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Instapark® 30W Mono-crystalline Solar Panel With a 12V solar charge controller $114.70 Tired of all the noise and smell from your diesel generator? The Instapark SPCC-30W offers you a quiet, clean while carbon-free alternative. Capable of converting virtually unlimited solar energy into clean, green, most importantly, free electricity, the Instapark SPCC-30W includes a 30-Watt mono-crystalline solar panel with solar charge controller. This solar panel is made of high efficiency mon… |
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Uni-Solar PVL-68 PowerBond PVL 68 Watt 12 Volt 112-Inch x 15.5-Inch Flexible Solar Panel $224.18 UniSolar flexible solar panel. simple & easy peel and stick installation. Ideal for metal roof. RV/Boat, Home & Commercial applications. Battery charging off grid or grid- tie solar systems. UniSolar is one of the largest manufacturers of flexible thin film solar panels. Low Light Performance. Each UNI-SOLAR module utilizes triple-junction amorphous silicon solar cells. The blue, green, and red li… |
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Sunforce 37015 60-Watt Solar Panel – Crystalline $324.66 The Sunforce 37015 60-Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel is designed for RVs, homes, boats, back-up, remote power use, 12-volt battery charging, and solar power stations. Built with high efficiency crystalline cells, this weatherproof panel is easy to install and comes equipped with a 7-amp charge controller, wiring, brackets and screws. For more power, you can easily connect multiple panels. This p… |
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P3 International P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor $29.99 Empowers You to Save Hundreds on Electric Bills Electricity bills are rising. Now you can cut down on costs and find out what appliances are actually worth keeping plugged in. Simply connect these appliances to the Kill A Watt, and it will assess how efficient they really are. The large LCD display counts consumption by the kilowatt-hour, the same as your local utility. You can calculate your elec… |
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TED 5000-G – The Energy Detective $199.95 Smart Meters” are designed primarily for the electric utility industry so they can better manage the supply-and-demand of electricity. TED is designed specifically for the consumer, so that one can better manage the use and costs of electricity. TED puts YOU in charge. The next generation in home energy monitoring, the TED 5000 Series provides all the benefits of the TED 1000 series along with … |
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Pentair 011013 IntelliFlo VS 3050 High-Performance Pool Pump $1,299.00 IntelliFlo High Performance Pump is the world’s smartest swimming pool pump. Its onboard computer and intelligent software automatically calculate and program the minimum flow requirements for every pool task – filtering, heating, cleaning, spa jets, water features and more – to optimize performance and minimize energy use. As functions/tasks change, IntelliFlo self-adjusts to maintain optimal flo… |
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Texas Instruments TI36X Solar Scientific Calculator $15.00 Ideal for students at every level, from junior high school algebra to college calculus, the Texas Instruments TI36 packs a lot of punch in a small, inexpensive unit. This solar-powered calculator combines features for statistical analysis, Boolean logic operations, and unit conversions in one sleek package.Math students will appreciate TI36X’s ability to perform fractional equations and calculate … |
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Sunforce 39810 80-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panel with Sharp Module $499.95 The Sunforce 39810 80-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panel Module will give you several more reasons to love the sun. It provides the power you need, while helping you save money and protect the environment. This panel is ideal for homes, cabins, remote power, back-up power, and 12-Volt battery charging. This panel comes with compatible wiring, accessories and a voltage tester to help … |
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Sunforce 39110 123-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panel with Sharp Module $1,549.99 The Sunforce 39110 123-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panel Module will give you several more reasons to love the sun. It provides the power you need, while helping you save money and protect the environment. This panel is ideal for cabins, recreational vehicles, remote power, back-up power, and 12-Volt battery charging. This panel comes with compatible wiring, accessories and a voltag… |
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Solar Water Heating: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating Systems (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series) $16.00 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. It reviews the history of solar water and space heating systems from prehistory to the present, then presents the basics of solar water heating, including an introduction to modern solar energy … |
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8800mAh Weatherproof Solar Vest – Solar Battery Charger with 4 Solar Panels for Portable Electronics $143.96 8800mAh Weatherproof Solar Vest – Solar Battery Charger with 4 Solar Panels for Portable Electronics |
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Multifunctional Portable Solar Charger for Mobile Phones with 2 Sub Panels $18.99 Multifunctional Portable Solar Charger for Mobile Phones with 2 Sub Panels |
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Portable Foldable Solar Powered Charger for iPhone with 4 Panels $39.99 Portable Foldable Solar Powered Charger for iPhone with 4 Panels |
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MOTOR SOLAR $5.95 Low torque, requires around 200ma to operate, for use with solar panels. |
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Solar Powered Turn Table / Rotary Display (4 Panels) $5.28 - Durable construction and concise design – 4 solar panels as it’s power source- Low power consumption As of the new batch there is no more AA Battery compartment It now is only powered by Solar Panels |
