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SOLAR POWER FACTS: see how solar energy works best for YOU!

We all want to help the environment and having all the SOLAR POWER FACTS is the way forward! There are more applications for Solar Energy than just generating residential electricity and heating household water. It is possible to meet ALL of our energy needs with the power of the sun and reduce or even eliminate our Ecological Footprint at the same time.

“The use of solar energy has not been opened up because the oil industry does not own the sun.” - Ralph Nader

Lifestyle

Imagine living the lifestyle you have now but with the knowledge that you are not damaging the environment at all, and that you are rather having a POSITIVE effect through supporting long term sustainable and pollution free energy technology. There is no need for us to make large changes to the way we live in order to have a positive effect. In many cases even the smallest of changes can have a large long term effect and often with little or no expense.

Benefits of Solar Power

This site provides information on the advantages of solar energy and how we can integrate it into our lives and homes. There are articles on all the major systems for harvesting heat and electricity in the most earth friendly manner, all with easy to follow explanations. The Chemistry section gives solar power facts at the atomic level with clearly explaining the science behind photovoltaics. Understanding the reasons behind why things work is central to being able to make informed decisions.
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Solar Power and Math for Kids

This site also includes an extensive Kids' Section, since the best way for our children to develop an understanding of the massive potential of the Sun is through hands on experience. There are experiments for kids as young as 4 years old, right through to those appropriate for teenagers ready to study Chemistry in their final years of secondary schooling.

Strong basic maths skills are also essential for success in the sciences and are good to have for life. There is a Math Help section that includes free downloads of exercises and skill practice sheets, as well as instructions on how to get the most out of them. In Math Games there are lots of fun, free and simple game ideas to keep your child interested in the subject while also practicing basic skills.

The Rise of Solar Power

Solar Power is becoming more prominent all the time. The technologies are improving by the day as it the range of available products, allowing those of us who care about the planet's future to make the biggest impact of all...TO HAVE NO IMPACT!!

Keep your finger on the pulse of new developments in this crucial field of science and enterprise with my new RSS Blog and with a Brighter Solar Future eZine subscription (both free!).

The best way to a zero emissions lifestyle is to make good decisions. The way to do that is by having quality information. Solar power facts are what this site provides.

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Stay up to date with the latest solar power facts, technologies, kids' stuff and more. This ezine will also keep you updated on my recent additions to the free maths downloads you can access from this site.

About Me

My name is Roger, and I live in Melbourne, Australia. That explains why you might see some spelling differences such as litre, colour and so on; this is me using Australian English.

I have had a passion for solar power for many years and genuinely believe that it holds the key to humanity overcoming its unsustainable reliance on fossil fuels. The technology is already available and we have the capacity to produce the solar power we need to move on to a clean, green world. With all the solar power facts we are ready to make it happen.

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Major Sections of This Site:

Solar Power Facts: A Brighter Future Blog
The Solar Power Facts blog keeps you up to date with all additions and changes to the Green Planet Solar Energy website - Build a Brighter Future. Subscribe here.

Fossil Fuels or Solar Future? We must choose carefully.
Solar or fossil? Let's take a look at the future of fossil fuels and of ourselves if we continue to rely on them. The evidence suggests that we need to re-think our approach to energy use.

Plastics Raw Materials, Properties and Production
Plastics Raw Materials: Most of the plastics we use are made from crude oil. The processes involved in turning the oil into the final product are not beyond our grasp

The Photovoltaic Solar Cell: how it works.
Find out how a Photovoltaic Solar Cell generates electricity from sunshine! No-nonsense text and clear pictures make understanding this topic a breeze.

The Chemistry Of It All
This page focuses on the chemistry behind the operation of solar energy. The concepts are broad and fascinating and empower us to see the brilliance in the humble solar cell.

Chemistry Definitions: The Chemistry of Solar Part 2
Chemistry Definitions: We have previously learned about what atoms and elements are, and how their outer shell electrons determine how they behave around other atoms.

How Do Batteries Work? Technical Details and Applications
We use batteries in everyday life and many of our devices are reliant on them, but how do batteries work? The main focus of this section is rechargeable batteries.

Future Solar Energy: The Big Projects
Here are some of the best large scale current and future solar energy projects from around the world. These landmark projects are as impressive as they are essential.

Home Solar Power: meet all your energy needs.
Home solar power is more affordable now than ever before and thanks to Government rebates it is within reach of most people.

What Solar Power Rebate Do I Qualify For?
Many Governments are now offering home owners a significant solar power rebate to cut the cost of installing household solar electricity. Find out what you are entitled to claim and what is required.

Solar Power Heating for Your Home
Solar power heating for your home - explore what's available, and find out what's best for your home. Cost effective and low maintenance, solar heating is ideal for your home and the planet.

Solar Garden Decor
There is a large range of available solar garden decor items to make your garden more attractive while being as environmentally friendly as possible. Live green with your solar garden.

The Energy Conservation Solution: Power Use Reduction
The best energy conservation solution is to have a more positive impact on the environment by reduce our home energy use.

Energy Efficient Houses: Further Action
For us to have energy efficient houses there are many no or minimal cost measures we can enact. Beyond those, we will need to invest some further resources into making our homes future friendly.

Carbon Offset Credits: Make A Difference
Carbon Offset Credits, also called simply Carbon Offsets, are a way to fund projects that directly reduce the amount of Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere and therefore offset our activities.

Earth's Solar Greenhouse
The solar greenhouse effect is the warming of the planet caused by too much heat from the sun being trapped by the atmosphere. This is a complex situation that requires some clear explanations.

Solar Camping: Go Green in the Bush
I love camping and bushwalking. The stillness and the calm are what I find most appealing. Solar camping equipment gives us the chance to have an impact-free camping experience.

Buying cheap Solar Panels
If you know what to look for you can find cheap solar panels in many places. These can be either new or used solar panels. Either way, here are some tips about getting the best for your money.

Solar Energy Education For Kids - hands on experiments
Solar energy education helps children appreciate the uses of Solar Power. These experiments have easy to follow instructions and are free to use. Start investigating!

Childrens Science Experiments: Learn with Fun
This section of childrens science experiments is dedicated to learning through fun and to develop the child's natural curiosity.These experiments are split into appropriate age categories.

Mathematics Freeware - Build Essential Skills
Mathematics Freeware: Our children benefit from strong basic maths skills and I will be providing the tools and techniques that will give your child the best chance of success in this subject.

Math Puzzles and Games for Kids
Math puzzles and games are a great way to reinforce learning and develop problem solving.

More Topics coming soon!
More parts will be added to this website very soon. Check back often!

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