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What does it mean to be self-sufficient? For some the simple answer is taking care of ones self. For others, it is more extreme. They want to live without the help of others. The purpose of this section is as a resource for those who desire to live in between these two ideas. I have often thought that I would like to turn back time and find some acreage where I could grow my own food. Don’t know that I would raise cows, chickens or pigs. Just having a garden with fresh organic vegetables could be wonderful. It was just a few generations ago that our grandmothers or great-grandmothers made quilts to keep warm, sewed clothes, made jams & jellies, made soap and made those homemade berry pies. |
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Batteries — Renewable Energy Products & Services
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Alternative Energy Solutions LLC: We have been in the battery and related accessory manufacturing and distribution business for over 15 years. All products are manufactured using only the highest quality name brand cells, plastics and internal components. All batteries are guaranteed to meet or exceed the original equipment manufacturer’s specifications, including fit, design and performance and come with a full money back guarantee. Located in Carlsbad, California |
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Banner Batterien: Bull brand batteries |
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Deka East Penn Manufacturing Co: Deep cycle, industrial fork lift, gelled, sealed and other lead acid batteries. |
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Douglas Battery Manufacturing Company : Lead acid batteries |
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Dyno Battery : Deep cycle, marine batteries, Automotive and Gel Batteries |
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Dyno Battery Inc Lead Acid Batteries: Located in Farmington Hills, Michigan |
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EBC Korea Co Ltd: Lead acid industrial batteries |
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Exide Technologies : Lead Acid Batteries |
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FIAMM Technologies Inc: Lead Acid Batteries |
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General Battery Corporation (GBC) now Enersys General Battery : General, HUP, Renegade and Alpha Batteries |
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Industrial Battery Engineering Inc: High Capacity Industrial Type for deep cycle operation |
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Iowa Thin Film Technologies: Battery chargers, military tents |
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Ningbo Osel Battery Co Ltd: China manufacturer of lithium battery, alkaline battery, carbon battery and flashlight. |
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Northwest Energy Storage: Selling the Solar-One, a HUP (high utilization positive) battery |
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Power Battery Company Inc.: Lead acid, VRLA batteries |
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Rolls Battery Engineering: a manufacture of high quality deep cycle, lead-acid batteries engineered for most renewable energy uses. With a line of dual container, non-breakable batteries up to 1104ah. Located in Salem, Massachusetts |
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Solar Online Australia: Suppliers of solar and wind power equipment including solar panels, wind turbines, regulators, power inverters, deep cycle batteries and technical information. |
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Surrette Battery Company Limited : Deep Cycle Batteries |
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Trojan Battery : Deep Cycle Batteries |
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US Battery : Deep Cycle Batteries |
Fuel & Hydrogen Cells — Renewable Energy Products & Services
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Home Construction — Renewable Energy Products & Services
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Controllers — Renewable Energy Products & Services
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Solar Cooking & Heating — Renewable Energy Products & Services
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Photovoltaics Videos
| Solar Panel Install From: Yavor54 Short overview of solar system install. |
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| How It’s Made – Solar Panels From: namitsu1 How solar panels are made. |
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| Unlimited Energy Solar Solutions From: cleanenergyworks Unlimited Energy is the largest, locally owned solar contractor in the Central San Joaquin Valley. We have been in business in Fresno since 1984 and have designed and installed some of the largest PV projects in the State of California. With over 2.75 million watts installed spanning over 400 installations, we’ve earned the right to be called the authority on solar. For more information:
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| Inflatable Solar Collectors From: PeakPixels CoolEarthSolar.com has a patented idea for inflatable solar collectors that are much cheaper than polished mirrors to concentrate sunlight onto Photovoltaic chips. Their design is 400x cheaper than polished aluminum mirrors, will withstand 130 mph winds, lasts a year, repairs with tape, takes 15 minutes to change out, costs $2 per balloon, or 18 cents per watt, compared to $5 per watt for conventional installations, and has a minimal effect on the ground underneath the array! For more information: |
Solar Cell Circuits
What is Solar Energy?
Solar Energy Basics – Passive Solar – Photovoltaic
Solar Cooking – Solar Sails – Solar Radiation – Solar Thermal – Geothermal
Videos: Geothermal – Photovoltaic – Solar Energy – Solar Thermal
Quick Facts about Solar Energy
- “Solar” is the Latin word for “sun.”
- The sun provides energy in two forms – light and heat. The sun can be used to heat water in our homes and businesses. It can also produce electricity. Energy produced by the sun is called solar power.
- Since the beginning of mankind we have used the energy of the sun to dry clothes and food, but it wasn’t until 1954 that scientists in the United States worked out a way to use the sun to create electricity.
- Sunlight that shines on the Earth in just one hour could meet world energy demand for an entire year!
- Various types of solar thermal devices are now available in the country these includes solar water heaters, solar cookers, solar stills, solar dryers etc. apart from these devices, solar energy is also being used particularly in the colder areas of the country for space heating by including solar passive features in the buildings; and for agriculture by utilizing solar greenhouses.
