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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THERMAL AND SOLAR ENERGY?
Aug 7th
Question by Posion Oak:
What is the difference between thermal and solar energy?
I know that solar energy is energy from the sun converted into elctrical energy and all that great stuff, but if you heat a sheet of flashing copper, put it in the sun and it makes a tiny more energy than it did in the shade, is that thermal or solar energy
OK I think the real question I am asking is how is thermal energy converted into elctricity
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DO THE ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULBS REALLY SAVE MONEY ON YOUR ELECTRIC BILL AND CAN YOU TELL A DIFFERENCE?
Jul 7th
Question by Ms. K:
Do the energy saving light bulbs really save money on your electric bill and can you tell a difference?
I heard the energy saving light bulbs last longer than the regular light bulbs but a couple of people have told me that they really did not notice a difference in their electric bill. I am trying to see if it is worth spending more money for the energy saving light bulbs or just stick with using the regular light bulbs.
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WIND DC TURBINE MOTOR ( 2860 WATTS AND 22 AMPS). A CAR ALTERNATOR IS DC HAS 250 AMPS WATTS ?THE DIFFERENCE IS?
Apr 2nd
I am installing a wind power electrical system at my home. The mill has a DC turbine motor pushing 2860 watts-22 amps. I want to use a car/truck alternator. It is pushing 250 amps-watts ? They both charge DC batteries. How would I find out the watts in the alternator and are these the same kind of power and if not whats the difference?
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WHATS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DIY SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM AND A COMMERCIALLY INSTALLED SYSTEM?
Mar 3rd
So I installed a solar system I purchased at harbor freight and was planning on getting the rest of the panels later. It states to leave the regulator on only when your at home. I was thinking what is the difference between my system and the $10,000 system that a solar company would install in houses.