http://factoidz.com/experts-in/solar/ solar articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/how-to-live-off-of-solar-power-alone/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-live-off-of-solar-power-alone/ Now that the federal government has renewed rebates of up to thirty percent for home solar energy systems many people are considering the idea of adding them to their homes. Currently the federal rebate for solar photovoltaic or PV systems, that provide some or all of a home's electricity, is thi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST solar http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/solar-power-becoming-more-affordable.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-replace-a-damaged-ceiling-light-fixture/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-replace-a-damaged-ceiling-light-fixture/ First we will identify the wire colors that might be encountered in 120v/240v single phase AC residential power systems. A phase is always signified by the color black and is known as a HOT wire 120v and the B phase is the red wire also  a HOT wire 120v but 180 degrees out of phase with the ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST solar http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-replace-a-ceiling-light-fixture.jpg http://factoidz.com/solar-power-becoming-more-affordable/ http://factoidz.com/solar-power-becoming-more-affordable/ As production of solar panels increases and the technology increases, solar panels are becoming more affordable and will be more widely used and available. The reason for the drop in prices is due to the expected hike in silicon production, a short... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST solar http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/solar-power-becoming-more-affordable.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-diyers-guide-to-solar-electric-power-systems/ http://factoidz.com/a-diyers-guide-to-solar-electric-power-systems/ The purpose of this article isn’t to discuss the economical feasibility of converting your home to solar power but to discuss the technology involved in constructing a solar energy system. There are four major components involved in such a system, solar panels, a charge controller, a power inverte... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST solar http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-diyers-guide-to-solar-electric-power-systems.jpg http://factoidz.com/solar-energy-primer-how-types-of-solar-energy-work/ http://factoidz.com/solar-energy-primer-how-types-of-solar-energy-work/ Not all forms of solar energy are as expensive or inefficient as others. Solar energy takes on many forms. Did you know that burning wood is a form of solar energy? The energy given off by the sun, by the reaction of photosyn... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST solar http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/solar-energy-primer-how-types-of-solar-energy-work.jpg http://factoidz.com/solar-energy-101-an-introduction-to-the-solar-industry/ http://factoidz.com/solar-energy-101-an-introduction-to-the-solar-industry/ With all of the concern about the current environmental crisis, a large portion of which is directly connected to the issue of energy, a lot of individuals, businesses, and government officials are starting to see the light in the solar industry. But what exactly does the sola... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST solar http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/solar-energy-101-an-introduction-to-the-solar-industry.jpg http://factoidz.com/take-the-chill-out-of-your-garage-with-diy-solar-collectors/ http://factoidz.com/take-the-chill-out-of-your-garage-with-diy-solar-collectors/ The idea of going green and saving money on energy costs at the same time can be appealing, but the initial cost of hiring a company to install solar collectors and all the related materials will require a big leap of faith the you will save enough on the... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST solar http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/take-the-chill-out-of-your-garage-with-diy-solar-collectors.jpg