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Tim Russell has long been one of the best in Super Late Model racing on the east coast of Florida. The multi-time champion and 2009 Florida Governor's Cup 200 winner was looking to add a second win in the biggest race at New Smyrna Speedway, the 48th Annual Florida Governor's Cup 200 on Saturday, October 26.
When the dust settled, Russell, in the Barn Light Electric No. 36, battled his way back from deep in the field at the start to finish second to Alabama's Augie Grill.
"I'm proud of everything we were able to accomplish this weekend," said Russell. "I have to thank Bryan, Donna and all the employees from Barn Light Electric who came out to support us this weekend. It means a lot to have their support and the support of so many in the crowd here this weekend to help us get this strong finish."
Russell mixed it up with Grill as well as Bubba Pollard, Austin Theriault and several other top-notch Super Late Model drivers that came to town to try and steal the big prize.
"Congrats to Augie Grill, he's a heck of a racer," said Russell. "My crew worked their tails off all weekend. We brought back the same car we had here three weeks ago. I don't know if we had a bad set of tires or what, but we were about to wreck in qualifying and we played catch up all day long."
After starting 17th, Russell worked his way forward and was 11th by lap 100 after pitting for fresh tires a few laps prior. He worked his way to the front before Grill got by him for good on lap 141.
"It was loose in the first part of the race, but we were able to make a couple adjustments at the break that helped," explained Russell who picked up 15 spots by the end of the race. "Then we got a little too tight at the end of the race to run down Augie."
For Russell it was his third runner-up finish in this race to go along with second-place finishes in 2008 and 2010. He of course won the race in 2009. Overall he has six top 10 runs in this event.
As for now the 2013 season has come to a close for Tim Russell Racing and TRI Driver Development, however sponsorship opportunities could put the No. 36 back on track very soon. The 2014 schedule will begin in the Red Eye 100 at New Smyrna Speedway (FL) on January 4th. The event is traditionally the opening of race season in Florida and is one that Russell won in 2009 and 2012.


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Севернокорейският ядрен опит е първото изпитание на атомна бомба от Северна Корея, проведено на 9 октомври 2006 г. Мощността на взрива е по-малко от един килотон и са засечени радиоактивни частици на мястото на взрива. Според САЩ ядреният опит е бил неуспешен, макар севернокорейските власти да твърдят точно обратното.

Заради тайнствеността на севернокорейските власти и малката мощност на опита остава въпросът дали това е бил необичайно малък успешен ядрен опит, или частично неуспешен взрив с предвидена мощност, значително по-голяма от крайния резултат. Според неназован служител на севернокорейското посолство в Сеул, мощността на бомбата е била по-малка от предвидената.

Китайските власти съобщават, че са получили предупреждение за опита 20 минути преди взрива, а руснаците – 2 часа преди китайците.

Мощност на ядреното устройство
За силата на детонацията се водят спорове. В предупреждението за опита, изпратено до китайците, севернокорейските военни обявяват мощност на взрива от 4 килотона.

На среща с президента Путин външният министър на Русия Сергей Лавров прави изявление, че мощността на бомбата е била между 5 и 15 килотона.

Според южнокорейският Институт за геофизични науки и минерални ресурси трусът от взрива е бил равен на степен 4,2 по скалата на Рихтер, което отговаря на близо 800 тона тротилов еквивалент (0,8 килотона).

Други специалисти твърдят, че изчислената от японски учени сила от 0,55 килотона не отговаря на трус от 4,2 по Скалата на Рихтер, и че тротиловият еквивалент на бомбата е от 2 до 12 килотона в зависимост геоложкият състав на планината, където е взривена тя.

Именно неопределената сила поражда спорове дали тестът е бил успешен. Ако тя е била от порядъка на 10 – 15 килотона, тогава е възможно той да е бил успешен, тъй като оръжия с подобна мощност не изискват толкова голяма точност при създаването си колкото по-малките. От друга страна, ако мощността на устройството наистина е била около един килотон или по-малко, тогава има 2 варианта:

1) Северна Корея е изпробвала малко ядрено устройство с цел пестене на плутоний, който се добива само от реактора в Йонбьон, и тестът е бил успешен;

2) опитът е бил частично успешен, като само част от плутония в бомбата е претърпял разпад чрез верижна реакция – възможно е това да е вследствие на недостатъчна чистота на използвания плутониев изотоп или на грешка при схемата на работа в бомбата.

И двата варианта са възможни, тъй като се предполага че нивото на севернокорейските атомни технологии е високо, но има съмнения за начина на добиване на плутоний от реактора в Йонбьон. Някои експерти твърдяха, че трусът е бил породен и от детонацията на голямо количество конвенционални експлозиви, но след като американски самолети засякоха радиоактивни частици на мястото на опита тази теза беше отхвърлена.

Време и място на опита

Изчислено е, че детонацията е осъществена в хоризонтален тунел с дълбочина от 700 до 2000 метра, в планина близо до град Килчу, провинция Северен Хамгьон. На 9 октомври 2006, в 10:35:27 часа местно време, географски координати , е засечен трус с магнитуд 4,2 по скалата на Рихтер.

На сателитни снимки от 16 октомври е засечена активност на камиони, войници и изкопни машини в същия район, което предполага нов ядрен опит. Въпреки това до края на 2006 г. нови тестове не са извършвани.

Международни реакции
След опита всички страни, членки на Съвета за Сигурност на ООН (включително най-близкият съюзник на КНДР – Китай), заклеймяват действията на Северна Корея.

Въпреки това Русия и Китай се обявяват против санкции срещу страната, които обаче са наложени. Изпитанието има и икономически последици – цената на златото се покачва с 1 % в международен мащаб, тази на петрола надминава 60 $ за барел, а някои от по-големите фондови борси прекратяват работата си до следващия ден.

Вижте също
 Ядрена програма на Северна Корея
 Страни, притежаващи ядрени оръжия

Външни препратки

  Северно Корейски ядрен опит ,
  Резолюция 1718 на ОН (пълен текст)
  USGS Детайли за земетруса
  Сеизмологична информация
  Позиоциониране (според USGS) в Google Maps
  Военна история на региона
  Международни реакции спрямо теста
  Вестникарска статия за ядрения опит
  Сателитна снимка в сайт на BBC

Въоръжени сили на Северна Корея
Ядрени опити

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DENVER (November 28, 2012) – WillowTree Advisors (WTA), a woman-owned business transformation consulting firm, has announced a new service offering specifically designed for Outsourcing Service Providers.
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The Teresian Association in Congo has a group of native members and a presence of decades with very humble activities and projects: Karibuni Library, Wome's support in Kikwit, street children in Kinshasa... in which, while fulfilling its mission and charisma, it receives much from this welcoming and life-loving people, open to faith and clinging to hope.
We want to say at least a few words about what is happening there, and join ourselves to those people of good will in different latitudes and diverse contexts who pray, work, and strive to transform situations of human suffering without apparent solutions for their life and future.
The constitutional court of DR of Congo ruled on January 20th, that Mr Tshisekedi had won after rejecting a challenge from rival Martin Fayulu. Mr Fayulu, who does not accept the result, said his supporters should organise "non-violent protests all over the country to defend its sovereignty".
On December 30th, elections were held in this country to replace Joseph Kabila, who had been in power for 18 years, although legally his term should have ended two years earlier.
That same day, Pope Francis asked in the Angelus: "Let us pray together for those who suffer violence and Ebola in that country. I hope everyone commits himself/herself to maintaining a peaceful climate that may allow the elections to unfold smoothly and peacefully."
The elections were held in a climate of corruption, violence, suffering, abnormality... Millions of people came to vote hoping to obtain at least some democratic results thanks to the deployment of more than forty thousand independent observers with the support of the Church.
At the close of the polls, however, a situation of chaos erupted over the results. Ten days later data was provided facilitating the proclamation of a winner - Felix Tshisekedi - without showing any real evidence in the ballots, nor the recount of what the rest of the candidates had obtained. According to polls, the winner would have been Martin Fayulu of the opposition coalition "Lamuka" which means "awake" in the Lingala language.
The ongoing manipulation seems to be directed by Kabila himself in order to perpetuate his power, despite having promised two years ago with the mediation of the Episcopal Conference of Congo to follow the agreements of "San Silvestre 2016" to share power with the opposition, not to change the constitution to extend his mandate, free the political prisoners and respect the freedom of expression and demonstration.
In these two years since the agreement until the recent elections, the climate of violence has been increasing. The UN Mission in the Congo (Monusco) has denounced repeated violent actions by soldiers and government police. Adding to this situation of armed conflict there is also the denounced humanitarian crisis of poverty, hunger, exile, wide spread violence and especially against women... in a country where the abundance of minerals and natural resources is enriching their plunderers.
Monsignor Marcel Utembi Tapa, archbishop of Kisangani and president of the Episcopal Conference at a press conference on January 15th, read a letter sent to the UN Security Council in which the bishops of Congo express that they take note of the provisional results that for the first time in recent history represent an alternative in the leadership of the Country. "However -they add-, based on the analysis of the data gathered by the their mission observers, the Bishops Conference sees that the results of the presidential elections published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (NEC) do not correspond to the data collected in the voting and counting centers ."
The Congolese bishops ask for solidarity with their people and that "the Security Council request the NEC to publish the electoral records as soon as possible so that the candidates have the opportunity to compare their data with those of the Electoral Commission." In the face of foreseeable disputes over allegations of fraud, they also ask that the UN "invite the interested parties to facilitate the path of truth and peace".
The non-native TA members who reside there are living this situation with understandable concern, united to the Congolese people. They have not wanted to return to their countries of origin, an option that the European embassies have offered to all the missionaries. What they ask is that we do not forget this situation and that we do not stop reflecting on its causes and our responsibility –big or small- in building peace.
Translation: C. Zabalegui and R. Camenron.
Sources: specialized agencies, IT members testimonies, ONGD InteRed and internacional news.


