Faqs
Bullet FAQs  
     
     
     
     
     
Appropriate Technology
  Bullet What is appropriate technology?
  Bullet Inappropriate technology - Consequences
  Bullet Appropriate technology - An economical solution
The Solar Home Approach
  Bullet Planning & sizing a solar sytem
  Bullet Powering your heating loads
Wind Energy
  Bullet Reliability
  Bullet Policy factors
  Bullet Wind generators
Solar Water Pumping
  Bullet How does the sun power a pump?
Batteries
  Bullet Battery voltage and current
  Bullet Battery cable inductance
Important Facts
  Bullet System voltage selection-12 or 24 V?
  Bullet AC or DC?
  Bullet Importance of high efficiency
  Bullet Ghost loads
  Bullet Common appliances with ghost loads
Inverters
  Bullet What is an inverter?
Solar Electric
  Bullet What is PV?
  Bullet Are PVs cost effective?
  Bullet How do PVs work?
  Bullet The basic idea is simple!
  Bullet How much PV do I need for my house?
  Bullet How long will a PV last?
  Bullet What kinds of PV are available?
  Bullet Where is PV used?
Lights
  Bullet What`s the big deal about "full" spectrum lighting?
  Bullet What are compact fluorescents or PLs?
  Bullet Compact fluorescents are so expensive - are they worth it?
  Bullet What is a ballast and what is the difference between electronic and magnetic ones?
  Bullet Should I use DC lights or run everything through an inverter?
Solar Hot Water
  Bullet How do they work?
  Bullet Do solar water heaters have boosters?
  Bullet Which water heater?
  Bullet How can I install a solar hot water system?
Power BackUps
  Bullet What can I use during power failures?
  Bullet What appliances can a Trace system run?
  Bullet How long can the batteries run the system?
  Bullet How is the system recharged?
  Bullet What kind of batteries do the systems include?
  Bullet Why a Trace system over a generator?
  Bullet How fast is the system response to black-outs?
  Bullet How do I install my Trace system?
  Bullet Where will my system be installed?
  Bullet How do I decide which system is right for me?
Glossaries/Definitions
  Bullet AC Systems