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Sunforce Monocrystalline Solar Panels Panel, 130w, 7.64a $699 Sunforce Monocrystalline Solar Panels Panel, 130w, 7.64a . Tempered glass set in a sturdy aluminum frame to assure years of weatherproof and maintenance-free performance, these high-efficiency solar panels feature monocrystalline solar cells to provide greater power output. Ideal for use with sailboats, catamarans, pontoon boats, fishing boats, 12V battery charging, pumps, and much more! These solar panels are easy to install and completely maintenance free. Integral multiple bypass diode design minimizes power drop caused by intermittent shade, ensuring consistent power for battery charging, pumps, lighting or any application requiring reliable 12V power. Multiple panels can be connected to gain more power. Complete with wiring, mounting hardware and a voltage tester. Features: Panel Type: Monocrystalline Panel Material: Tempered glass Frame Material: Aluminum for extended outdoor use Bypass diode minimizes the power drop caused by shade Easy to install and maintenance free Completely |
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Sunforce Monocrystalline Solar Panels Panel, 85w, 4.9a $499.99 Sunforce Monocrystalline Solar Panels Panel, 85w, 4.9a . Tempered glass set in a sturdy aluminum frame to assure years of weatherproof and maintenance-free performance, these high-efficiency solar panels feature monocrystalline solar cells to provide greater power output. Ideal for use with sailboats, catamarans, pontoon boats, fishing boats, 12V battery charging, pumps, and much more! These solar panels are easy to install and completely maintenance free. Integral multiple bypass diode design minimizes power drop caused by intermittent shade, ensuring consistent power for battery charging, pumps, lighting or any application requiring reliable 12V power. Multiple panels can be connected to gain more power. Complete with wiring, mounting hardware and a voltage tester. Features: Panel Type: Monocrystalline Panel Material: Tempered glass Frame Material: Aluminum for extended outdoor use Bypass diode minimizes the power drop caused by shade Easy to install and maintenance free Completely w |
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SunGrabber Deluxe Add-on Solar Panels (2) 2′ x 10′ Panels – Vertical Mount $145.99 In-Ground Pool Deluxe SunGrabber™ Solar Heating Add-on Panels – Includes (2) 2’x10’ Panels – Vertical Mount Panels Start swimming in warm water today with our Easy Do-it-Yourself Installation. FREE SOLAR HEAT FOR YOUR IN-GROUND POOL |
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SunGrabber Deluxe Add-on Solar Panels (2) 2′ x 12′ Panels – Vertical Mount $170.99 In-Ground Pool Deluxe SunGrabber™ Solar Heating Add-on Panels – Includes (2) 2’x12’ Panels – Vertical Mount Panels Start swimming in warm water today with our Easy Do-it-Yourself Installation. FREE SOLAR HEAT FOR YOUR IN-GROUND POOL |
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Voltaic Solar Charger Messenger Bag – Silver Panels $199 The Voltaic Solar Charger Messenger Bag (1004-S) is reinforced and padded to carry and protect a laptop. This portable solar charger has large zipped pockets for documents, and multiple small pockets for electronic devices. Ideal for use in town or as a travel bag. Embedded in the outside of these solar chargers are lightweight, tough, waterproof solar panels. This Voltaic Solar Charger Messenger Bag produces 4 watts of solar power; 1 hour in direct sun will power over 3 hours of iPod play time, or 1.5 hours of cell phone talk time. All Voltaic solar charger bags come with a custom battery pack which stores any surplus power generated, so it is available when you need it – not just when the sun is up. The battery packs can also be charged using the included USB charger, making them just as useful on the grid as off. All bags include standard adapters for common cell phones and other hand-held devices. Even without an adapter, you can charge most devices with the included standard car charger or USB charger. Voltaic solar bags use fabrics made from recycled PET (i.e. soda bottles). Voltaic worked extensively with suppliers to develop these fabrics, since they were not previously available. Recycled PET fabric is light weight, extremely durable, UV resistant and water resistant. It even looks better than the nylon it replaced. Most importantly, it uses significantly less energy to produce and creates demand for recycled materials. Powerful Solar Panels: 4 watts of solar power for fast charging; 1 hour in direct sun will power over 3 hours of iPod play time, or 1.5 hours of cell phone talk time Battery Included: All Voltaic bags come with a custom battery pack which stores any surplus power generated, so it is available when you need it – not just when the sun is up Easy Connection to Devices: All bags include standard adapters for common cell phones and other hand-held devices |
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Nature Power 50262 260 Watts High Efficiency Monocrystalline Solar Panels $2209.99 Nature Power Monocrystalline Solar Panels take the sun s energy and turns it into electric current. Each solar panel is rated by wattage at working voltage the higher the wattage the more power you will receive per hour and the quicker you can recharge 12 volt batteries. These solar panels are high efficiency 12 volt solar panels featuring sturdy aluminum frames and high transparency tempered glass tops. They have a scratch resistant and antireflective coating to help keep the solar panel in good shape for many years. They are rugged enough to be permanently mounted outdoors or even on mobile applications such as RVs and boats. The entire module is sealed against moisture. Designed for charging 12 volt batteries in off grid applications of any scale a solar charge controller is required to keep your batteries from being overcharged. Designed for use with Nature Power 8 Amp Solar Charge Controller or Nature Power 28 Amp Solar Charge Controller. Deep cycle 12 volt batteries will store and provide the power generated from the solar panels. Installation time is minimal thanks to plug and play connections and included flat mounting hardware. Monocrystalline is the most efficient type of solar cell available on the market letting you get the most power per square inch. More durable than amorphous type solar panels the Nature Power Monocrystalline Solar Panels are warrantied to retain at least 80 efficiency up to 25 years. Each Nature Power Monocrystalline Solar Panel features a blocking diode and a bypass built within the wiring protects your batteries draining due to reverse current and power loss due to shade. Solar panels operate silently and without fuel or fumes. An optional tilt mounting system is available separately. length: 26.5. height: 2. width: 57.75 |
