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    • Is A Higher Ah Battery Better? Does Higher Ah Equal More Power?
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  • Geothermal Energy
    • What are the 10 advantages of geothermal energy?
    • Uses Of Geothermal Energy – Give Five Direct Uses of Geothermal Energy
    • Why is Geothermal Energy not Always a Renewable Energy Source?
    • Is Geothermal Energy Renewable? Geothermal Sustainability
    • Cost of Geothermal Energy Compared to Fossil Fuels
    • How Is Geothermal Energy Harnessed? – Geothermal Energy Extraction
  • Renewable and Non Renewable Resources
    • 10 Examples of Non-Renewable Resources
    • Which Resource Is Both Renewable and Inexpensive?
    • Is Soil Renewable Or Non-Renewable Resource?
    • Why is Geothermal Energy not Always a Renewable Energy Source?
    • What Are The Disadvantages of Non Renewable Resources?

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  • Disclaimer
  • TOS
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  • About
  • Renogy Solar Products
  • Solar Panels
    • All About Solar Panels : Solar Panels Questions : Solar Panels FAQ
    • How Do I Calculate How Many Solar Panels I Need?
    • Can You Run a Hot Tub On Solar Power? Solar Powered Hot Tub Design
    • Can I Leave A Solar Trickle Charger On All The Time?
    • Can A 100 Watt Solar Panel Run An Air Conditioner?
    • Are Solar Panels Worth It In The UK? Solar PV In UK
  • Solar Battery Charging
    • What Size Solar Panel To Charge 100Ah Battery? Solar Charger
    • Can I Charge Car Battery With Solar Panel? Solar Panel To Car Battery
    • How Long Will A 100Ah Battery Run A Fridge?
    • How Many Solar Panels Does It Take To Charge A 100Ah Battery?
    • Can A Solar Panel Overcharge A Battery? 12v Battery Charging
  • Batteries
    • Is A Higher Ah Battery Better? Does Higher Ah Equal More Power?
    • What Size Battery To Run Fridge? Best Battery To Run A Fridge
    • How Long Will A 200Ah Battery Last? What Can It Run?
    • Are Lithium Batteries Better Than Lead-Acid?
  • Geothermal Energy
    • What are the 10 advantages of geothermal energy?
    • Uses Of Geothermal Energy – Give Five Direct Uses of Geothermal Energy
    • Why is Geothermal Energy not Always a Renewable Energy Source?
    • Is Geothermal Energy Renewable? Geothermal Sustainability
    • Cost of Geothermal Energy Compared to Fossil Fuels
    • How Is Geothermal Energy Harnessed? – Geothermal Energy Extraction
  • Renewable and Non Renewable Resources
    • 10 Examples of Non-Renewable Resources
    • Which Resource Is Both Renewable and Inexpensive?
    • Is Soil Renewable Or Non-Renewable Resource?
    • Why is Geothermal Energy not Always a Renewable Energy Source?
    • What Are The Disadvantages of Non Renewable Resources?
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How Do I Calculate How Many Solar Panels I Need?

  • by Jim Bruce
  • November 3, 2021April 20, 2022

How to calculate how many solar panels you need Calculating how many solar panels you need is fairly easy if you have the relevant information.… Read More »How Do I Calculate How Many Solar Panels I Need?

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What Can A 300 Watt Solar Panel Run? Solar Kits

  • by Jim Bruce
  • June 27, 2021May 24, 2022

What will a 300 watt solar panel run? A 300 watt solar panel with full irradiance will run a constant AC load of 270 watts, taking… Read More »What Can A 300 Watt Solar Panel Run? Solar Kits

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Why Is Geothermal Energy Not Used More Often?

  • by Jim Bruce
  • June 24, 2022

Geothermal energy is often touted as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. However, it still makes up only a small fraction of total energy sourced… Read More »Why Is Geothermal Energy Not Used More Often?

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How big of a wind turbine do you need to power a house?

  • by Jim Bruce
  • June 18, 2022June 18, 2022

If you intend to use a wind turbine to power a house, most mid-sized homes can work well with a 10kW-20kW system. However, some homes… Read More »How big of a wind turbine do you need to power a house?

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Is it OK to leave a solar panel disconnected?

  • by Jim Bruce
  • June 11, 2022June 11, 2022

Many people wonder if it’s OK to leave solar panels disconnected when they are exposed to the sun . Yes, it’s OK. Nothing happens to… Read More »Is it OK to leave a solar panel disconnected?

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Can geothermal energy be used to fuel vehicles?

  • by Jim Bruce
  • June 8, 2022June 8, 2022

Yes, geothermal energy can be used to power vehicles, in a roundabout way. When talking about geothermal energy, it simply refers to the heat energy… Read More »Can geothermal energy be used to fuel vehicles?

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How Does Solar Water Purifier Work?

  • by Jim Bruce
  • May 17, 2022May 17, 2022

How does solar water purification work? A solar water purifier can work in two ways: Nullify biological contaminants directly by ultraviolet light Evaporate and distill… Read More »How Does Solar Water Purifier Work?

What Is The Biggest Problem With Solar Energy?

  • by Jim Bruce
  • May 11, 2022May 17, 2022

The biggest problem with solar energy has persisted since the dawn of time – the absence of sunlight during the night. That means that the… Read More »What Is The Biggest Problem With Solar Energy?

How many solar panels does it take to run a house

How Many Solar Panels Does It Take to Run a House?

  • by Jim Bruce
  • May 8, 2022May 14, 2022

You can run a house with 28-32 solar panels on average. For a 2,500-square-foot house, this will pay 100 percent of the energy bills. The… Read More »How Many Solar Panels Does It Take to Run a House?

What is the biggest problem with wind turbines

What Is the Biggest Problem with Wind Turbines?

  • by Jim Bruce
  • May 8, 2022May 14, 2022

The biggest problem with wind turbines is that they can be loud and unsightly, sometimes harming the physical environment. Another problem is that wind power,… Read More »What Is the Biggest Problem with Wind Turbines?

How much solar would it take to power a house

How Much Solar Would It Take to Power a House? Everything You Need to Know

  • by Jim Bruce
  • May 8, 2022May 15, 2022

A 250W solar panel can generate about 1.5 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy per day and the average American household uses about 28.9 kWh of energy… Read More »How Much Solar Would It Take to Power a House? Everything You Need to Know

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What Are the 5 Advantages of Solar Energy: How Can it Benefit You and the Environment?

  • by Jim Bruce
  • May 7, 2022May 13, 2022

The top 5 advantages of solar energy are: Solar energy reduces home electricity bills Use of solar helps the environment Solar power is versatile, just… Read More »What Are the 5 Advantages of Solar Energy: How Can it Benefit You and the Environment?

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About

Jim Bruce DIY Solar Shack Blogger

Jim Bruce is the creator of the blog DIY Solar Shack. An ex-solar installer (retired) he is passionate about all aspects of solar projects for the home.

He holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Education. He has lived in the US, UK, Germany, France and now lives in Portugal.  

Recent Posts

  • Why Is Geothermal Energy Not Used More Often?
  • How big of a wind turbine do you need to power a house?
  • Is it OK to leave a solar panel disconnected?
  • Can geothermal energy be used to fuel vehicles?
  • How Does Solar Water Purifier Work?
  • What Is The Biggest Problem With Solar Energy?
  • How Many Solar Panels Does It Take to Run a House?
  • What Is the Biggest Problem with Wind Turbines?
  • How Much Solar Would It Take to Power a House? Everything You Need to Know
  • What Are the 5 Advantages of Solar Energy: How Can it Benefit You and the Environment?

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