- In the 1830s, explorer John Herschel used a solar collector to cook food during an adventure in Africa.
Links for teachers and parents:
- Solar Energy Technologies Program by the U.S. Department of Energy
- Solar Power Basics by the Solar Electric Power Association
- Energy Conservation lesson plans
- More resources for teachers and parents
Industry Associations
American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA)
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
Data Sources & References
EERE State Incentives & Partnerships
Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE)
Renewable Energy Resource Data Center – Get Solar Maps and GIS Data
Solar power: Solar power, but what is solar power? and how will you make the best use of it? well, the answer to this is very….
The Solar Guide: This website that makes solar energy accessible and understandable to you. The Solar Guide aims to give consumers the practical information they want, about buying solar and renewable energy systems.
Solar Panels for Homes
Provides the resources you need when considering a residential solar photovoltaic system. We provide information on how to perform a site evaluation, compare the different solar technologies available, and keep you informed of the latest trends in the industry.
U.S. Government Programs & Resources
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
DOE’s Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)
Million Solar Roofs Initiative
U.S. Products and/or Services
Creative Energies A Renewable Energy Company: Wyoming’s full-service renewable energy company featuring solar, wind, and water solutions for business and residential customers.
Bright Green Energy: Source for Solar and Photovoltaic Panels, Wind Turbines, Rutland wind chargers, Aerogen wind generators, Batteries, Inverters and other solar powered products.
US Solar Signs: Manufacturer of solar powered signs for real estate, business and commercial applications. Patented design. No electrical wiring or maintenance is required. Battery-operated signs are recharged daily with solar energy. Signs can be customized to meet your application.
NEW Powerenz: Portable Solar Power Units- Ultra-Lightweight Portable Solar Power Units that can be custom made for any application.
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Links to Information about Solar Energy
| Eagle 1 Manufacturing: manufacturer of solar powered lighting and water distribution systems as well as agricultural/pest control sprayers. |
| Earthright Solar Products: Energy efficient appliances, solar, wind and waterpower, efficient lighting products, water filtration, composting toilets, and solar powered short-wave radios. Order by phone or mail order. |
| Edwards Energy Systems Pty Ltd: Manufacturers and markets domestic and commercial hot water heating systems, gas, oil, electric and solar. |
| Enercontrol Technologies Inc : Sales and manufacture of energy saving products for homes, industries and offices, featuring In’Flector solar comfort panels. |
| Energy Ministère Des Ressources Naturelles: Information on how the Québec government and its partners develop, distribute and manage natural resources, in particular hydro-electricity and new forms of energy such as solar and wind energy. |
| Energy Savers Solar Screens: Sells and installs window screens. |
| Energy Science News: |
| Energy Source: Designs and installs radiant heat systems, boilers, solar heating, and central air conditioning. Lists products, services, FAQs, and related links. |
| Enolar Systems Marketing Pvt Ltd : Mfrs. of Solar Energy Devices such as Solar Water Heaters, Solar Cookers, Solar Lighting, Solar Dryers, etc. |
| EPA Solar Site: This site focuses on EPA’s solar-related activities.) |
| Ericson Solar: providing custom design and installation of photovoltaic systems in Northern California and sales of components. |
| Ersol Solar Energy AG: Produktion von polykristallinen Solarzellen und Solarmodulen zum Einsatz in Photovoltaik-Anlagen. Vorstellung der Produkte und Anwendungsbereiche, und Messetermine. |
| Expanding Markets For Photovoltaics: What To Do Next (December 1998): Notwithstanding economic progress, markets for photovoltaics (PV) remain small and scattered. Based on extensive research and professional review, we endorse the product path to expand PV markets, as described in a ten-point package of recommendations. |
| Expert Solar Systems: Installs and services solar energy products, pool heating and domestic hot water systems, hybrid electric supplies and related products. |
| Farrimond Contracting: Remodeling, cabinetwork, tile, paint, electrical, solar energy and other projects. Includes experience, services, and contacts. |
| Financing Large-Scale Increases In PV Production Capacity Through Innovative Risk-Management Structures And Contracts: by Eric Ingersoll, Robert DiMatteo, and Romana A. Vysatova |
| Financing Solar Energy In The U.S. (July 1999): This scoping paper establishes a framework for a potential future project on the "financeability" of solar energy. It considers solar energy from the point of view of potential lenders, who assess the likelihood of repayment, first from the borrower’s cash flow and good character; second from the solar system’s collateral value; and finally from third-party guarantees. |
| Finley Shapiro: Solar Energy consultant. Philadelphia PA |
| First S RAMP Conference 2000: Conference held October 2-6, 2000 to review a five-year effort to optimize the analysis of data obtained during STEP (Solar-Terrestrial Energy Program, 1990-1997). Reports and abstracts available online. |
| Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) : Meteorological Station |