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John Lennon Art in Auckland, New Zealand
A collection of John Lennon's art, including a new work selected by Yoko Ono for world premiere, will be exhibited at Ferner Galleries Parnell next month, the only venue in New Zealand to host the exhibition.
WORKS WILL BE ON SALE FOR 10 DAYS ONLY
Lennon is remembered for his music but he began drawing long before he had a guitar. He attended Liverpool Art School between 1957 and 1960, before his sessions with The Beatles became a full-time occupation. Lennon would always maintain "Art came first."
'Imagine the Art of John Lennon' includes limited edition fine art prints consisting of lithographs, serigraphs and copper etchings hand reproduced from his original drawings, as well as handwritten song lyrics. It reveals Lennon's view of emotional and philosophical milestones, his appeal for world peace and his love for his son Sean, who he raised during a five-year break from music.
AND by visiting this show and making a gold coin donation you can support the Peace Foundation of New Zealand – a not-for-profit organisation actively involved in creating a more peaceful society and promoting peaceful relationships among people of all ages, at all levels, through education, research and action. www.peace.net.nz
Full exhibition list on request.
Tickets to the official preview are limited.
Contact Helene Phillips, Director Ferner Galleries.
367 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland
Fax: +64 (0)9 309 1843
from Dec 6 -Dec 14
Listen to the Yoko Ono Lennon interview with Paul Holmes this morning:
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The Thirties
The British Moth's ancestor is the American Moth, which was popular across America in the 1930's, almost 1500 moths were registered with the American Moth Boat Association. Based on this, Sydney Cheverton designed a boat more suited to British waters.
The length of 11 ft. was retained, with the scow bow and hard chine construction. The mast was increased to 20 ft. carrying a sail of much higher aspect ratio but smaller overall area (75 sq ft. to 63.5). The small cockpit with wide side decks was retained to permit "dry" capsizing.
The first British Moth was built to this design in 1932. It was made of 3/8 inch mahogany, on frames spaced at 12 in., the deck was 3/16 inch thick, the centre plate a large triangular board. The mast and boom were bamboo with the sail being laced on. The sail itself carried four short battens and had very little roach. The rigging was formidable for such a small boat; twin forestays and a pair of shrouds on each side, as well as a backstay on outriggers from the transom and a striker projecting aft from the masthead.
The boat was very heavy. Due to its sturdy construction, but it performed remarkably well by the standards of the day. It was much more stable than the American boat and the rig gave excellent windward performance.the group managed to obtain sailing rights on the Brent Reservoir (the Welsh Harp) in North London. They were the first class to use this famous stretch of water for dinghy racing and for a time the British Moth was known as the "Brent One Design". The National Championship trophy is still the Brent Cup. The class grew; thirty-two boats had been produced by the outbreak of World War 2. Unfortunately, when peace returned the British Moths had scattered and racing was not resumed on the Welsh Harp.
The Forties
The British Moth reappeared on the Thames in 1948 due to the the activities of two boats; the first registered British Moth "Anne", then owned by John Schilling and No. 2 "Sabre" owned by Eric Scobie, both based at Desborough Sailing Club. Having no other means of transport these two enthusiasts would sail their boats from one meeting to another, having to capsize and paddle under any intervening bridges.
Largely as a result of their activities demand for the British Moth grew. When the new marine plywood arrived on the sailing scene it was Eric Scobie and Kenneth Gibbs who redesigned the boat in this material which eminently suited the British Moth.
The Fifties
The class continued to grow and by 1950 there were over 150 British Moths registered. At first the class centred mainly on the Thames in the Weybridge and Shepperton areas, with Desborough Sailing Club having the largest fleet. Several boatbuilders then started producing British Moths and variations in deck layout, centreplate and rudder shape, all permissible within the rules, began to appear. Bell Woodworking, makers of the Mirror, launched a version into the kit market.
An unusual variation was produced by Weybridge Marine; using the traditional framed construction, each bottom section was made of one piece of 1/4 inch mahogany rather than plywood. The decks were also of mahogany planking, enclosing a small cockpit. After varnishing the boats looked superb and sailed well despite their extra weight. The Weybridge boats were also among the first to fit a hollow mast as standard, early post-war spars had been made of solid spruce with piano wire used for the rigging, copying the style of the original boats of the thirties. This attempt at economy often ended in disaster, it only required one piece of piano wire to fail for the others to rapidly follow, often leaving the unfortunate helmsman in a cat's cradle of springy wire and splintered wood.
The fifties marked the most rapid period of expansion of the class. The British Moth spread to the Cam and Hunts clubs in the Fens; it moved up the Thames to Medley Sailing Club, Oxford; it appeared on the Broads, moved out to Bristol and up to Warwick. British Moths were raced on the Medway, in Dover Harbour and at Mote Park, Maidstone. At Lymington, Tony Hibbert started Salterns Sailing Club, run entirely by juniors and sailing on the flooded Salterns. The fleet at one time reached over thirty in number.
By the end of the decade, the number of registered British Moths had climbed to over 400. Below is a link to a short film of the 1957 National Championships on the Pathe News site (click on the image to watch the film – it opens in a new window).
CAPSIZE – NOT LIKELY!
At Broxbourne Sailing Club on the narrow River Lea, Robert Tucker the yacht designer was among the first British Moth helmsmen at the club. Here, the little plywood boats were derisively referred to as "Itsy bitsy matchboxes" by the owners of traditionally built International Fourteens, Merlin Rockets and National Twelves. Soon, however, all these classes would be built from the same material.
During this period the various versions of the design evolved to the ones predominantly used today; the hull and sail lines are one design and the centreplate can be of any shape provided it fits the fixed dimensions of the plate case. The foils must be made of wood and the rudder, like the centreplate, can be any shape. A wide variety of deck layouts is possible within the limits of the class rules and self-draining designs have been tried in various guises. Unstayed masts and centre main sheets were tried and generally discarded, wide gunwhales came and stayed giving mainly an improved appearance.
During the 70s the class continued to expand with numbers rising to over 700. A mass produced kit developed by Meritlock sold over 60 boats in just 2 years. The 70's also brought increased competition from the new fibreglass boats such as the Laser, so changes to the class rules were made in an effort to make the British Moth more competitive. A full top pattern was permitted to improve sail performance and the minimum hull weight was reduced to 45 Kg.
British Moth 754 "When" built by John Claridge
In 1979 a boat builder called John Claridge, who had started sailing in a British Moth built a boat which stretched the measurement rules to their limits. The boat, number 743 named "Ides of March", was a light, attractive and professionally fitted out boat. It proved extremely fast but drew much criticism because of it's radical design. It was eventually broken up by its owner Fred Monk. John built three more boats; 751 "Why", 752 "Wein" and 754 "When". Fred Monk's son, Fred jnr, sailed 751 to National Championship victories in 1979 and 1982 and Toby Cooper has won 11 National Championships in 752.
These victories were not made possible by the boats, although they were undoubtedly fast, but by the superior sailing skill of both men, indeed Toby has won National Championships in two other boats to prove this point. In 1980 the committee revised the class rules preventing further boats being built in the same style.
The 1980s did not prove to be a good decade for the British Moth, with Meritlock having ceased to trade only one boat builder, Brian Skinner, continuing to support the class. Brian, based in Norfolk, gained a reputation for building good quality, fast and attractive boats which have won National Championships in 1983, 1989, 1990 and 1997. New boats totalled just 50 between 1980 and 1990 and Championship entries dropped from an average of 50 to an all time low of 20 in 1987.
In 1989 a stronger committee was formed under the Chairmanship of Toby Cooper, the dominant helm of the period. They set to work addressing the two main problems of the class; limited demand and hence limited supply. They endorsed the design and manufacture of moulds for the production of a fibreglass boat.
An early GRP British Moth
The first boat from the mould, built by J.E.P. Marine, was displayed at the 1991 Crystal Palace Dinghy exhibition. A kit boat was also developed to allow entry to the class for a smaller outlay. Brian Skinner was encouraged to continue building and produced some of his best boats during this period. Godfrey Clark, secretary for the next fifteen years, performed wonders in unearthing old boats and refurbishing them and building new kit boats. His newest boats are still in demand today.
The return of the distinguished yacht designer Ian Howlett to his childhood sailing ground of Medley Sailing Club, on the Thames at Oxford, marked the renaissance of the British Moth class in Oxford: by the end of the nineties over twenty Moths were sailing there regularly, and a strong fleet was sent to the Nationals.
A fleet of 50 boats was achieved at the 60th anniversary championships at Bewl Valley in 1992, and 40 at the Rutland championships in 1996. This is extremely impressive, considering that the Mirror dinghy class, with 70,000 boats registered, only mustered 54 boats for their 1996 championships, and many well-known dinghy classes have far fewer.
The first decade of the twenty-first century is a lively and promising one for the British Moth Class. New boats are available from several boat builders. In order to ensure the future of the Class at a time when the availability of any good builders looked uncertain, at the 2004 AGM the BMBA decided to finance the manufacture of a high quality GRP mould that it would own. Shells constructed from this might then be decked and finished by professional, or by self-builders.
The plug was shaped in order to best use the available Rule tolerances by Ian Howlett, who in the past had been successful in optimizing a variety of One Design Classes. It should be noted that the shape that was produced was made public in order that any builders could also take advantage of the same information and understand the changes that had been made to the original Sidney Cheverton 1932 design – all of which were in line with best modern practice. Further details of the BMBA bare hull and how to obtain one are available in the To Buy section of this site.
The structure of these extremely stiff and robust shells utilises a vacuum bonded high density PVC foam core (shell weight is some 18kgs) and they are built to a very high standard by the highly experienced White Formula shipyard in Brightlingsea. The first boat to be built from this mould was 852 Gipsy which was on display at the 2005 Dinghy Show, and all boats so far built from this BMBA Class mould have shown themselves to be fast in all conditions.
All GRP Moths, self draining and otherwise, are available from Brian Skinner who has consistently provided competitive and reasonably priced boats for the Class over many years.
Godfrey Clark, who provided the class with a finely researched anniversary handbook in 2002 and a handsome picture archive in 2005, also offers competitive and reasonably priced boats which have won the Championship on several occasions.
Some twenty new boats have been added to the class in the last four years, and Moths are turning up in a wider range of clubs. Juniors still learn the basics of sailing in Moths under John Claridge at Lymington. Members of such sailing clubs as Tamesis, Northampton and Frampton are winning the honours at National Championships, for which numbers remain high. There is also new energy behind the Somerville Travellers Series of open meetings, which provides excellent and varied sailing on rivers and reservoirs for those keen to sail compete with other members of this exceptionally sporting and friendly class.
A modern British Moth
With new enthusiasm in the fleet two builders came to the front to develop and build new boats. John Claridge producing FRP hulls with wood decks and Severn Sailboats producing in all wood. The 2010 Championships and Somerville Trophy were won by Frampton on Severn SC helm – Roger Witts in a Claridge boat. During this time an all FRP self drainer had been produced by Claridge that was seen at Salterns SC at Lymington. In 2011 Robbie Claridge took the Nationals by storm winning all bar two races.
The association celebrated its 80th anniversary in style by introducing a new all FRP moth developed by John Claridge at the London Dinghy Show. With a wide selection of open meetings that year Rob Wilder took the honours of the Travellers series and became national champion (the first time since 2007) sailing X Moth, a boat out of the Severn Sailboats yard.
In 2013 Toby Cooper returned to the circuit in "When". He showed that he had not lost his moth skills by winning the Nationals for the 14th time. 2015 saw three new Calridge boats apppear on the circuit. Four of these boast took the top five psoitions at the Nationals, with three taking the top five positions on the Travellers Circuit.


