I have seen several videos about "evacuated tube" collectors.  Also looking at parabolic trough reflectors..  It seems obvious that any concentrating collector has to track the sun.  I watched one and the guy had a trough array where the whole array  could rotahe 180 deg. (+&-90) and each though could tip  60 degrees (+&-30).  I have also seen discussions of flat pannel  orientation and what is best.

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Electrostatic, electrodynamic and thermodynamic element.
In the course of consumption of the Electric energy, the offered element makes additional generation of an Electric current. The given generation of an Electric current not influence work of the main generator of an Electric current. The offered effect corresponds to any electrodynamic loading, 1/2 part of the Electric power the free! The auxiliary element has possibility to give additional heat. And this temperature will be free!... Read More

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Seems like making electricity from the action of bacteria is a great idea, however, at this point, the fuel cell doesn't seem to make that much energy. Scientists are trying to up the amount of energy and have done so, but not enough yet. Does anyone know much about this? I'm trying to find a way to make our bioregion (vilcabamba, ecuador) energy independent. Looking forward to some responses.

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PRINCETON, N.J., March 2, 2009 — Rick Sergel, president and CEO of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), urged the Electric industry to focus on solutions to the technical challenges posed by large-scale integration of renewable resources in his keynote address at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s technical conference today.

In his remarks, Sergel challenged the audience to get down to business, saying “The need to reliably integrate renewable reso... Read More

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GFCI or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters are probably one of the most significant devices invented to protect life. With that said, be aware that they are not fool proof and need to be tested on a regular basis, at least once a month.

You will find these special receptacles in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and basements, among other places. You need to push the test button once a month. Properly operating GFCI receptacles should trip after pushing the test button and then... Read More

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