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Today I thought we would have a look at the pros and cons of solar energy, please take a look and add to the list via the comment box below and see how many more pros or cons we can come up with:

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Solar Energy

Advantages

• There is virtually an unlimited supply of solar energy for us to use and it’s renewable. This signifies that our trust on fossil fuels can be decreased in direct proportion by the quantity of solar energy that we consume.

• Solar energy is an excellent alternative energy source as there’s no pollution generated while it is being utilised so consequently each time we use solar energy we reduce pollution.

• There is no cost involved with using solar power other that the price of constructing the components, buying and installing. After your initial investment there is no additional cost associated with its use.

• Solar energy is flexible and expandable. This means that you can expand a solar electric system to fulfill your needs.

• As our use of solar energy gains, our demand on fossil fuels reduces. This will prolong the time before our supply of fossil fuels runs out.

• There is no pollution linked with the use of solar power. No greenhouse gasses so consequently, no pollution.

• A solar electric system installed in a home could potentially eliminate over 30 tons of greenhouse gas emissions over its lifetime.

• Using solar energy is a silent procedure. No noise pollution.Whilst heating appliances use fossil fuels there is always the danger of a cracked heat exchanger, which causes CO2 poisoning. This is not a problem with solar energy use.

• Solar power is the most dependable way to supply electricity to isolated places where the price associated with installing power lines makes it impractical.

Disadvantages

• Potentially large areas of land are needed for mass solar energy projects.

• Not many places in the world have got adequate constant and intense sunlight to make commercial use of solar energy practical.

• If you live in a region where there is restricted amounts of sunshine it may be difficult to sustain a constant supply of solar energy.

So there we have it the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages so if you would like to find out more about solar energy and how to help save the planet take a look here. CLICK HERE

Thanks for reading and please feel free to leave a comment.

Chris

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Hi,does your mobile phone always run out of battery at the wrong time when your out? Well with the new Voltaic Solar backpack this could be a thing of the past never run out of battery again. See the video here. VIDEO

 

Voltaic Solar Panel Backpack High density padding in the shoulder straps and back panel for comfort Nylon mesh backing material for better air flow The solar panels provide protection for fragile items inside the front pocket Wire channels throughout the bag take power to the shoulder strap and for headphones etc. Adjustable phone / MP3 pouch on the shoulder Second lined MP3 / sunglasses pouch inside Optional clip in padded laptop sleeves Bladder pouch and channels to run the tube to the shoulder strap Includes a 2,200mAh Li-Ion battery pack with 3 voltage settings to store solar power When not in the sun, the battery can be charged using the AC travel charger or DC car charger Comes with 11 standard adaptors including a car charger socket and USB adaptor so you can always use a standard charger for your device Includes adaptor plugs in universal sizes for common cell phones, which eliminate the need to use a car charger for common devices The three solar panels are tough, light weight, waterproof, and generate up to 4 watts of power

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LETS MAKE HOMEMADE BIODIESEL

In this economic crisis that has engulfed the globe there is no better time to look at cheaper alternative fuels and with the current recession upon us it seems things are going to get worse before they get any better.
Another major factor is as oil supplies dwindle, prices will continue to rise so there is probably no better time to start using alternative fuels.

Biodiesel is the name of a clean burning alternative fuel, created from domestic, renewable resources.It contains no petroleum, but can be mixed at any level with petroleum diesel to produce a biodiesel blend. This alternative fuel is simple to use, biodegradable, nontoxic, and basically free of sulphur and aromatics.

Biodiesel is made through a chemical process called transesterification whereby the glycerin is separated from the fat or vegetable oil. The process leaves behind two products — methyl esters and glycerin.

But why biodiesel I here you cry?

Well, it has numerous advantages that make it the number one choice for the majority of people seeking alternative fuels

Biodiesel comes ready to go with no expensive adjustments to be made to your engine you just pour it straight into your existing diesel engine.
It’s completely bio-degradable and non-toxic which makes it more environment friendly it also has far less noxious emissions than regular petrol or diesel engine about 60% less net carbon dioxide emissions than petroleum-based diesel
Your engine will last longer with biodiesel because as well as being a good lubricant Biodiesel acts as a solvent and cleans out the contaminants and dirt left by fossil diesel in your engine which also provides a lot less engine noise pollution than a regular diesel engine.
Production costs at domestic level work out at approximately 24 cents per litre plus the cost of your oil. If you collect your own from local burger joint, cafes or restaurants (currently they have to pay people to take it away) you could get it for free.

If you buy in recycled oil, there are good reputable waste oil dealers throughout the country and your total production costs per litre should not exceed about 70 cents, substantially cheaper than fossil diesel!

I have found the definitive system for making biodiesel step by step - the entire formula exposed and laid out in easy to follow steps….
How to make your own biodiesel factory at home (ignore lesser guides that merely tell you how to mix a bottle of the mixture together, here you can do things on a BIG scale

Come and let me show you step by step how to make homemade biodiesel and you can use your newfound knowledge to start an exciting hobby or put it to work as a genuine money saving solution for you and your family.

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The electric bill says on a daily average the house is using 60KWH kilowatts per hour? And I was looking at some solar panel kits and it was ~15,000 dollars for 3000 watts? 3 kilowatts? How does that work? How many batteries would I need and how many solar panels? Can someone help me maybye show me what I should get.

