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2 Replies and 1336 Views solar energy -- not affordable? �1336 �2 Started by Anonymous mike s Hi, When do you see solar energy becoming more affordable to say lower class Right now, isn't it pretty much a commercial, as well as an upper class luxury in most cases, kind of like talk about electric/gas mix vehicles getting 100 mpg.
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by Solar MikeJump to last post
3/21/2008 2:25 PM
1 Replies and 658 Views solar energy �658 �1 Started by Anonymous Sierra (LM) How come some of the solar cells are different colors, like blue or black Does this make a difference thanks...
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by David AlexanderJump to last post
3/20/2008 10:04 AM
3 Replies and 820 Views Solar Energy on Rainy Days? �820 �3 Started by Anonymous Hi, I heard that you can't use solar energy on rainy days. Is that true And can places where there are lots of clouds and rain still use solar energy Sad in Seattle
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by Mitzi AdamsJump to last post
3/19/2008 12:32 PM
3 Replies and 787 Views Solar Energy �787 �3 Started by Anonymous I was wondering why solar energy is so popular now and why it so useful Stu S (FWMS)
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by Mitzi AdamsJump to last post
3/19/2008 12:22 PM
1 Replies and 733 Views UV rays and safety �733 �1 Started by Anonymous How many if any UV rays do astrounots absorb when they are in the space shutle or rockets Christian B.(FWMS)
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by John VallergaJump to last post
3/19/2008 10:55 AM
1 Replies and 666 Views How to store solar energy �666 �1 Started by Anonymous I was asking people and no one really knew this. How do you store solar energy Stu S (FWMS)
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by John VallergaJump to last post
3/19/2008 10:02 AM
1 Replies and 751 Views Twinkle Twinkle Little Star �751 �1 Started by Anonymous How much solar energy does a star have Julianne-FWMS
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by David AlexanderJump to last post
3/19/2008 9:57 AM
1 Replies and 796 Views Geothermal energy �796 �1 Started by Anonymous Is it possible that geothermal energy can be used to power NASA's rockets Niles L.(FWMS)
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by John VallergaJump to last post
3/19/2008 9:47 AM
2 Replies and 698 Views cme's �698 �2 Started by Anonymous how often does the CME expold
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by Christina CohenJump to last post
3/19/2008 7:32 AM
1 Replies and 751 Views UV rays and safety �751 �1 Started by Anonymous How many if any UV rays do astronouts absoerb when they are in a rocket or space shutle
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by Christina CohenJump to last post
3/19/2008 7:20 AM
2 Replies and 899 Views Effects of Sun spots �899 �2 Started by Anonymous Can any of the blasts of heat from the sun effect the world's climate For example would we get a weak winter and a verry hot summer Adam V From FWMS
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by David AlexanderJump to last post
3/19/2008 7:08 AM
2 Replies and 713 Views U.V. rays �713 �2 Started by Anonymous If we were hit by extreme ultraviolet rays how would we be harmed Megan O. Fairfield Woods Middle School
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3/19/2008 6:37 AM
1 Replies and 790 Views Sun Safety �790 �1 Started by Anonymous How do you examine the sun with a telescope Won't it blind you
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by Paulett LiewerJump to last post
3/18/2008 7:51 AM
1 Replies and 650 Views sun safety �650 �1 Started by Anonymous How close can an astronaut get to the sun Mike I. (FWMS)
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by David AlexanderJump to last post
3/18/2008 7:02 AM
1 Replies and 793 Views Save solar energy? �793 �1 Started by Anonymous What are some ways we can save solar energy we collect I heard something about a giant thermos! Kaby
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by Solar MikeJump to last post
3/17/2008 9:57 AM
1 Replies and 791 Views energy �791 �1 Started by Anonymous Janet (LM) How does the cost of solar energy compare to that of regular electric use, and how much could you save over ayear's time thanks
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3/17/2008 9:54 AM
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