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Residental Home Use:

• Solar Power Systems for Homes
  How a solar power system can supplement or power your entire home. Residential solar energy kits, batteries, costs.

• How Do Solar Cells Work?
  Information on how solar cells work, their advantages, and challenges with efficiency.

• Solar Home Heating
  Solar home heating with solar panels, geothermal or radiant heat systems.

• Solar Water Heating Systems
  Solar water heating systems and how they can help homeowners save money.

• Solar Roof Tiles
  Information on powering a home with solar roof tiles.

• How Solar Power Works
  The basics of how solar power works, and the advantages and disadvantages of using solar power as an energy source.

• Pros and Cons: Solar Energy
  Learn about the pros and cons of solar energy for residential home use.

• Why a Lack of Support for Solar Power?
  Cost and other considerations that could explain why a lack of support for solar power.

• Problems With Solar Energy
  What problems with solar energy cause it to be relatively unpopular; what can be done to solve these problems.

• How to Figure the Correct Angle for Solar Panels - Solar Energy Systems
  Calculations for how to figure the correct angle for solar panels -- the 'quick' method, plus a better method to maximize efficiency.

• What Kind of Batteries Can I Use in Solar Lights?
  Information on the two kinds of batteries you can use in solar garden lights.

• About Solar Power Generation
  Learn about solar power generation for recreational, residential, and large-scale use.

• Retrofitting Solar Power
  Information on retrofitting solar power in residential homes - space, energy, and equipment considerations.

• Solar Power Shingles
  The pros an cons of solar power shingles installed on the roof of a residential home.

• How Do Solar Garden Lights Work?
  How solar garden lights work, LED options, and the best places for solar lights.

• Solar Power Christmas Lights
  Using solar power Christmas lights as a 'green' alternative to traditional outdoor lights.

• Home Solar Power Kits
  Home solar power kits are a more affordable option for residential homeowners who want to include solar power into their homes.

• How is Solar Energy Used?
  Examples of how solar energy is used, from residential to business to commercial and agricultural uses of solar power.

• How Efficient is Solar Energy?
  How efficient is solar energy: the average efficiency of solar cells, and factors that affect output.

• What Are the Waste Products of Solar Energy?
  What are the waste products of solar energy? Information on how the use of solar power helps us to be eco-friendly.

• What Color Absorbs Solar Heat the Best?
  What color absorbs solar heat the best? How light and dark colors affect the efficiency of solar cells.

• Why Are Solar Panels So Expensive?
  Why are solar panels so expensive? The sun provides free energy, but harnessing that energy isn't cheap.

• Facts About Solar Power
  Interesting facts about solar power - basic and fun facts about solar energy, an environmentally-friendly energy option.

• Why is Solar Power Important?
  Why is solar power important? The many uses and benefits of solar energy systems.

• What Are Some Examples of Solar Energy?
  Examples of solar energy use in residential homes.

• What Are the Limits of Solar Power?
  The limits of solar power as a viable alternative to drawing energy from the grid.

• Solar Power Frequently Asked Questions
  Where to find answers to some solar power frequently asked questions (FAQ).

• What Can You Run on Solar Power?
  What can you run on solar power in a home? Examples of how solar energy can be used.

• How Long Do Solar Panels Last?
  How long do solar panels last? Maintenance issues that can affect both their effectiveness and their lifespan.

• How a Solar Furnace Works
  Find out how a solar furnace works and how they're used in the home.

• How To Clean Solar Light Panels
  Tips on how to clean solar light panels for maximum performance.

• How Solar Attic Fans Work
  Learn how solar attic fans work and the pros and cons of cooling your attic with solar power.

• Solar Power Post Caps
  Use solar power post caps in landscaping to add warmth and light to your yard.

• How Many Solar Panels Does It Take to Make One Kilowatt?
  Figuring out how many solar panels it takes to make one kilowatt; how to calculate the number of solar panels required for a residential home.

• How Well Does Solar Heating Work?
  How well does solar heating work, the advantages and disadvantages, and the different between solar heat and solar power.

• Affordable Solar Power
  Examples of more affordable solar power systems for residential homes and recreational use.

• Calculating Solar Power Needs
  Calculating solar power needs - how to figure out the amount of electricity you need to generate from your solar panels.

• Solar Power Backup
  Solar power backup systems: the 5 components that make up a complete backup system.

• Benefits of Solar Power
  The benefits of solar power for residential homes; practicality of its use & installation; and financial cost.

• Solar Power Air Conditioner
  Choosing a solar power air conditioner for residential homes.

• Solar Power Pool Heaters
  Solar power pool heaters can help owners of pools and hot tubs lower their heating costs.

• Solar Power Hot Water Heater
  How a solar power hot water heater can help with household water needs while also saving money.

• Solar Hybrid Power
  The pros and cons of solar hybrid power systems, a combination of solar power and wind power.

• Off Grid Solar Power
  Gaining energy independence with an off grid solar power system. Advantages, disadvantages, and system considerations.

• Should You Consider an Off Grid Solar Power System?
  What to consider before deciding to install an off grid solar power system.

• Emergency Solar Power
  Information on emergency solar power backup systems for residential households.

