http://www.earth4energytalk.com Low Cost DIY Solar and Wind Power Information Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:25:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Photovoltaic cells—those black squares an array of which comprises a solar panel—are getting more efficient, and gradually less expensive, all the time, thanks to ever-better designs which all them to focus the gathered sunlight on a more and more concentrated point. The size of the cells is decreasing as their ... http://www.earth4energytalk.com/benefits-of-solar-power/solar-energy-collecting-as-an-alternative-energy-source Solar panels can easily and quite quickly be constructed yourself.  In most areas, you do have a choice as to whether to connect or continue to connect with a utility company or to put in place your own source of electrical energy.  Rather than being held in bondage to a ... http://www.earth4energytalk.com/solar-power/solar-and-wind-electricity-a-tax-saving-perspective What is a ball park price for converting an 1800sq house to solar power? What is involved? Things 2 consider? How long is the process?Any info would be appreciated. http://www.earth4energytalk.com/solar-power/how-do-i-convert-my-house-to-solar-energy Wind energy is simply an air in motion, the suns rays fall on an object and the object heats up.  The object in this discussion can be land or water, with the land heating up faster than water.  As the sun heats the surface of the earth or water in ... http://www.earth4energytalk.com/wind-generator/what-is-wind-energy-analytically-speaking I would love to use some solar energy in my home. What can you tell me about how much it costs to begin? Is there some sort of federal tax credit? What all do I need to buy (panels, batteries, etc)? Can a homeowner do the installation or must it ... http://www.earth4energytalk.com/solar-power/can-you-give-me-information-on-solar-energy Currently, solar cells are about 30% efficient. How can nanotechnology may change this in the future? What do they expect solar cell efficiency to increase to and what impact would this have on the use of solar cells? http://www.earth4energytalk.com/solar-power/what-do-they-expect-solar-cell-efficiency-to-increase-to-and-what-impact-would-this-have-on-the-use-of-solar Wondered if anyone knew how to build a simple homemade wind generator to power our home? A homemade wind generator that is not too complicated would be good. Do you know how to build a wind generator? Please help us.Thanks http://www.earth4energytalk.com/wind-power/how-do-i-build-a-homemade-wind-generator A lot of solar hot water systems claim to also increase the value of your home but provide no real information regarding it. Who would determine this value or how might it be applied to the value of the home? If it does increase does this increase depreciate?WP ... http://www.earth4energytalk.com/solar-power/does-installing-a-solar-hot-water-system-increase-the-value-of-your-home I want to install a solar powered heating element in my hot water tank. I want a very simple system with out batteries or thermostat control. Basically convert solar power to electricity & send directly to the heating element which is fitted to my water tank. 1] Has anyone any experience ... http://www.earth4energytalk.com/solar-power/i-want-to-install-a-solar-powered-heating-element-in-my-hot-water-tank Hi, For a school project, I was asked to setup a business model for a solar production factory. But I am stuck a little bit. The main thing that I have a problem with is to understand the difference between panels, voltaic solar and film or paint. Which is the current ... http://www.earth4energytalk.com/solar-power/which-is-the-current-viable-solar-technology-that-one-should-opt-for-to-produce-to-avoid-expensive-rd