Let me start off by saying we (my family and I) live completely, 100% “off of the grid and are completely self sufficient”

The house is built utilizing natures natural elements, in the shape of an octagon with 8ft wide arch doors on every wall to catch every angle of wind (typical 4 sided homes have half the chance as one with 8 sides. A circle being the most efficient design). Woodburning stoves, solar chimney, solar AC, solar heating, solar water heating (pool and home), solar stove, solar power, wind power, hydrogen powered back up generator, hydrogen back up water heater, hydrogen stove, 2 hydrogen powered trucks, 1 EV (electric vehicle) and satellite internet.

There are no utility lines, no water lines, no roads, tv, cell service, etc. on our ranch. EVERYTHING needed is produced here. All electricity comes from 27 solar panels, 2 main wind gens and a back hydrogen generator if needed (typically we can last 9 days with all luxuries of sunless windless weather, hasn't happened yet). Water is caught and storaged from the rain. Hot water is made with solar batch water heaters with an on-demand hydrogen hot water heater as backup. Even our vehicles use alternative energy (2 hydrogen trucks, 1 EV electric vehicle converted). Because of this we have no bills, no debt and no mortgage.

The fallowing steps were taking directly out of a DIY guide I offer to those who would like to run their homes on solar power safely, reducing their monthly utility bills or even selling power back the the electrical companies. The entire guide is available at www agua-luna com. Its pretty simple but if you have any problems feel free to contact me directly I can walk you threw the process.

Materials you will need
A sheet of copper flashing from the hardware store. This normally costs about $5.00 per square foot. We will need about half a square foot.
Two alligator clip leads.
A sensitive micro-ammeter that can read currents between 10 and 50 microamperes. Radio Shack sells small LCD multimeters that will do, but I used a small surplus meter with a needle.
An electric stove. My kitchen stove is gas, so I bought a small one-burner electric hotplate for about $25. The little 700 watt burners probably won't work — mine is 1100 watts, so the burner gets red hot.
A large clear plastic bottle off of which you can cut the top. I used a 2 liter spring water bottle. A large mouth glass jar will also work.
Table salt. We will want a couple tablespoons of salt.
Tap water.
Sand paper or a wire brush on an electric drill.
Sheet metal shears for cutting the copper sheet.

The first step is to cut a piece of the copper sheeting that is about the size of the burner on the stove. Wash your hands so they don't have any grease or oil on them. Then wash the copper sheet with soap or cleanser to get any oil or grease off of it. Use the sandpaper or wire brush to thoroughly clean the copper sheeting, so that any sulphide or other light corrosion is removed.
Next, place the cleaned and dried copper sheet on the burner and turn the burner to its highest setting.
As the copper starts to heat up, you will see beautiful oxidation patterns begin to form. Oranges, purples, and reds will cover the copper.
As the copper gets hotter, the colors are replaced with a black coating of cupric oxide. This is not the oxide we want, but it will flake off later, showing the reds, oranges, pinks, and purples of the cuprous oxide layer underneath.
The last bits of color disappear as the burner starts to glow red.
When the burner is glowing red-hot, the sheet of copper will be coated with a black cupric oxide coat. Let it cook for a half an hour, so the black coating will be thick. This is important, since a thick coating will flake off nicely, while a thin coat will stay stuck to the copper.
After the half hour of cooking, turn off the burner. Leave the hot copper on the burner to cool slowly. If you cool it too quickly, the black oxide will stay stuck to the copper.
As the copper cools, it shrinks. The black cupric oxide also shrinks. But they shrink at different rates, which makes the black cupric oxide flake off.
The little black flakes pop off the copper with enough force to make them fly a few inches. This means a little more cleaning effort around the stove, but it is fun to watch.
When the copper has cooled to room temperature (this takes about 20 minutes), most of the black oxide will be gone. A light scrubbing with your hands under running water will remove most of the small bits. Resist the temptation to remove all of the black spots by hard scrubbing or by flexing the soft copper. This might damage the delicate red cuprous oxide layer we need to make to solar cell work.
Cut another sheet of copper about the same size as the first one. Bend both pieces gently, so they will fit into the plastic bottle or jar without touching one another. The cuprous oxide coating that was facing up on the burner is usually the best side to face outwards in the jar, because it has the smoothest, cleanest surface.
Attach the two alligator clip leads, one to the new copper plate, and one to the cuprous oxide coated plate. Connect the lead from the clean copper plate to the positive terminal of the meter. Connect the lead from the cuprous oxide plate to the negative terminal of the meter.
Now mix a couple tablespoons of salt into some hot tap water. Stir the saltwater until all the salt is dissolved. Then carefully pour the saltwater into the jar, being careful not to get the clip leads wet. The saltwater should not completely cover the plates — you should leave about an inch of plate above the water, so you can move the solar cell around without getting the clip leads wet.
now place in the sun with the magnefied on top.
The solar cell is a battery, even in the dark, and will usually show a few microamps of current.
That’s it it’s that simple. If you’d a more detailed process and some pics (ouldn’t put them here) it’s available along with some other DIY alternative energy projects at www agua-luna com

Hope this helped, feel free to contact me personally if you have any questions if you’d like assistance in making your first self sufficient steps, I’m willing to walk you step by step threw the process. I’ve written several how-to DIY guides available at www agua-luna com on the subject. I also offer online and on-site workshops, seminars and internships to help others help the environment.

Dan Martin
Alterative Energy / Sustainable Consultant, Living 100% on Alternative & Author of How One Simple Yet Incredibly Powerful Resource Is Transforming The Lives of Regular People From All Over The World… Instantly Elevating Their Income & Lowering Their Debt, While Saving The Environment by Using FREE ENERGY… All With Just One Click of A Mouse…For more info Visit:

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