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January 1, 2021 Reneenergy.com
Going Green, Going Solar, Portable Solar Generator, Solar Generators, Solar Panels, Solar powered cell phone charger, Sustainability	going solar, going solar app, online solar, solar app, solar photovoltaic
We take this opportunity to wish you a happy new year – 2021. We would like to start the new year by sharing our new going solar options' app which is a one-stop place app for solar information concerning solar energy options' available as well as online solar tools such as solar calculators for helping with your decision to go solar.
Our new solar app will help you help access solar information easily and faster using your cellphone. The solar app is called "Going solar options'" and will help to promote solar energy and sustainability. The solar app comes in handy when you want to know your solar potential and provides a one-stop place of information for solar PV applications such as solar panels, solar generators, and solar gadgets.
It is a go-to app for both solar consumers and businesses interested in strategies for going green or implementing sustainability or CSR solar-related activities. Please feel free to download here the app which is currently on Google Play App's store. An iPhone version of the app will be available soon in Apple's apple store.
About the Going solar options' app
Going solar options' app is the condensed version of the reneenergy.com website to help our online users access solar energy information easily and faster on their cellphone gadgets. As such, online solar tools such as online solar calculators, online solar marketplaces, and solar reviews of different solar panels, solar generators, and solar phone chargers. An online solar platform of information about solar energy options', online solar applications, and sustainability. Find online solar calculators, solar apps, and information about solar PV solutions for different uses.
Find solar reviews of different solar providers, including solar chargers, solar panels, solar generators, solar inverters, and solar batteries. Also, find solar energy calculators to determine how much you can save with solar or how many solar panels you may need to go solar.
With regard to going green, it is about adopting eco-products or eco-practices that eliminate or reduce environmental burdens. Going green for businesses or individuals is profitable in the long-term depending on what strategies are taken by a specific brand to make it socially responsible both in the short and long-term. As such, going green is a concept that revolves many sectors in energy, transportation, manufacturing, food, health, and many other industries that help to build the economy.
As a result, since all these sectors involve the end-user or consumers, many innovations both eco-products and eco-practices have been developed in each of these sectors to target consumers that are environmentally conscious about their carbon footprint or environmental impact. Going solar is one strategy individuals and businesses can adopt as an option for going green.
The abbreviation 'PV' stands for photovoltaic. Photovoltaic cells are composed of semiconductor materials. When they make contact with sunlight, the light excites electrons, which leads to the generation of electricity.
A photovoltaic solar panel is made up of integrated components called solar cells, which fall into the categories of first, second, and third-generation solar cells. When people go solar, they will often get these solar panels added to their homes.
1. First-generation solar cells are the traditional and widely commercially used photovoltaic cells. Also, known as wafer-based cells which are composed of crystalline silicon, including polysilicon and monocrystalline silicon.
2. Thin-film solar cells fall into the second-generation category, and they include amorphous silicon, CdTe, and CIGS cells. Less used in residential solar panels. For the most part, thin-film solar cells are in building utility-scale PV solar power stations. Thin-film solar cells are integrated PV systems or more minor stand-alone solar power systems.
3. Third-generation PV solar cells are not yet commercially available for public use. Most of them are still under R&D. The goal of the research is to decrease PV costs while maximizing the efficiency of solar cells. Researchers and engineers are trying to incorporate organic materials, including organometallic compounds, in addition to inorganic materials. The goal is to reach higher efficiency and lowered PV costs. As a result of this research, solar generators might become more effective in the future. As such, solar PV has several applications and therefore it has a multitude of different forms, such as
Solar phone charger
Solar-powered battery charger
RV solar panels
Solar Powered Water Pump
Please access our new solar app here. We would appreciate it if you could review the app and rate it on the Google Play App store for our android users. Very soon our iPhone users will also have access to this particular app.
Thank you and we look forward to receiving your comments and reviews regarding the going solar options' app.
March 19, 2020 Reneenergy.com
How and where to dispose of batteries in a sustainable way?
Electric Vehicles (EVs), Going Green, Going Solar, Solar powered cell phone charger, Sustainability, Sustainable Business	recycling, Sustainability, sustainable business, where to dispose batteries
The battery technology just like solar PV technology continues to advance and today there are various types of batteries being used to help power equipment or store energy for electricity. As the solar PV sector continues to grow whether with on-grid or off-grid solar applications; the battery technology will help to accelerate the increased adoption of solar PV in domestic, commercial and utility sectors and other renewable energy technologies that are intermittent in nature like the wind energy.
Similarly, with the rapid development of electric cars in various countries, it means that we will see the demand for battery technology continue to grow exponentially. Solar PV and electric vehicles(EV) will definitely demand increased usage of the battery technology among other sectors that require batteries such as agricultural, commercial or even the household sector where batteries are used for TV remotes, flashlights, children's toys and small electronics like cellphones.
However, even with these technological developments; how and where to dispose of batteries after their useful life is completed is one aspect of sustainability that will need to be tackled from a system thinking perspective. At the development stage of these batteries, it calls for implementing sustainable design to make it easy to recycle most of the components of the battery technology in question. For instance, researchers at the IBM research unveiled recently a new battery technology that will eliminate the need for heavy metals in battery production hence improving sustainable design.
As such, before looking into proper ways of disposing batteries, it is good to know what batteries are, the different types of batteries, and what they are made up of, making them something that requires proper disposal. Well, batteries are a collection of one or a group of cells that undergo various chemical reactions to create a continuous flow of electrons in a circuit.
Battery cells are generally classified into three components that is the anode, also known as the negative electrode, cathode, also known as the positive electrode, and finally, the electrolytes. For sustainability, the battery chemical composition will matter as it will guide how a battery will be disposed of after its useful life. For instance, in the USA, when it comes to lead-acid batteries, 99% of these batteries are collected and recycled.
However, according to the World Economic Forum, recycling lithium-ion batteries is a bit challenging due to the diversity of cell types and the broad range of materials such as an alloy of cobalt, nickel, and copper that may require manual sorting and handling or even smelting (pyrometallurgy) to recover individual metals or battery raw materials such as cobalt carbonate.
There are many types of batteries classified according to their chemical composition, formation factor, size, and the purpose they serve. They include:
Primary batteries: These are a kind of batteries that cannot be recharged once fully used. These batteries are made up of electrochemical cells that their electrochemical reactions can also not be reversed. This kind of battery is usually used in devices that require no charging. Primary batteries are made up in a way that they provide high specific energy, and whenever used, the devices consume little power to ensure the battery has a long life span. The most common kind of primary batteries is alkaline batteries. They have higher specific energy levels, are environmentally friendly, and are cheaper to purchase.
Secondary batteries are the direct opposite of primary batteries. Secondary batteries can be recharged, and their electrochemical cells and electrochemical reactions can be reversed when all the energy has been fully used up. The secondary batteries are commonly known as the rechargeable batteries. Secondary batteries can be classified into different groups depending on their chemistry or chemical composition.
Lithium-ion: they are also known as Li-ion batteries. They are used in smart devices such as mobile phones and other battery home appliances. It has Lithium electrodes on it.
Nickel Cadmium: Also known as Ni-Cd batteries. They are made up of nickel oxide hydroxide chemical and the metallic cadmium as the electrodes.
Nickel-Metal hydride. This kind of batteries has the same chemical reaction to Ni-Cd batteries, which is nickel oxide hydroxide. Although, a negative electrode uses hydrogen-absorbing alloy, but not cadmium like the Ni-Cd batteries.
Lead-acid batteries: Lead-acid batteries are cheaper efficient power batteries that are used in heavy-duty applications. They are usually used in instances where they are non-portable because of their weight. Lead-acid batteries are used in an application that includes vehicle batteries for ignition and lighting and also as solar-panel energy stores. Lead-acid batteries are made up of acid that is used to ensure proper current flow in the circuit. Lead-acid batteries are the oldest form of secondary batteries and are relatively cheap compared to the other secondary batteries.
Where to dispose of batteries
Batteries are disposed of depending on the type which determines their chemical composition.
a) Household batteries: Household batteries can be classified into two groups, either rechargeable or non-rechargeable batteries. Disposing of the household batteries is not as complicated as disposing of the vehicle and industrial batteries.
According to battery solutions, alkaline batteries (AAA, AA, C, D, 9V, etc.) can be recycled using a specialized "room temperature," mechanical separation process to recycle alkaline batteries.
The alkaline battery components are separated into three end products, that is, a zinc and manganese concentrate, steel, and paper, plastic and brass fractions. All of these products are put back into the market place for reuse in new products to offset the cost of the recycling process.
However, when it comes to rechargeable batteries, for example, lithium batteries are recyclable. They can, therefore, be disposed of at the battery recycling centers, electronic retailers who recycle batteries, or a waste collection site for hazardous materials. Therefore, ensuring you dispose of batteries properly.
b) Industrial batteries.
Industrial batteries can also be referred to as forklift or traction batteries. Industrial batteries can normally be drained to about 20% of the maximum charging capacity before a recharge.
Industrial batteries are manufactured with lead plates making them not disposable in the trash. Lead is considered to be a hazardous waste that is highly toxic to the environment. So when it comes to the industrial batteries, an estimated 60 to 80 percent of the used battery is normally reclaimed. More than 95 percent of the industrial lead-acid batteries are recycled.
The outer plastic shell is recycled to make some new plastic items, whereas the metal plates undergo purification to manufacture new batteries. In most states, there is a law that accepts the return of the industrial batteries to the retailer for disposal purposes. In case one cannot trace the retailer, they can contact the government officials for the information on the directions to follow to ensure proper disposal of the industrial batteries, industrial batteries maybe containing sulphuric acid that is harmful.
Safety precaution is normally advised when transporting the batteries for disposal. One should also avoid exposing the batteries to open flames or incidental devices like the cigarette lighters just for precaution measures.
c) Vehicle batteries: Car batteries are made out of lead-acid which is hazardous. It is, therefore, essential to dispose of it carefully just to avoid harmful side effects that can be life-threatening to human beings. There are many ways to dispose of vehicle batteries.
Returning the battery to a retailer. When purchasing the battery, there is normally a core charge fee certain retailers usually add in the receipts. This charge means that the battery is essential to the retailer. It can either be recycled or be rebuilt. Meaning that you can return the battery to the retailers, and they refund back your money with the same amount you paid as a core charge fee.
Taking the car battery to a recycling depot: You can check on the closest designated recycling depots near you on the internet and dispose of your car battery there for disposals.
Taking the car battery to an auto parts store: You can make your take battery to an auto parts store as you go buy another one.
