Archive for April, 2010
Homemade solar panel
For example, it has become more and more economical to build home made solar energy system. Building the home made solar panels that utilize deep cell storage batteries produce the electricity upon consumer demand and reduce the their individual dependence on the country’s energy grid.
Who is there in the world who does not wish to have the energy bills get reduced by 80% or more? Many of us shall want to take advantage of such a great deal. If such is the demand then follow the guide Earth4Energy that offers lot of fantastic home made solar solutions on their site, which can be built easily, for the low cost of less than $200.
The Features of the guide are -
• Full and detailed instructions given which can be easily understood by a layman or the unskilled for building a home made solar panel.
• Other details on how to obtain the components available in the neighborhood material store for preparing the home made solar system.
• Few Tips on how to construct the alternative energy generators that is not readily available anywhere else.
• One time investment – and life long updates to the manual and video series, at no additional cost.
• Full cash back if you are not saving hundreds of dollars per month on your energy bill after using the system for eight months.
• Detailed instructions explained by videos
Think about it! Here you are with a home made solar system, generating power that will be stored in deep cell batteries for future consumption. And all of this costs just pennies on the dollar! At www.Earth4Energy.com, you will have subscribe to the home made solar DIY kit and then begin to experience of making the energy generating kit at home. The DIY instructional manual and videos are easy to understand so that even a beginner will be able to understand.
They have a history of excited customers mentioning positive reviews about the many money saving quotes. Most of them who have built the devices can’t believe how easy it was. Additionally, these testimonials or feedbacks state that they have actually gained and also saved 100% of their electric bill and that they could use the extra money to pay gasoline to their car!
http://solarpowerhowitworksforhome.blogspot.com/
David Channings
Scosche solBAT II – Solar-Powered Backup Battery and Charger
GC host Mike Agerbo tries out the Scosche solBAT II, a solar powered backup battery and charger that can provide four to five hours of power.
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Aide Solar New Renewable Energy Battery Storage & LED Lights – buildaroo.com
Aide Solar featured two new products at Solar Power International 2009: batteries used for solar energy storage, and LED lights. Raymond Wiley, gave the Buildaroo News Team an in-depth interview about these new products.
Aide Solar batteries store the power derived from solar panels during the day for later use. These batteries are distinct from many others on the market because their cathodes are made of lithium ion phosphates, resulting in batteries that do not have the safety concerns (of explosions or fires) present amongst lead acid based batteries. The battery has 2000 charge cycles and a 6 year battery life, and the battery charges much faster than conventional ones. Furthermore, the battery can be recycled after its use.
In addition to their safety benefits, these batteries are 95% efficient relative to lead based batteries that are 60% efficient.
Aide Solar batteries can store energy derived from sources other than solar power, such as wind turbines.
Aide Solar also manufactures LEDs. They have a patented design that helps illuminate while dissipating the heat from the lights. Their LEDs have a 1 x 6 matrix configuration and can be combined into custom convex, concave, or flat structures, so that the lights can fit the specific application.
Aide Solar Photovoltaic ( PV ) panels and batteries are currently available, and their LEDs will be available in the 1st quarter of next year.
company profile: http://buildaroo.com/aide-solar
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Five Reasons to Add a Tabletop Fountain to Your Décor
Anyone who sees a tabletop fountain understandably wants one of their own. The sight of cascading water tumbling over marble and stone immediately creates a scene of mountain streams cascading over boulders. The sounds of the flowing water are captivating. You can even smell the freshness in the air. It is no wonder that people want to add them to their own homes.
Table top fountains are an ideal way to bring a water feature into your home because they take up very little space. An indoor water fountain and a little creativity with your house plants can turn a mediocre hallway into an indoor atrium that has style and pizzazz. Imagine your guests coming through the front door to be greeted by the soft sounds of trickling water amid an array of beautiful house plants. You will be the talk and envy of your neighbors.
Adding a tabletop fountain to your room will not only beautify the room but also act as a great stress reducer. The sight and sound of a water fountain are known to be a major factor in stress relief. They make ideal gifts too and are the perfect gift for anyone who loves gardening. Anyone who loves gardening but is unable to enjoy an outdoor garden of their own can use a tabletop fountain to create an indoor garden. Table top fountains will make indoor plants that are in close proximity, lush.
Five reasons to add a tabletop fountain to your décor
- Tabletop fountains are not expensive to buy, in fact they are very reasonably priced for the impact they provide. For a very small outlay, a little used area can become an elegant show piece or a quiet place of meditation and relaxation.
- They take up very little room while adding flair to any décor style and look great from any angle. They literally take up no more space than a small table top. Add subdued lighting and soft background music and you will have created a show stopper.
