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A Camping Supply List is an Essential Part of Planning a Camping Trip.

A well-prepared and thorough camping supply list can make a big impact on your camping adventure. Your camping supply checklist is a great way to get organized and stay organized while preparing for your family outing this season. Your camping … Continue reading

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Let There Be Light, Part 1 – The Camping Lantern

The only thing worse than setting up a tent in the rain is setting up a tent in the rain in the dark. That is a lesson I learned all too well while trying to set up camp in the … Continue reading

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Renewable Energy Options for the Home – Part 2 (Solar Energy)

The sun is a very powerful source of energy which powers natural cycles on earth like wind, water flow and plant growth.. Solar power is the technology of obtaining energy from the sun. There are three approaches to gain maximum … Continue reading

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Home Solar Power – Understanding the Site Evaluation Process (Part 8)

Concerned about the Climate Crisis and the release of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions? Want to lower your carbon footprint related to your residential home? You might just be able to if your home is a suitable match for a … Continue reading

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Measuring Solar Power – What the Sun Has to Offer (Part 5)

This article explains the fundamental terms related to sunlight and residential solar energy systems. You will learn about units of measure, forms of solar radiation, spectral distribution, energy distribution, and solar position. Germany and Japan are often cloudy or foggy … Continue reading

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Residential Solar Energy, Solar Cells Types, and the Growth of Silicon Sources (Part 7)

In the following, we tell the story of silicon sourcing back to it’s bust in the early 1990s, define the different types of solar cells, and highlight (briefly) the new solar technologies emerging today (thin film and nano-solar). The following … Continue reading

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How Residential Solar Power Works – Re-Thinking Solar (Part 2)

You are contributing to a cleaner environment by upgrading to solar generated electricity. You are also taking a step toward energy independence when you begin using solar power in your home. To better understand solar electric systems and how they … Continue reading

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Outdoor Lighting the Old-Fashioned Way – Part 3

There are many different outdoor lighting styles to choose from that one can get overwhelmed or flustered by the choices. If you have an outdoor theme, try to stick with the theme or environment you are trying to create. This … Continue reading

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