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How much to install solar power for homes into a 700sq ft house?
Posted on June 10th, 2009 in solar power for homes
2 responses to How much to install solar power for homes into a 700sq ft house?
I don't know. But I am considering retro-fitting my house for passive solar. I am thinking of installing a skylight and putting a slate or brick floor under it for thermal mass. Also might build a trombe wall and put upper and lower vents in it to bring heat into my back room. I have already installed rain barrels and they do a fine job of collecting rainwater for watering my garden. Since I can't afford to build a house, I am looking at ways to make my existing house more energy efficient. I would like to either get a tankless hot water heater or check into making a solar unit, but it will be awhile before I get to that. You might find there are some ways to adapt your current home to take advantage of passive solar, too!
Good luck with your project!
References :
http://www.sunplans.com/html/passive_solar.php3
http://www.newenergy.org/sesci/publications/pamphlets/passive.html
http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/SpaceHeating/Space_Heating.htm
If you are looking for information on a small, economical system…I suggest you take a look at this interesting website…http://www.otherpower.com/wardsolar.html
You can gage whether this $700 system is too light or if it may work for your lifestyle. You can enhance it from there.
References :
http://www.otherpower.com/wardsolar.html
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