RE General Discussion

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On Demand Hot Water


Hello All, I need to purchase a on-demand propane water heater. I'm off grid with a 1K array and a 880 amp hou...
 Dave C 2

Saving Money on Water Heating

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I came up with a way of reducing my electrical consumption for water heat that may or may not be of general interest, but though...
 Jon C 6

During Float Charge - How to use the extra PV power?

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I have a 700w PV system that is putting my battery array in to float charge for a couple of hours a day. Other than net...
 Keith Birchfield 5

Two panel, one charge controller aboard sailboat..Questions???


I live aboard a sailboat, it is on a mooring, it swings 360 degrees around the mooring twice daily with the tides. My masts, 65&...
 Stephen Brown 3

"New Music, New Energy Tour" idea


Hey, altE Store!  I am an indie singer/songwriter from LA, and I try to do as much as I can to lead a sustainable lifestyle...
 Arden Kaywin 0

Have been preparing for solar...


I have been preparing for a solar solution now for 3 years.  I have updated my lighting to fluorescent and LED, insulated m...
 Ronald r 1

Morning Star Tristar-45 charger


I order a Morning Star Tristar charger for my RV solar system. I'm in the process of planing the layout and was wondering i...
 Robert Baker 2

Solar Panels for RV's


We are full time RVer's and as of yet have not boon docked much.  Who or where can I get info on how many panels etc w...
 Clint Davis 1

What is energy?

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What is energy? According to Physics theory, energy is defined as the amount of work that can be carried out by a force. Energy ...
 Gina Roberts 17

How to run a small DC motor??????


Hi!  I'm a solar newbie; I want to run a small DC motor in my attic for ventilation.  The fan specs are:  12...
 Joe Bullio 4

Solar Hot Water - Heat Exchangers


Do any of the retro fit heat exchangers push heat in to the existing tank continuously? By continuously I mean, via a c...
 Keith Birchfield 2

All You Need to Know About Renewable Energy


Hey guys check out these links below they range from Creating your own Renewable Energy to Geothermal Heat Pumps.  All are ...
 Mario Campobasso 1

new alternative energy event in Russia!


Hello everybody! My name is Elizaveta Kostikova. My company is organizing the First International Forum ENERGY FRESH 2009 (i...
 Elizaveta Kostikova 0

I want to run a Servel gas/electric refridgerator off of solor power


Hi all I am new to all this. I have a hunting cabin that I run all lights, heat, stove , fridge off of propane. The fri...
 Dan Nichols 2

Trying to Figure Out How to Get Started

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Hi Alt E Forums, I've searched and called on solar consultants on and off over the last few months but get discour...
 Andy Andy 13

Paint / Coat roof to reflect sun's energy?

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My house has a shingle roof.  As you can imagine, they're black.  Black absorbs the sun's energy quite well, so in t...
 Travis M 6

1KW or Smaller Grid Tied Windturbines?


I have been searching for a 1000watt or smaller turbine that can be grid tied. I know the DC ones can be used to charge battery ...
 Michael Heinrich 1

Wheego Whip Electric Cars Come To The Rescue


I personally wouldn't count on the "Big Three" actually implementing any of these new technologies in the near fu...
 Joeseph Connely 1

wvo/svo/ biodiesel generator


Please look at the wvo/svo/biodiesel generator demonstration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BQzfrnlBEs&feature=channel
 Georges Valme 0

Renewable Energy Blogs


Does anyone know of any good renewable energy blogs that discuss recent news events and such? I have found a few such as the fol...
 Michael Leigh 2
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