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    • 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?
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    • Why is Geothermal Energy not Always a Renewable Energy Source?
    • What Are The Disadvantages of Non Renewable Resources?

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  • Disclaimer
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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
  • August 5, 2022August 5, 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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How Many Solar Panels To Run Air Conditioner?

  • by Jim Bruce
  • August 9, 2022August 9, 2022

For most home appliances it’s quite easy to work out exactly how many solar panels you would need to run them. This is because they… Read More »How Many Solar Panels To Run Air Conditioner?

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Solar Farm Income Per Acre – How much money does 1 acre of solar panels make?

  • by Jim Bruce
  • August 8, 2022August 8, 2022

In Portugal where I live, huge solar farms are appearing throughout the countryside as many farmers are quickly seeing that there may make more revenue… Read More »Solar Farm Income Per Acre – How much money does 1 acre of solar panels make?

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Solar Panels On Pergola – Solar Pergola & Patio Cover Design

  • by Jim Bruce
  • August 8, 2022August 8, 2022

Can You Put Solar Panels On A Pergola? A pergola is an structure with a roof and four or more pillars supporting it. In some… Read More »Solar Panels On Pergola – Solar Pergola & Patio Cover Design

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10 Examples of Non-Renewable Resources

  • by Jim Bruce
  • August 8, 2022August 8, 2022

10 Examples of non-renewable resources are: Petroleum/crude oil Natural Gas Earth Minerals Coal Groundwater Land Surface/Soil Plastic Nuclear Energy Biomass Energy (in some cases) Metal… Read More »10 Examples of Non-Renewable Resources

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How Long Will A 100Ah Battery Run An Appliance That Requires 400W?

  • by Jim Bruce
  • August 7, 2022August 7, 2022

When I first saw this question my first reaction was to create a 100 Ah battery discharge calculator for appliances that require 100W to 1000W,… Read More »How Long Will A 100Ah Battery Run An Appliance That Requires 400W?

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How Many Solar Panels To Mine Bitcoin? Solar Bitcoin Mining

  • by Jim Bruce
  • August 7, 2022August 7, 2022

How much energy does it take to mine bitcoin? If running multiple GPUs to mine bitcoin, approximately 6000 watts of solar panels is required to… Read More »How Many Solar Panels To Mine Bitcoin? Solar Bitcoin Mining

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Can I Charge Car Battery With Solar Panel? Solar Panel To Car Battery

  • by Jim Bruce
  • August 6, 2022August 6, 2022

Can I Connect Solar Panel Directly To Battery? I use solar battery charging every day for lead-acid car batteries, deep-cycle batteries and lithium iron phosphate batteries… Read More »Can I Charge Car Battery With Solar Panel? Solar Panel To Car Battery

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What Are the 2 Main Disadvantages of Solar Energy? Solar Panels Cons

  • by Jim Bruce
  • August 6, 2022August 6, 2022

The 2 main disadvantages of solar energy are dependence on weather conditions and the inability to store electricity. Solar energy output depends mostly on direct… Read More »What Are the 2 Main Disadvantages of Solar Energy? Solar Panels Cons

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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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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

  • How Many Solar Panels To Run Air Conditioner?
  • Solar Farm Income Per Acre – How much money does 1 acre of solar panels make?
  • Solar Panels On Pergola – Solar Pergola & Patio Cover Design
  • 10 Examples of Non-Renewable Resources
  • How Long Will A 100Ah Battery Run An Appliance That Requires 400W?
  • How Many Solar Panels To Mine Bitcoin? Solar Bitcoin Mining
  • Can I Charge Car Battery With Solar Panel? Solar Panel To Car Battery
  • What Are the 2 Main Disadvantages of Solar Energy? Solar Panels Cons
  • How Do I Calculate How Many Solar Panels I Need?
  • Why Is Geothermal Energy Not Used More Often?

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