- The soothing white noise of an indoor fountain creates a relaxing atmosphere and helps to reduce airborne allergens. Water movement creates negative ions which are beneficial to removing allergens from the air.
- Tabletop fountains are found in a variety of natural materials including slate, marble, ceramic and stone as well as copper and bamboo. No matter what setting you are going to put your tabletop fountain into, you will find a fountain that will complement the setting.
- Table top fountains are very portable and can be plugged into any mains socket. Some are even battery powered. Add a small solar cell and you will be able to have a fountain in the corner of your sun room.
Tabletop fountains may be used in the office as well as your home. Place a fountain in your waiting area to relax your guests while they are waiting to see you or add one to your own office to create a quiet and soothing atmosphere while you work. A relaxing atmosphere induces more thoughts and therefore, more productivity.
Take an action today. Improve your health and lifestyle by adding a tabletop fountain your living or work area
Ian Patterson
http://www.articlesbase.com/interior-design-articles/five-reasons-to-add-a-tabletop-fountain-to-your-dcor-691603.html
DIY Solar Panels
DIY solar panels, or do it yourself solar panels are increasing in popularity. Many individuals are finding out more information on just what it takes to design and construct the panels for his or her home. In many situations these DIY solar panels can be installed very easily with the use of various kits sold on various web sites via the Internet today. In addition, some home improvement stores will sell these kits locally as well and all are very reasonably priced.
Amazingly, there are those individuals however that are even more creative and have designed DIY solar panels with the use of simple cardboard and 12v car batteries. Of course, these designs are on a more simple idea and also should be read fully when being constructed so no mistakes or misjudgments are made. Otherwise the panels will not work properly or could cause damage.
DIY solar panels have the same unique concept as many of the commercial solar panels seem on large factories yet with a design that homeowners and consumers can easily use and install without having any outside professional’s assistance.
The power saved from the usage of the panel literally pays for the panels soon after they are installed on a home and in many situations the local utility company will purchase the power that is not used by the homeowner as well. Many individuals are embracing this popular idea in order to become more eco-friendly too and as more people do, the better the environment will be for future generations to come.
DIY solar panels can normally be installed, designed and constructed for under $500.00 and the kit used to assist individuals is sold for $100.00 or less! This is a small price to pay for the end results of saving so much money in the future on power expenses.
It is estimated that in the next five to ten years over half of the homes in a town or city will have some type of solar panels installed on them, and many of these solar panels are going to be those that are DIY.
pratibha
http://www.articlesbase.com/technology-articles/diy-solar-panels-673070.html
Electric Cars: Why They are the Best Alternatives
Electric cars, as the name indicates, are vehicles that work on electricity and whose only source of power is electricity. They are also known as battery electric vehicles. The most advantageous feature of electric cars is that they are zero emission vehicles and so, do not pollute the atmosphere.
The number of parts in an electric car is also less as against other hybrid cars or cars that run on gas. The noise from electric cars is almost negligible. Basically, an electric car is made up of a simple frame, wheels, an electric motor, car battery and an electric on and off switch. The engine of the electric car is made up of a series of batteries that are attached to an on and off switch and it is in turn, attached to a motor that is electrically operated. Obviously, the electric motor drives the wheels and sets the car in motion.
The amount of electricity that goes into the motor is controlled to drive the vehicle in a controlled manner. There are solar cars available that convert solar energy into electricity. The electricity that is stored within the battery of an electric car can be generated from any source, apart from solar, like nuclear, natural gas, coal and petroleum.
Since electric cars have a low center of gravity, the initial acceleration is quite rapid and can be handled quite easily. But, the fact of the matter is, that the lithium ion batteries used in cars are very expensive making the overall price of the car expensive and these batteries have to be replaced once in three or four years. In addition, the charging of the battery takes almost three or four hours to fully recharge and therefore needs prior planning, if the electric car is to be used for longer distances.
This also means that the batteries can be charged only from the initial point of journey because there may not be too many charging stations on the way. People also feel that the electric cars are not most suitable for driving long distances and can be nightmarish, if the car runs out of battery or in the midst of busy traffic.
Normally, an electric car offers the equivalent of twenty miles per gallon and the cost to run a mile is nearly three cents. Further more; there is no expenditure on tune ups, oil changes and the like in an electric car. So, people who are environment friendly and want to paint a greener world can opt for an electric car.
The choice would not only be appreciated by others but it would also fill the pocket of the owner because it saves a lot of fuel in the long run. Even though man affords to purchase oil what with soaring oil prices, oil is a depleting natural resource and it is our duty to save this resource for our future generations.
Adam Boulton
http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/electric-cars-why-they-are-the-best-alternatives-674077.html
Backup batteries and solar power?