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Smart Solar 3482WRM1 Solar Spotlight $69.3 Adjustable 8 LED spotlight. Powered by high performance monocrystalline solar panels. Replaceable rechargeable NiMH batteries. No wiring simply install and enjoy. No operating costs |
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Solar Powered Turn Table / Rotary Display (4 Panels) $6.69 Overview:Durable construction and concise design4 solar panels as it’s power sourceLow power consumption Specification:Dimensions: 3.98 in x 3.98 in x 1.57 inWeight: 4.34 oz |
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Solar Bear Solar Panel Rool Rack Mounting Kit w/ Hardware $56.99 Solar Bear Above-Ground Pool Solar Pool Roof Rack Mounting Kit w/ Hardware Required to mount your solar panels on the roof. |
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Solar Energy Kit $17.99 This kit will help you learn about the amazing power of solar energy! With the rapidly rising cost of conventional energy, Solar Power will become increasingly important as it taps the limitless energy of the sun. Solar Cell converts light energy into electrical energy. Contents include a five solar |
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USAutomatic 520015 Sentry Solar Panel Kit 5 watt panel Works With Sentry Gate Openers $154.29 The Sentry solar panel kit may be used to charge the battery in the Sentry gate opener. A 30 federal tax credit is available that applies to the total gate opener system cost when solar charged. Solar charging eliminates the need for AC power at the gate saving money and installation time. The energy efficient design of the sentry gate opener allows up to 8 weeks of operation without any sun and additional solar panels are not needed. The solar panel kit includes a 5 watt solar panel 15 of cable equipped with plug n go connector (no wiring) mounting bracket and hardware. If solar panel must to be installed more than 15 from the battery use Sentry charge cable extension kit PN 630050. |
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Energizer Solar Folding Lantern $33.84 ENERGIZER SOLAR FOLDING LANTERNEnergizer Solar Folding LanternEnergizer Solar lights offer convenience and portability to fit every lifestyle. Outdoor enthusiasts will especially enjoy the versatility that comes with hybrid power solutions. Charging options include solar panels, crank, primary batte |
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Solar Powered Turn Table / Rotary Display/ Stand (4 Panels) $8.99 Overview:Durable construction and concise design4 solar panels as it’s power sourceLow power consumption Apply to display jewellery, ornaments, watches, cell phones, MP3、MP4、NP5、digital cameras, etc., circles even in weak lightSpecification:Weight Approx:0.087kgSize Approx:10 x 10 x 5 cm |
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SunGrabber Solar Heating Add-on Panels (2) 2′ x 20′ Panels – Horizontal Mount $229.99 In-Ground SunGrabber™ Add-on Solar Panel – Includes (2) 2’x20’ Panel Start swimming in warm water today with our Easy Do-it-Yourself Installation. FREE SOLAR HEAT FOR YOUR IN-GROUND POOL |
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Solar Water Heating $18.63 Heating water with the sun is a practice almost as old as humankind itself. Solar Water Heating, now completely revised and expanded, is the definitive guide to this clean and cost-effective technology. Beginning with a review of the history of solar wate |
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(2) Moultrie Game Camera 12 Volt Solar Power Panels (Pair) $132.95 We are an authorized dealer. Authorized dealers sell new, warranted products! 1 Buy = 2 Moultrie CPP Solar Power Panels! The Moultrie Power Panel ensures a continued power source from the sun, to your game cameras! Imagine never having to worry about changing the batteries in your game camera again. No more hassle with loading/unloading batteries, and you’ll never have to worry about missing a shot because of dead batteries again. Plus, the panel is weather resistant! The Solar Moultrie Power Panel uses innovative software to combine a solar panel and built-in 12-volt battery, extending camera life indefinitely in the field. Not only that, but it is also compatible with all Moultrie cameras from 2007 and later. You can easily mount this piece of equipment to a tree or pole, and the 10 foot cord will allow you to set your panel in a prime sunny spot to soak up all the energy your camera needs! (2) Brand New 12 Volt Solar Moultrie Power Panel Units! Solar panel with built-in 12-volt battery LCD screen displays Compatible with Moultrie 2007 and later digital game cameras Easily mount to tree, pole or Moultrie camera tripod 10-ft. cord allows placement in optimal sunlight Weather resistant LCD screen displays: Real-Time Solar Value: aids in mounting Daily Solar Average: daily solar efficiency Weekly Solar Average: weekly solar efficiency Internal Charge Level: internal battery level Product Condition: Brand New Part Number: CPP 2 Year Warranty: (1 Year Manufacturer Warranty + 1 Year VMInnovations Warranty!) |
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Solar Carabiner Crank Flashlight $15.65 Energizer Solar lights offer convenience and portability to fit every lifestyle. Outdoor enthusiasts will especially enjoy the versatility that comes with hybrid power solutions. Charging options include solar panels, crank, primary batteries and car adap |
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Solar Folding Lantern $26.52 Energizer Solar lights offer convenience and portability to fit every lifestyle. Outdoor enthusiasts will especially enjoy the versatility that comes with hybrid power solutions. Charging options include solar panels, crank, primary batteries and car adap |
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Energizer Solar Spot Light $34.17 ENERGIZER SOLAR SPOT LIGHTSolar Spot LightEnergizer Solar lights offer convenience and portability to fit every lifestyle. Outdoor enthusiasts will especially enjoy the versatility that comes with hybrid power solutions. Charging options include solar panels, crank, primary batteries and car adapt |
