Friday, August 29, 2008

How Solar Power Works (A non-technical view)

Reducing energy cost with solar power is a white hot topic today. Many people understand that solar power can help reduce energy but do not understand how. Nothing reduces energy like a free energy source (the sun).

For a non-technical explanation of how a solar power(photovoltaic system) works and how a solar hot water system works, Duke Energy has a good article here.

For a good explanation of how to size and install a solar power system, Duke Energy has a good article here.

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