Sunforce 50033 15 Watt Solar Battery Charger Kit with 7 Amp Charge Controller (more…)

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Stephanie on June 15th, 2009

I’ve driven past it probably hundreds of times, but was not aware of the Oregon Solar Highway Project until recently.  The first in the nation, a demonstration project was installed last year to showcase the use of highway rights-of-way for solar power generation. Lest you think that Oregon is the capital of solar power (it [...]

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The GP-40-12 40 Watt Solar Electric Power Panel features ploy-crystalline photovoltic cell technology. The 36 square solar cells are encapsulated beneath high transmission tempered glass using an advanced, UV resistant thermal setting plastic. The encapsulant ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) cushions the solar cells within the laminate and ensures the operating characteristics of the solar cells [...]

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Stephanie on June 13th, 2009

We’ve posted before about easy, DIY solar energy kits for your home.  With electricity costs rising quickly, don’t you think its time to build a solar panel system for free energy? Trust me – you don’t have to live in the desert southwest or near the equator to tap into solar energy.  Nor do you [...]

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Want to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whether you’re looking to save on your energy costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power Your Home For Dummies takes the mystery out of this energy source and shows you how [...]

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Stephanie on June 11th, 2009

You already know that power from the sun is free, clean and renewable.  But maybe you’re not using solar power because of the expensive equipment.  No worries.  You can harness solar energy without the investment! For centuries, people effectively used solar energy without PV panels, inverter boxes and wiring.  You too can tap into your [...]

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Stephanie on June 10th, 2009

My favorite public broadcasting station here in Oregon, OPB is running a program today on its popular show, “Think Out Loud.”  The topic: solar energy in Oregon and whether its worth the investment. Having just blogged on a similar topic this week, I decided to check out the OPB website and see whether I would [...]

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The Sunforce 37010 60 Watt Crystalline Solar Panel is designed for RVs, homes, boats, back-up and remote power use, 12-volt battery charging, and solar power stations. Built with high efficiency crystalline cells, this weatherproof panel is easy to install and comes equipped with wiring, brackets and screws. And for more power, you can easily connect [...]

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Stephanie on June 8th, 2009

Many people have asked: are solar panels worth the investment?  Well, you might guess my opinion as the author and editor of this blog.  But what about people that are “on the fence?”  Should you buy solar panels?  Why or why not? Solar energy is one of the fastest (if not the fastest) growing renewable [...]

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admin on June 7th, 2009

“Save Money & At The Same Time Save The Environment By Powering Up With Solar Power For Energy! It’s Time To Do YOUR Bit For The Planet!”You have probably heard about solar power and how it is the new and upcoming alternative energy source of the future. It’s just not a buzzword anymore. It is [...]

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