At first glance, solar energy seems like a perfect solution to all our energy needs: sunlight is readily if not abundantly available, it consumes no fuel, gives off no emissions and once it’s set up, it’s cheap to run. However, to reverse the old proverb, every silver lining has its cloud, and solar energy has [...]
Due to modern technological advances, homes now have the option to exploit solar energy through a number of applications. You can have solar panels, solar water heating and even design your house for optimum solar heating and cooling.
Photovoltaic theory was established by Dr Tesla back in 1901, but it has only gained traction in recent years as the need for more mobile, clean and renewable solar energy has been justified.
Solar energy comes from the sun and therefore it has a lot of potential. So much energy comes from the sun, in fact, that it’s difficult to harness it all…
More and more people are turning to solar energy for their homes. It’s easy to see why. Electricity prices are soaring (even in areas where generation is not dependent on fuel prices/availability because the turbines are powered by wind or water). People are looking for ways to reduce carbon emissions, greenhouse gases or general pollutants [...]
Solar Panels are no longer wielded by few - Recent developments prove that uptake on solar technology is increasing and is here to stay.
Every child knows that the sun is hot. This very fundamental concept is what is behind solar thermal design. Solar thermal house design uses the sun’s energy and warmth to keep a home at a comfortable living temperature day and night without any need for using other forms of heat energy, such as electric fires [...]
Solar power is often used in homes by people who want to be self-sufficient and/or live in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way.
In homes, solar power can be used in a number of different ways. Solar power refers to using the energy from the sun’s rays for some purpose that is useful to human beings. [...]
Solar electricity is a popular option with many people who are looking for ways to produce clean, sustainable electricity. Sunlight is free, the energy of the sun is unlikely to run out for a few million years or so (not that we can do anything to prevent this) and the amount of sunlight striking the [...]
This is an article which explores solar energy, it’s uses and how it is collected. It also looks at some of the more interesting new developments in this domain, such as concentrated solar power and solar power plants in space.
Have you ever wondered what solar power panels are? How they work? And How to use them in your home? Well they’re a fantastic way to source clean and renewable energy for your home without burning fossil fuels.
Please read this article to find out more about why you should use the power of solar panels in your home.
Solar water heaters are being built into more and more homes these days in the ongoing quest to find renewable sources of energy – and to reduce domestic power bills.
A solar water heater is not the same as a solar electricity generator. While it would be easy to make the mistake of believing that a [...]
Passive solar energy is a concept that is incorporated into housing design so that the energy requirements of heating the house are minimal or nil. Passive solar heating is widely used and well-known, but passive solar energy can also be used for cooling a house in hotter climates.
Passive solar energy is a concept that has [...]
Solar energy is often described as a solution to our excessive use of carbon emitting energy sources. While we tout this source of energy as the most green source, it is important to realise that different types of solar energy contribute differently to our ecological footprints and even worse - they can be bad for the environment in different ways.
Solar power systems are undoubtedly a more stable, cheap and environmentally friendly energy source for many home owners. It’s a form of renewable energy that will never run out (not in the foreseeable future anyhow). It’s also a very clean and pristine source of energy since it produces zero emissions or noxious gases. If you can install a solar power system for your home, you will also save money on power bills. This article looks at what you need before you make a solar power system for your house.