• DIY Solar Energy
  DIY solar energy projects for the home: small, relatively inexpensive do-it-youself solar power projects.

• Costs of Producing Solar Energy
  The costs of producing solar energy and why it's not more popular with the average homeowner.

• Solar Energy Home Designs
  Solar energy home designs - what to take into consideration when designing a new home in order to utilize solar power to its maximum.

• Solar Power Lights
  Solar power lights: things to consider before buying lights for yard, garden, and other outdoor use.

Solar Power "How-To" Articles:

• Build Your Own Solar Panel - Power Your Home
  Build your own solar panel to provide power, heating, and hot water for your home.

• How to Build a Solar Powered Backpack
  A quick description of how to build a solar powered backpack by converting a regular backpack.

• How to Figure Solar Panel Output
  How to figure solar panel output and the factors that affect the amount of solar power generated.

• How to Measure Solar Intensity
  How to measure solar intensity and the factors that affect the strength of the sunlight.

• How to Build a Solar Battery Charger
  Tips on how to build a solar battery charger for various types of batteries and household applications.

• How to Charge a Battery with a Solar Panel
  Learn how to charge a battery with a solar panel and the different components you need.

• How to Build a Portable Solar Light
  Learn how to build a portable solar light using a regular solar garden light and a penlight.

• Solar Power Birdbaths
  Solar power birdbaths - tips on choosing a bird bath and where to place them.

• How to Build a Hot Air Solar Collector
  Find out how to build a hot air solar collector for a room in a residential home. Simple design.

• Laptop Solar Power
  Tips on using a computer laptop solar power panel and how to get the most out its use.

• Solar Power Garden Fountains
  Tips on creating solar power garden fountains with a garden water feature.

• Solar Power Toys
  How solar power toys can provide children with hours of educational and entertaining fun.

Miscellaneous Articles on Solar Power:

• Basics of Solar Power
  The basics of solar power - how it's generated and the types of solar energy that can be used for solar home heating.

• Is Solar Power Renewable?
  Is solar power renewable? Find out if solar energy is a viable 'green' alternative form of energy.

• Types of Solar Power
  Types of solar power and how they're used for solar home heating & lighting needs, and for other types of electricity production.

• Solar Power Statistics
  Solar power statistics - how popular is solar power compared to other forms of energy? Plus more interesting solar power statistics.

• Cheap, Sustainable Solar Power
  The barriers to cheap, sustainable solar power systems that can help reduce our environmental impact.

• Solar Power Breakthroughs
  Solar power breakthroughs in efficiency, manufacturing, storage, and concentrating solar power.

• Cooking With Solar Power
  Cooking with solar power - types of solar ovens and the pros and cons of solar cooking.

• How Does Solar Heating Work?
  How does solar heating work, and the difference between active and passive solar heating systems.

• What is Active Solar Heating?
  What is active solar heating and how can it help save on residential home energy costs? Find out here.

• How Are Solar Panels Made?
  How are solar panels are made, and the difference between crystalline and amorphous solar panels.

• What to do With Old Solar Panels
  Suggestions on what to do with old solar panels, rather than throwing them in the dump.

• A Comparison of Wind Generator versus Solar Panels
  Comparing wind turbines / wind generated power versus solar panels, which generate energy from the sun.

• What Are Solar Panels Made Of? Types of Collectors
  Information on what solar panels are made of, with descriptions of solar panel flat plate and concentrating collectors.

• Solar Power - How Does a Solar Battery Work?
  Find out how solar batteries work and how they can be used.

• How Do Solar Cells Work?
  How do solar cells work? An explanation of how semiconductors work to convert energy in solar (photovoltaic or PV cells) cells.

• Why is Using Solar Power Better Instead of Oil?
  The benefits of going green - why using solar power is better than oil. Advantages of solar energy.

• Solar Power Cost Trends
  Solar power cost trends, including what can be done to reduce the costs of solar panels, land acquisition, and solar energy storage.

• Disadvantages of Solar Power
  The disadvantages of solar power - technical, reliability, and economic disadvantages that limit the popularity of solar power.

• 12 Volt Solar Power Systems
  Learn about 12 volt solar power systems, their advantages, and how they can be used to create larger (24 volt) systems.

• What Light Wave Do Solar Panels Use?
  What light wave do solar panels use - an explanation of wavelengths and solar panel efficiency.

• Concentrating Solar Power Systems
  Types of concentrating solar power (CSP) systems; advantages and disadvantages of CSPs.

• How Do Solar Cars Work?
  How do solar cars work and why they are not commercially available.

• Solar Power for Boats
  How solar power for boats can help provide an emergency reserve of power when on the water.

• Investing in Solar Power
  Alternatives for investing in solar power - how residential homeowners can invest in solar technology.

• Solar Steam Power
  Solar steam power: what it is, how it works, and the drawbacks to this environmentally friendly version of the old-fashioned the steam engine.

• Combination Solar Wind Power Systems
  Combination solar wind power systems - the advantages, disadvantages, and considerations of a residential home installation.

• Solar Power Farms
  An explanation of solar power farms and what considerations need to be taken into account to make them a viable source of green energy.

• Solar Bike Path - Is It Worth the Cost?
  How the innovative solar bike path in the netherlands has performed in relation to expectations.