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Re: Cost of Solar Cells
Cost of Solar Cells By: Joseph (10 replies) Sat, 03/17/2007 - 15:14
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Re: Cost of Solar Cells
knoa and Billy,
Being more efficent is the first step. A compact florescent bulb pays for itself in 1 year or less . a old fashioned incadensent bulb make 90% heat and less than 10% light and we call it a light bulb ? It heats the air and if your colling the house with Air Cond that's dump. It uses 100 watts and a CFL compact uses 1/3 the power AND makes less heat.
Other simple items, shade sceens and over hangs, solar screens to block heat but not light. Energy star appliances, a cloths lines instead of a gas or electric dryer. It all adds up a lot.