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The Five Disadvantages of Solar Power Again
Does Solar Power Have Disadvantages? How Can Anyone Say This About Renewable Energy?
Posted by Tom Delconte on www.homeenergypros.lbl.gov
Comments by Don Ames, www.detectenergy.com
Tom posted the 5 "disadvantages" listed below. I did not agree with the list so I thought I would post them as Tom did and then add my comments below each one. Be sure and join the discussion by posting…
ContinueAdded by Don Ames on March 20, 2012 at 10:30pm — No Comments
Solar Power Panel and the Pergola
Getting the Most out of Your Pergola, Think Solar Power Panel
by Don Ames, www.detectenergy.com
Sitting in a meeting the other day, I was listening to a discussion on where to put half-a-million dollars worth of solar power panels. The discussion considered placing panels on roofs, on picnic shelters, and carports - it's not easy trying to find a place for a bunch of solar panels. After all, there are things to keep…
ContinueAdded by Don Ames on November 27, 2011 at 10:20am — 2 Comments
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