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Alternate Forms of Energy - Convert Your Home Today and Save!

In just the past two years we've experienced an economic downfall and a realization that we, as Americans, need to become very much less dependent on oil. With gas prices soaring in 2008 and in the middle of war brought on by oil itself, it is high time we kick ourselves into high gear to find another source to power our nation.

Not only that, but we need to turn to alternative forms of energy because our present forms are wreaking havoc on our atmosphere.

Several campaigns have popped up across the country to push for more use of coal. But is this a good solution? In my opinion, it isn't.

First off, coal, like oil, is finite. Once we mine it out for the next many years and use it at the stunning rate that we consume energy, it will be dried up fast. Secondly, the process of mining coal is a very dangerous procedure in which many Americans have already fallen victim to in the past. It's filthy, it's not going to last, and if you breathe it in for any extended period of time it will kill you, throwing you at the mercy of what's known as "the black lung".

I believe the future of American energy lies in solar and wind power. Both are powerful enough to produce alternate forms of energy that will provide energy to power our homes and businesses. Not to mention these sources are infinite.

The sun will be in it's place for thousands of years to come and wind will certainly never cease.

Another strong argument for solar and wind energy is that it's cheap and easy to build and install on residential homes yourself. It's simple enough for anyone to do and there are government grants that can assist in the cost. Which the costs of producing your own solar panels and wind turbines are very low (around $200 each) compared to the costs of buying pre-made systems which can run over $2000 per solar panel and wind turbine.

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Solar Energy converter?

How much light intensity in LUX needed to be able to generate power (electricity)?
from that energy, how much electricity can be generated?

Solar panels can produce electricity (just a wee bit albeit) even in very low light levels. In fact, I've heard of folks who have said they get a voltage reading across their solar electric panels on their home under bright moonlight. That said, the amount of power being generated at that low lux is of course low.

Solar panel manufacturers rate their modules assuming 1000 watts per square meter of sunlight. This amount is approximately the power sunshine produces on a clear day pointing directly at a solar panel. In terms of lux, this is just a simple conversion:

1 Lux is equal to 0.001496 watts/square meter

or

668,449 lux = 1000 watts/square meter

Solar panel technologies range from 8-17% efficiency. So that means that say a solar panel that is 15% efficient (in converting direct full sunlight to electricity) and let's say is 1 meter squared in size then it would produce 150 Watts (1000 Watts/square meter x 0.15 efficiency x 1 meter) or 100,267 lux.

Of course if the sun is not shining directly at the solar panel then it'll produce less power - with the extremes being at dusk and dawn usually. Solar panels can actually produce more power than what they are normally rated for in full direct sunlight. This effect can occur when there's reflection of sunlight from nearby water (e.g. a lake or a pond) or snow. The reason for this is of course that more light, more Lux is falling on the surface of the solar panel.

The Strouse Corporation Selected as Converter for 3M's New Division
The Strouse Corporation is now an authorized distributor and converter for 3M's New Renewable Energy Division (RED). The division was created to maximize 3M technologies, products and responsiveness to the fast changing renewable energy industry. 3M has developed industry specific products that will 'improve performance, quality and reduce costs.' Strouse will supply and convert 3M products ...

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