Solar Water Heating for Swimming Pools

Solar water heating for swimming pool rank as the most successful but least heralded commercial solar application. The use of solar energy for pool heating and the equipment and needs of pool owners make a perfect match. The storage unit for the solar heated water already exists—the swimming pool. The pump needed to push water through the solar collectors must be purchased irrespective of the technology used to heat the water. The pool owner merely has to purchase the solar collectors. Since those using the pool generally want the temperature of the pool to be no higher than 801F (271C), the solar collectors do not require a costly glass cover or expensive metal sheeting and piping. (more…)

Solar Drying: Process, Definition and Background

Drying is one of the most important post harvest steps. It enhances the storage life of the crop products, minimizes losses during storage, and saves shipping costs. The drying process is the removal of water from the wet surface of the food. In this process, heat is transferred by convection and radiation to the surface of the produce. This heat raises the temperatures heat and evaporates the moisture from the exterior of the agricultural products, diffusing the interior moisture to the surface and replenishing the evaporated surface moisture. (more…)

Building Solar Power System at Your Own Home

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In today’s tough economic times and with the increasing prices of gas and oil, finding alternative sources of energy should be our top priority. These alternative energy solutions are not only cheaper to install and maintain but also can help save our dying environment.

There are numerous sources of affordable and environmentally-friendly fuels available. You can opt for biofuels, hydroelectric power system, wind energy, or solar power system installed right at your very own home. Among these sources of energy, building solar power system is easier and the most viable one to achieve. (more…)

The Importance of Solar Energy and Home Ventilation

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Our homes collect large amounts of solar energy, our homes when built are often placed on our sections to get the best solar energy from the sun, even years ago before we thought of using solar energy to heat or dry out your home the builders did this. We have known for years that the sun can be used to make our home feel warmer and better to live in. In fact in winter we look to find the warmest part of the home to sit to study or watch TV. If your home was placed well on your section this room is likely to be your lounge or conservatory. What about your bedrooms or study how do they get warmth and fresh air? (more…)