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Comment on Solar Power System for your Home – What do you Need? by Elizabeth Warton

Elizabeth Warton — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:17:27 +0000

Hi,
I’m glad that I found this site! Yes, the price of installing pv system is still gradually falling, our saving are increasing, and that’s great. I hope that people will turn to being more environment-friendly. To all reading it: we have to start being more responsible for our environment and use renewable sources of energy. It’s really not that hard to design and do all the installations, especially now, that we have better tools to do it, like the apps ( this one for example https://easysolar.co/ ) that practically do everything for you, design, calculate the azimuth, provide you with simulations and financial analysis and save your time! We have to start to make good changes… Oh, and good luck to all beginners!
Elizabeth

Comment on Solar Lights FAQ by admin

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:38:33 +0000

In reply to Lanny Cyr.

Lanny,

The average consumer will not take care of his solar lights the way you do!
By removing the rechargeable batteries, cleaning the contacts and stocking your solar lights inside during winter time you are considerably extending their life-span.
Regarding the rechargeable batteries, according to my experience 2 years before replacement is very good.

Comment on What are Solar Driveway Lights by admin

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:25:03 +0000

In reply to Bryan.

Bryan,

I’m not sure where you can find exactly the same solar driveway lights but you can check some other models at https://www.clean-energies.org/Solar-Path-Lights_c_39.html

Comment on Installing Your Solar Powered Garden Lights: Not As Easy As You Think! by admin

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:53:18 +0000

In reply to Tony.

Tony,

Maybe The solar garden light is located in the shade. In this case he photocell triggers the light during the day and the battery is too low at night.
Try to install your solar light in a sunny location and see what happens.

Comment on Hybrid Solar Lighting Technology by admin

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:10:10 +0000

In reply to Anco Blazev. Hi Anco, Thanks for sharing. I'm publishing your post so people who are interested in your hybrid solar system can contact you directly.

Comment on Hybrid Solar Lighting Technology by Anco Blazev

Anco Blazev — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:15:54 +0000

We are small engineering firm in AZ, specializing in solar power generation since 1975. Our hybrid (CPV/T) system produces simultaneously electricity and hot water. Electricity is generated by concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) modules with >40% efficiency. Since we use very high concentration (525 times the sun energy over small areas) the CPV solar cells get very hot (over 300C if not cooled down) so we cool them via coolant (water or glycol) which keeps them operating at high efficiency. At the same time the liquid is heated up to 180F and can be used in open or closed loop heating systems.

We believe that our hybrid CPV/T system could be successfully used in your mix of commercial and industrial applications and marketed as a very efficient use of solar energy in a number of states and countries. The benefits of such “marriage” are numerous, including taking full advantage of the present day energy credits and subsidies.

Anco Blazev, Ch.E.
President & CTO
SolarTech of AZ
480-381-7502

Comment on Solar Spot Lights by admin

admin — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:44:57 +0000

In reply to Reg Martin.

Hi Reg,

For this kind of application we always recommend a very bright solar light. You can go without hesitation for the 108 LEDs solar flood light at https://www.clean-energies.org/Solar-Flood-Light-108-LEDs_p_14.html this solar light is designed to illuminate large areas, signs, statues, etc.

Hope this helps

Comment on Solar Spot Lights by Reg Martin

Reg Martin — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 01:36:27 +0000

Can you recommend a type/brand of solar to illuminate a very large tree? Have read many on-line reviews but cannot decide which would work best shining up into such a large tree.

Thanks for your help!

Comment on What are Solar Driveway Lights by Bryan

Bryan — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:45:37 +0000

I am looking for the ones in the photo. Where can I find them

Comment on Installing Your Solar Powered Garden Lights: Not As Easy As You Think! by Tony

Tony — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:58:30 +0000

Why does one of my solar lights go on during the day and not at night
Thank you
Tony Lizotte

Comment on Solar Lights FAQ by Lanny Cyr

Lanny Cyr — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:54:35 +0000

“What kind of maintenance should I expect for them”. This is from one of your FAQ questions above. You say that the batteries will last the lifetime of the fixture. Do you stand by that? We have solar lights for pathways at our seasonal (summer)lake cabin. We have to replace batteries about ever 2 years. We bring them all in in the fall, remove the batteries and clean everything. In the spring we again clean the collector install the batteries and let them charge for a few sunny days prior to turning them on. The lights are not abused. Again we get maybe 2 years out of the batteries – which are expensive!!!! Suggestions? Lanny Cyr

Comment on Hybrid Solar Lighting – the Future of Solar Lights by admin

admin — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:19:39 +0000

In reply to T. Jones. They do require some cleaning, but not as often as you might think. Then again, I guess it would depend upon the environment in which they are installed.