Selling the car battery to scrap metal depot: One can decide to sell their batteries off to the scrap metal depot near them at a fee.
Taking the car batteries to battery recycling centers where they can recycle them and make something good out of them.
Each state has its own recycling program while resources such as Earth911 have a comprehensive online platform for helping online users decide on how to dispose of old batteries. Earth911 provides a recycling locator for all types of batteries where you just enter your zip code and it pulls the details for your specific battery and how or where to recycle them.
Call2Recycle is another online resource that offers a network of over 34,000 local recycling centers and drop-off locations for rechargeable batteries such as local municipalities and local retailers like Best Buy.
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March 5, 2020 Reneenergy.com
What are Portable solar panels for RV?
Off grid solar systems, Portable Solar Generator, Solar Panels, Solar powered cell phone charger	portable solar panels for RV, RV solar panels, Solar Panels
Portable solar panels for RV are solar panel kits that are off-grid and hence not connected to the grid and can be used to generate solar power for a recreational vehicle (RV).
Portable solar panels for RV are a great solution and an alternative to diesel generators providing clean power to your RV and saving you money at the same time. Portable solar panels for RV come with portable solar panels, adapter kits, battery, charge controller, and an optional power inverter.
How do RV solar panels work
An RV PV system requires solar panels connected to a charge controller to ensure that your batteries don't overcharge and using the batteries to store energy charged from sunlight. The inverter is connected and is used to convert DC electricity to AC electricity. Proper cables are used to connect all the components together and after proper installation is done according to your RV roof size, you can start enjoying the benefits of solar power in your RV.
Advantages of portable solar panels for RV
RV solar panels help you to save money because once you have bought the solar panel kits, you don't need to worry about fuel costs. It is a great alternative to diesel-powered generators. RV solar systems are almost maintenance-free because there are no moving parts in the RV PV system
RV solar panels give you the freedom to travel even to the most remote areas where there is no electric grid.
RV solar panels generate clean and quiet renewable energy as they do not burn fossil fuels hence they are good for sustainability.
Disadvantages of portable solar panels for RV
RV solar panels will need extra space on your RV and for RVs with limited space, this might be cumbersome.
Because there is no sunlight at night, and depending on the size of your RV solar panel system, you might need extra batteries which means more space is needed.
How much do solar panels for RVs cost?
Most portable solar panels for RV will have a power wattage of between 100 watts to 400 watts and depending on your power needs, that is, how many appliances you have in your RV and whether you are using your system for refrigeration; the ideal PV system is about 800 watts. Thus, assuming your 800 watts RV PV system has five (5) hours of direct sunlight, you'll produce about 4,000Wh of solar power per day. Hence, the cost of your portable solar panels for RV will depend on your electrical load or appliances in your RV.
There are various brands of RV solar panels that you can buy online at Amazon, including but not limited to Renogy, Eco Worthy, HQST, and many others. Most of the solar power systems are often sold in kits which include solar panels, a system monitor, wiring, and connectors. For more information about the pricing for your portable solar panels for your RV check out the various brands of RV solar panels at Amazon.com.
February 21, 2020 Reneenergy.com
Why off-grid photovoltaics (PV)systems?
Going Solar, Off grid solar systems, Portable Solar Generator, Solar Generators, Solar Panel Financing, Solar Panels, Solar powered cell phone charger, Solar Water Pump, Sustainability	energy access, off grid solar PV systems, off-grid solar
How has solar PV technology advanced?
With the decreasing cost of photovoltaics (PV), going solar is becoming more cost-effective and adoption rates continue to increase for both on-grid and off-grid applications. The solar PV technology continues to advance to provide power solutions for both businesses and individuals. From a very massive utility-scale power plant providing over 2GW (2000 MW) of generating capacity to a 4 or 5-watt panel for charging your cellphone or mp3 player, it is proof that solar PV technology has advanced and has very many applications. Research and development (R&D) efforts for photovoltaics continue with the aim of determining the right combination of materials to enhance or increase solar panel efficiency to generate more electricity per unit area of the solar panel.
When it comes to off-grid solar, more solar applications are developed with the aim of powering rural areas. Rural electrification, especially in developing countries, has been made more cost-effective since grid extension is still very expensive in rural areas. Scattered households and lack of a critical mass of households to make grid extension more cost-effective are one of the major reasons why the private sector does not find incentive in developing many rural grid electrification projects without subsidies from the government.
Many rural electrification projects using grid extension has remained a project for governments and non-governmental organizations. However, because of the reducing solar panel cost, the private sector is increasingly getting involved in many rural electrification projects that use innovative business models such as pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) and other off-grid solar projects to provide electricity to rural communities in developing countries.
Solar PV and rural electrification
With the right mix of technologies, off-grid solar PV systems can help to overcome the barrier to rural electrification without grid-extension. This can also take the form of off-grid solar PV combined with other sources of energy including, but not limited to wind power, bioenergy, geothermal, and small hydro resources. However, apart from solar energy, many of these other forms of renewable energy resources are site-specific and would work well where such resources are available and from a sustainable source.
Off-grid solar has numerous applications and solar is in abundance in most rural areas where it is needed because of its wider applications. A lot of food is grown in rural areas and off-grid solar would play a vital role in providing water from the wells through solar water pumping irrigation as well as other productive uses, especially in agriculture. Also, since many people have cellphones today, charging cellphones using solar power would be ideal, especially in areas not connected to the grid.
Off-grid solar also means portable solar solutions providing emergency power or standby power where there are many power outages. Some of these portable solar solutions include solar generators, solar battery chargers, and other portable solar gadgets. Solar lighting options for homes or street lighting are also applicable in rural areas.
Of all the above off-grid solar applications, solar water pumping for irrigation would provide many sustainability benefits in both short-term and long-term, creating jobs in the agricultural sector, especially in dry areas that can be transformed for growing food crops. On the other hand, off-grid solar would also provide a huge sustainability impact for homes through improving livelihoods with solar electrification.
Off-grid solar water pumping for irrigation:
For dry off-grid areas, solar photovoltaics can provide water for irrigation using solar water pumps and is more cost-effective compared to diesel-powered water pumps considering the long-term costs. The life-cycle cost of a solar water pump used for irrigation will be lower because once the solar water pump has been bought, there will be no lifetime fuel costs associated with the solar water pump.
However, a diesel-powered solar water pump will continue to rely on diesel over its lifespan. The solar water pump to be used will depend on many factors including the size of the farm, power rating (voltage rating), flow rates, and so on. There are two major types of solar water pumps: surface and submersible solar water pumps. Learn more about solar water pumps in this article.
Off-grid solar for rural electrification:
Rural electrification comes in many ways including, but not limited to grid extension, microgrids powered with renewable energy, or powered with fossil fuels. Powering rural areas using solar is increasingly being applied in many developing countries because of the reducing cost of solar panels. As such, solar PV is used as a clean technology to mitigate climate change with the right combination of technologies and with the right financial instruments.
Looking into the future, the centralized grid power system in rural areas will not be common as many investments will be used to develop decentralized power systems because of economics and the need to mitigate climate change using decentralized renewable energy systems. Also, solar packaged systems, as well as innovative business models such as pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) models, will continue to penetrate in rural areas of developing countries helping to provide affordable power to rural communities while mitigating climate change.
Renewable energy micro-grids such as off-grid solar PV systems with battery storage will overcome the high costs of grid extension. Standalone off-grid solar systems will be more ideal for rural electrification in areas where grid extension is expensive, and households not concentrated in one area, but scattered over a large area where grid extension could be expensive. Learn more about solar packaged solutions and rural electrification.
February 2, 2020 Reneenergy.com
Solar Charger, Portable Panel Charger
Off grid solar systems, Solar Panels, Solar powered cell phone charger	off-grid solar, portable solar phone charger, solar phone charger
Whether you are a fun of off-grid travels or camping with your friends or family, having charged electronic devices is essential, especially for emergency situations and navigation and enjoying your trip.
In case you are planning to make one of those off-grid trips, a solar phone charger comes in handy, especially if you intend to extend your trip in areas not connected to the grid. Hence, along with your other traveling plans, you would want to ensure you have a reliable source of portable power to charge your electronic gadgets.
One of the gadgets that almost everyone has nowadays is a cellphone and using a cell phone solar charger can help to keep it fully charged, despite your location.
When it comes to buying some of the best solar chargers today, Amazon provides a great place to start with because of a wealth of information it provides its customers. Amazon reviews its prices regularly and has numerous customer reviews for most products and before you buy any product you can review what other customers are saying about the product.
For instance one of the solar phone chargers that is highly rated on Amazon and a #1 best seller on Amazon is the: Solar Charger, 25000mAh Battery Solar Power Bank Portable Panel Charger with 36 LEDs and 3 USB Output Ports External Backup Battery for Camping Outdoor for iOS Android (Black)
This solar charger is a portable power bank for all kinds of digital devices like smartphones, tablet PC, MP3/MP4, hand-held games console, etc
The solar phone charger has three(3) USB ports suitable to help you charge your cellphone and tablet at the same time and is powered by solar energy, it is ideal for outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, camping or for off-grid areas that may not have an AC power outlet.
The solar charger has a built-in 25000mAh Li-polymer battery that is larger enough to charge an iPhone XS for 7.4 times, a Galaxy S9 Plus for 5.7 times, an iPad Pro for 1.6 times!
It has two charging methods one for charging with an electric outlet (5V/2A) adapter and when charging through the solar panel. The blue indicator light is on when charging with the adapter, and the green indicator light is on when charging with a solar panel.
As of February 2nd, 2020, this solar phone charger had about 2,269 customer ratings making it one of the most reviewed solar phone charger on Amazon. It scored 4.5 out of 5 star rating and hence being one of the best rated solar phone chargers on Amazon.
Out of the 4.5 the following is a breakdown that helps to understand the star ratings each of the 2269 ratings provided from 5 star all the way to 1 star. 77% of the customer ratings were 5 stars, 11% (4 stars), 4%(3 stars), 2% (2 stars) and 1% (1 star). And by feature, customer ratings were 4.8, 4.7, 4.5 , 4.5 4.5 and 4.5 as shown below:
Built in light (4.8)
Brighteness (4.7)
Water resistance (4.5)
Battery life (4.5)
Charging power (4.5)
For traveling (4.5)
Based on the above customer ratings, this solar phone charger is rated as #1 best seller on Amazon. It has about 246 answered questions regarding the performance and use of the Solar Charger, 25000mAh Battery Solar Power Bank Portable Panel Charger with 36 LEDs and 3 USB Output Ports External Backup Battery for Camping Outdoor for iOS Android (Black)
January 28, 2020 Reneenergy.com
Five(5) benefits of a solar phone charger
Energy Efficiency for homes and businesses, Off grid solar systems, Portable Solar Generator, Solar powered cell phone charger, Sustainability	going green, going solar, solar panel calculator, solar phone charger, systems perspective
