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Energy8th October 2015
What is a solar photovoltaic panel?
A photovoltaic array or solar photovoltaic panel is a flat collection of solar cells used for converting solar energy into electricity. They are sometimes called solar panels, although that term ...
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Energy20th September 2015
Passive Solar Design for New Zealand Homes
Passive solar construction is a very
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attractive design philosophy as not only
does it save energy, but it also reduces
dampness and condensation, improves
sound insulation, increases the durability
of building materials and makes the ... -
Energy27th November 2014
Goal Zero - Plug and play Generators
For years using solar power technologies to charge phones and power other on the road gadgets has been little more than a gimmick or passing fad for mass consumption, primarily ...
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Energy23rd November 2014
How Solar Hot Water Systems Work
A solar hot water system works by using the suns energy to heat the water in your hot water cylinder. Typically a system will provide you with up to 75% ...
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Energy13th July 2014
Solar Microinverters vs. String Inverters
Traditionally, we have always used central inverters to convert the solar-generated Direct Current (DC) into Alternating Current (AC) – for use with everyday household appliances – because getting a designated ...
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Energy16th October 2012
How grid connect solar power works in NZ
A great video about how Grid Connect solar works in New Zealand. ...
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Energy15th July 2012
How much will this house cost...to run?
There's now no excuse for not getting a good energy analysis done on your house, before it's even built. That is, if you or your designer is an ArchiCAD user. ...
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Energy2nd June 2012
How good is the Energywise Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart Scheme?
The official results are out and it makes for some very interesting reading. The team at He Kainga Oranga have released their evaluation report of the government’s $340 million Warm ...
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