Hello all, thanks for stopping by,
I have some questions regarding a backup battery, specifically the Duracell DPP-600HD Powerpack 600 Jump Starter & Emergency Power Source with Radio:
http://www.amazon.com/Duracell-DPP-600HD-Powerpack-Starter-Emergency/dp/B000TKHMWK/ref=cm_cmu_pg_t
I was thinking about buying this, as well as a portable solar panel. Now for the questions;
Has anyone used this battery, and if so what are your results?
Can anyone suggest a good quality solar panel to use with this battery?
How difficult is setting up other power sources to use with these types of battery? Specifically, if i have a DC motor that i have rigged up with a bicycle as a generator, could this store the energy I produce?
Feel free to answer, or ask questions about my question if you feel I have not been clear in my inquiry.
Thank you all!
Just get one of those 10 or 15 watt panels you should be able to get where you buy that pack.
It should charge it in around four good solar days.
So long as you can regualte the voltage to around 14V, and use a blocking diode to keep battery back feeding into the charger, you should be fine.
I don’t have one of those packs, instead I have a straight 35Ah AGM cell with a 15 watt PV panel, charge controller, and 400W inverter. The system so far has mostly kept up with my nighly use (1/2 hr/night, around 100W CF lighting).
Watches- Changing With Time
Many things have changed throughout time. The clothing we wear has evolved from leaves to tunics to the clothing that is on our backs today. Transportation has evolved from traveling by foot to traveling by animal to traveling by cars, airplanes and trains. Telling time has also evolved. Many years ago man told the time merely by the sun’s placement in the sky. Then the invention of the sundial came about. Finally the clocks and watches that we use now were invented.
Watches have also evolved with time and change. Watches have been mechanical, battery powered, solar powered, and kinetic. In the nineteenth century Cartier among others popularized the wrist watches that we now wear.
The function of watches has also evolved. The first watches only told the time. Then many watches told the time and the date. Now you can find a watch that will calculate for you. You can also take photographs, listen to music, and watch movies using a watch.
The function of watches is not the only thing people look at when they decide on the watch that they are going to wear. They also look at the style of the watch. Divers look for a diving watch that can withstand a lot of pressure. Connoisseurs look for golden watches, watches with gems, or watches that are unique in different ways. Scientists search out wristwatches that can help them do their work better. Adventurers seek out watches that are tough and functional for their lifestyle. Children are attracted to the watches that are cute and whimsical. Sometimes they seek out the ones that play the little tunes, like the Disney watches. Teenagers tend to look for a watch that is fashionable and trendy.
The watch that we wear is not only functional but tells who we are as a person. Make sure that the watch that you choose shows people your true self. Your watch should compliment your arm as well as your fashion sense.
The place to purchase watches has also evolved from specialty shops to just about anywhere that you find merchandise. Antique stores have wristwatches. You can find watches in many of the stores that you would find in a mall. Auctions, boutiques, and even street corners are also places where you can buy a watch. Another place that you can shop for watches is online.
Watches are not done evolving and changing. People are still tinkering with wristwatches. They are continually looking to improve the technology in wristwatches. They are also continuing to seek out new functions that they can add to watches. Just as our fashion sense in clothing changes so does our fashion sense in watches. Watches are forever being redesigned to fit the current trends and styles. Some things in this world may be done changing, the watch, however, may change so long as people’s needs and wants continue to change.
Whoever you are you can find a watch that fits your needs and wants. Remember that people are continually making watches to fit our functional needs and wants so that we will always be able to find the watch that best fits us.
Zai Zhu
http://www.articlesbase.com/online-business-articles/watches-changing-with-time-96094.html
Ecological Balance
Ecological Balance and Sustainable Development- Jitendra Chitnis(B.E., LL.B.)
Uncertain and Changing seasons, increasing global temperature (Global Warming), Increasing water level of sea, ozone layer problem, melting down of south and North Pole, increasing level of carbon emission in the air and many such alarming and demanding situtatios are the outcomes of deteriorated ecological balnce.
Temprature of Globe is increasing in last one or two decades unlike earlier eras. There are different reasons of such result in increasing Global temperature – called Global Warming and these reasons are-
- Industrial Development and Pollution
- Increasing vehicular pollution
- Ozone depletion layer
- Reducing number of forests
- Reducing level of ground water
- Inorganic farming and agriculture
- Cutting of trees in urban and rural areas
- Reducing number of animals and birds
- Increasing population
- Wrong goals of Economic system(Profit and Money oriented)
Though there aare different actions needed to correct these problems and achieve ecological balance but moreover it is resulting out of a person and demanding speed of life. If we can control these two things we can save earth from early death. Even controlling spped of life can control te global warming by 50% compared to current speed of deterioration.
