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6 indoor lights + 4 outdoor lights + 3 Fans + PC + Printer + TV +Wataer Pump + Wataer Heater.

You need to do a loads list that lists how many watts each of those components draw, and for how many hours a day. You also need to consider if any of them run on 220V instead of 110V (in the US), often the water heater and pump are 220V. You can do that on this calculator, http://www.altestore.com/store/calculators/load_calculator/. Once you know how many watt hours you need a day, you can enter it in the off-grid calculator at http://www.altestore.com/store/calculators/off_grid_calculator/.

Alternately, if you are buying electricity from the electric grid now, you can look at your electric bill and see how many kilowatt hours (kwh) a month you use, and divide it by 30 days to see how much you use a day. Then enter that number in the off-grid calculator.

If you do have access to the electric grid, it doesn’t make sense to disconnect from the grid, it is less expensive to continue with them, sell them any extra you make and buy back any more that you need. You would use them as your battery bank.

Also, and most importantly, instead of using solar electric to heat your water, you should get solar water heating instead of using electricity to heat it. It’s much more efficient and less expensive. You should also be using CFL or LED lights instead of regular incandescent lights. It’ll save you a fortune.

Solar powered off-grid eco house for sale in the mountains near the mediterranean coast. 40 km from Alicante Airport Orcheta in the province of Alicante. Has solar photovoltaic panels to supply all electricty, rainwater harvesting, permaculture garden, 4 bedrooms, walk-in pantry, study, log fire, phone, internet and more

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Cool your hot attic for free. Dave Warden explains how to do a proper installation of a solar powered attic fan. The majority of heat loss for air conditioning in the summertime is through the top story attic space. This solar powered fan will dramatically reduce your energy costs and pay for it self. Remember, it uses NO ELECTRICITY to cool your attic and reduce your air conditioning bill!

contact Dave Warden for more info
davidhwarden@msn.com
562.716.8264

JAD Roofing for proper installation.
call (818) 760-0070

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I need to know what materials, and how to build it

Active or passive?
Solar thermal or solar electric?

Start by answering those questions and the answer can be any combination of all or one of them.
Passive collects (and stores) energy but does not convert light ot electric. Active goes from light to electric or thermal as in hot water.
Here are some of the materials.
For passive, create collectors , windows, skylights etc, have the light shine of heavy dense materials like rocks, brick, ceramic tiles to store the heat of the sun.
Solar electric you will need some solar collectors, batteries, power efficient devices (which would use the stored electricity)
Solar thermal usually uses (black) panels to heat up in the sun and water runs through them heating up as it goes.

I just want to learn the basic steps to run my house or RV completely Solar panels. I know somewhat what I am doing but I would like to just know all the basic steps and tools I would need to set everything up.

Hi, if you like to solve your problem, my Website http://www.just-a-green-life-4u.com will help.

I need to make a small solar powered house(doll house) for a science project so how do i do it?

Buy the mini panels here: http://www.solar-world.com/SolarMini-Panels%26Motors.htm
You should also have experience with electric work.

Good luck.

The New York Institute of Technology is helping the town of Hempstead save some money. The college donated an energy dependent solar powered house to the town that’s going to provide some office space with a very low electric bill. Amanda Gerry explains.

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The Dunn family converted to photovoltaic solar electricity, installing an array of solar panels on our house that now produces more electricity than we use! Here comes the sun! Let the sunshine in!

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Lennar Sacramento builds new homes throughout the Greater Sacramento area including Roseville, Rancho Cordova and El Dorado Hills. Lennar Sacramento new homes are enhanced by Lennar’s SOLARplus program, combining solar electric systems with today’s most innovative energy efficient products and building practices. Lennar’s new home communities are close to everything you want and need in the greater Sacramento area.

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http://www.ussunlight.com

Professional grade solar powered attic fan uses no electricity.

The Sunfan Professional Series – Roof Mount Attic Fan is designed to reduce heat build-up in your attic in the summer and remove harmful moisture in the winter. It’s commercial grade, heavy duty construction provides up to 25% more power than other fans, providing better circulation and improved airflow in your attic space. One fan can ventilate up to 1250 square feet and lowers the attic temperature so your air conditioning won’t have to run so long to cool your home. By running year-round, it can keep your attic space drier by removing moisture in the winter, reducing condensation and preventing the growth of harmful mold and mildew.

Cools in the Summer
During the summer, the Roof Mount Attic Fan vents the hot air out of your attic and keeps it closer to the temperature outside. Your air conditioner won’t have to run so long to cool the inside of your home.

Prevents mold and mildew in the winter
In the winter, warm moist air rises from the inside of your home and collides with the cold underside of the roof. The Roof Mount Attic Fan provides the air circulation that prevents the moist air from condensing on the surface. Keeping your attic drier.

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