http://www.affsphere.com/ Recently Published Articles Under Category: Solar Energy http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Solar-Energy/Diy-Solar-PowerSolar-news-and-Energy-Rebates-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Solar-Energy/Diy-Solar-PowerSolar-news-and-Energy-Rebates-1.html For the homeowner: Converting your home into a solar powered structure can be thought of as difficult and for a couple of reasons.The factor of attaining everything needed is one reason that people may never get started.They may think that it is impossible perhaps to do it on their own. Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:12:02 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Electrical-Solar/Solar-Power-for-the-Masses.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Electrical-Solar/Solar-Power-for-the-Masses.html Most people know of solar power, but probably either don't think it's affordable or that it's too technical for the average man or woman to utilize...nothing could be farther from the truth. Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:55:09 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Solar-Energy/Enjoy-the-Benefits-of-Solar-Panels-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Solar-Energy/Enjoy-the-Benefits-of-Solar-Panels-1.html Are you searching for an economical way to energize your home or business with power? You can enjoy using having the energy when you need it, even if the traditional means of power goes off. You can even help create a better world by using solar panels as they are very economically and environmentally user friendly. Using solar panels will also reduce the amount due on your monthly power bill and they make great backup sources when you need them, whether or not the power company line is working. Solar panels are fairly easy to install and can be used in conjunction with other economic energy solutions such as wind or water power as they do compliment each other very well. However, there are a few things you should know about solar panels before you begin. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:00:02 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Solar-Energy/Information-On-Solar-Power-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Solar-Energy/Information-On-Solar-Power-1.html The first step towards using solar power is to get solar power information. What is solar power and how can you use it in your life? Solar power can actually be applied to many aspects of your life. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:42:14 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Solar-Energy/How-to-Substantially-Cut-Your-Energy-Bills.html http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Solar-Energy/How-to-Substantially-Cut-Your-Energy-Bills.html Look In The Attic: Attic insulation is taken for granted many homeowners think they're covered when they're not. A well insulated attic will afford you a substantial savings on your heating costs. Make a trip to your attic with a ruler/yard stick in hand, check the thickness of your insulation if the insulation under the rafters is six inches thick or less, you need to adjust your R-value. R-value is a rating of resistance to heat flow; higher numbers signal a better ability to protect against heat transfer. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:28:15 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Solar-Energy/Passive-Solar-Home-Heating-Free-Heat-From-the-Sun-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Solar-Energy/Passive-Solar-Home-Heating-Free-Heat-From-the-Sun-1.html Passive solar home heating is the simplest way to harvest free heat from the sun. Unlike other ways of using solar energy, passive solar heating is simple and doesn't require complex equipment. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:51:52 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Real-Estate/Home-Property-Staging/Starting-Off-with-Solar-Power-Energy-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Real-Estate/Home-Property-Staging/Starting-Off-with-Solar-Power-Energy-1.html You know that your electricity bill is high, and when you think about all of the things that are plugged in inside your home, it is no wonder that your bill rises each month. With your electric lights, televisions, computers, electric stoves and clothes dryers, you are using a huge amount of electricity each and every day. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:26:20 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Technology-Applied-Science/Energy-Power/How-Does-Solar-Energy-Work-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Technology-Applied-Science/Energy-Power/How-Does-Solar-Energy-Work-1.html With energy prices rising higher and higher with no end in sight, these days, the question of how does solar power work is firing up the curiosity of many money-conscious families and individuals. A major concern for people considering going solar is the cost of equipment and installation, but federal and state grants to help defer these costs are becoming increasingly available. Notwithstanding what may seem like a high installation cost, using solar power in the home is a great option for the long term and the ongoing savings will soon off-set the initial outlay. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 06:49:06 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Real-Estate/Home-Property-Staging/Solar-Power-Is-Very-Easy-To-understand-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Real-Estate/Home-Property-Staging/Solar-Power-Is-Very-Easy-To-understand-1.html Any backyard will profit from the addition of a revitalizing sound of a fountain. Even the hottest day is tolerable with the resonance of streaming water. Birds and wildlife will be engrossed by your new waterfall. However, all waterfalls have something in common; they use power siphons in order to stop the water from growing dormant, which leads to consequences such as an environment for bugs germs and mildew. These siphons pumps need power, which may not be that cheap. Because spray pumps require around the clock care they can result in a high-energy bill. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:44:43 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Real-Estate/Home-Property-Staging/Usefulness-of-solar-energy-in-todays-world-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Real-Estate/Home-Property-Staging/Usefulness-of-solar-energy-in-todays-world-1.html The efficiency of photovoltaic cells has increased and no longer are they simple black panels placed on a solar panel in an array - now they can concentrate much greater amounts of energy from the sun to particular points. The black cells used in solar power are getting more efficient these days and costs are much lower to get them - experts foresee the possibility of solar energy being used extensively to replace the current fuel based energy supply that is becoming more depleted. As far as the aforementioned cost, the price of producing solar-generated energy per watt hour has come down to . That price was double less than two decades back. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:31:01 EST