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Welcome to The Navitron Alternative Energy Wiki!

Here we collect useful documentation on how to choose, design and install systems.

Solar Thermal

Solar Plumbing FAQ

Solar Thermal Controls and Electrical Aspects FAQ

Stagnation and recommended plumbing layout to avoid damage

Solar circuit pipe sizing calculations

Expansion Vessel Sizing

Tanks - Discussion of best characteristics of a solar tank, and list of suppliers.

Panel Area and efficiency - Understanding Gross, aperture and absorber area and Panel test reports.

Home Automation and Monitoring

Halfbee a 1-Wire based data logging system

Off-Grid Systems

Topics on generating, storing and managing energy when mains electricity is not available.

Battery Basics - What they are and what types are used for RE systems.

Ventilation and Heat Recovery

Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery

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