Browsing Month »September, 2009«

Grid tied solar: Using Solar Power without Cutting Off Your Electricity

September 29, 2009

With the upcoming increase in electricity rates and the green movement pushing alternative energy sources, the solar power industry has become a booming business. Many people are considering solar power as a way to break free of the conventions and whims of their electric company and be self sufficient when it comes to powering their home. However, you don’t have to go completely off the grid to power your home with solar energy. In fact, most people who install a solar power system will stay tied to their electric company’s grid as a precautionary back up system.

Hydroelectric Turbines: Harnessing the Power of Water to Generate Energy

September 27, 2009

As the world’s energy consumption explodes, no one can argue that there is a growing need to find an alternative to fossil fuels. Among the renewable resources being investigated and implemented is hydroelectric power. Hydroelectric power, generated through hydroelectric turbines, has proven to be a clean, viable renewable resource with many benefits. In addition to large scale industrial use, micro hydroelectric turbines can be easily added to a home power system with great results.

Stay Cool with a Solar Powered Attic Fan

September 3, 2009

Your attic can often reach temperatures of more than 150 degrees in the summertime, and no matter how well your attic is insulated, some of that heat is bound to seep through vents or cracks in your attic and enter your home. A solar powered attic fan is a type of active ventilation that pushes the hot air out of your attic, reducing the heat stored there and cooling the attic by up to 10 degrees! This article discuss how you can use a solar powered attic fan to cool your attic, lower your electric bill, and keep your attic free of dangerous mold.