Comments for LA-Build.com http://la-build.com Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:05:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 Comment on What is the present status of solar energy utilization here in the philippines? ? by !amtheKing http://la-build.com/2009/12/what-is-the-present-status-of-solar-energy-utilization-here-in-the-philippines#comment-1066 !amtheKing Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:39:30 +0000 http://la-build.com/2009/12/what-is-the-present-status-of-solar-energy-utilization-here-in-the-philippines#comment-1066 I have no idea. But you should be able to research this fairly easily. Start with Google. If that doesn't suffice, try the library (I assume there are some in the Philippines). Check whatever governmental office would over-see this area in your country. I have no idea. But you should be able to research this fairly easily. Start with Google. If that doesn’t suffice, try the library (I assume there are some in the Philippines). Check whatever governmental office would over-see this area in your country.

]]> Comment on How expensive is solar energy to produce? by france http://la-build.com/2009/12/how-expensive-is-solar-energy-to-produce#comment-994 france Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:42:52 +0000 http://la-build.com/2009/12/how-expensive-is-solar-energy-to-produce#comment-994 You do not produce solar energy; it is free from the sun. However it can be converted to electricity using solar panels. If you check a picture of a satellite or the space station in orbit, you will see large solar panels to produce electricity to run the machines. One environmental problem could be the disposal of old and derelict panels. I came accross a new, proven and tested home made wind power system and solar power system which eliminates our electricity bills. It was written by a Renewable energy enthusiasts Michael Harvey the diy called Earth4energy. You can get your copy to save energy and help environment while eliminating your power bills. Get it from here: You do not produce solar energy; it is free from the sun. However it can be converted to electricity using solar panels. If you check a picture of a satellite or the space station in orbit, you will see large solar panels to produce electricity to run the machines.
One environmental problem could be the disposal of old and derelict panels.

I came accross a new, proven and tested home made wind power system and solar power system which eliminates our electricity bills. It was written by a Renewable energy enthusiasts Michael Harvey the diy called Earth4energy. You can get your copy to save energy and help environment while eliminating your power bills. Get it from here:

]]> Comment on What are some cheap ways of capitalizing on solar energy? by roderick_young http://la-build.com/2009/12/what-are-some-cheap-ways-of-capitalizing-on-solar-energy#comment-1035 roderick_young Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:16:05 +0000 http://la-build.com/2009/12/what-are-some-cheap-ways-of-capitalizing-on-solar-energy#comment-1035 One way is to simply line-dry your clothes. Just think in terms of what people did years ago, no need to go high tech. Oh, and don't waste your money on scams like Earth4Energy. There has been a slew of questions posted about the same time as yours, conveniently answered by different screen names, but new accounts with the same template. One way is to simply line-dry your clothes. Just think in terms of what people did years ago, no need to go high tech.

Oh, and don’t waste your money on scams like Earth4Energy. There has been a slew of questions posted about the same time as yours, conveniently answered by different screen names, but new accounts with the same template.

]]> Comment on What are some cheap ways of capitalizing on solar energy? by STEVEN F http://la-build.com/2009/12/what-are-some-cheap-ways-of-capitalizing-on-solar-energy#comment-1034 STEVEN F Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:01:26 +0000 http://la-build.com/2009/12/what-are-some-cheap-ways-of-capitalizing-on-solar-energy#comment-1034 Solar energy is NOT cheap. If it were, the government would not be spending tax money to try to push people into using it. People would use it BECAUSE it was cheap. Solar energy is NOT cheap. If it were, the government would not be spending tax money to try to push people into using it. People would use it BECAUSE it was cheap.

]]> Comment on Solar Energy and Hydropower energy would you say these are good energy resources? by Dr. Westinghouse http://la-build.com/2009/12/solar-energy-and-hydropower-energy-would-you-say-these-are-good-energy-resources#comment-984 Dr. Westinghouse Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:05:44 +0000 http://la-build.com/2009/12/solar-energy-and-hydropower-energy-would-you-say-these-are-good-energy-resources#comment-984 School project? cool! I miss those days dearly. I'm getting old../sigh. A little tip, get everything you would want to know about solar panel and other renewable techs. Like computers, solar power was bulky and not cost effective until a few years ago. Like computers evolution, they are now competitive and are much more efficient. I built a solar network on my roof and it's not as great as commercial panels, nor as pretty but they kick a good amount of juice. Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't standard elec something like 10cents per watt. I get 2 cents per watt from the panels. This is where I got my plans, good luck. Hope you get an A. School project? cool! I miss those days dearly. I’m getting old../sigh.

A little tip, get everything you would want to know about solar panel and other renewable techs. Like computers, solar power was bulky and not cost effective until a few years ago. Like computers evolution, they are now competitive and are much more efficient.

I built a solar network on my roof and it’s not as great as commercial panels, nor as pretty but they kick a good amount of juice.

Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t standard elec something like 10cents per watt. I get 2 cents per watt from the panels.

This is where I got my plans, good luck. Hope you get an A.

