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Solar Solutions for Your Business

Jay Slough - Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Businesses the world over are slowly starting to look for renewable energy sources, thanks to progressive government policies that aim to reduce dependence on conventional supplies. One particular energy source that has drawn the attention of entrepreneurs is solar energy. However, a lot of small business owners who have little investment capital only took marginal steps due to the high cost of solar power. But this has drastically changed now that installation costs of solar energy systems have been decreasing due to the learning curve, and the emergence of government subsidies to help offset the initial investment cost. Today, businesses everywhere are reaping the benefits of solar solutions.

More and more businesses are currently turning to solar solutions to save money, especially with effects of the global financial crisis. For instance, many business owners are turning to solar electric systems that can integrate with their utility provider. These systems can be installed on roof tops or on large open areas such as parking lots and walkways. Solar  roof systems are specifically designed to maximize energy from the sun, thereby reducing energy requirements from your utility provider. Solar roof systems are usually modular so they can be customized to meet your existing roof space, and of course, your budget. More importantly, they are built to last, providing you with cheap electricity and cost savings long into the future.  

Solar electric ground systems are equally efficient and a smart way to convert your open areas into an electricity generating platform. These systems typically track the sun from east to west in order to maximize available sunlight and generate more power. More power means your business will require less energy from the utility grid, saving you money, particularly during daytime and summertime rate periods.

Whether you choose to install solar electric systems on your rooftop or on the ground, you can harness the power generated for different purposes. You can use to power to operate solar lights for your signs, billboards, decks and roadways. Engineering in the past decade made it easier to use solar lights that are brighter, effective and easy to install. You can save from maintenance costs by not paying for electricity to operate them. In case you need power to illuminate a sign at night, solar lights are the ideal solution. You no longer have to worry that customers won’t see your sign from the road. They are also an effective means to draw attention to your billboards.

In all, you can absolutely empower your business with solar solutions and on-site generation of energy from the sun is the perfect way to show environmental stewardship in your community while effectively promoting your business.

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Free Home Automation System Estimate

Jay Slough - Monday, December 14, 2009

Until recently, the best way to watch a movie was to go to a movie theater. But with the cost of snacks, waiting in line, someone kicking the back of your chair, and the crutching of popcorn in your ear, your movie theater experience has turned into a waste of time and money. Now, more and more people are turning their ordinary TV rooms into home theaters.

The introduction of VCRs made it easy to rent or buy movies and watch them at home, but TVs just didn't compare to movie theaters' huge screens and surround-sound systems. Not only did TVs have comparatively tiny screens and lower quality speakers, formatting a movie to fit the screen got rid of a substantial part of the picture. This used to involve a projector and a screen, and it was too expensive for most people to afford. But advances in technology have given people more choices for home theater setups, and some people find that a home theater is quieter and more convenient than a movie theater - and the picture and sound are amazing. (Oh Yeah Baby!)
 
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The important thing to remember is to have fun with your home theater. Remember to research and ask questions.
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Don't blow it - good planets are hard to find. ~Quoted in Time

Jay Slough - Wednesday, December 09, 2009

Saving the earth - Solar Energy and Solar Power
 
Solar energy is the power generated from the light and heat of the Sun. Solar energy is no doubt an ideal alternative source of energy which can replace notorious fossil fuels. Unlike fossil fuels, solar energy is renewable and if we are successful in harnessing the solar power to its capacity, we can easily solve the power crisis and the related politics all over the world. 
 
The use of solar energy has not been opened up because the oil industry does not own the sun. ~Ralph Nader, quoted in Linda Botts, ed.,Loose Talk, 1980
 
Solar energy is termed as a green fuel. It does not cause pollution or harm the environment in any way. The vital ozone layer does not get affected by the use of solar energy. Solar electricity is therefore very environment friendly. It is clean and safe for the earth and for us. Hence, opting for solar energy to cut down the consumption of the conventional electricity is simultaneously helping to make the earth a better place.
When I think about the earth I think about my kids. Really how clean is it going to be by the time they are my age. The sun is the source of solar energy. This source is unlimited, inexhaustible and free. Scientists and astronomers have stated that the sun will stay bright for at least a few more million years. This means the free energy that is being derived from the sun will be available to us for the foreseeable future and the future of our children and our children’s children. By using this freely available energy source, the earth’s non-renewable sources of energy can be preserved, helping the eco-system.
 
