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Solar panels vs wind turbines, which is better?

Submitted by JoeOfTheJungle on Sat, 06/19/2010 - 14:53

A quick guide on how to choose what eco-friendly, renewable energy system is
right for you.

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CFL Light bulbs and soon LED light bulbs

Submitted by BunnyB on Wed, 06/16/2010 - 13:10

Save lots on electricity! CFL light bulbs are about 60% more efficient than older incandescent light bulbs. But don't stop here, new LED light bulbs are coming into the market soon. Right now they are too expensive, but LED technology is improving fast and manufacturing costs are slowing coming down.

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Use fireflies in a jar for lighting

Submitted by BunnyB on Wed, 06/16/2010 - 01:42

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjtwmYzuPdo

CFL lightbulbs will be obsolete with this new firefly technology.

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Solar panels: Are they really worth it? See calculation to see when they become worth it

Submitted by JoeOfTheJungle on Sat, 06/19/2010 - 14:45

So many websites are saying, “it’s time to go solar”, “you will save a lot of money”, but when will you actually save? I have done a quick calculation to explain to you when you start saving money with solar energy. I recommend you use your own numbers for a more accurate calculation because it will vary slightly in your situation depending on your monthly bill and how much it will cost to have a solar system installed on your home or cottage.

Here are the numbers and the math to show you when it becomes “worth it.”

1) My average (from the 2007 year) electric bill is $160/month

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Solar Panels

Submitted by Jason99 on Sun, 06/13/2010 - 15:17

What can I say, Solar panels save lots of $$$ (in the long run) and helps the environment by using a renewable resource. Yes, the panels are expensive at first, but as a long term investment, they should pay off within around 8 years, and then you have them for about 12 more years under warranty.

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Renewable Energies

Submitted by Eco-Chic on Sat, 06/19/2010 - 15:57

From solar to wind, hydro to biomass, there are numerous ways to power just
about anything without the use of those smog-inducing, air-polluting fossil
fuels we have become accustomed to.

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Wind Energy

Submitted by Eco-Chic on Sat, 06/19/2010 - 12:53

Wind is the fastest growing renewable source of energy in the world. Through the use of natures wind, energy is generated during the conversion of wind energy using wind turbines. Wind is also one of the cleanest energy sources: it is cleaner than fossil fuels, easier on the environment than hydro, and safer than nuclear. Wind energy can thus help us match the growing energy demands without the consumption of fossil fuels, reduce our reliance on oil and gas, provide sustainable economic growth, provide technological progress, and help us approach a more sustainable life.

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Solar Energy

Submitted by Eco-Chic on Sat, 06/19/2010 - 12:52

The sun has long been known as one of the major sources of life on our planet, and is seen as a universal symbol of energy and optimism. Solar energy is clean, plentiful, free, and infinite. It is also a key to help us solve our climate change problem that faces our planet. The demand for solar power technology is growing as the technology is becoming affordable and available.

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Solar Energy Systems Rebate

Submitted by Eco-Chic on Sat, 06/19/2010 - 12:45

Save money on your new solar panel energy system or upgrade by using Ontario’s Solar Energy Systems Rebate Program. The Solar Energy Systems Rebate returns homeowners or builders the Retail Sales Tax (RST) for which they paid on a new installation or upgrade of a solar system.

Eligible components:
- solar collector panels (photovoltaic or thermal)
- charge converters
- inverters
- other applicable components such as wiring, controllers, pumps, tubing, heat exchangers and energy storage tanks
- the first battery purchased to store the energy produced by the system