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A kilowatt hour seems like a trifling thing. You can consume a kilowatt hour in about 50 minutes with a microwave oven, or five hours with a large television. Over the course of 80 minutes on a treadmill your body can burn a kilowatt hour’s worth of food energyabout four chocolate donuts, or one double cheeseburger. Depending on where you live, it costs more than a quarter or less than a dime.
The Wood 103
This page is all about a rather silly, quick project where in about 1 day I built a small wind generator using the following items, and nothing else.... (1) Wood (2) Copper wire (3) Surplus Neodymium magnets (4) Dirt (5) 10" piece of 3/8" steel shaft (6) Two bolts, but these are optional. ...and that's all, unless we count glue, and linseed oil which I used for finishing. Pictured above is one of the magnets I used. Above you can see the armature for the alternator. Pictured above you see the wooden pillow block bearings. The stator, on which the coils are wound was cut from two pieces of 2" X 4" lumber. I dragged a magnet around in the dirt of my driveway, so that it would attract the magnetite sand. The dirt was mixed with epoxy, so that I had a thick paste. The completed alternator! To stay with the "style" of the project I decided to build the whole windmill out of wood, it's a fairly simple design and should be self explanatory. The prop is wooden, made from 1" X 4" lumber.
Ruling says Chinese solar panels pose risk to Canadian industry
After months of deliberation by two government bodies, a final decision has been released ruling that Chinese solar panels are being dumped into Canada and they could damage the Canadian solar industry. The judgment – issued by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on Friday – said that dumping and subsidizing of some Chinese-made solar panels have not yet hurt Canadian panel makers, “but are threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry.” That means that provisional duties imposed on some Chinese companies by the Canada Border Services Agency – the other body looking into the case – will be refunded, but tariffs will apply from now on, said lawyer Thomas Timmins of Gowlings in Toronto. The CBSA’s provisional duties, set in March, ranged from 9 per cent to 286 per cent, depending on the specific Chinese manufacturer. The final tariff levels have not yet been revealed. The Canadian solar industry has been divided about the imposition of import duties. Mr. Report Typo/Error
Solar Power Manitoba (Complete Guide 2019)
Congratulations! You’ve found the ultimate guide for going solar in Manitoba! Manitoba is currently the #7 province in the country for installing a solar power system, scoring as one of the best provinces for sunlight levels, financing options, and installation costs. This page contains all available information about installing solar in Manitoba including solar incentives, regional geography, electrical utilities, and access to solar, as of 2019. You can read from top to bottom, or skip to your preferred section by clicking on it below: Overall Solar Rating We’ve ranked Manitoba as being Canada’s seventh best province for solar power in 2019. Curious to see how and why we rank the provinces the way we do? Basic System Information When thinking about solar power, the first questions that often come to a person’s mind are: “How big does my solar system need to be?” This section is intended to answer these basic questions before going into the details about installing solar in Manitoba.
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We pride ourselves on supplying you with unlimited energy from the sun. Not only is solar energy a renewable resource, it’s also environmentally friendly. Stardust Solar does the installation of solar photovoltaic systems for your home, business, and cottage. Our environmental multiplier pledges that; for every solar panel we install we will plant 10 trees in a country affected by deforestation and for every solar student certified we’ll plant 25 tress. Our Services: A detailed assessment for your home, cottage, or business will provide you with a full report before making any decisions about whether renewable energy systems are for you. Our staff is always professional and happy to help you achieve your renewable energy goals. Contact us today! Email: info@stardustsolar.com
Why Get Certified? | NABCEP
In the renewable energy industry, NABCEP’s Board Certification programs are the definition of knowledge, experience, and professionalism. Earning one or more of NABCEP’s Board Certifications can: Increase your earning potential (by an average of more than $11,000 per year)Improve your skills and abilitiesValidate your knowledge in the industryPositively impact your reputation, credibility, & consumer confidenceProve your willingness to invest in your professional developmentDemonstrate your commitment to your professionLead to you opening your own business Board Certifications are also valuable to employers for a lot of reasons. Make hiring decisions much easierSave time and money by helping employers fill open positions with qualified candidatesAre a reliable predictor of employee successReduce the costs associated with poor quality installationsProve that candidates have the knowledge and skills to get the job done right
NABCEP Course Catalog | North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
