Solar Power and Energy Information on Use and Applications

Incredible & Fascinating Facts About Solar Energy

At present more than 85% of the world's energy usage comes from fossil fuels - that is crude oil, natural gas and coal. Hydroelectric and nuclear power make up another 13% and less than 1% is derived from solar energy.

How does a solar Pool heating system work ... South Africa  

During the day a pump circulates the water from the swimming pool and through a solar panel(s) where the heat from the sun is collected and transferred to the circulating water.

Solar Power & Solar Heating House & Home. Sunspaces Solar Homes

Solar collectors come in many shapes and sizes. A home that uses a room or another part of the building as a solar collector is called a passive solar home. In many cases, passive solar homes use rooms called sunspaces to capture solar energy directly. A sunspace can be either a room that faces south or a small structure attached to the south side of a house.

Solar Homes | Heating System for Your House Using the Sun

Heating your home with a solar heating system rather than the conventional means (oil, propane, natural gas etc.) can save you many dollars on your fuel bills each year.

Solar Power Kits | Solar Energy Use in RV, Boat, Campers & Homes

Solar power kits ... Now that more and more people are becoming aware of the advantages and capabilities solar power, many are deciding to "go solar". In the last few years a number of companies have introduced solar power kits onto the market.

How Solar Panels Create Electricity from the Sun's Rays

Five layers of Mylar are used today in NASA's spacesuits both as an insulator and to resist radiation. When solar shade retailers claim that their Mylar shades are a by-product of the space age, the do so truthfully.

What You Need to Know About Solar Power Panels

Solar power panels come in a vast number of shapes and sizes. The smallest panel I managed to find measures a mere 35mm x 65mm and has a power output about 0.2 watts, and at the other end of the scale measuring more than five feet by three feet is a 200 watt panel.

Residential Solar Power | Using the Sun Power at Home

Residential solar applications or solar homes are a reality. Solar energy demand has risen by 25% per year over the last 15 years as opposed to hydrocarbon energy demand growing by less than 3% per year.

Solar Power Systems | Gather the Home Information You Need

You will need to list the wattage of each appliance as well as the number of hours per day that each item is switched on. From these figures the supplier will be able to work out the total number of watts-hours you use each day.

 How To Work Out How Much Your Annual Water Heating Costs