With the growing environmental concerns of climate change and the decreasing prices of solar PV, solar energy is trending in many sectors, including but not limited to power homes and businesses. Also, portable solar solutions including portable solar chargers or solar phone chargers are trending with increasing awareness about renewable energy. This article attempts to explain five(5) benefits of using a solar phone charger:
A solar phone charger is portable and uses clean energy to help you charge your electronic devices. Once you have selected your solar cell phone charger, whose cost can be estimated to range anywhere from $50 to $200 depending on the brand and features included, a solar phone charger is very portable as it can be carried anywhere to charge your cellphone. A solar-powered phone charger comes in handy, especially used during traveling or outdoor activities. Since it is portable during the day when there is sunshine you can use it in your picnics, hikes or when camping to use it to charge not only your cellphone but also your iPad, portable speaker, humidifier, etc.
A lot of people especially in rural areas mostly in the developing world are not connected to the grid. As such, having solar chargers and other solar PV systems like solar panels and solar batteries are being used to produce power for both households and commercials helping to solve the energy access issue.
A solar phone charger would probably be the main source of energy in off-grid areas to power cellphones. For instance, in Africa, around 640 million people don't have access to a grid and where some people do have access to the electricity supply is unreliable and unstable. As a result, solar PV has become one of the main sources of energy to power homes and businesses using one of the most consistent and promising approaches to tackling this huge obstacle to energy access, that is, off-grid pay-as-you-go solar power model, now called PayGo.
A solar phone charger uses solar energy – a renewable energy source. Even though energy from a solar charger might seem trivial or does not have an impact in terms of how much you can save when it comes to energy because cellphones or smartphones use a trivial amount of electricity. For instance, iPhone 5 uses 3.5KWh/year and costing about $0.41/year to charge them while Galaxy S III consumes 4.9 KWh/year at $0.5/year primarily because of the Galaxy's larger battery. However, this might not impact you, but considering the aggregate impact (about 5 billion cellphones around the world) in terms of energy reduction from the grid and the increasing demand for mobile phones worldwide; your usage of the Sun's energy to power your phone probably has an impact, if you look at it from a system's perspective.
A solar phone charger is one step to energy efficiency when you aggregate the number of cellphones from a system's perspective. Currently, there are about 5 billion cellphones around the world according to GSM intelligence. Users for smartphones are expected to increase by 2023 to over 7 billion. Smartphones consume more energy depending on how many wireless data the device is using as well as the amount of power consumed in making those wireless connections. As a result, when not using energy from renewables, a solar phone charger can help in reducing your carbon footprint.
From a system's perspective, electronic gadgets or even electric vehicles powered using solar power will have an impact in terms of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduced while increasing the energy efficiency consumed in the long-term.
Some of the best solar phone chargers have been reviewed on Amazon. When looking for some of the best solar phone chargers, it is important to evaluate the number of devices that can be charged, the time it takes to charge, and overall durability when selecting a model.
Five great products on the market have been evaluated through Amazon to help determine which solar charger best meets your needs. You can learn more at Amazon.
To understand your energy profile and GHGs that can be reduced while going solar using a solar panel calculator can help you figure out your sustainability benefits. Learn more about how you can check instantly whether solar is right for you.
May 17, 2019 Reneenergy.com
How much time does it take to charge a solar phone charger?
Portable Solar Generator, Solar Generators, Solar powered cell phone charger, Uncategorized	solar cellphone charger, solar phone charger, solar powered phone charger
1. Why solar phone chargers?
With the rapid development of the solar PV technology, the benefits of the technology continue to increase since now we can use solar energy to directly power your cellphone and other gadgets in your household using, for instance, a portable solar generator or a stationary solar generator depending on your intended use of solar energy.
A solar phone charger comes in handy for people that do a lot of outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, camping, mountaineering, cycling, canoeing, caving, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, running, sailing, skiing, skydiving, and surfing. Since most of these outdoor recreational activities involve traveling to remote places away from the grid, having a portable energy source would help to solve the problem, especially if you need to charge the battery of your cellphone when far away from the power grid.
In most cases, when people travel and need to charge the battery of their cellphones, they use their car chargers by plugging them in their car charging port to keep using their mobile phones. However, in some cases depending on the activity of the day, you will need to solve the problem with a solar-powered phone charger, especially when your recreational activity involves hiking, mountaineering, kayaking, etc.
One way to solve this problem is using a solar cellphone charger that incorporates an external battery pack attached to a series of solar panels that can be connected to the general electric supply or to the connector of an automobile vehicle lighter for charging the battery in the absence of solar light. Although it is a good thing to have a solar charger that can recharge all of your battery-powered electronic equipment such as your GPS, smartphone, camera, or flashlight and that can be recharged easily as well using solar panels.
2. So, how long does it takes to charge your solar phone charger?
Basically, a solar phone charger uses solar panels to charge a rechargeable external battery pack which in turn charges your cellphone. By knowing that solar panels would produce electricity even on cloudy days, your solar phone charger can charge the battery of your phone if there is some sunlight to trigger the electrons on your solar panels creating electricity (movement of electrons).
How long your solar phone charger takes to charge the battery of your cellphone depends on the wattage of your solar panel. High wattage means more solar power is harvested by your solar panel per unit time and depending on your external battery pack size, it is a matter of time depending on the types of solar batteries being charged.
3. Charging a solar phone charger.
Before we answer this question, let us understand the external battery pack that is being charged through the solar panels in your solar-powered phone charger. Solar batteries vary in several parameters, including capacity, output, size and weight and there are three types of solar battery banks:
• NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries, usually the rechargeable AA or AAA batteries which are sold in packs.
• Lithium-ion batteries are the most common for portable battery backs.
• Lead-acid batteries not great for portability, because they are heavy and bulky, but very reliable when it comes to power output and capacity.
So, how long it takes to charge your solar-powered phone charger is a little complex and it is advisable to understand some electrical terminologies to understand the concept of charging your solar batteries:
• V — Voltage (electrical potential in the system, measured in volts). The higher the voltage, the more power you get out of a battery. A car battery has 12V and a USB port is usually fixed at 5V.
• Amps (A) – Current – the amount of electricity. General plugs are rated at 9A while big power devices like air conditioning (AC) systems are rated at 15A while smartphones draw current at 1A.
• Watts – Wattage (power measured in W) which is voltage (V) multiplied by Current (Amps)
Hence, if you have any of the above two numbers you can figure out any of the numbers. Batteries and gadgets like your smartphone are considered as small power and are measured in Amp-hours (Ah) or milliamp-hours (mAh) since 1Ah = 1,000 mAh which includes the rate of charging your solar battery bank.
Since most gadgets, including cellphones today, charge off USB (fixed at 5 V) we can calculate the time taken to charge your solar-powered phone chargers as (power bank capacity) divided by (power generated by the panel) using the parameters provided by the manufacturer. For instance, the manufacturer has set a certain number of amps needed to get a healthy charge in a reasonable amount of time.
So, if your cellphone is drawing a current of 1A we know that phones charge off USB at a voltage of 5 Volts, then such a cellphone draws 5V x 1A = 5W and considering for instance how long it takes to charge the following solar phone charger using solar? i.e. the Amazon, Solar Charger Power Bank 25000mAh Portable Charger Battery Pack with Three Outputs & Dual Inputs Huge Capacity Backup Battery Compatible Smartphone, Tablet, and More.
As we have noted above, this type of solar charger will depend on several factors. First, what is the current output of the solar panel? If the solar cellphone charger claims a 2W panel, it will produce electricity of 400 mAh at 5V (assuming there are no losses). That's 400mA per hour, then if the capacity of this solar power battery is 25000mAh as rated, then 25000 mAh divided by 400mA is approximately 62.5 hours to fully charge your solar battery pack in the sun. Therefore, you probably need to buy a few pairs if you plan to stay outdoors for a long period while also plan to keep these solar battery packs topped off.
Powering your mobile-phone using a solar phone charger.
As the solar photovoltaics (PV) technology continues to advance we are seeing a lot of technological breakthroughs that use photovoltaics to help power homes, gadgets as well as businesses. These technological breakthroughs range from solar generators for homes, solar chargers, solar panels for RVs, and many other solar PV gadgets.
When it comes to solar phone chargers, they can be used to charge your phone by the use of solar panels and they are useful in remote areas not connected to the grid. A solar phone charger is a portable device or gadget that is solar powered or uses solar panels to supply electricity to electronics. An extended-life battery pack is usually included in a solar phone charger to store electricity for later use.
Although you can still own a solar phone charger if you enjoy outdoor activities like hiking camping etc to use it to recharge your phone or your camera. Just like there are so many brands of solar phone chargers today, there are also many types of the same and most of which can be purchased on Amazon.com. Below you can find a review of some solar phone chargers:
1. [Quick Charge] OUTXE 20000mAh IP67 Waterproof Solar Phone Charger (Dual Input 4A) Rugged Power Bank with Flashlight
This is one of the solar phone chargers that people can use if they tend to spend a lot of time outdoors as it is specifically designed for outdoor trips. It's shock-resistant, so it won't automatically be severely damaged in the event of a fall. It's also dust-resistant and water-resistant, which should make all the difference in the world even for people who don't plan on doing a lot of outdoor activities with their phones.
Capacity: 20000 mAh(20Ah*3.7V=74Wh)
Battery Type: Li-polymer Rechargeable Battery
Waterproof, Rugged, Shockproof, Crushproof, Dustproof
SunPower Solar Panel: 2W, 400mA
Flashlight Luminous Flux::200lm
Micro USB Input: DC 5V/2A(max)
Type-C Input: DC 5V/3A(max)
Quick Charge Output: DC 5V/3A,9V/2A,12V/1.5A (max)
Smart Output: DC 5V/2.4A(max)
Dimensions: 170×86×30 mm / 6.7×3.4×1.2 in
Weight: 525g /18.5 oz
The high conversion efficiency solar panel should work effectively for all purposes. It's also a great device to use in emergency situations. The LED flashlight function should also make it that much easier for people to get around during the dark. You can buy this type of solar phone charger at Amazon.com.
2. Solar Charger,Dizaul 5000mAh Portable Solar Power Bank Waterproof/Shockproof/Dustproof Dual USB Battery Bank for cell phone,iPhone, Samsung, Android…
This cell phone solar charger was designed to be more durable and effective more broadly. It was made with a sort of anti-skid protecting effect. The football grain design ensures that. This should make it that much easier for all people involved to be able to hold onto this cell phone solar charger. This cell phone solar charger was also designed to be shock-resistant as well as water-resistant, making it that much more durable than it would be otherwise.
1. Battery Type: Li-Polymer Battery
2. Capacity: 5000mAh
4. Output: 5V/2X1A
5. Product Dimension: 142*75*13.6 mm
6. Product Weight: 146 g
7. Solar Panel: 5.5V/1.2W
8. AC charging time: about 6-7 hours
The free hook makes it easier for people to be able to hang the device on luggage for long periods of time. As such, this is just the sort of device that will be handy for the individuals who are trying to travel frequently and who want to keep their devices charged all the while. You can buy it at Amazon.com.
3. JETSUN 16750mAh Solar Charger Sunpower Panel Solar Power Bank Portable External Battery with 2-Port Dual USB Backup Battery – Blue
With a 16750 mAh power bank, this solar charger has a particularly high capacity for a device in its product range. The compact solar panel should be easy for people to use and to store if necessary. The 2 built-in LED torch should make it that much easier for people to be able to actually see in the dark if necessary. However, this is certainly the sort of device that will charge efficiently and effectively in sunlight, so it has a lot to offer in both extreme lighting conditions.
