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Photovoltaics

Photovoltaics (also called PV) is a method of generating electrical power by converting solar radiation into electricity. The system consists of photovoltaic panels, DC-AC power inverter, battery bank, system and battery controller, auxiliary energy sources. See an image below for … Continue reading

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Solar water heating panels

This a picture of 2 flat solar water heating panels. You have to locate equipment similar to this one on your building section. Your storage water tank can be located in the building and its exact position is not a … Continue reading

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Solar+Geothermal

There was and interesting question in class yesterday – if we can combine solar and geothermal energy to achieve maximum efficiency throughout the whole year. I found information about a product that can do exactly that. Please see the link … Continue reading

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Geothermal energy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiNPhFqxODU&feature=related https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1r7fXO0QII&feature=related These are two videos that explain the principles of geothermal energy application in building heating and cooling. As you will find out from one the videos, this energy source can be applied for any building type and in … Continue reading

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