How to green power my home?

December 30th, 2009
drunkknucklehead asked:


I am a father of 3 and tired of paying these outrageous energy bills monthly. We pay in the neighbourhood of 450 canadaian and its got to end! I have come to the conclusion I am going to invest in renewable energy solutions for my home. I want to FULLY remove my home from the energy grid.
I need to know exactly what I will need? I understand I need solar panels and batteries, or windgenerator and batteries but, what else? What past the batteries in the system will I need?

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Can anyone recommend solar cells and solar panels for a physics experiment?

December 7th, 2009
Sam B asked:


I am doing a physics experiment where I need to compare the efficiency of the two. Solar panel for radiation>heat water and solar cells for radiation>electrical energy.

Can anyone recommend me some cells and panels which have lots of information about their performance, efficiency etc?

Many thanks!

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How much can I expect it to cost to install solar panels?

December 3rd, 2009
Jennifer Anne asked:


My home uses an average of 2400 kW per month (28,800 per year.) How much can I expect it to cost to install solar panels of this amount?
(It is not my intention to go off of the electric company’s grid. I would like to generate what I can / possibly sell back extra power)
What “hidden” costs are there?
What is the average life of them?
What is the “best” (cost effective and green) solution / approach?
(BTW…. I am in southern LA if that makes a difference)
Best answer will go to clear answer WITH links/resources to back it up!)

THANKS A MILLION!!! I hope you have a safe and happy holiday season!!!

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