Optimize solar PV generation
Earth4Energy.com - too good to be true?
DIY Electrician
Comprehensive Solar Resource
If you're interested in an excellent Solar PV overview Michael Bluejay has it covered pretty well here: http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/solar.html
My only recommendation (which I am going to email him) is to add PVWatts.org to his site!
Solar PV monitoring - It's a necessity
Sunpower Monitoring
So you've made the decision to install Solar PV on your roof! Excellent. Now make sure you spend the extra money (usually a small fraction of the system cost) to install a monitoring solution to go with your system!
Solar PV Diagram
During my brief career of technical sales I have realized how difficult it can be to explain systems in words as opposed to diagrams. The old adage that a picture is worth a 1000 words is true, especially when it comes to systems that include electricity (solar PV or Wind power) or plumbing (solar thermal or geothermal).
Solar PV Intro
Solar PV (photovoltaic) is different than Solar Thermal (ST). While PV is a newer and more advanced technology, installing a PV system is easier and more straightforward. This isn't to say one technology is better than the other. They are just different.
Solar Thermal Intro
Solar Thermal (ST) water heating is a great way to take advantage of free energy from the Sun. Before we go in-depth on how solar thermal water heating works, let's go over the bare essentials.
1) Solar Thermal water heating is different from Solar PV (electricity)
2) Solar Thermal water heating is different than Solar Thermal power generation.
Solar water heating for Jacuzzis
Our first night in Jackson, WY had us staying at the amazing Amangani Resort. The Amangani was constructed to blend in to the natural habitat and look as if it is part of the mountain. The builders did a very good job achieving that! By building the resort into the hill it is able to achieve considerable savings in its heating bills by relying on the hill for thermal mass. All the rooms face West, which provides the residents with amazing sunset views, but also prov
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