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- A Quick Guide to Solar Electricity
- This is a 2-page thumbnail of information on solar electricity including the basics of a PV system, costs, incentives, funding packages, etc.
(Added: 29-Mar-2004 Hits: 110 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Cooking with the Sun!
- Solar cookers are useful for everyday cooking or solar picnics. They come in many types and capabilities. They are easy to build, or can be bought ready-made. Solar cooking works well, and is easy, fun, and good for the environment. This PDF file tells all about solar cooking.
(Added: 20-May-2003 Hits: 108 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Maine Solar House
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Plugging into the sun -- Even on the coast of Maine, a house can be entirely solar powered. This website is an excellent chronicle and diary of folks in Maine who generate almost all their electical needs from the sun. Can you believe a utility bill of only $8.00 a month with the rest covered by solar? Take a look!
(Added: 8-Sep-2003 Hits: 123 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Myths of Solar Electricity
- Solar electricity, or photovoltaics (PV), is a thriving business worldwide. It makes good on its promise of "delivering clean, reliable, on-demand power." This page looks at the 7 most common myths about solar electricity.
(Added: 23-Mar-2004 Hits: 102 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - NM Solar Energy Assoc - Curriculum/Projects
- New Mexico Solar Energy Association - Projects and Curricula - This is an excellent resource with teaching materials and guides on solar energy. Suggested Curriculum Sequences - and everything you need to teach your students about solar power -- includes background information for teacher, suggested curricula, teaching modules, hands-on activities, and much, much more. Excellent resource for teachers.
(Added: 3-Jun-2003 Hits: 116 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Schools Using Solar Power
- The Sun4Schools project, funded by the Universal System Benefits Charge of Northwestern Energy, resulted in the installation of 2-kW photovoltaic (PV) systems at 12 schools within the NorthWestern Energy service territory in Montana. The main objective of the project was to demonstrate the benefits of solar energy while providing a unique educational opportunity for students and their communities.
(Added: 17-Nov-2003 Hits: 121 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Solar Electric Photovoltaic Systems Integrator - Island Energy Solutions
- Island Energy Solutions is an electrical contracting company based out of Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii. We install solar electric systems and educate our customers in creative ways to save money on their utility bills through the use of new technologies. Please visit our gallery page and see how our community has taken a step to make a difference by choosing renewable technologies!
(Added: 8-Sep-2003 Hits: 149 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Solar Electricity in Spite of the Fog
- Is installing a photovoltaic system in rainy and foggy coastal northern California a reasonable investment? I had my doubts before we made the plunge. But after the first year of operation, I truly believe our 2.6 kilowatt photovoltaic intertie system was not only a cost-effective investment, but also a patriotic one.
Using daily records from our photovoltaic system, I�ll describe how well our system performed in its first year of operation.
(Added: 23-Mar-2004 Hits: 110 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Solar Energy - Quick Facts
- We have compiled some recent "at your fingertips" facts and figures about solar electric, also known as photovoltaic (PV) applications, R&D, and the industry for quick reference.
(Added: 23-Mar-2004 Hits: 89 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Solar Power - Educational Programs/Resources Summary
- The New Mexico Solar Energy Association is educating students and adults about the science of solar energy with public displays, workshops, programs at schools, scout programs, and summer camps. Programs include: SunChaser2 Mobile Education Unit: Passive Solar Home Design Competition: Curricula for Teachers: Toy Solar Car Program; Sustainable Living Workshops; Speakers on Special Topics.
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