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Artificial Ecosystems $14.23 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Biosphere 2 is a 3.15-acre (12,700 m) structure originally built to be an artificial, materially-closed ecological system in Oracle, Arizona (USA) by Space Biosphere Ventures, a joint venture whose principal officers were John P. Allen, inventor and Executive Director, and Margret Augustine, CEO. Constructed between 1987 and 1991, it was built by John Ophus. It also explored the possible use of closed biospheres in space colonization, and allowed the study and manipulation of a biosphere without harming Earth’s. The name comes from Earths biosphere, Biosphere 1, Earth’s life system and the only biosphere currently known. Funding for the project came primarily from the joint ventures financial partner, Ed Bass’ Decisions Investment, and cost $200 million from 1985 to 2007, including land, support research greenhouses, test module and staff facilities. At a size comparable to two and a half football fields, it remains the largest closed system ever created. The sealed nature of the structure allowed scientists to monitor the continually changing chemistry of the air, water and soil contained within. Health of the human crew was monitored by a medical doctor inside and an outside medical team. Biosphere 2 contained representative biomes: a 1,900 square meter rainforest, an 850 square meter ocean with a coral reef, a 450 square meter mangrove wetlands, a 1,300 square meter savannah grassland, a 1,400 square meter fog desert, a 2,500 square meter agricultural system, a human habitat, and a below-ground level technical infrastructure. Heating and cooling water circulated through independent piping systems and passive solar input through the glass space frame panels covering most of the facility, and electrical power was supplied into Biosphere 2 fr… More: |
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Blue Solar Pathway / Dock LED Lights (20 Pack) $289.99 20 Pack New In Box Blue LED Solar Road Lights Studs Markers ~ Perfect for any pathway, road or driveway! These solar LED road studs are naturally charged by the sun. As soon as it starts getting dark the LED lights in the stud come on automatically each night for up to 10 hours. They have been specifically designed with road safety in mind and can help to prevent serious accidents and emit rather than reflect light. Solar LED Road Studs are also known as solar raised pavement markers, solar reflective lane markers and solar warning devices. We recommend using the product for the following areas: 1. Dangerous blind corners and sharp-curves, black spots and poorly lit areas. 2. Areas with unpredictable weather conditions (coastal roads, foggy areas, wet and rainy regions, etc.). 3. Joint intersections, on and off ramps, center lines and dividers, entrance warnings, carpool lanes, bridges, cross and side walks 4. Guidance lines, traffic islands, roundabouts and mountain roads. 5. Taxiways at airports, bike and pedestrian lanes, aboard ships and watercrafts. 6. Entertainment areas, parking lots, hotel entrances and gas stations etc. They can even be seen from a distance of up to 545 yards!!! They are cost effective, easy to install and require no maintenance. Detailed Info: Super Bright automatic on at dusk off at dawn Durable all weather resistant, long life LEDs Visible from 545 yards, load capacity 30 tons New In Box, easy to assemble, battery included Two solar panels Automatically starts to work when night falls or with the onset of inclement weather Maximum load/compression capacity 30 tons |
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Blue Solar Pathway / Dock LED Lights (4 Pack) $79.99 4 Pack New In Box Blue LED Solar Road Lights Studs Markers ~ Perfect for any pathway, road or driveway! These solar LED road studs are naturally charged by the sun. As soon as it starts getting dark the LED lights in the stud come on automatically each night for up to 10 hours. They have been specifically designed with road safety in mind and can help to prevent serious accidents and emit rather than reflect light. Solar LED Road Studs are also known as solar raised pavement markers, solar reflective lane markers and solar warning devices. We recommend using the product for the following areas: 1. Dangerous blind corners and sharp-curves, black spots and poorly lit areas. 2. Areas with unpredictable weather conditions (coastal roads, foggy areas, wet and rainy regions, etc.). 3. Joint intersections, on and off ramps, center lines and dividers, entrance warnings, carpool lanes, bridges, cross and side walks 4. Guidance lines, traffic islands, roundabouts and mountain roads. 5. Taxiways at airports, bike and pedestrian lanes, aboard ships and watercrafts. 6. Entertainment areas, parking lots, hotel entrances and gas stations etc. They can even be seen from a distance of up to 545 yards!!! They are cost effective, easy to install and require no maintenance. Detailed Info: Super Bright automatic on at dusk off at dawn Durable all weather resistant, long life LEDs Visible from 545 yards, load capacity 30 tons New In Box, easy to assemble, battery included Two solar panels Automatically starts to work when night falls or with the onset of inclement weather Maximum load/compression capacity 30 tons |
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EXTREME LOW URBAN UTILITY USAGE = XLU3: 10 Year Running Monthly Average $72. 94 $19.95 “If ya done it, it ain’t braggin’.” — Will ROGERS. “XLU3″ means Extreme Low Urban Utility Usage. The author lays down step-by-step how an average $72.94 cost of all utility bills was accomplished for 10 years running (water, natural gas, electric, sewage and trash) in a 2,103 sq.ft. home without solar panels. This humble, pragmatic book is jammed with sustainable ideas, simple, easy, effective– quickly demonstrating how the author cut household utility bills in HALF, then it got so exciting the bills got cut in half again using frugalities & common sense applications. This is… HOW WE DONE IT! |
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Extreme Low Urban Utility Usage = Xlu3: 10 Year Running Monthly Average $72.94 $19.95 If ya done it, it ain”t braggin”. — Will ROGERS. XLU3 means Extreme Low Urban Utility Usage. The author lays down step-by-step how an average $72.94 cost of all utility bills was accomplished for 10 years running (water, natural gas, electric, sewage and trash) in a 2,103 sq.ft. home without solar panels. This humble, pragmatic book is jammed with sustainable ideas, simple, easy, effective– quickly demonstrating how the author cut household utility bills in HALF, then it got so exciting the bills got cut in half again using frugalities & common sense applications. This is… HOW WE DONE IT! |
