We're currently sending books out to some Developmentally Disabled classes to see how receptive they are to digital photography. We're exited about yet another area we're branching off into. If you know of any places in need to consider, please let us know! Teaching digital photpgraphy to the developmentally Seems like it would have tremendous benefits in spacial perception, sharing with others and an imediate gratification factor to encourage positive behaviors. Our first goal is Autism.
Cameras For Kids
Monday, July 26, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
WE'RE DECREASING OUR CARBON FOOT PRINT CAMERAS FOR KIDS!
Cameras for kids has gone solar! One of the best ways to protect the environment is through prevention of wasted energy. With solar energy, the sun does most of the work simply by way of solar (or photo voltaic) panels. The panels are placed on the roof of the building where they will be facing the sun for most of the day. In California, the ideal position is generally facing south-west.
As the sunlight hits the solar panels, the light is converted into energy, The amount of energy depends on what type of solar panels used and how many panels were placed on the roof. The panels are connected into a single electric circuit and the energy from each panel gets combined. The combined energy then goes into a box on the side of the building called an inverter. The inverter's job is to convert the DC electrical current into AC electrical current. DC (or Direct Current) is generally what comes out of things such as batteries and solar panels, but before it can be used in the building, it has the be converted to AC (Alternating Current).
Alternating Current is made my turning the flow of electricity into a 'wave' instead of a straight line. The wave goes up and down as it moves through the circuit. The waveform is measured by how many times it goes up and down in 1 second. This measurement is called Hertz. The average current flow going through a house or business (in the United States) is 60 Hertz. This means that the wave of electricity goes completely up and down 60 times in 1 second. After the electricity had been collected and converted into an AC waveform, it's ready to be used to power lights, computers, appliances, and other machines used in offices and homes. When set up properly, a solar panel setup can supply most of the electricity to that business or home for free.
Here's the really cool part though... Along with saving money on our electric bill, we are also decreasing our carbon foot print on the environment, which means we're decreasing pollutions that would normally be created to provide the same amount of electricity. The decrease in pollution is good for people, plants, and animals alike. Many scientists believe that this decrease in pollution will also slow down the process of 'Global Warming' which has been the cause for extinction for many species of animals and plants. A 1500 kWh / Year system can prevent approximately 7,500 lbs of CO2 greenhouse gas from going into the air and save almost an acre of trees in just 1 year. Since most solar panels work at 80% of their maximum capacity even when they are 25 years old, that's a lot of happy critters and trees.
Thank you Solarponics.
As the sunlight hits the solar panels, the light is converted into energy, The amount of energy depends on what type of solar panels used and how many panels were placed on the roof. The panels are connected into a single electric circuit and the energy from each panel gets combined. The combined energy then goes into a box on the side of the building called an inverter. The inverter's job is to convert the DC electrical current into AC electrical current. DC (or Direct Current) is generally what comes out of things such as batteries and solar panels, but before it can be used in the building, it has the be converted to AC (Alternating Current).
Alternating Current is made my turning the flow of electricity into a 'wave' instead of a straight line. The wave goes up and down as it moves through the circuit. The waveform is measured by how many times it goes up and down in 1 second. This measurement is called Hertz. The average current flow going through a house or business (in the United States) is 60 Hertz. This means that the wave of electricity goes completely up and down 60 times in 1 second. After the electricity had been collected and converted into an AC waveform, it's ready to be used to power lights, computers, appliances, and other machines used in offices and homes. When set up properly, a solar panel setup can supply most of the electricity to that business or home for free.
Here's the really cool part though... Along with saving money on our electric bill, we are also decreasing our carbon foot print on the environment, which means we're decreasing pollutions that would normally be created to provide the same amount of electricity. The decrease in pollution is good for people, plants, and animals alike. Many scientists believe that this decrease in pollution will also slow down the process of 'Global Warming' which has been the cause for extinction for many species of animals and plants. A 1500 kWh / Year system can prevent approximately 7,500 lbs of CO2 greenhouse gas from going into the air and save almost an acre of trees in just 1 year. Since most solar panels work at 80% of their maximum capacity even when they are 25 years old, that's a lot of happy critters and trees.
Thank you Solarponics.
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