Battery type: Li-polymer battery
Solar panel: single crystal 1.8W
Material: ABS+PC+Silicone
Input: DC 5V/2.0A
Output: DC 5V/2.1A
Charging time by outlet: around 8~10 hours
With the dual output USB ports, people are actually capable of charging two different devices at the same time. This is going to make it that much easier for people to keep all of their devices going and to go green in general. This is a charger that's more useful as a result.
Lots of solar cell phone chargers emphasize durability these days. This one is even more effective than most others in that regard. It's wear-resistant in addition to being water-resistant, shock-resistant, and dust-resistant. As such, it's a cell phone charger that will not be vulnerable to the majority of environmental hazards out there today, making it that much easier for people to be able to use it for years.
It's certainly a good choice for customers who tend to enjoy a lot of hiking and camping. The metal hook makes it possible for people to use the device hands-free and for them to be able to store it in that manner while they're hiking or traveling. This is a device that should manage to solve a lot of problems for different customers at the same time. You can buy it at Amazon.com.
4. Solar Charger, F.DORLA 20000mAh Solar Power Bank Portable Charger for Camping External Battery Backup Charger with Dual 2 USB Port/LED Flashlights for iPhone Android Cellphone
The built-in 20000mAh high capacity polymer battery has much more to offer people than almost anything else that they'll find on the market in this particular product category, making it that much easier for them to be able to charge their devices. This is a device that should charge very easily in the sun because of its high battery capacity.
This is a solar charger that was designed to be as portable as possible. It's very lightweight and it was designed with a sort of hook that will allow people to easily hang it on a backpack at any point. This is a device that should last for a long time, given the estimated number of recharging times that it should have when used properly.
Capacity: 20000mAh
Input: 5V/1.6A ( highly recommend)
Output: Dual 5V/2.1A
Product Dimension: 5.7 x 3 x 0.67in
Operation Temperature: -10~50℃
Flashlight Work Time: 55~65 hours
You can buy it at Amazon.com. People could use this device in order to charge two smartphones at the same time if they wanted. They could also easily charge a cell phone and a tablet at the same time. It should work well under emergencies. With its high capacity battery, people can expect their devices to work for a long period of time after they have been fully charged with a device like this one.
5. YOUNGFLY Dual 20000mAh Solar Charger Sunpower Panel Power Bank Waterproof, Dust-Proof, and Shock-Resistant Led Light, With Compass + USB Cable + Hook (Green)
The built-in intelligent protection system should be able to help people get through significantly more emergencies than they would otherwise. Some people might be worried about the dangers of overcharging with solar chargers. This is a device that is equipped with over-charge protection as well as over-voltage protection, over current protection, over-discharge protection, and short circuit protection.
Battery capacity: 20000mAh
Solar panel: 1.5W
Input voltage: DC 5V 1.0A
USB output 1: DC 5V-1A
Color: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Black
Size: 13.2cm x 7.2cm x 1.8cm – 5.19inch x 2.83inch x 0.70inch
With a capacity of 20000mah, people should be able to charge a wide range of different devices very effectively just after they give this device enough sun exposure for a little while. It's that effective. People can charge their cell phones, smartphones, GPS devices, tablets, cameras, and many other devices as a result of this solar cell phone charger. For a lot of people, this is a device that could literally be life-saving during a particular camping trip.
People can use the metal hook in order to hang the device on their backpacks effectively. There are also small LED lights that people can easily use as flashlights. This is just the sort of thing that can make a huge difference on a camping trip. It can make just as much of a difference on a long road trip. One way or another, a device like this can hold enough energy to allow people to effectively keep their devices going. You can buy this at Amazon.com.
You could also shop at Amazon for a solar-powered phone charger.
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PlayStation and Digital Schoolhouse reveal the career potential in games
Ukie's creative computing initiative, Digital Schoolhouse, powered by PlayStation, hosted its eSports Tournament Grand Final with Gfinity on Tuesday 4 April, as part of the London Games Festival.
On a mission to inspire students by exposing them to careers within the games, eSports and creative digital industries, the event saw 12 of the 400 schoolchildren from across the country who took part in the tournament battling it out in a PlayStation 4 Rocket League competition. Team Veracity from St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy in Dewsbury were announced as the champions; Joshua Love, Harrison Barber-Scargill and Bailey Barber-Scargill were awarded medals and goodie bags with a range of gaming merchandise, and St John Fisher was given a PlayStation 4 for the students to use and the Digital Schoolhouse eSports Tournament Grand Final trophy.
Far from just having fun, the participants fully immersed themselves in computing and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) subjects, and put their core skills – such as communication, creative thinking, team work, problem-solving and the ability to work under pressure – to the test. All of these skills are invaluable to the games and creative digital industries, and the event provided a whole host of inspiration and encouragement for those who are considering a career in this exciting and rapidly-growing sector.
Competing for a place at the eSports Tournament Grand Final, St John Fisher in Dewsbury, Shire Oak Academy in Walsall, New College in Swindon and Gilredge House in Eastbourne took part in regional heats by playing Rocket League with their peers, often in their lunch breaks or in after-school clubs. The winning teams from each school headed down to Digital Schoolhouse' eSports Tournament Grand Final where the victors were crowned.
This tournament was designed not only to engage children with computing and STEAM subjects in a fun and interactive way, but also to tackle misconceptions surrounding these industries. By encouraging more girls to take up computing and STEAM subjects, and by raising children's (and parents') awareness of the growing variety of careers that are available in the creative digital sector, the grand final taught participants that video games as more than 'just a bit of fun' – they are, in fact, big business. The team from SEGA were on hand to inspire the next generation with real insight into the professional games industry, and to reveal the vast array of opportunities within it – everything from animation, production and music creation to commentating, competing, finance and marketing. The crowds also heard from three professional gamers, each with their own inspiring story about how they got into the sector and where it has taken them professionally.
Shahneila Saeed, programme director for Digital Schoolhouse, said: "The eSports Tournament Grand Final really was a careers event with a difference; it allowed us to demonstrate to students and teachers that the creative digital industries are a vibrant and lucrative source of career opportunities for the next generation. It was great to see the competing teams use pivotal soft skills, such as collaboration, creativity and flexibility, to work together to achieve their goal, and have fun in the process. We hope teachers and parents will work with us to encourage children to consider jobs in this sector, and to equip them with the skills and confidence they need to do so."
"PlayStation is delighted to be partnering with Ukie to bring Digital Schoolhouse to more schools, and even more children, across the UK than ever before," comments Warwick Light, UK Managing Director and Vice President of Sony Interactive Entertainment UK. "The Digital Schoolhouse eSports tournament is just one example of how we can use engaging and fun platforms to raise awareness of the career possibilities available within the games and eSports industries, helping to prepare students for life beyond the classroom. We're also hoping that this event will prompt more companies to get involved in Digital Schoolhouse so that we can extend the network of schools that we're partnering with and the number of kids that we're able to inspire. Huge congratulations to Team Veracity for winning, and to all of the teams that took part."
Sam Van Tilburgh, Head of Marketing Gfinity, said: "It's been an honour to host the Digital Schoolhouse project at the Gfinity Arena as part of the London Games Festival 2017. The opportunity to show the younger generation of gamers that video games and eSports are potentially a career choice, while at the same time offering them entertainment, was too good an opportunity to turn down. Hopefully we can do it again next year!"
Mark Ward, Head of Computer Science, Business and Vocational Studies at St John Fisher, said: "Our pupils left on such a high at the end of the day, not just because of us winning, but because the day taught them so much. Our Year 7s have already spoken to their head of year about leading an assembly to explain the possibilities that eSports brings, and our Year 10s have already starting planning careers with SEGA! As for our winners, they are keen to become ambassadors for school-based eSports going forward and they want to use our prize to start and run an official eSports club at the school."
For more information about the next eSports Tournament, visit digitalschoolhouse.org.uk
About Digital Schoolhouse
The not-for-profit Digital Schoolhouse programme, powered by PlayStation®, uses play-based learning to engage the next generation of pupils and teachers with the new Computing curriculum. Digital Schoolhouse is delivered by the UK games industry trade body Ukie, and was originally seed funded by the Mayor of London's London Schools Excellence Fund (LSEF).
Each Digital Schoolhouse is based in a school, college or university environment, and aims to work with a growing network of local primary and secondary teachers to deliver creative and cross-curricular computing lessons using play-based learning. Through this, it supports the new Computing programme of study for the national curriculum in a way that leaves pupils and teachers feeling inspired about, and engaged with, computing and the wider creative digital industries.
The workshops put theory into practice and help teachers embed it with ongoing personalised support and continuing professional development (CPD). The programme has been accurately described as a 'bridge between education and industry' – and a good one at that.
Contact Ukie on 020 7534 0580 or info@ukie.org.uk
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Below are travel options we use and suggest from Denpasar Airport (BALI) many people having issues booking these airlines with non-Indonesian bank cards. We suggest our management do the bookings from Baha Baha Villas so there are no issues with payments and travel arrangements.
Garuda Airlines – (We recommend this option) we will book this option for you if you book with us.
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Garuda Indonesia (We recommend) - Flight's from Bali (DPS) - Sumbawa Besar (SWQ) with stop over in Lombok as Garuda do not charge for sporting goods and also run on time usually not like Lion Air.
Regarding package deals 7 night stay –This is the route that we will organise for you via Lombok as we believe it's the most reliable route.
Wings Air – Fly daily via Lombok 1.5hrs to Sumbawa Besar (SWQ) 10kg of luggage is included with Airfare, sporting goods come at an extra cost. Surfboards are charged at 200,000rp per sector each. Try pack tight to avoid multiple costs.
Wings Air - Operate daily from Sumbawa Besar stopping in Lombok but do charge high fees for boards not recommended.
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We stock a full variety of local and western cuisine also full list of beverages.
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Vehicle Transport From Benete Harbour: which KSB Fast Boat Arrives/Departs 15min drive $15usd per car 4 people max.
Vehicle Transport from Port Tano Harbour or Lombok Airport $50usd (Port Tano is where the slow ferry from Bali to Lombok arrives, bikes and cars permitted).
Flights/Boat transfers: $150usd return if you wish our staff to make your bookings for you if not book the 7 night package deal.
NOTE : if not booking package deal online please let our management know if you would like us to organise flights and transportation through website or email.
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We also can organise day events such as golf, paragliding, fishing charters/surf charter, waterfalls, hiking, drivers to show you around the area if not comfortable on bikes.
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Q: How to use ECS placementConstraints in CloudFormation I am trying to use placementConstraints in my service definition using CloudFormation, but it does not exist as property in the AWS::ECS::Service resource. Is there a workaround?
ECS Service: http://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonECS/latest/developerguide/service_definition_paramters.html
CloudFormation ECS Service Resource: http://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/aws-resource-ecs-service.html

