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  1. Using PV for Water and Space Heating

    Using PV for Water and Space Heating

    Added by SF_Solar on 07/08/2010

    This is a common question and an unfortunate reminder of how little attention Solar Thermal collectors get.

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  2. Types of Solar Energy

    Types of Solar Energy

    Added by SF_Solar on 07/08/2010

    There are really two "types" of solar energy and they are defined most simply by the way they're used.

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  3. How Solar Cells Work

    How Solar Cells Work

    Added by SF_Solar on 07/08/2010

    The most common type of solar cell (the cell being the basic building block of the rooftop panel) is made of the common element Silicon.

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