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My new "Base Load"1 comment

indianasolar wrote 1 week ago: While visiting my in-laws for the Thanksgiving holiday I came back to a nice surprise. Well, I had a … more →

Tags: Saving Electricity, TED, saving electricity

You could go solar if you used gas for heating!

indianasolar wrote 1 month ago: I think if people used more gas appliances in their homes they could make “going solar” … more →

Tags: Solar Power, new solar power, Saving Resorces, Saving Electricity, solar cost, Going Solar

New Sanyo Panel, this one is great!

indianasolar wrote 2 months ago: In case you did not know, I live in Indiana. Not really the sunshine state but we do alright. I was … more →

Tags: Solar Power, solar efficiency, Residential Solar Energy, solar residential, photovoltaic technology, photovoltaic panels, solar array, solar panels, Sanyo Bifacial Solar Panels

GoGreen Power, I enrolled today.

indianasolar wrote 3 months ago: Duke Energy just lowered the price for purchasing “Green Power”. It used to cost almost … more →

Tags: Residential Solar Energy, Solar Generation, solar incentives, green electricity, REC

LRA, your Air Conditioner, and a DC to AC Inverter2 comments

indianasolar wrote 4 months ago: If I have a backup style grid-tie solar system will my inverter start my Air Conditioner? Maybe, jus … more →

Tags: building green, Energy Projects, Residential Solar Energy, solar air, Air-Conditioning, Inverter, LRA

Building your own Solar panels, is that a good idea?2 comments

indianasolar wrote 5 months ago: I work with the Solar Power Forum quite a bit. Here lately, many people have asked about making sola … more →

Tags: Solar Power, solar grid, home solar power, solar photovoltaic, solar photovoltaic cells, solar array, solar panels, DIY PANELS

What would it take to solar power my house?1 comment

indianasolar wrote 6 months ago: If I manage to get to below 500kWhrs a month, what would it cost to put solar panels on my roof? Ass … more →

Tags: Solar Power, solar grid, Future Energy, system solar, solar array, building green

Still Ghost Hunting with TED and Kill-a-Watt

indianasolar wrote 7 months ago: Seriously! I have been hunting down phantom loads for months. With everything off. (At least from wh … more →

Tags: TED, kill a watt, Saving Resorces, Saving Electricity, saving electricity, Saving Money

TED Wars, Second Month Better Then Last.

indianasolar wrote 8 months ago: This latest battle was a victory again. Duke Energy Reported usage of 704 kWhrs. TED reported 660 kW … more →

Tags: TED, kill a watt, Saving Resorces, Saving Electricity, saving electricity, Saving Money

What does it take to charge my Tesla Model S with solar power.1 comment

indianasolar wrote 8 months ago: As per a previous blog, I know that the 160 mile battery pack will need about 400kW Hours. This calc … more →

Tags: Solar Power, Solar Generation, solar project, solar grid, Energy Projects, photovoltaic panels, solar array, building green, System Sizing

TED Wars, First Month is a Complete Triumph

indianasolar wrote 8 months ago: Results are in. TED (The Energy Doctor) has allowed me to reduce my bill by almost 50% in one month! … more →

Tags: TED, building green, TeD, saving electricity, Saving Money

Turning off my gas service, electricity is cheaper and produces less CO2.2 comments

indianasolar wrote 9 months ago: I am seriously considering turning off natural gas service to my house after this winter is over. I … more →

Tags: solar efficiency, Energy Projects, building green, saving electricity, Natural Gas, Saving Money

Is Global Warming Real?1 comment

indianasolar wrote 10 months ago: Is man made global warming real? Regardless if humans are the cause of the latest warming trend, it … more →

Tags: solar global, Solar News, solar renewable, Global Warming

My Solar Landscape Lights 2.0 (Calculations)1 comment

indianasolar wrote 1 year ago: Just for your enlightenment. Version 1.0 is located here. My Solar landscape Lights V 1.0 Since my f … more →

Tags: Solar Power, solar project, Energy Projects, solar residential

How will the election of Obama effect me?

indianasolar wrote 1 year ago: What does this have to do with solar power? For me, it may have a very big impact. I want to work in … more →

Tags: Solar Power, Solar News, Energy Projects, Future Energy, potential energy, building green, obama

Is Solar Hot Water right for me?3 comments

indianasolar wrote 1 year ago: This is the question that I have asked myself for sometime now. As I see it I have two options. Firs … more →

Tags: Solar Technology, solar residential, solar, hot water, solar heater

The new Residential Energy Tax Credit and you. 1 comment

indianasolar wrote 1 year ago: All of you know that the government has “Bailed Out” the financial system. But, did you … more →

Tags: building green, Solar News, Solar Power, solar project, solar residential, Residential, tax credit

Solar Power Incentives Listed at DSIRE: Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency

tnetnoc wrote 1 year ago: From their home page: “DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility … more →

Tags: Solar Power, Renewable Energy-Solar, WIND & SOLAR, Renewable Sources, Future Energy, water energy, energy guide, solar incentives, renewable energy

MIT Solar Power Storage Breakthrough3 comments

tnetnoc wrote 1 year ago: In case last month’s solar developments weren’t fantastic enough, researchers at MIT hav … more →

Tags: new solar power, solar efficiency, Solar News, Solar Plant, Solar Power, solar research, solar storage, MIT, New technology


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