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Solar Panels On A Manufactured Home Budget

Monday, July 6th, 2009

Image by clownfish via Flickr Solar Panels On A Manufactured Home Budget Solar panels and manufactured homes are not usually discussed in the same conversation. Solar energy companies cater to the high-end clientele, those who can afford the high upfront cost of solar panel installation. Soon, solar panels and other renewable energy resources will be [...]

Renewable Energy Roundup 2009

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

Renewable Energy Roundup 2009 Would you like to actually see a solar panel? Have you wondered how a solar water heater works? How about a solar powered air conditioner? There is a great event coming where you can learn how to use solar energy in your home. The 10th annual Renewable Energy Roundup 2009 is [...]

Where to Get Solar Energy Information

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Image via Wikipedia Where to Get Solar Energy Information Do you want to use solar energy in your home? Given the current environmental conditions, most people are ready for renewable energy sources. But going solar requires more than flipping a switch. Going solar requires correct information for your particular climate and circumstance and reliable solar [...]

Watch Your Phantom Loads

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Watch Your Phantom Loads Before you purchase that solar power system, you need to know how many panels you need to support your home energy use. Soon after you begin the energy discovery process you learn about invisible critters called “phantom loads”  that haunt your home. It’s hard to see evidence of these little devils [...]

Solar Energy Grant Search

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

Image via Wikipedia Solar Energy Grant Search Are there any home owners out there searching for grants for solar energy? The Alternate Energy Sources site may help. There are links to various helpful sources whether you want an energy efficient home or want an alternative fuel car. Check them out here.

Calculating the Solar Energy Price Tag

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

Calculating the Solar Energy Price Tag   What-You-Want-Most Math Solar energy systems, as with other alternative energy systems, carry a hefty price tag. Promoters of these energy saving systems point out the long-term benefits of having such a system installed in a home. These long-term benefits are lower operating costs, low maintenance, and in some [...]

How Does Solar Electric Power Work

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Image via Wikipedia How Does Solar Electric Power Work? How does solar electric power work anyway? You like the idea of going solar. But life is busy. Solar electric seems too complicated to implement when there doesn’t seem you have enough time to research the idea. Installing solar panels falls in the category of home [...]

Solar Power – Is It Right For You?

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Image by reiner.kraft via Flickr Solar Power – Is It Right For You? Do you want a solar powered home? I sure do. Although technology improves and solar panel prices fall, going solar can still be a daunting process. Have you ever wondered if solar power is right for you? Well, Mother Earth News has [...]

Energy Conservation by Individual Choice

Friday, January 16th, 2009

Image via Wikipedia Energy Conservation by Individual Choice The mission here at Simple Home Solar Energy is to “go solar.” The goal is to eventually produce all the energy our home requires. The process to turn our home into a solar energy generator is documented here, in this blog. Not being a trained engineer or [...]

Solar Panel Prices Fall

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Image by muenzer via Flickr Solar Panel Prices Fall USA Today reports some good news in the bad economy. The cost of rooftop solar systems are down 8 to 10 percent since October. Prices on rooftop solar systems are expected to fall another 15 to 20 percent over the course of the year. This is [...]

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