We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. ~Native American Proverb
 
Considering the huge number of benefits of solar power, we ought to give it a closer look. The number of Americans who have opted for this source of energy today just might surprise you. You will often come across a residential area where every roof might have a solar panel installed on it. This definitely points at the popularity solar power has gained. Let’s go through the great reasons why more and more people are choosing to go green today with the cheapest form of non-conventional form of energy.
We may need to solve problems not by removing the cause but by designing the way forward even if the cause remains in place
 
Here a few other reasons solar power and energy is better for you and the environment:
-Reduces local air pollution. .
-Offsets greenhouse gases
-Conserves Energy Solar electricity for the Third World is an effective energy conservation program because it conserves costly conventional power for urban areas, town market centers, and industrial and commercial uses, leaving decentralized PV-generated power to provide the lighting and basic electrical needs of the majority of the developing world's rural populations.
-Reduces need for dry-cell battery disposal. Check this out……
Small dry-cell batteries for flashlights and radios are used throughout the unelectrified world. Most of these batteries are disposable lead-acid cells which are not recycled. Lead from disposed dry-cells leaches into the ground, contaminating the soil and water. Solar rural electrification dramatically decreases the need for disposable dry-cell batteries. Over 12 billion dry-cell batteries were sold in 1993.
 
WHAT!!!
 
The sun generates more than 10,000 times the amount of energy the entire world consumes annually. The two most obvious benefits of solar power, and what is so alluring about it, are the fact the sun shines every single day for free, and that solar power panels generate zero CO2 emissions. Fossil fuels create large amounts of CO2, and CO2 contributes to what is commonly called global warming. Yet, alternative energy sources such as solar power do not create CO2 emissions. Solar power is a source of "clean energy" or "green energy," and coupled with its abundance there is ample reason for us to continue to explore solar energy not just as an alternative energy source, but as a potential foundation of energy production. With concerns over dependence on fossil fuels and CO2 emissions growing, the funding and research into alternative energy sources is growing as well. One of the benefactors of this increased awareness is solar energy.
 
I have no doubt that we will be successful in harnessing the sun's energy.... If sunbeams were weapons of war, we would have had solar energy centuries ago. ~Sir George Porter, quoted in The Observer, 26 August 1973

Solar power is very compatible with other sources of energy. An example of this is its compatibility with wind energy. This has proved to be very advantageous and can help you live off the grid if you can use these two renewable energy sources of power to your advantage. Another unusual point to consider is the shade provided by the solar panels installed on your roof. This shade can bring down the temperature of your attic during the hot summers. When you think about so many advantages, solar energy is really a good choice to opt for.
 
I think the environment should be put in the category of our national security. Defense of our resources is just as important as defense abroad. Otherwise what is there to defend? ~Robert Redford, Yosemite National Park dedication, 1985
　
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Solar Pumps Of the Future

Jay Slough - Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Lets get Pumped!

Recently a friend of mine investigated solar power water pumps. He wanted to add a fountain in his yard that is self-sustaining using energy from the sun rather than  electricity. That way the fountain will be both decorative and provide aeration, without having to be on all the time. When the sun is out, the fountain turns on. At night or rainy days, the fountain is off.

Intrigued by my environmentally friendly friend, I also found out that solar pumps can perform a variety of operations. Yes, they are used commonly in garden ponds and fountains. However, they are also very useful for pumping well water in remote locations such as irrigation systems. In fact, solar pumps are becoming one of the most favored means for pumping water. The major benefit of solar powered pumps is that they have zero running costs. Say it with me.. F.R.E.E.

Are you pumped yet?

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Fun Facts:
Did you know that solar energy can be used for heat and electricity?

Lets start with….

Heat: When converted to thermal (or heat) energy, solar energy can be used to heat water. I know that you’ve all seen how it can heat up a swimming pool but it can also be used to heat water in homes and buildings.

Energy: Solar energy can be converted into what is called photovoltaic (PV devices) or “solar cells” which changes sunlight directly into electricity. Pretty cool huh?

So not only can we provide you with motors and pumps, we also have electrical products to power various appliances throughout your home or business.

So, if pumping “your motor” full of renewable energy products is getting you excited then you are in the Power Plus mode.

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