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The Top 4 Advantages of Solar Lighting

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Large companies and homeowners alike enjoy the many benefits that only solar lighting can provide. Solar lights are ideal for areas that are off-the-grid, where energy is costly or if the company is looking to showcase their eco-friendly approach to energy. Installing solar lighting is considered one of the most cost effective projects to date as they do not require trenched grid power and the actual costs of installation are minimal. There are many ways to take advantage of solar lighting solutions. Some are as small or simple as a singular LED bulb or a solar lantern, while others are … Continue reading →

Eco-friendly Tips to Buy an AC

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Many homeowners are now aware of the importance of conserving the environment and how they can contribute towards the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. They realize that through saving energy, they can not only save some money, but they can also play a part in making the world a better place. One appliance that definitely consumes a high amount of energy in most homes is the air conditioning unit. That is why it is so important that you look for the most eco-friendly brand when making your purchase. Fortunately, these brands are not too hard to find. In order to … Continue reading →

صيانة الألواح الشمسية: الأساسيات التي يجب أن يعرفها اصحاب المنازل

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في الوقت الحاضر، ينضم الناس إلى ركب الممارسات المستدامة. واحدة من أكثر هذه الممارسات شيوعًا هي استخدام الألواح الشمسية لتوفير الطاقة المتجددة للمنزل بأكمله. وعلى الرغم من أن شراء الألواح الشمسية قد يكون مكلفًا، إلا أنه يمكن أن يكون استثمارًا ذا جدوى على المدى الطويل بفضل الفوائد العديدة التي توفرها. واحدة من هذه الفوائد هي توفير فواتير الكهرباء، حيث تقوم الألواح الشمسية بتجميع الطاقة من الشمس وتخزينها لاستخدامها في منزلك. ومع ذلك، لتعظيم استثمارك، يجب أن تكون على دراية بالأساسيات التي تساعدك في الحفاظ على جودة الألواح الشمسية. كم تدوم الألواح الشمسية؟ بشكل عام، يمكن للألواح الشمسية أن تحتفظ بـ … Continue reading →

Nabatea and The Neglected Global Energy Crises

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Climate change is bringing new challenges to communities around the world. These include nearly three billion people worldwide who depend on solid fuels for household cooking and heating.[i] In Africa, the proportion of residents dependent on solid fuels is increasing and is almost 80%. In Southeast Asia, 61% of the population still utilize solid fuels. More than a third of the people in the Eastern Mediterranean also use solid fuel—primarily wood and charcoal. Social unrest and natural disasters can lead to years long power outages that force everyone back to the basics of fuel wood and charcoal.[ii] With permanent reconstruction … Continue reading →

10 Tips for Using Solar Power Effectively

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Solar power is an effective way to reduce your electricity bill and your carbon footprint. This renewable energy resource can readily provide more than suitable power for your home’s requirements. Solar power is reliant on the sun, so there are going to be days where you will need to use your solar as effectively as possible. Use your solar power wisely to make sure that you can keep your household running smoothly with as few interruptions as possible. Solar power is incredibly impressive in its use of sunlight, but it is still not a miracle worker, the most effective use … Continue reading →

Explore the Power of a 12V 100Ah Battery for Off-Grid Adventures

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What can you do with a 12V 100Ah battery? This versatile power source has countless applications, whether you’re off-grid camping, powering a small boat, or setting up a home backup system. In this article, I’ll discuss the top 10 uses for a 12V 100Ah battery and provide practical ideas for making the most of this powerful energy storage solution. A LiTime 12V 100Ah battery offers reliability and convenience, from keeping your electronics charged during a road trip to ensuring your solar setup runs smoothly. Stick around to discover how this battery can be a game-changer for your energy needs. What … Continue reading →

What Size Solar System Do I Need For My Home?

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Are you ready to transform your home into a hub of eco-friendly energy and take control of your power usage? Making the switch to a solar power system is a game-changing decision that promises both environmental benefits and energy independence. But with this exciting change comes a crucial question: “What size solar system do I need for my home?” In this article, we’ll guide you through the key factors to consider, helping you determine the perfect solar setup to meet your household’s unique energy needs. How Energy Providers Can Help Energy providers such as Smart Solar Energy can help you … Continue reading →

Green Building Rating System in Jordan

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Building consume 21% of the primary energy and 43% of the electricity generated in Jordan, according to a recent report by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. Efforts started in 2009 to develop a rating system for buildings that will reduce the energy and water demand and provide an efficient and healthier environment. Jordan has several LEED registered buildings since 2009. One of them is LEED Silver and two are LEED Gold, and around 20 more building are registered online and are in the process of applying for LEED. The energy crisis started in Jordan in 2008 after the sharp … Continue reading →

What You Need to Know About The Top Green Building Trends

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With green building movement sweeping across the world, innovative technologies are being developed to keep pace with increasing shift towards sustainability. In this article, we will provide an overview of the top green building trends from across the world. Integration of biodegradable, recycled, recyclable and renewable building materials in the construction of buildings is attracting great attention worldwide. Natural paints, recycled steel, cellular concrete, clay bricks, wood, bamboo etc. are getting huge popularity in construction of green buildings. Another interesting innovation is zero-energy building which utilizes solar cells/panels, wind micro-turbines, fuel cells and biofuels, among others, to meet electricity and … Continue reading →

Ratam as Food and Fuel: An Overview

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If you set out to design a shrub for the desert you wouldn’t be amiss in choosing ratam as a model. The desert environment has selected for plant characteristics that are ideally suited to meet the challenge of the driest lands. Water To make the most of rare rain events ratam can grow quickly when water is available. Shrubs can reach 3 meters in height and 6 m in spread. Roots can grow to considerable depth to reach soil moisture or groundwater. Roots have to grow fast to keep up with the drying front as the soil dries down after … Continue reading →

Energy Efficiency in MENA – A Tool to Reduce GHG Emissions

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The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is the largest oil-exporting region in the world. Around 85 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions come from energy production, electricity generation, industrial sector and domestic energy consumption. Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia figure among the world’s top-10 per capita carbon emitters. Without a change in energy policies and energy consumption behavior, MENA‘s energy-related GHG emissions will continue to grow. Presently, MENA countries are heavily dependent on fossil fuels to meet their energy requirement which is a major challenge in climate change mitigation efforts. However it also encourages local governments to … Continue reading →

نصائح صديقة للبيئة لشراء مكيف هواء

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مع تزايد الوعي حول الحفاظ على البيئة وتقليل انبعاثات الغازات الدفيئة، يسعى العديد من أصحاب المنازل إلى تقليل استهلاكهم للطاقة. تعد وحدات تكييف الهواء (ACs) من المستهلكين الرئيسيين للطاقة في معظم المنازل. يهدف هذا التقرير إلى تقديم نصائح أساسية لشراء وحدة تكييف صديقة للبيئة، مما يسهم في توفير الطاقة وحماية البيئة. أصبح من الواضح لأصحاب المنازل أهمية الحفاظ على الطاقة وتقليل انبعاثات الغازات الدفيئة. يمكن أن تلعب الأجهزة الموفرة للطاقة، وخاصة وحدات تكييف الهواء، دوراً كبيراً في هذا الجهد. يوضح هذا التقرير الميزات الرئيسية والاعتبارات لاختيار وحدة تكييف صديقة للبيئة. الاعتبارات الرئيسية لوحدات التكييف الصديقة للبيئة اختيار الحجم المناسب يعد … Continue reading →