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Solar Electrical Systems
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Sunforce 50060 45-Watt Plug and Play Solar Charging System List Price: $399.99 Sale Price: $245.00 Used From: $210.99  |
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The Sunforce 45 Watt Solar Kit is a complete DIY kit for power failures, natural disasters, remote or back-up power, and more. The complete kit includes a battery, a light, an inverter, a charge controller, accessories, and three 15 Watt solar panels... |
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The Solar System Decorative Switchplate Cover Sale Price: $4.99 |
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Handcrafted to the highest standards using the artistry of the decoupage technique, artwork is triple sealed with a special sealant to ensure durability,easy cleaning and obtain an enamel like finish. Artwork will not fade... |
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45W Solar Backup Power and Lighting System Sale Price: $199.99 |
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CANNOT BE SHIPPED TO PO BOX, MILITARY ADDRESS, OR INTERNATIONAL. Our 3 piece solar panels with frame is assemble to provide lighting and power for DC applications when there is no electric power supply near by... |
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Learn Sun Power:(DVD) How to Set up Batteries, Inverter, Charge Controller, and Panels for a Complete Off-grid Solar Energy System List Price: $39.95 Sale Price: $39.95 |
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If you want to put together a solar power system yourself this DVD is for you. Although it covers an off-grid system it is just as helpful for someone who wants to be partially on grid but would rather set up the system themselves... |
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2 Watt Solar Pulse Battery Charger Sale Price: $99.00 Average Rating:  |
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2 Watt Solar Pulse Battery Charger and Conditioner/Maintainer charges and maintains 12v batteries using solar power energy. Cleans battery plates of large, damaging lead-sulfates so batteries can accept, store and release MAXIMUM power when you need it... |
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6 Watt Solar Pulse Battery Charger Sale Price: $199.00 Average Rating: |
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6 Watt Solar Pulse Battery Charger and Conditioner/Maintainer charges and maintains 12v batteries using solar power energy. Cleans battery plates of large, damaging lead-sulfates so batteries can accept, store and release MAXIMUM power when you need it... |
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Photovoltaics: Design and Installation Manual List Price: $59.95 Sale Price: $31.35 Used From: $35.00 Average Rating:  |
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Producing electricity from the sun using photovoltaic (PV) systems has become a major industry worldwide. But designing, installing and maintaining such systems requires knowledge and training, and there have been few easily accessible, comprehensive guides to the subject... |
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Alternative Energy Systems Sale Price: $65.54 Used From: $65.50 |
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The solution to our current energy dilemma will contain features of both alternate energy sources and alternate use of existing energy sources. In order to help engineers find this solution, Alternative Energy Systems covers a wide range of concepts... |
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Solar Water Heating: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating Systems (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series) List Price: $24.95 Sale Price: $24.94 Used From: $22.78 Average Rating:  |
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Heating water with the sun is almost as old as humankind itself, and it is done all over the world. Yet there are strangely few resources on the topic in North America. Solar Water Heating fills this gap... |
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ICP Solar Technologies Solar Monitoring System SM25000 List Price: $73.99 Sale Price: $50.90 |
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The ICP® Solar Technologies SM25000 solar monitoring system is designed for use with the CC 2500, which supports real-time communication for solar panel and battery monitoring. |
how can I convert my home air condition system into solar energy?
i want to convert the electrical system in my home air condition into solar energy. I have central air at this time.
Depending on your location, the size of your home and cooling capacity of your central A/C unit it might be hard to covert 100% of the power use of your central A/C to solar. Not to mention very expensive.
Now if you have a 2,500 sq-ft house and use a 3 ton standard A/C unit at 16 EER it could draw as much as 25amps at 220v you would need about 5.5KW of PV plus a large battery bank to handle surges at (start up, blower, ect.) 250w PV panels are about $1000 each and figure about 2x the PV costs for batteries, inverter, installation, wiring, ect. You can see how this gets expensive quickly.
Living in different part of the US may require even more PV panels. Plus, you will need to put the PV panels on a tracking system (a mount that tilts the panels to be perfect aligned with the sun's path) There are always cloudy days, so if the humidity is not too bad you can hopefully shut the A/C off and credit your electric bill by turning your electric meter backwards.
A better option might be to sell your central A/C and replace it with a heat pump system. A heat pump uses the ground temperature to cool and heat. It may seem more complex but is rather simple can be far less expensive than a full blown PV system. The heat pump can run 24/7 cooling or heating as needed and can provide 4 times the amount of energy they consumes.
Dept of Energy Heat Pump information
http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/space_heating_cooling/index.cfm/mytopic=12610
Hope that answers some of your questions!
What to Know Before Purchasing Home Solar Electricity
Getting home solar electricity is more affordable today than it was 10 years ago. In fact, the federal government and many state governments are currently offering tax rebates to persons that choose to convert to home solar electricity. If installing a photovoltaic system to supply your home solar electricity is too far out of your financial abilities, there are also programs available to purchase your utilities from an accredited green energy supplier. Green energy suppliers offer only utilities fueled by renewable resources, such as solar electricity, hydroelectricity and wind generated electricity. However, if you made the decision to switch to solar electricity for your home it is important to determine your electricity needs before you start shopping.
