May 22, 2013

Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems

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All of these systems have their own requirements that determine the best locations for their use but there are yet many situations where using multiple systems or what is known as Hybrid systems offer a far greater versatility and power.

First Steps in Switching to Renewable Energy

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The very first thing in either case which will be required is a complete solar or wind site assessment performed by a (NABCEP) North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners site assessor.

Don’t Just Insulate – Create A Thermal Barrier

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What many fail to realize however is that while standard insulation does in fact offer some relief from the high costs associated with heating their homes it is in no way a barrier that keeps thermal leakage at bay.

Energy Efficiency BEFORE Renewable Energy Upgrades!

The power factor conditioners ability to keep your power factor at or near 100% prevents these voltage drops therefore there is no sudden increase in amperage to get your appliances motor up to speed.

Grid-Tie -vs- Off-Grid Solar Considerations

Grid-tie configurations do have their advantages however and the largest of these is the reduced time in which it will take to realize your return on investment.

Whole House Fans

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It is no secret that energy costs have risen sharply in such a short period of time and despite all of the complaining to local or state level politicians nothing is being done to reduce your costs but what you yourself are prepared to do in reducing them through energy efficient means.

Solar Powered Air Conditioning

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These systems use approximately 4 gallons of water per hour depending upon just how hot the ambient air temperatures are because the more evaporation that takes place the cooler these systems operate.

What can you power with solar?

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Solar panel systems are powering literally everything you can imagine and probably several more systems than you were not aware even existed.

Energy Conclusions

The choice is yours and for as much as it will cost for all of us to make these desperately needed changes it will still not come close to equaling what our dependence on carbon based fuels has cost us in money, lives and devastation suffered worldwide. Choose wisely!

Solar Energy -vs- Wind Energy

However, their price tags can be somewhat higher than those found in solar energy systems but due to their higher energy generation volume make up for any financial shortcoming.

 
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