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Future Solar Power Stations in the United States: Topaz Solar Farm, Solana Generating Station, Davidson County Solar Farm $8.41 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Topaz Solar Farm, Solana Generating Station, Davidson County Solar Farm, California Valley Solar Ranch, Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center, Mojave Solar Park, Rancho Cielo Solar Farm. Not illustrated. Excerpt: Topaz Solar Farm is a proposed 550 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic power plant, to be built by First Solar, Inc. (thin film CdTe solar module maker) in the Carrizo Plain, northwest of California Valley at a cost of over $1 billion. On August 14, 2008, Pacific Gas and Electric announced an agreement to buy all the power from the power plant. Commenting on this project and a nearby 250 MW project announced at the same time, Daniel Kammen, the director of the Renewable and Appropriate Energy Laboratory at University of California, Berkeley, said “This scale is ten times larger than what was being talked about awhile ago”. OptiSolar, the instigator of the project, had bought 9.5 square miles (25 km) of ranchland, In November 2009, First Solar announced that it had purchased options to an additional 640 acres (260 ha) from Ausra’s canceled Carrizo Energy Solar Farm. First Solar would reconfigure the project to minimize the use of land covered by the Williamson Act. The project would utilize thin-film PV panels designed and manufactured by First Solar. The project would deliver approximately 1,100 gigawatt-hours (GW·h) annually of renewable energy. The plant’s power would be generated during the middle of the day, when demand for electricity and price is much higher than at night. The project is expected to begin construction in 2010, begin power delivery in 2011, and be fully operational by 2013. California utilities are mandated to get 20% of their energy from renewable sources by 2010. … More: http://booksllc |
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Going Green Without Going Broke $6.53 New – If you have ever picked up a book on going green, you most likely put it back down after a quick glance. They all seem to have the same problem; these books are made for people with money! Buy solar panels, get a wind turbine, go geothermal, new insulation and such. These things cost a lot of time and money. Going Green Without Going Broke was written for those of us who have limited resources. You may have some money set off to the side, or you may not. Either way, this book is for you. T |
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Going Green Without Going Broke $8.17 New – If you have ever picked up a book on going green, you most likely put it back down after a quick glance. They all seem to have the same problem; these books are made for people with money! Buy solar panels, get a wind turbine, go geothermal, new insulation and such. These things cost a lot of time and money. Going Green Without Going Broke was written for those of us who have limited resources. You may have some money set off to the side, or you may not. Either way, this book is for you. T |
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Going Green Without Going Broke $8.77 If you have ever picked up a book on going green, you most likely put it back down after a quick glance. They all seem to have the same problem; these books are made for people with money! Buy solar panels, get a wind turbine, go geothermal, new insulation and such. These things cost a lot of time and money. Going Green Without Going Broke was written for those of us who have limited resources. You may have some money set off to the side, or you may not. Either way, this book is for you. The suggestions in this book range in cost from FREE to about $80. Between these covers you will find 25 ways to go green without emptying your wallet. Most of them will even put a little green back in! We have heard for years that it’s greener and cheaper to make it yourself. Is it really? I have done studies on that very thing so you can make an informed decision rather than the expensive trial and error method. Minimal impact on your wallet, minimal impact on your lifestyle; BIG impact on the environment. |
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Manifold Microchannel Cooling of Photovoltaic Cells $73.73 Used – Several works have been published on concentration of solar radiation by mirrors or lenses onto smaller size solar panels, which reduce cost and increase conversion efficiency at higher concentration ratio. One of the challenges is active and uniform cooling of high heat flux solar arrays, because conversion efficiency is dependent on device temperatures and drops with increasing temperature. This research is targeted at cooling of small, high concentrated solar cells. Benefits of manifol |
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Manifold Microchannel Cooling of Photovoltaic Cells $73.73 New – Several works have been published on concentration of solar radiation by mirrors or lenses onto smaller size solar panels, which reduce cost and increase conversion efficiency at higher concentration ratio. One of the challenges is active and uniform cooling of high heat flux solar arrays, because conversion efficiency is dependent on device temperatures and drops with increasing temperature. This research is targeted at cooling of small, high concentrated solar cells. Benefits of manifold |
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Manifold Microchannel Cooling of Photovoltaic Cells $41.22 New – Several works have been published on concentration of solar radiation by mirrors or lenses onto smaller size solar panels, which reduce cost and increase conversion efficiency at higher concentration ratio. One of the challenges is active and uniform cooling of high heat flux solar arrays, because conversion efficiency is dependent on device temperatures and drops with increasing temperature. This research is targeted at cooling of small, high concentrated solar cells. Benefits of manifold |