A: PlacementConstraint exists as a property of AWS::ECS::Service at the time of this writing. Quoting from AWS docs:

PlacementConstraint is a property of the AWS::ECS::Service resource
  that specifies the placement constraints for the tasks in the service
  to associate with an Amazon EC2 Container Service (Amazon ECS)
  service.

Ref:
[1] http://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/aws-properties-ecs-service-placementconstraints-placementconstraint.html
[2] http://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/aws-resource-ecs-service.html#cfn-ecs-service-placementconstraints

A: This works for me ! If you using yaml wrong indentation can lead to this error.
  ApplicationService:
    Type: AWS::ECS::Service
    DependsOn:
      - ALBListener
      - ApplicationTaskDefinition
      - ALBTargetGroup
    Properties:
      Cluster:
        'Fn::ImportValue': !Sub ecs-${EnvironmentName}-clustername
      DesiredCount: 15
      LoadBalancers:
        - ContainerName: !Sub ${AWS::StackName}-app
          ContainerPort: 8080
          TargetGroupArn: !Ref ALBTargetGroup
      Role:
        'Fn::ImportValue': !Sub ecs-${EnvironmentName}-servicerole-arn
      TaskDefinition: !Ref ApplicationTaskDefinition
      PlacementConstraints:
      - Expression: attribute:ecs.instance-type == t2.medium
        Type: memberOf
      PlacementStrategies:
      - Type: spread
        Field: attribute:ecs.availability-zone

