating/AquathermSolar-Industries-Pool-Packages/c1175/

   Here’s a great article on solar pool heating from the US Department of Energy; http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/water_heating/index.cfm/mytopic=13230
   References :
   AltE Store – http://www.altestore.com/store/

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   JonathanJune 23, 2010 - 6:32 pm #4

   you need enough square footage,the panels oriented to the correct latitude (+ 15,-15,0 degrees depending on where you live) and facing south,and the mininum amount of shade across panels (during course of day)
   References :
   http://www.swimming-pool-information.com/

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