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Manifold Microchannel Cooling of Photovoltaic Cells $41.22 Used – Several works have been published on concentration of solar radiation by mirrors or lenses onto smaller size solar panels, which reduce cost and increase conversion efficiency at higher concentration ratio. One of the challenges is active and uniform cooling of high heat flux solar arrays, because conversion efficiency is dependent on device temperatures and drops with increasing temperature. This research is targeted at cooling of small, high concentrated solar cells. Benefits of manifol |
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Manifold micro-channel cooling of photovoltaic cells for high efficiency solar energy conversion systems. $49.99 Several works have been published on concentration of solar radiation by mirrors or lenses onto smaller sized solar panels, which reduce cost and increase conversion efficiency at higher concentration ratio. One of the challenges is active and uniform cooling of high heat flux solar arrays, because conversion efficiency is dependent on device temperatures and drops with increasing temperature.;This research is targeted at cooling small, high concentrated solar cells. Benefits of manifold microchannel are attractive for cooling of electronic devices but have not been studied for cooling of high concentrated solar cells which is the target of this research, where the microchannel can be microfabricated and etched on the backside of the silicon solar cell to form a sealed heat sink with the manifold fabricated in the silicon substrate. This design not only minimizes the pressure drop, but also maximizes the heat transfer and provides uniform temperature across the device. |
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Manifold micro-channel cooling of photovoltaic cells for high efficiency solar energy conversion systems. $49.99 Several works have been published on concentration of solar radiation by mirrors or lenses onto smaller sized solar panels, which reduce cost and increase conversion efficiency at higher concentration ratio. One of the challenges is active and uniform cooling of high heat flux solar arrays, because conversion efficiency is dependent on device temperatures and drops with increasing temperature.;This research is targeted at cooling small, high concentrated solar cells. Benefits of manifold microchannel are attractive for cooling of electronic devices but have not been studied for cooling of high concentrated solar cells which is the target of this research, where the microchannel can be microfabricated and etched on the backside of the silicon solar cell to form a sealed heat sink with the manifold fabricated in the silicon substrate. This design not only minimizes the pressure drop, but also maximizes the heat transfer and provides uniform temperature across the device. |
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Non-Uniformities in Thin-Film Solar Cells and Modules $70.62 Used – Thin-film PV technology due to its fast production line, large area panels and low material usage, is one of the most promising low-cost technologies. Due to their granular structure, thin-film solar cells are inherently non-uniform. Fluctuations inevitably occur during the multistep deposition process of large area thin-film solar panels and specific manufacturing procedures. Furthermore, non- uniformities can become more severe, or increase in size during the solar-panel’s life cycle. N |
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Non-Uniformities in Thin-Film Solar Cells and Modules $70.62 New – Thin-film PV technology due to its fast production line, large area panels and low material usage, is one of the most promising low-cost technologies. Due to their granular structure, thin-film solar cells are inherently non-uniform. Fluctuations inevitably occur during the multistep deposition process of large area thin-film solar panels and specific manufacturing procedures. Furthermore, non- uniformities can become more severe, or increase in size during the solar-panel’s life cycle. No |
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Non-Uniformities in Thin-Film Solar Cells and Modules $106.38 Used – Thin-film PV technology due to its fast production line, large area panels and low material usage, is one of the most promising low-cost technologies. Due to their granular structure, thin-film solar cells are inherently non-uniform. Fluctuations inevitably occur during the multistep deposition process of large area thin-film solar panels and specific manufacturing procedures. Furthermore, non- uniformities can become more severe, or increase in size during the solar-panel’s life cycle. N |
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Non-Uniformities in Thin-Film Solar Cells and Modules $106.38 New – Thin-film PV technology due to its fast production line, large area panels and low material usage, is one of the most promising low-cost technologies. Due to their granular structure, thin-film solar cells are inherently non-uniform. Fluctuations inevitably occur during the multistep deposition process of large area thin-film solar panels and specific manufacturing procedures. Furthermore, non- uniformities can become more severe, or increase in size during the solar-panel’s life cycle. No |
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Off-The-Grid Electricity: Photovoltaics, Sunlight, Photocurrent, Solar Cell, History of Photovoltaics, Space-Based Solar Power $35.35 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Photovoltaics, Sunlight, Photocurrent, Solar Cell, History of Photovoltaics, Space-Based Solar Power, Cadmium Telluride Photovoltaics, Carbon Nanotubes in Photovoltaics, Airmass, Concentrating Solar Power, Shockley-queisser Limit, Organic Solar Cell, Transparent Conducting Film, Low-Cost Photovoltaic Cell, Thin Film Solar Cell, Photovoltaic Module, Photovoltaic System, Photovoltaics in Transport, Photovoltaic Array, Solaredge, Off-The-Grid, Quantum Efficiency of a Solar Cell, Tandem Cell, 31 Tannery Project, Solar Inverter, Solar Shingles, Texas Solar Power, Solar Chemical, Black Silicon, Solar Roadway, Conductive Ink, Stand-Alone Power System, Solar Guerrilla, Fill Factor, Clean Energy Project, Open-Circuit Voltage, Solar Tree, Ac Module. Excerpt: A solar cell is a device that converts the energy of sunlight directly into electricity by the photovoltaic effect. Sometimes the term solar cell is reserved for devices intended specifically to capture energy from sunlight such as solar panels and solar cells, while the term photovoltaic cell is used when the light source is unspecified. Assemblies of cells are used to make solar panels, solar modules, or photovoltaic arrays. Photovoltaics is the field of technology and research related to the application of solar cells in producing electricity for practical use. The energy generated this way is an example of solar energy (also known as solar power). A solar cell made from a monocrystalline silicon wafer The term “photovoltaic” comes from the Greek (phs) meaning “light”, and “voltaic”, meaning electric, from the name of the Italian physicist Volta, after whom a unit of electro-motive force, the volt, is named. The term “photo-voltaic” has been in use in English since 1849. The photovoltaic effec… More: |