If this not working for you please post your cfn file here !

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Q: Keep getting 400 error response while storing image on S3 from django models? Here are the settings that I have for django-boto
# S3 configuration
AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID = os.environ.get("AWSAccessKeyId")
AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY = os.environ.get("AWSSecretKey")
AWS_STORAGE_BUCKET_NAME = os.environ.get("S3BucketName")
S3DIRECT_REGION = os.environ.get("S3Region")

# S3 configuration for boto
BOTO_S3_BUCKET = os.environ.get("S3BucketName")
BOTO_BUCKET_LOCATION = os.environ.get("S3Region")
# AWS_S3_FORCE_HTTP_URL = True
# AWS_QUERYSTRING_AUTH = False
AWS_S3_HOST = 's3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com'

And I am defining models as follows
from django_boto.s3.storage import S3Storage

s3 = S3Storage()

class userProfileModel(models.Model):

    """User profile model. """
    user        = models.OneToOneField(User, on_delete=models.CASCADE,related_name='profile')
    profile_pic = models.ImageField(storage=s3,null=True,blank=True)

I keep getting 400 response code without any error from s3. The only exception I have been able to find is at

env/lib/python2.7/site-packages/boto/s3/connection.py in head_bucket, line 556

On the same note, I am also using django-s3direct with the same credentials and it is working all fine without any issues. Where am I going wrong with this?

A: Is it possble that the users who's access key you are specifying in the settings does not actually have permision to upload to the S3 bucket? To check this, check the S3 bucket policy.
Are the environment variables actually set and correctly set? To check this, print them from your settings file.


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Ruka is a small town in the municipality of Kuusamo, in the Finnish region of Northern Ostrobothnia. There are ski jumps and the largest winter sports center in the country located on a small range of nearby hills. In 1957, a 300-meter ski lift was built here. Since then, the tourist infrastructure of Ruki and downhill runs have been systematically extended and modernized. Today, there are two hotels, a shopping center, a ski school, a toboggan run and a snowmobile rental.