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About solarfas
Dennis Yew is an electrical engineer with few years experience in solar energy technology. He is passionate to share his experience in this blog.
By solarfas on November 17, 2010
Do you just hate it when power goes off when working on your computer? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a backup source of energy for those occasions when power goes off unexpectedly? With the Scosche SolBAT II Solar Powered Backup Battery and Charger you can have a reliable and efficient battery back up for your appliances and a charger that uses solar to provide continuous charge to most devices.
Posted in Solar Electronics, Solar Gadgets, Solar Product Review Tagged efficient battery back up, reliable battery backup, Solar Powered Backup Battery, Solar Powered Charger
By solarfas on November 17, 2010
Need to recharge your mobile phones but are away from the mains? Want your laptop battery charged while at a picnic or camping? The 4-Battery Solar Charger is the device that you need. No need to leave your mobile phone or game console at home anymore.
Posted in Solar Electronics, Solar Gadgets, Solar Product Review Tagged All-Weather battery charger, handy Battery Charger, portable solar battery charger, solar battery charger
By solarfas on November 16, 2010
Know those days when you want to go sailing, fishing or even mountain biking but still need the comfort and entertainment of your favorite radio station? Whether you are out in a boat or on a bike you can now enjoy listening to your favorite music station with the portable Etón Self-Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio.
Posted in Solar Accessory Tools, Solar Electronics, Solar Gadgets, Solar Product Review Tagged Etón Self-Powered Weather Radio, portable radio, solar flashlight, solar radio, solar tourchlight
By solarfas on November 15, 2010
Ever need to get outdoors for a picnic or camping? Need outdoor lighting without the expensive equipment or costly energy? Well, now you have the new Solar Emergency Indoor & Outdoor Lantern Lamp.
Posted in Solar Automotive, Solar Electronics, Solar Gadgets, Solar Product Review Tagged back yard garden lights, emergency lamp, outdoor lighting, patio lights, Solar Emergency Indoor & Outdoor Lantern Lamp Light, solar lamp, super bright LED lamps
By solarfas on November 15, 2010
Need to get rid of pesky insects and rodents from your flower garden or back yard? Want to keep them away for a long time. With the Sunforce 80001 Solar Pest Repeller you can now get rid of these unwanted backyard pests and keep your lawn and garden looking nice and neat.
Posted in Solar Automotive, Solar Gadgets, Solar Product Review, Solar Tools & Home Improvement Tagged repell pest, solar pest control, Sunforce 80001 Solar Pest Repeller
By solarfas on November 14, 2010
Have you ever purchased a useful solar energy product but didn’t have the tolls to install, test and service it? Do you want to save money on the cost of hiring an installation handyman? The solution is simple and easy by using the Sunforce 50056 Solar Accessory Kit.
Posted in Solar Accessory Tools, Solar Automotive, Solar Gadgets, Solar Product Review Tagged 12V DC plug, convenient solar wiring kit, socket connector, Sunforce 50056 Solar Accessory Kit, voltage tester
By solarfas on November 14, 2010
Do you sometimes wish to drive your car as you talk on the phone? Want to do this using a reliable and efficient gadget? Well now there is a product that can enable you do this without any hassle. And the best part of it is that it uses the power of the sun to do this.
The IO Gear Solar Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit GBHFK231 is an excellent product that will enable you to place wireless calls to your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone. This enables you to make calls while you drive and talk with ease. The gadget also uses the power of the sun to enable you recharge as you go.
Posted in Solar Automotive, Solar Electronics, Solar Product Review Tagged Bluetooth 2.1, Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone, car’s sunroof, EDR specifications, Hands-Free Car Kit, IO Gear Solar Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit GBHFK231, Solar Bluetooth
By solarfas on November 13, 2010
Before the final bell rings, you need to estimate your solar budget .Clearer your solar cost estimation, brighter the sun shining on your rooftop! Renewable energy not only saves renewable electricity costs but also cuts your pockets deeply. How deep? You need to know your kWh, Sun hour, and solar system efficiency to arrive at this.
