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Solar Panels are Semiconductors

The solar cells inside solar panels use the same materials as semiconductors and transistor chips inside computers,  smartphones, and every other electronic device.  Those little lights for controls on the television, computer, or stereo – […]
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Starter Solar Panel Setup

You don’t need to spend $15,000 for solar panels on the roof of your house to take advantage of free energy from the sun.  You don’t need a house at all, as far as that […]
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Solar Security Lighting

Most people leave some kind of light on all night long outside the house.  That’s one or more light bulbs burning non-stop for 8-12 every day.  There are many ways to save money on security […]
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Solar Watch

With the advent of smartphones, wearing a wristwatch seems old-fashioned. However, there are many situations when it’s not convenient to haul out a smartphone to check the time – most sports activities (e.g., if you […]
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Solar Yard Lights

Several of my neighbors have private street lights for their driveway.  They look just like a regular street light but you pay the utility company $10/month for the power used.  Granted, the light source is […]