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Photovoltaics $29.93 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Sunlight, Photocurrent, Solar Cell, History of Photovoltaics, Space-Based Solar Power, Cadmium Telluride Photovoltaics, Carbon Nanotubes in Photovoltaics, Airmass, Concentrating Solar Power, Shockley-queisser Limit, Organic Solar Cell, Transparent Conducting Film, Low-Cost Photovoltaic Cell, Thin Film Solar Cell, Photovoltaic Module, Photovoltaic System, Photovoltaics in Transport, Photovoltaic Array, Solaredge, Quantum Efficiency of a Solar Cell, Tandem Cell, 31 Tannery Project, Solar Inverter, Solar Shingles, Texas Solar Power, Solar Chemical, Black Silicon, Solar Roadway, Conductive Ink, Solar Guerrilla, Fill Factor, Clean Energy Project, Open-Circuit Voltage, Solar Tree, Ac Module. Excerpt: A solar cell is a device that converts the energy of sunlight directly into electricity by the photovoltaic effect. Sometimes the term solar cell is reserved for devices intended specifically to capture energy from sunlight such as solar panels and solar cells, while the term photovoltaic cell is used when the light source is unspecified. Assemblies of cells are used to make solar panels, solar modules, or photovoltaic arrays. Photovoltaics is the field of technology and research related to the application of solar cells in producing electricity for practical use. The energy generated this way is an example of solar energy (also known as solar power). A solar cell made from a monocrystalline silicon wafer The term “photovoltaic” comes from the Greek (phs) meaning “light”, and “voltaic”, meaning electric, from the name of the Italian physicist Volta, after whom a unit of electro-motive force, the volt, is named. The term “photo-voltaic” has been in use in English since 1849. The photovoltaic effect was first recognized in 1839 by French physicist A. E… More: |
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Rancho Cielo Solar Farm $38 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Rancho Cielo Solar Farm was the largest proposed solar farm in the United States. It was expected to cost $840 million and provided 600 MWp, and covered an area of 700 acres (280 ha). The project was cancelled in April 2010. It should be located in a 6,000 acres (2,400 ha) planned industrial community in Belen, New Mexico called Rancho Cielo, and was expected to provide the majority of the community’s power when it is completed. The thin film silicon panels shold be built locally, by Signet Solar. Solar energy, radiant light and heat from the sun, has been harnessed by humans since ancient times using a range of ever-evolving technologies. Solar radiation, along with secondary solar-powered resources such as wind and wave power, hydroelectricity and biomass, account for most of the available renewable energy on earth. Only a minuscule fraction of the available solar energy is used. |
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Solar Electricity Handbook – 2010 Edition $58.95 New – The Solar Electricity Handbook is a practical and straightforward guide to using electric solar panels. Assuming no previous knowledge, the book explains how solar panels work, how they can be used and explains the steps you need to take to successfully design and install a solar photovoltaic system from scratch. Accompanying this book is a solar resource website containing lots of useful information, lists of suppliers and on-line solar energy calculators that will simplify the cost analy |
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Solar Electricity Handbook – 2010 Edition $55.95 Used – The Solar Electricity Handbook is a practical and straightforward guide to using electric solar panels. Assuming no previous knowledge, the book explains how solar panels work, how they can be used and explains the steps you need to take to successfully design and install a solar photovoltaic system from scratch. Accompanying this book is a solar resource website containing lots of useful information, lists of suppliers and on-line solar energy calculators that will simplify the cost anal |
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Solar Electricity Handbook – 2010 Edition $41.25 New – The Solar Electricity Handbook is a practical and straightforward guide to using electric solar panels. Assuming no previous knowledge, the book explains how solar panels work, how they can be used and explains the steps you need to take to successfully design and install a solar photovoltaic system from scratch. Accompanying this book is a solar resource website containing lots of useful information, lists of suppliers and on-line solar energy calculators that will simplify the cost analy |
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Solar Power in Portugal $48.99 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! A large photovoltaic power project, the Serpa solar power plant, has been completed in Portugal, in one of the Europe’s sunniest areas. The 11 megawatt plant covers 150 acres and comprises 52,000 PV panels. The panels are raised 2 metres off the ground and the area will remain productive grazing land. The project will provide enough energy for 8,000 homes and will save an estimated 30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year. The Moura photovoltaic power station is located in the municipality of Moura, in the interior region of Alentejo, Portugal.Its construction involves two stages, with the first one being constructed in 13 months and completed in 2008, and the other will be completed by 2010, at a total cost of €250 million for the project. |
