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Should I use Tesla Solar Tiles instead of mounted solar panels?

...solar pV cells on the front of the house, would be preferable. I'd prefer a more subtle technology than the standard Solar Panels mounted on top of brackets, on...

Posted by Philip Benson March 10, 2021 Solar photovoltaic 1 response

How much does a Tesla roof cost?

...Solar Roof that you would expect to pay is about $21.85 per square foot USD.  As an estimate, and according to Telsa’s published price for solar tiles, to cove...

Posted by Anthea Larke June 18, 2019 Renewable energy 1 response

Can I use an old patio door thermal pane as the cover for a solar air heater?

...solar air heaters -  DIY solar air heater instructional video  So if I understand correctly you are using the layered screen technique to build your panel? The ...

Posted by Fred Miller May 20, 2019 Solar thermal collectors 1 response

Can a solar thermal air system be coupled to an HRV for heating incoming fresh air?

...solar collection potential). Am I crazy?  Brian We haven't seen any great results when trying to marry solar air heaters to an HRV. To achieve a similar result ...

Posted by Brian Billings March 21, 2019 Solar thermal collectors 1 response

Can you dual-wire a house, part AC and part DC?

I have been doing a bit of research lately on solar power, grid-tied and backup systems. As we plan to build a house to Passive House standards, is there any wa...

Posted by Lee Watt March 17, 2019 Solar photovoltaic 1 response

What would a saltwater home battery bank be for solar applications with a fridge?

...solar home battery technologies When you are sizing a solar array to power a home there are some variables that needs to be entered, the fridge is just a part o...

Posted by Jordon Morishita June 25, 2020 Renewable energy 1 response

Where can I find salt water batteries?

...solar systerm for my house. I am very interested in the company you spoke about. Thanks! Shelley The arrival of saltwater home solar batteries on the market for...

Posted by S Conrad June 23, 2020 Renewable energy 3 responses

Are saltwater home batteries availability in the USA?

...solar power, but the one company we found that came to market with a product doesn't seem to be in business anymore unfortunately. We have yet to hear of any ot...

Posted by David Meckes April 11, 2020 Renewable energy 1 response

What is the best insulation for a small energy neutral home project?

...solar for electricity and rain/lake water for water. I want the house to be as well insulated as possible so I have to generate less electricity, so I'm wonderi...

Posted by Dan Gull Nov. 11, 2019 Off-grid and Net-Zero Housing 4 responses

Will evacuated thermal solar tubes work for a greenhouse in winter?

...solar panels) could you tell me if and how this would work, price and what equipment i would need? thanks!!  Here is our page on greenhouse construction in cold...

Posted by Solus Lee Una Feb. 22, 2021 Greenhouses and Sunrooms / Solariums 1 response

How do I build or buy a salt battery for my home?

...solar installed on the roof but need to build storage and I would like to use a salt battery.

Posted by Sakthi N Dec. 26, 2020 Renewable energy

What are the ingredients for making a DIY salt water battery?

In addition, i hear about lithium-ion and magnesium but is there other material with high storage energy? There are different types of battery as you mention, L...

Posted by louis-jacques Wens Dec. 10, 2020 Electricity 1 response

Is solar air heating for a floor as efficient as solar hydronic?

...solar solution though and choosing between a solar water heater and a solar air heater, there you would for sure have more variables in terms of the initial cos...

Posted by Ryan Johnson Dec. 7, 2020 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 2 responses

What is the best way to heat a home with solar panels?

Hi, we are planning to build a home in the Canadian Rockies, we would like to incorporate a grid tied, ground mounted solar system into our design.  Given that ...

Posted by Oliver Williamson Oct. 26, 2020 Off-grid and Net-Zero Housing 1 response

Is there an update on your demo house solar air heater?

...solar? Wouldn't the collected power from PV be more beneficial if it can cover the equivalent heat units collected by the Air Solar Panel, possibly power the Le...

Posted by dean c Oct. 24, 2020 Concept and design 2 responses

What are solar battery storage alternatives?

...solar power?  Here is our guide to choosing home batteries, and you could also check into saltwater home batteries as well.     

Posted by Sasha Nazarchuk Sept. 21, 2020 Renewable energy 3 responses

Where should you mount solar panels if you don't have space on your roof?

...solar exposure. An alternative, as you mention in your question, is a solar tracker mount. We have an article on that very topic, see here – Choosing between so...

Posted by Dan Hynes Aug. 31, 2020 Solar photovoltaic 1 response

Do I need CSA Approval to Build and Sell Solar Air Heaters?

...solar air heaters in Canada? That's an interesting question, but one that we are not really positioned to answer with confidence. I did speak with one manufactu...

Posted by Nathan Mackay Aug. 7, 2018 Solar thermal collectors 1 response
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