Facts about Solar Energy Consumption

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Facts about Solar Energy: Consumption

This lens is about our consumption of solar energy.

Facts about Solar Energy Consumption 

  • Solar Energy is measured in standard electrical terms called kilowatt-hour. 1 kilowatt = 1000 watts.
  • To give you an example of 1 kilowatt-hour (kwh). 1kWh would be the amount of energy used by ten 100 watt light bulbs over a period of 1 hour. (10 x 100 watt = 1000 watts let them run for 1 hour and you have consumed 1Kwh. It is a quantity of electricity used in other words.
  • According to the US Department of Energy, an average American household used approximately 866-kilowatt hours per month in 2006 costing them $86.68.
  • About 30% of our total energy consumption is used to heat water.

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HenryE wrote...

It's nice to see other people trying to improve our energy situation. I am into geothermal energy but I know that solar is great, too. Best of luck to you!

ReplyPosted June 13, 2009

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