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If you are lucky and have never paid to heat a pool with a conventional gas or electric pool heater than you may be shocked at how high the costs can be. They can easily run up to several hundred dollars a month, which is why so many people are now looking into solar powered pool heaters.

The governments of some countries and states have incentive schemes in place to subsidise and reward people who convert to solar energy in an attempt to save the negative impact on the world, so check on this...
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Normal tobacco cigarette smoking is fast becoming the number one most-hated activity worldwide.  Far stricter anti-smoking laws have recently been introduced in many countries, including South Africa and the message from governments is clear. They are saying "Quit smoking, or we are going to make it very tough for you!"

Electronic cigarettes are the latest trend in healthy alternatives to cigarette smoking.  They can be used anywhere and anytime, such as in restaurants, cinemas, shopping malls...
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Smokers are now able to "go green" by using an electronic cigarette. There is no ignition, no combustion and no smoke. Add to this that there is no mess, no fire hazard and no tobacco and the associated chemicals and tars and you have a winner!

What Exactly Is An Electronic Cigarette And How Does It Work?

Smokers everywhere are being forced to smoke outside -- and with good reason. The second hand smoke issued from a traditional cigarette has been linked to numerous health problems, causing man...
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Happy New Year!

Dersalsites and their subsidiary websites takes this opportunity to wish all our readers, subscribers, clients, customers and friends a very happy New Year. May 2011 prove to be peaceful, profitable and rewarding.

It is time to make New Year resolutions, so make it a priority to do whatever is necessary, to build a great home business and to finally achieve what you have been hoping for. Reflect back on the old year and look for the highlights. Don’t dwell on the lows...
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Photovoltaic cells are those black squares on a solar panel. These have been the most expensive parts of a solar panel, making solar panels beyond the reach of most folks, but now at last, the prices have recently dropped, making solar panels a more affordable means of alternative energy.

These cells are not only becoming less expensive, but also more efficient, thanks to increasingly better designs, which allow them to focus the gathered sunlight on a more and more concentrated point.

The siz...
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Alternative fuel sources should be one of the most important focuses that we as responsible human beings strive to develop, so that we leave this world a better place.

There is an urgent need for us to save our environment, which is being polluted by constant emissions, given off by extensive use of gasoline and/or petrol for energy.

There are various alternative fuel sources currently available. Perhaps it is time that we all did something to make a difference! 

Conventional, everyday fuel s...
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Save money and energy and help to save our planet, by building your own

Many homeowners are turning towards alternative solutions to meeting their energy needs, because of the rising energy costs sweeping the world. Solar power for the home is one way that a lot of people are saving money.

Having solar power installed in the home, may be a very expensive undertaking, if performed by an expert. A lot of people however, are not aware that they can put in solar panels by themselves. It is not ne...
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While you can save a lot of electricity, simply by installing solar energy in your home, the first place to start saving is by cutting down on how much energy you are using wastefully.

A savings plan is needed, as solar energy installations can be expensive. Once installed, you will start to appreciate how your power consumption is less.

If you can cut back on your basic power usage, then you can cover all your energy needs by installing a smaller system. This will make your solar return on in...
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Local innovations in electric and solar vehicles are set to spur adoption in South Africa.

Electric vehicles and, more specifically, solar-powered electric vehicles, are still something the average South African considers an impossibility, says Carel Snyman, an energy specialist and consultant.

Snyman exhibited the South African National Energy Research Institute's (Saneri's) solar powered electric utility vehicle at the Renewable Energy Expo last week, which formed part of the four-day So...

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