• Learning About Photovoltaic Systems

    Home photovoltaic systems convert light energy directly into electricity and offer consumers the ability to generate electricity in a clean, quiet, and reliable way.

  • Estimating PV System Size and Cost

    Photovoltaic energy generating systems (PV systems) convert the sun's energy directly into electricity and can be off-grid or grid-connected. Both types of systems require specific components such as …

  • Solar Water Heaters for Swimming Pools

    Using the sun to heat a swimming pool can be an effective way to use solar energy. Solar pool heaters can be connected to the pool's existing water circulation system, need very little maintenance …

  • Wind Power Basics

    Wind is created from differences between higher and lower pressure caused by unequal heating and cooling of the Earth and atmosphere. The greater the difference in pressure, the faster the wind speed …

  • Environmental Pollutants from Electricity Production

    Electricity generation produces more environmental pollutants than any other industry, and a better understanding of the environmental pollutants produced will allow consumers to make more informed …

  • Passive Solar Design for Homes

    Homes designed with passive solar principles use the changing position of the sun allowing a home to make the most use of the sun's heat in the winter, and at the same time, making sure the building …

  • Energy Conservation in the Home

    Lowering your household energy bill by saving energy in the areas of home heating and cooling can be accomplished by installing energy efficient appliances, sealing unwanted gaps and openings …

  • Biomass: Nature’s Most Flexible Energy Resource

    Biomass is plant material or animal waste that can be used as a fuel source. While wood is the best-known example of biomass, rice hulls, waste straw, manure, surplus corn, peanut shells and any …

  • Cooking With the Sun

    Solar cookers can be used everyday or for solar picnics, they come in many types, and are easy to build or can be store bought. Above all, solar cooking works well, and is easy, fun and good for the …

  • Grounded-Coupled Heat Pumps

    While standard air source heat pumps are less effective in very cold climates and generally include electric heating elements for those times when they just can not handle the load, a ground-coupled …

  • Rural Renewable Applications

    Whether the task was pumping water, drying crops or cooking, those who live off the land have always relied on three things: the sun, the wind, and the rain. Agricultural producers have long been on …
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