Posted in For DIY Lovers, Solar 101, Solar Articles, Solar Facts, Solar Projects, Solar Tips Tagged electricity costs, home solar system cost, solar budget, solar cost, solar system efficiency
By solarfas on November 10, 2010
Great if you choose solar energy among all green energy options. But before a final nod, site analysis has to be done to know whether your residence is appropriate for solar system. Sun hours, orientation and placement of solar panels, roof space availability, Length of your stay at that residence all play a crucial role in deciding just that.
Posted in Solar 101, Solar Articles, Solar Facts, Solar Projects, Solar Tips Tagged green energy, home solar energy system, Orientation of a solar array, solar energy, solar panel installation, solar water heaters
By solarfas on November 7, 2010
Secure Your Home While Saving Up Your Power Bill!
We all need to live in a secure home, especially at night. It is important for you and your family to be secure at all times. One of the best ways to provide security at home is by the use of a motion-detector outdoor light. This device will detect motion in the dark and provide a powerful beam of light that will scare away any intruders and enable any unwanted guest to be easily sighted.
Posted in Solar Electronics, Solar Product Review Tagged LED Outdoor Light, motion detection outdoor light, security light, Solar Powered Light
By solarfas on November 7, 2010
A New And Exciting Way To Maintain Charge In Your Car Battery!
The average car battery will lose charge over time while providing energy to devices such as a mobile phone or the cigarette lighter. To address this problem, Sunforce has come up with a simple device that provides continuous charge to the car battery. This product is important because it not only provides continuous charge to the car battery, but utilizes the power of the sun, making it a source of clean, reliable energy.
Posted in Solar Automotive, Solar Product Review Tagged Solar Battery Maintainer, solar car battery charger, solar charger, solar vehicle battery charger, Sunforce battery maintainer
By solarfas on November 7, 2010
Does your home crave for solar energy system? Not enough. Right Solar manufacturer, consultant, contractor, retailer and finally solar technical support have to be carefully identified keeping in mind all your energy needs, budget, ROI, storage method and well planned solar equipment installation.
Posted in For DIY Lovers, Solar 101, Solar Articles, Solar Facts, Solar Projects, Solar Tips Tagged solar consultant, solar contractor, solar energy system, solar equipment installation, Solar manufacturer, solar retailer, solar technical support
By solarfas on November 7, 2010
Before you move on to house a solar power system, some important aspects have to be considered. Before installing solar clean energy systems, your energy needs, budget, return on investment, incentives and rebates, payback period, site analysis, availability of professional consultants/manufacturers/suppliers/contractors have to be studied. Well installed solar power system can serve as a reliable renewable energy source.
Posted in For DIY Lovers, Solar 101, Solar Articles, Solar Facts, Solar Projects, Solar Tips Tagged clean energy systems, Photovoltaic (PV) systems, renewable Energy, solar incentives and rebates, Solar Power system
By solarfas on September 8, 2010
The total energy bill of an average US household is $3000 a year, and news headlines in May 2010 definitely did not offer much hope to householders. The power announcements were followed by a set of predictable interviews, which showed that those with fixed incomes have planned big changes to their expenditure to continue using electricity. Despite the drawbacks of using power supplied by the local power station, none of these householders are planning on installing residential solar power systems. Why so?
Posted in Solar Articles, Solar Kits, Solar Panels Tagged home solar systems, installing solar panels, residential photovoltaic system, Residential Solar Power Systems, solar panel installation, solar panels installation, solar powered products
By solarfas on September 8, 2010
Paying $300 a month on energy prices is not easy for an average income household, especially since power prices are constantly on the rise. The only alternative to paying the local power station is going solar! However, investing $20,000 on home solar power systems is equally or more difficult. Although the above figure is indeed depressing, there are a few ways through which you can harness solar energy to save your money and the planet.
Posted in For DIY Lovers, Solar Articles, Solar Energy News, Solar Inverter, Solar Kits, Solar Panels, Solar Products, Solar Projects, Solar Tips Tagged Home Solar Power Kits, home solar power systems, home solar system, installing solar panels, Residential Solar Systems, Solar Power Kits for Home Use, solar power product