The first thing you have to determine is how much power you will need from your home solar electricity system. Different arrays and solar panel set-ups offer different wattage outputs. Take the time to determine your average daily electricity usage. You want to achieve a number that includes the entire year and affords for the different amount of energy used during winter and summer months (more lights, heaters, air conditioners).
When shopping for the right photovoltaic system to supply your home solar electricity definitely research the quality of the product. A product offering 13% efficiency and a lifetime warranty will be far more valuable than the panel offering 15% efficiency and a one-year warranty. Ask neighbors, friends and even strangers currently using home solar electricity, to learn more about the differences in systems. Sufficient time should also be spent interviewing installers and researching manufacturers as well.
A final decision needs to be made as to what kind of system you would like to use to supply your home solar electricity. There are generally three types of solar panel systems used to supply home solar electricity. The first type is a grid-tied system in which your solar panels are tied into your current power meter. You are using both electricity supplied by your panels and your supply is then backed by electricity from your electric company. The second available solar panel system for supplying home solar electricity is a grid-tie with battery backup. With this system you are collecting electricity from you panels, filling your batteries for emergencies and then the excess is sent back to the electric company through your meter. The final system is a stand-alone system. Very similar to the grid-tied system with battery backup except that you are completely disconnected or maybe never connected to a major utility provider for your area.
Once you educate yourself on providing your home solar electricity, you are probably ready to start shopping. Remember that converting to home solar electricity is an investment and you will reap the rewards over time. And don’t forget the pride you will have with reducing your carbon footprint by converting to home solar electricity.
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Sunforce 50060 45-Watt Plug and Play Solar Charging System List Price: $399.99 Sale Price: $245.00 Used From: $210.99 |
|
The Sunforce 45 Watt Solar Kit is a complete DIY kit for power failures, natural disasters, remote or back-up power, and more. The complete kit includes a battery, a light, an inverter, a charge controller, accessories, and three 15 Watt solar panels... |
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The Solar System Decorative Switchplate Cover Sale Price: $4.99 |
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Handcrafted to the highest standards using the artistry of the decoupage technique, artwork is triple sealed with a special sealant to ensure durability,easy cleaning and obtain an enamel like finish. Artwork will not fade... |
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45W Solar Backup Power and Lighting System Sale Price: $199.99 |
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CANNOT BE SHIPPED TO PO BOX, MILITARY ADDRESS, OR INTERNATIONAL. Our 3 piece solar panels with frame is assemble to provide lighting and power for DC applications when there is no electric power supply near by... |
|
Learn Sun Power:(DVD) How to Set up Batteries, Inverter, Charge Controller, and Panels for a Complete Off-grid Solar Energy System List Price: $39.95 Sale Price: $39.95 |
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If you want to put together a solar power system yourself this DVD is for you. Although it covers an off-grid system it is just as helpful for someone who wants to be partially on grid but would rather set up the system themselves... |
DVD Information
Binding: Misc.Aspect Ratio:
Audience Rating:
Brand: D F Curran
Manufacturer: LearnSunPower.com
Original Release Date:
Actors:
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2 Watt Solar Pulse Battery Charger Sale Price: $99.00 Average Rating: |
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2 Watt Solar Pulse Battery Charger and Conditioner/Maintainer charges and maintains 12v batteries using solar power energy. Cleans battery plates of large, damaging lead-sulfates so batteries can accept, store and release MAXIMUM power when you need it... |
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6 Watt Solar Pulse Battery Charger Sale Price: $199.00 Average Rating: |
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6 Watt Solar Pulse Battery Charger and Conditioner/Maintainer charges and maintains 12v batteries using solar power energy. Cleans battery plates of large, damaging lead-sulfates so batteries can accept, store and release MAXIMUM power when you need it... |
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Photovoltaics: Design and Installation Manual List Price: $59.95 Sale Price: $31.15 Used From: $31.29 Average Rating: |
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Producing electricity from the sun using photovoltaic (PV) systems has become a major industry worldwide. But designing, installing and maintaining such systems requires knowledge and training, and there have been few easily accessible, comprehensive guides to the subject... |
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Alternative Energy Systems Sale Price: $65.54 Used From: $65.50 |
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The solution to our current energy dilemma will contain features of both alternate energy sources and alternate use of existing energy sources. In order to help engineers find this solution, Alternative Energy Systems covers a wide range of concepts... |
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Solar Water Heating: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating Systems (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series) List Price: $24.95 Sale Price: $24.94 Used From: $22.78 Average Rating: |
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Heating water with the sun is almost as old as humankind itself, and it is done all over the world. Yet there are strangely few resources on the topic in North America. Solar Water Heating fills this gap... |
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ICP Solar Technologies Solar Monitoring System SM25000 List Price: $73.99 Sale Price: $50.90 |
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The ICP® Solar Technologies SM25000 solar monitoring system is designed for use with the CC 2500, which supports real-time communication for solar panel and battery monitoring. |
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