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Spon’s Architects’ and Builders’ Price Book 2011 $512.56 With tender prices rising slightly, looking at price lists is not enough — you need SPON’S ARCHITECTS’ AND BUILDERS’ PRICE BOOK 2011 to get a competitive edge.SPON’S ARCHITECTS’ AND BUILDERS’ PRICE BOOK, compiled by Davis Langdon, provides the most accurate, detailed and professionally relevant construction price information currently available for the UK. Its unique Tender Index, updated through the year, provides an ongoing reality check and adjustment for changing market conditions. This is the only price book which sets out a detailed cost base for major works contracts exceeding £3,500,000 in value, as well as minor works.Major changes have been made to this 136th edition:Overheads and profits have been kept low and in line with actual levels. Preliminaries have also been dropped to 11%, on a lower cost base. And labour rates have been adjusted to reflect today’s fragile market.As well as an overhaul of prices, Spon’s Architects’ and Builders’ Price Book 2011includes: new Measured Works items including bio diverse roofs; Clayboard void formers; fire resisting glass blocks; UPVC window options (coloured, Secured by Design); glazing (curve cutting, drill holes); insulating panels (Kooltherm, Thermafloor, Thermaline); more internal door options; blister tactile paving; Metsec SFS framing; Ecosil paintnew Approximate Estimating items: lift pits; Corium brick tiles; solar hot water; photovoltaic cells; and polished plasterextra elemental building cost models on land remediation; school refurbishment; and office refurbishment.Buyers of this 2011 edition can make a free internet download of SPON’S ARCHITECTS’ AND BUILDERS’ price data, which will run to the end of 2011 and:Access Spon’s new Approximate Estimates rate data, as well as the Measured Works dataProduce estimate and tender |
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Tour Generali $42 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Tour Generali (Generali Tower) is a supertall skyscraper planned for construction in the business quarter of La Défense in Courbevoie (Hauts-de-Seine, France).The project was officially initiated on 18 October 2006 and is being built for Italian insurance company Assicurazioni Generali. Part of the modernisation of La Défense, the project is being constructed by Vinci on the old site of the Iris building, which was completed in 1983. Tour Generali will have an estimated height of 307.7 meters (1100 feet) from ground level, at a total cost estimate of 500 million euros.The building will have 400m² of PV cells, 800m² of solar panels and 18 axial wind turbines on site to produce energy. Other environmental initiatives being taken in the project include mixed-mode ventilation with night purging, use of thermal mass, district heating/cooling and multi-service chilled beams (eg. ventilation, cooling heating and lighting). |
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White Solar Pathway / Dock LED Lights (12 Pack) $179.99 12 White Solar Dock Driveway LightsPerfect for any pathway, road or driveway! These solar LED road studs are naturally charged by the sun. As soon as it starts getting dark the LED lights in the stud come on automatically each night for up to 10 hours. They have been specifically designed with road safety in mind and can help to prevent serious accidents and emit rather than reflect light. Solar LED Road Studs are also known as solar raised pavement markers, solar reflective lane markers and solar warning devices. We recommend using the product for the following areas: 1. Dangerous blind corners and sharp-curves, black spots and poorly lit areas. 2. Areas with unpredictable weather conditions (coastal roads, foggy areas, wet and rainy regions, etc.). 3. Joint intersections, on and off ramps, center lines and dividers, entrance warnings, carpool lanes, bridges, cross and side walks 4. Guidance lines, traffic islands, roundabouts and mountain roads. 5. Taxiways at airports, bike and pedestrian lanes, aboard ships and watercrafts. 6. Entertainment areas, parking lots, hotel entrances and gas stations etc. They can even be seen from a distance of up to 545 yards!!! They are cost effective, easy to install and require no maintenance. Detailed Info: Super Bright automatic on at dusk off at dawn Durable all weather resistant, long life LEDs Visible from 545 yards, load capacity 30 tons New In Box, easy to assemble, battery included Two solar panels Automatically starts to work when night falls or with the onset of inclement weather Maximum load/compression capacity 30 tons Provides up to 10 hours of light Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (1XAA1200mAh) included Maximum load/compression capacity 30 tons Dimensions of 110×100x30mm (LxWxH) Temperature ratin |
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White Solar Pathway / Dock LED Lights (2 Pack) $39.99 2 White Solar Dock Driveway LightsPerfect for any pathway, road or driveway! These solar LED road studs are naturally charged by the sun. As soon as it starts getting dark the LED lights in the stud come on automatically each night for up to 10 hours. They have been specifically designed with road safety in mind and can help to prevent serious accidents and emit rather than reflect light. Solar LED Road Studs are also known as solar raised pavement markers, solar reflective lane markers and solar warning devices. We recommend using the product for the following areas: 1. Dangerous blind corners and sharp-curves, black spots and poorly lit areas. 2. Areas with unpredictable weather conditions (coastal roads, foggy areas, wet and rainy regions, etc.). 3. Joint intersections, on and off ramps, center lines and dividers, entrance warnings, carpool lanes, bridges, cross and side walks 4. Guidance lines, traffic islands, roundabouts and mountain roads. 5. Taxiways at airports, bike and pedestrian lanes, aboard ships and watercrafts. 6. Entertainment areas, parking lots, hotel entrances and gas stations etc. They can even be seen from a distance of up to 545 yards!!! They are cost effective, easy to install and require no maintenance. Detailed Info: Super Bright automatic on at dusk off at dawn Durable all weather resistant, long life LEDs Visible from 545 yards, load capacity 30 tons New In Box, easy to assemble, battery included Two solar panels Automatically starts to work when night falls or with the onset of inclement weather Maximum load/compression capacity 30 tons Provides up to 10 hours of light Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (1XAA1200mAh) included Maximum load/compression capacity 30 tons Dimensions of 110×100x30mm (LxWxH) Temperature rating |