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Solar Power Systems
Posted: 2010-03-12
Solar power systems are a great way to reduce your energy costs dramatically, while adding a great deal of value to your property. Find out how they actually work wby reading this article.

5 Top Businesses to Benefit from Solar Power
Posted: 2009-11-03
In the Commercial climate, there are many businesses that stand to save thousands by utilizing solar power for some or all of their energy usage needs.

Solar Power Savings
Posted: 2009-10-05
Besides the roof systems, there are cost-effective solar projects for getting your hot water, heating your pool and warming your home. Let’s take a look at four common installations.

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Using Solar Cookers to Pasteurize Water
Topic: Other Solar Power Topics Posted:2006-08-09
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Recent Advances in Solar Water Pasteurization discusses how water can be made safe from contamination by harmful microorganisms by pasteurizing water at a temperature of 66 degrees Celsius. The lower temperature avoids energy waste due to overheating the water, and also allows solar cookers to do the heating. A 2002 report by the Pacific Institute estimates that 76 Million Could Perish From Water-Related Disease by 2020. Most of the deaths are small children. Simple devices like solar water pasteurizers would reduce the number of deaths.