Articles by Jim Bruce

Can Solar Panels Run An Air Conditioner? Can Solar Panels Run An Air Conditioner?
In many areas of the world Air Conditioners have become essential electric appliances today. However, AC consumes a lot of energy, as I found out after moving to Indiana from the UK. I was too generous with the whole-house cooling...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce October 31, 2022
Is Solar Tracking Worth It? Sun Tracking Vs Fixed Solar Panels Is Solar Tracking Worth It? Sun Tracking Vs Fixed Solar Panels
Sun Tracking – Is it worth it for solar panels? Sadly, solar panels are inherently inefficient. The most efficient are the monocrystalline type, which can reach 21% efficiency. This means that for every 1000 watts of the sun’s ene...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce October 31, 2022
What are the 10 advantages of geothermal energy? What are the 10 advantages of geothermal energy?
10 advantages of geothermal energy are: It is renewable. Environmentally friendly. It is reliable. There is a massive reserve of energy. Low emissions. Versatility – many uses. It can be used on different scales. It’s good for th...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce October 31, 2022
What Are Some Advantages and Disadvantages of Hydroelectric Energy? What Are Some Advantages and Disadvantages of Hydroelectric Energy?
How does hydroelectric energy work? Hydroelectric energy, also known as hydropower, is electricity generated through the movement of running water. This can be from a flowing river, or a dammed reservoir. Generally speaking, the m...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce October 31, 2022
DIY Motorized Inflatable Kayak Boat With Solar Powered Electric Trolling Motor DIY Motorized Inflatable Kayak Boat With Solar Powered Electric Trolling Motor
One of the first design options – trolling motor mounted at the rear I got the boating bug later on in life and so I bought an inflatable kayak. I quickly found that the idea was nice but paddling a canoe for longer than 20 minute...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce October 31, 2022
Is Geothermal Energy Renewable? Geothermal Sustainability Is Geothermal Energy Renewable? Geothermal Sustainability
Geothermal energy is a renewable, sustainable resource with many advantages and few disadvantages. Geothermal energy comes from inside the earth and the higher temperatures are found at lower depths, due to the temperature gradien...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce October 27, 2022
Can geothermal energy be used to fuel vehicles? Can geothermal energy be used to fuel vehicles?
Yes, geothermal energy can be used to power vehicles, in a roundabout way. When talking about geothermal energy, it simply refers to the heat energy generated by the earth’s internal forces, which makes its way to the surfaces. T...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce October 27, 2022
Uses Of Geothermal Energy - Give Five Direct Uses of Geothermal Energy Uses Of Geothermal Energy - Give Five Direct Uses of Geothermal Energy
What are the 5 main uses of geothermal energy? 8 uses of geothermal energy include: Generating electricity Home heating and cooling using ground-source heat-pumps Heating greenhouses directly Pasteurizing milk Heating water for f...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce October 27, 2022
How To Use Solar Energy In The Home - Why Use Solar At Home? How To Use Solar Energy In The Home - Why Use Solar At Home?
Back in the 70s solar thermal heating was all the rage. That’s to say, it was very cool but in many Western countries people needed a little convincing. The systems often didn’t look conventional enough for the average home-owner...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce October 27, 2022
Are Solar Panels A Ripoff? Pros And Cons Of Solar Panels Are Solar Panels A Ripoff? Pros And Cons Of Solar Panels
Are solar panels legit or a ripoff? Are solar panels a ripoff or are they worth it? A ripoff is defined as a theft, cheat or swindle. In the case of solar, it would suggest that solar panel manufacturers are knowingly selling prod...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce October 27, 2022
How Long Will A 100Ah Battery Last? Battery Run Time Calculator How Long Will A 100Ah Battery Last? Battery Run Time Calculator
How to work out how long a 100Ah battery will last As a general rule, a 100Ah deep-cycle lead-acid battery discharged to 50% will run a 50 watt load for 12 hours, a 200 watt load for 3 hours and a 400 watt load for 1.5 hours. For...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce October 27, 2022
How Heavy Are Solar Panels? How Heavy Are Solar Panels?
It’s natural to assume that the question arises from concerns about the total weight of a solar panel array and the impact on the average home roof. Although becoming more and more common, house roofs are not the only place solar...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce October 24, 2022