Simpler Problem, Difficult To Solve
There are different problems which look very simple but are difficult to tackle, one of these problems is Drinking Water
Drinking Water
There is acute shortage of drinking water in major cities of the world. Other than this the water supplied is not at all drinkable.
“Some people say that there can be a third world war due to non availability of drinking water so you must have to understand the scarecity of the problem.”
Decreasing Raw Food Grains production
Due to uncertain rains and seasons many countries in the world are facing reducing level of production of food grains.
SO it is necessary to use food processing to store the raw food for longer periods using natural, semi-natural and un-natural preservatives.
Control of Carbon Emission
Western and European countries have understood the impact of carbon emissions and present level of carbon in the air and they are trying to control carbon emission in many different ways except one, vehicular pollution.
Comparing western countries with Asian and Developing countries where the economic growth is faster today or in nearer future, due to the availability of money in hand people are going for cars, vehicles at an increasing number and that too when it is not required for their family for daily usage. Many purchase it as status symbol. And since they have car they go for outing in a car every week.
It is better to use public transport to use public transport.
Reducing Number of Vehicles
Reducing industrial pollution.
Sustainable Development
The development has to be there, but it must be sustainable, means we will have science and technology for easy life, but the development will sustain longer than today’s approach.
It means that we must control use of chemicals, nuclear radiations and carbon emissions in such a way that the effect of these things will be slower or negligible.
How to achieve sustainable development
The way to achieve it is simple. We must use natural means as far as possible. Renewable energy resources must be used.
USE solar Power
Solar power is available from sun rays. Sun Rays are available in almost 70% of globe and can be used as electrical and heating energy for water, food, cooking.
Rain Water Harvesting
Rain water can be stored and filtered for use of washing and plantation.
Vehicle Fuel
Solar energy, water or Hydrogen as a fuel. Use of battery as avehicle energy.
Industrial Fuel
White Coal (Coal made from grass and wood).
Solar energy for water heating and low power electricity.
Bio Gas for heating.
Bio Diesel Generators for Industrial Electricity.
PLASTIC
Use as minimum plastic as possible.
Solid Waste
Towns cities are facing very big problem of solid waste. It is almost impossible to manage the quantity of solid waste. The waste ground provided by the government are insufficient as population of the cities and towns keeps on growing.
Organic farming an agriculture
We must use natural maethods to increase production in farming and agriculture.
Earth worm composts are very good for farming and agriculture.
Reducing use of wood
Wood should be used as minimum as possible.
Find Alternative for Cement as Construction Material
Cement as a construction material produces more heat and hence is not advisable material for construction. One good alternative is Ciporex.
Economy Should change
Profit and Money being the motive of the present economy it is causing trouble for the world. We must have economy which will have values embedded. Rewards for good work, rewards for honesty.
Conclusions
The damage due to manmade material is not repairable by money or other manmade material at least today.
If today we are not able to control nature by science and technology, do you think, we can do so in future?
If we are not able to generate nature with the help of science and technology we must try to protect is honestly.
Everything that is born is going to die, but let it be at least a natural death.
Jitendra Chitnis
http://www.articlesbase.com/environment-articles/ecological-balance-715663.html
"make Solar Power Generator" Kit © – the Easy Way!
Frustrated about increasing electricity-bills? “Make Solar Power Generator” Kit is probably what you need. Amazingly or not, this technique takes no more than just few days to be completed. By reading this quick article you’ll be able to know more about the benefits that it provides.
Quick overview
Having such “Make Solar Power Generator” Kit can be made possible by using one of these guides that teach you how to assemble professional Solar-Cells at ridicules cost and by using simple materials. Before choosing a guide verify that it answers your needs; check what others say about it, does it provide clear information, videos, illustrations etc.? This way or another, here are some key-advantages and tips that can help you to know a little more about this topic.
Important benefits
By now we clearly notice how it brings several key-benefits:
* It is now amazingly affordable like never before.
* Helps the environment.
* Helps our nation on becoming less dependent on external oil suppliers.
* Rely only on your own energy-resources and not the ones supplied by governments or corporations.
* It is portable and you can take it with you (camping for example).
Tip
Nowadays it is possible to get deep cycle batteries at no cost, so you can store your energy for free.
Final words
This technology is considered highly popular for the following reason: “Make Solar Power Generator” Kit requires almost no special technical/professional skills from the user’s side to get outstanding results. There are so many other advantages provided by this special ‘machine’, simply because it is about to change the entire industry forever. It is time for an action, so at this point it is highly recommended to test it so you could truly see how it can save your monthly budget.
Jason Gilford
http://www.articlesbase.com/diy-articles/quotmake-solar-power-generatorquot-kit–the-easy-way-720143.html