Comment on Hybrid Solar Lighting – the Future of Solar Lights by T. Jones

T. Jones — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:58:14 +0000

Nothing is mentioned about the maintenance of the solar receptors. I can imagine that they would need to be cleaned nearly every day to keep their efficiency up.

Comment on Sunrun and the Evolution of Solar Technology by admin

admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:05:00 +0000

In reply to Dave D.. I have seen them around for quite a while actually, and the folks that I have spoken with there seem knowledgeable and professional. As with any company, however, I always recommend researching them on your own.

Comment on Solar Pool Lights Make Evenings More Memorable by solar guy enthusiast

solar guy enthusiast — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:17:41 +0000

Good informative article. You have some small unique items that look to enhance a home and after the initial investment, there is no monthly utility bill. We take our sun too much for granted. Solar lights can certainly make a difference and like the writer says can keep our planet healthy.

Comment on Sunrun and the Evolution of Solar Technology by Dave D.

Dave D. — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:35:56 +0000

I have been following the advancements in solar technology for some time now. I read your post and took a look at the Sun Run Home site and was interested in what they have to offer. Do you know first hand if they are a reliable vendor? I have a solar site that promotes solar products but not installation vendors. Do you recommend these guys?

Thanks.

Dave D.

Comment on Hybrid Solar Lighting – the Future of Solar Lights by Paul

Paul — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:18:43 +0000

This would be good for large buildings such as shopping malls, which have the space to put the pannels, but until they get more efficent so we can have smaller dishes then most people would not have the space – I guess like solar panels now they would pay for themselves over time, but they would need to be really cheap for them to be taken up on mass

Comment on Solar Yard Lights – A Good Idea? by Tony

Tony — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:39:02 +0000

Some great advice, especially as I’ve been looking into solar lighting options for my garden. I particularly like the “ease of installation” you mentioned.

Comment on Hybrid Solar Lighting – the Future of Solar Lights by Douglas

Douglas — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:39:16 +0000

Why can the sunlight not be brought into a multi-story building? Do the fiber optic bundles not carry light in a bundle that can be bent around rood edges and into a lower story?

M. A. Douglas

Comment on Best Selling Garden Solar Lights by Max Miller

Max Miller — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:06:01 +0000

There really are many reasons to install solar garden lights when you are looking for a good source of outdoor garden lighting. My favorite part is that they are eco-friendly which in turn makes them more affordable.

Comment on Solar Deck Lights by admin

admin — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:16:35 +0000

In reply to Rikard. We actually ship overseas. Just drop us an email. You need to use the contact us form.

Comment on Solar Deck Lights by Rikard

Rikard — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 08:45:03 +0000

ok, can you guys maybe figure out how to deliver overseas? Maybe a good idea?

Comment on Solar Security Lights A Must For Every Home! by Carla at Solar Party Shop

Carla at Solar Party Shop — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:35:55 +0000

I love reading about the different solar products available. These ones look like they have great technical capability if they can stay on for 50+ hours on a single charge.

Comment on Solar Lights Reviews by Carla at Solar Party Shop

Carla at Solar Party Shop — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:10:34 +0000

Some other tips for your readers trying to decipher good solar lights from bad:
1. Check the size of the solar panel – in this case, bigger is better.
Mono-crystalline (blue cells) is more efficient than amorphous cells (similar to what you see on solar scales, calculators etc). Don’t waste your money on tiny solar cells if they are powering more than 5-10 LED’s.
2. NiMH batteries perform better than NiCd when temperature and weather fluctuation is a problem. They are also more eco friendly on the environment at disposal time.
3. LED bulbs should be bright and even – when they are not, it indicates a problem with the power supply.
Solar panel’s with tempered glass increase efficiency of UV transfer to charge battery faster.
I hope your readers find this useful.

Comment on Patio Lighting Ideas by Ron Hartwell

Ron Hartwell — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:50:21 +0000

I like your layout, but lets talk solar lights. They have the distinct advantage of being easier and cheaper to install, are virtually maintanence free and they are powered by the Sun. Other than the fact that some of the cheaper ones are not very bright they are perfect.
You know the city of Los Angeles uses solar lamp posts in their parks. They look great and most people don’t even realize that they are solar. I just love them.