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How can I use Solar Power in my home?

I am wanting to power just a couple household items with a small solar panel. What will I need? I know I need a solar panel, and some kind of AC-DC converter, and a battery perhaps? How would I wire it up? I do NOT want to spend a fortune doing this, I am only […]

Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis question?

Copper can be electroplated at the cathode of an electrolysis cell by the following half-reaction. Cu2+ + e- —> Cu(s) How much time would it take for 229 mg of copper to be plated at a current of 8.8 A? can someone tell explain how to do this problem? how did u get the answer? […]

COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMPS

The need for electricity in a growing economy like India is vast. Though generating capacity has doubled in the past decade, demand shortages amount to about 15%. In the area of lighting, Compact Fluorescent Lamps are an energy-saving alternative. They consume one-fourth the energy of traditional lamps, and last 8 times longer. Thus providing a […]

Question About Home Wind Turbines?

I am looking into purchasing a power generating wind turbine for my house, but I’m after a bit of advice. What are the qualities that i should be looking for when i begin looking into the purchase?

Kajaki hydroelectric dam, Afghanistan

5 Feb 07: Royal Marines have cleared a Taliban base, consisting of 25 compounds, near the Kajaki hydroelectric dam, in an effort to help bring stability and power to Afghanistan. Once fully operational the dam will bring electricity to 1.8 million people. But the area around Kajaki, northern Helmand Province, has been the site of […]

Drexel Dragon Wagon ASME HPV 2008

Video highlights of the Drexel Dragon Wagon at the ASME Human Powered Vehicle Competition in Madison, Wisconsin. The Dragon Wagon is a human-electric hybrid vehicle capable of reaching 35+ mph in under 16 seconds. Visit us online at dragonwagon.wikidot.com 24-27 April 2008.

What does this sticker on hybrid cars mean?

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Prius_hov_sticker.jpg Today I saw a hybrid car with 4 of these stickers their car, and I usually see hybrids / electric cars with 2 of these. What do they mean?