| Florida Solar Energy Research & Education Foundation : This Florida solar energy research and education organization provides the latest information regarding a number of active solar programs in Florida including homebuilder and utility initiatives. Also included is information on the various solar technologies, a photo library, and links to numerous other solar energy sites. |
| Focus Solar Water Heater: Manufacturer and exporter of solar energy heating systems including solar water heater and evacuated heat pipe solar collector. |
| Forrest Cooks : electronic circuits page contains a wide variety of free electronic circuits including a section on solar power circuitry. |
| Future Of Solar Energy: The success of solar power will depend on the answer to the following question: ‘What do you do when the sun goes down?’ The simple answer is to build an auxiliary system that will store energy when the sun is out.. However, the problem is that such storage systems are unavailable today. Simple systems, like water pipes surrounded by vacuum, do exist. It is based on the concept that provided the pipes are insulated, the water will store thermal energy. |
| G Tek: develops photovoltaics projects and solar energy systems ( zero emission ) for civil and industrial power applications. |
| Gallium Neutrino Observatory: An solar neutrino detector at Gran Sasso, Italy, measuring low energy solar neutrino flux. The successor experiment to GALLEX. |
| George Matthews: articles on renewable energy and the reasons for it (geotherapy) and some practical projects: biogas & water hyacinth in Africa. |
| GEWEX Continental Scale International Project (GCIP) Surface Radiation Budget (SRB) Data Http://Wwwmetoumdedu/~Srb) : Surface Radiation Budget (SRB) Data |
| Google says, ‘Here comes the sun’: Google Inc. is converting its renowned headquarters to run partly on solar power, hoping to set an example for corporate America. The undertaking will be the largest solar project by a U.S. company. Google believes the sun eventually can deliver as much as 30 percent of the power at its 1-million-square-foot campus in Mountain View — a suburb about 35 miles south of San Francisco…. |
| Great Lakes Energy: Alternative energy systems. Solar (photovoltaic) power systems; Trace inverters, chargers and controllers; storage batteries and installations. |
| Green Ideals: Eco-friendly products include recycled office supplies, organic clothing, solar gadgets, alternative energy products, personal care, pet supplies, house wares, toys, garden supplies, and biodegradable cleaners. |
| Green Store: Offers organic clothing, natural bedding, solar and wind home energy systems and alternative health remedies. |
| Greenfield Hydroponics Systems Inc : Manufacturers of solar, 110/220 volt powered portable greenhouse to grow sprouts, herbs, leafy vegetables, medicinal plants, mushroom, seedlings for commercial crops and reforestation. |
| Greenstreet Construction And Consulting: Construction firm specializing in high-performance green building for both new construction and renovation. Also provide LEED consulting and solar, wind, and geothermal energy system design and installation. |
| Group Makes Plastic Solar Energy Cells: [CNN] |
| Guanming Lighting Manufacturer: Exporter of outdoors lighting, street lighting, garden lighting, and wall recessed lighting, solar energy lamp. |
| Guy Marsdens: web log about the design and installation of his workshop heating system (see his article in HP#89 p.34-43) |
| Halo Energy : |
| Harmony Solar: providing design, installation, and maintenance for passive solar and solar electric arrays. |
| Harter Industries Inc : Harter Industries, Inc. produces technologically advanced solar pool heaters for any swimming pool or spa. Solar pool heating utilizes energy from the sun. Harter Industries, Inc. manufactures Hi-Tec, Hi-Temp and EZ Heat Solar Pool Heaters. |
| Hat Creek Electronic Publishing: "Understanding and Installing Your Own Solar Electric System" |
| Hazards Of Solar Energy Solar Circuit Designs: |
| HEASARC: High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center. Provides an archive of data on and software for analyzing gamma ray, X-ray, and extreme ultraviolet observations of cosmic non-solar sources. |
| Heavens Solar Technology : |
| Helioakmi Ltd : manufactures and exports Megasun solar water heaters and forced circulation systems for home and professional use. |
| HESSI At Berkeley: This site provides information on the High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager, a NASA spacecraft able to make high-resolution images and spectra of the soft x-ray and gamma-ray emission of the Sun. |
| HESSI Home Page: HESSI, High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager, at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center |
| High-Flux Solar Furnaces: from the Polytechnical College of Esslingen, Germany. |
| Hotwire Enterprises: High output wind generators, solar panels (Siemens and Canrom), low-amp port fans, and related products available for folks who need to be energy-independent. |
| How Do Different Solar Technologies Effect The Environment?: |
| How Much Does Solar Power Cost?: |
| How Solar Works: "Photo" means light and "voltaic" means electricity, so photovoltaic (PV) systems create electricity from light. PV provides a powerful solution for today’s energy needs. PV is clean, economical, reliable and versatile, harnessing the infinite power of the sun. Oil supplies and energy prices fluctuate, but the sun always shines. In fact, every hour, the Earth receives more solar energy than it uses from burning fossil fuels for an entire year! |
| Hydro Energy: Das Unternehmen bietet Beratung, Planung, Forschung und Entwicklung in den Bereichen Erdwärme und Solarenergie für intelligente und zukunftssichere Systeme aller Art in Haushalt, Gewerbe und Industrie. |