]]> Comment on Solar Energy and Hydropower energy would you say these are good energy resources? by Fir3Cat http://la-build.com/2009/12/solar-energy-and-hydropower-energy-would-you-say-these-are-good-energy-resources#comment-983 Fir3Cat Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:24:22 +0000 http://la-build.com/2009/12/solar-energy-and-hydropower-energy-would-you-say-these-are-good-energy-resources#comment-983 In my opinion solar energy is one of the best energy source. It is clean and it can provide you enough energy. Although there is some important factor to pay attention to. Firstly it is crucial that your solar panel should look south (if you live in the Northern hemisphere) to achieve the highest possible efficiency. Although this efficiency can be improved by a tracker device which constantly repositions your solar panel according to the movements of the sun. Secondly it is also very important that there must not be a shadow (by a tree etc.)on the surface of your solar panel because only a little shade can cause a high reduction in efficiency! If you are interested in building your Solar panel check out my site: In my opinion solar energy is one of the best energy source.
It is clean and it can provide you enough energy. Although there is some important factor to pay attention to.
Firstly it is crucial that your solar panel should look south (if you live in the Northern hemisphere) to achieve the highest possible efficiency. Although this efficiency can be improved by a tracker device which constantly repositions your solar panel according to the movements of the sun.
Secondly it is also very important that there must not be a shadow (by a tree etc.)on the surface of your solar panel because only a little shade can cause a high reduction in efficiency!
If you are interested in building your Solar panel check out my site:

]]> Comment on What are some cheap ways of capitalizing on solar energy? by christin http://la-build.com/2009/12/what-are-some-cheap-ways-of-capitalizing-on-solar-energy#comment-1033 christin Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:34:35 +0000 http://la-build.com/2009/12/what-are-some-cheap-ways-of-capitalizing-on-solar-energy#comment-1033 I came accross a new, proven and tested home made wind power system and solar power system which eliminates our electricity bills. It was written by a Renewable energy enthusiasts Michael Harvey the diy called Earth4energy. You can get your copy to save energy and help environment while eliminating your power bills. Get it from here: I came accross a new, proven and tested home made wind power system and solar power system which eliminates our electricity bills. It was written by a Renewable energy enthusiasts Michael Harvey the diy called Earth4energy. You can get your copy to save energy and help environment while eliminating your power bills. Get it from here:

]]> Comment on Solar Energy and Hydropower energy would you say these are good energy resources? by roderick_young http://la-build.com/2009/12/solar-energy-and-hydropower-energy-would-you-say-these-are-good-energy-resources#comment-982 roderick_young Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:13:30 +0000 http://la-build.com/2009/12/solar-energy-and-hydropower-energy-would-you-say-these-are-good-energy-resources#comment-982 All power sources have drawbacks. The two you mention, like nuclear, are relatively clean, which is a plus. Hydro is very cheap for the amount of energy we get, but our rivers are basically all dammed up already - there isn't a lot more hydropower we can get. Solar is one of the most expensive ways to generate electricity on a utility scale, but could be the cheapest way to generate electricity on a homeowner scale, at least for many urban homes. Unless one has a stream running through their property to run a water wheel, or strong steady wind, the other choices for getting power are using a gas- or oil-powered generator, or buying retail electricity from the grid. The generator will cost more per kWh over the life of the system, and the grid electricity could be more or less expensive, depending on where one lives. At the moment, the grid is usually cheaper, but not in all parts of the country. All power sources have drawbacks. The two you mention, like nuclear, are relatively clean, which is a plus.

Hydro is very cheap for the amount of energy we get, but our rivers are basically all dammed up already - there isn’t a lot more hydropower we can get.

Solar is one of the most expensive ways to generate electricity on a utility scale, but could be the cheapest way to generate electricity on a homeowner scale, at least for many urban homes. Unless one has a stream running through their property to run a water wheel, or strong steady wind, the other choices for getting power are using a gas- or oil-powered generator, or buying retail electricity from the grid. The generator will cost more per kWh over the life of the system, and the grid electricity could be more or less expensive, depending on where one lives. At the moment, the grid is usually cheaper, but not in all parts of the country.

]]> Comment on Solar Energy and Hydropower energy would you say these are good energy resources? by GABY http://la-build.com/2009/12/solar-energy-and-hydropower-energy-would-you-say-these-are-good-energy-resources#comment-981 GABY Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:37:28 +0000 http://la-build.com/2009/12/solar-energy-and-hydropower-energy-would-you-say-these-are-good-energy-resources#comment-981 Yes. Hydro is probably the least cost power there is. Solar is one of the highest cost forms. Yes. Hydro is probably the least cost power there is. Solar is one of the highest cost forms.

]]> Comment on How do places with wind and solar energy sustain their power? by bre bre_15 http://la-build.com/2009/12/how-do-places-with-wind-and-solar-energy-sustain-their-power#comment-993 bre bre_15 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:18:42 +0000 http://la-build.com/2009/12/how-do-places-with-wind-and-solar-energy-sustain-their-power#comment-993 Yes, I think of that too. Yes, I think of that too.

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