Tag Archive: solar energy

Jul 12

Renewable green power sources

green power

It’s electric! You can check how much of your electricity comes from renewable “green” power sources, such as wind or solar.

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Feb 08

Get a Sun Jar

Sun Jar

Invest in a sun jar as a night light in your child’s bedroom, or in the bathroom, rather than leaving a light on all night. A sun jar contains a solar power cell, a rechargeable battery and an LED light (the battery lasts between three and four hours). The cell charges in the sun during …

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Nov 27

Install a solar geyser

solar-heating

To save on energy, install a solar geyser on your roof, which will use the energy of the sun to heat your household water. With the electricity that you will save by installing a solar geyser, you can pay off your initial investment in as little as three years. After that you will be saving …

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Nov 06

Capture the power of the sun

Environment

There are currently three ways to secure domestic power from the sun: passive, active and photovoltaic •    Passive solar energy is achieved by designing and planning your home to maximise the heat created by the passing of the sun each day. By carefully positioning windows, doors and skylights, you can keep your house warmer and …

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