Solar Energy
Energy from our Sun
Renewable Energy
updated December 2009
earth has only life because the sun shines on it. Solar energy makes life on earth possible. It took millions of years of solar energy to produce fossil fuels, but humans burn it in one century. Solar energy, wind energy, renewable energy help to save earth, reduce air pollution Keep Earth beautiful
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Renewable energy reduces our emissions
Emissions that cause Climate Change
Emissions that endanger our children
solar cells and solar water heating panels combined on a roof - the energy of the sun will help us not to destroy Earth as we know it
The use of Solar energy can be quite nice to look at.
You can see here Solar electric cells
and Solar hot water heating panels

Photovoltaic panels or solar panels produce electricity with sun power - Solar photovoltaic is the direct transformation from sunlight to electricity
Solar power (also known as solar energy)is the technology of obtaining usable energy from the light of the sun.
Solar energy has been used in many traditional
technologies for centuries.

There are many different ways
to use free energy from the sun!
Ask us what price you should pay
for your solar energy project!

At our Nature Preserve in the Texas Hill County
we use the power of the sun:

When the sun shines on Earth, air is heated up, wind appears. Air is always streaming from an high to a low. wind turbines are using the power of the sun to produce electricity or to pump water, or to produce air pressure. wind energy is a renewable energy source - get personal advice from us if wind power is working at your property
A) to produce electricity with our windmillwindmill at Bear Springs Blossom Nature Preserve is using solar power to produce up to 1000 watts and hour - wind power is renewable energy without pollution
photovoltaics or photo voltaic panels or photovoltaic solar panels transform solar energy to electricity - we use solar panels for a decade - we give you personal advice
B) to produce electricity with Photovoltaics solar cells or photovoltaics or solar electric panels are used at our nature preserve to produce electricity without polluting the air - solar power helps us to save money at Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation - we explain /educate the use of solar electrical energies, how to install a solar panel, how to connect photo voltaic, how several collectors in a row can boost your energy levels


Solar water heating or solar hot water panel, or solar thermal panel is using the power from the sun to heat up water or oil. We use a solar hot water system at our Nature preserve to provide hot water for 15 years. we give personal advice on how you can use solar hot water panels. Once installed it is free energy from the sun and our normal water heater is turned off - a Solar hot water panel is an investment with a great return, normally solar hot water energy pays you back in about 3 years
C) to warm up our water with the sun here you see an old solar hot water panel that heats up a 80 gallon water heater. Its a thermal system that transforms solar power to hot water. This is also renewable energy equipment - Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation provides education on renewable energy on how to use solar hot water panels how to harvest its energies

our sun produces more energy than we can ever use - our Sun in Latin Sol - is a yellow dwarf - and the center of the Solar System. The Earth and other matter including other planets, asteroids, meteoroids, comets, and dust orbit the Sun, which by itself accounts for about 98.6% of the Solar System's mass. The mean distance of the Sun from the Earth is about 149,600,000 kilometers, or 92,960,000 miles, and its light travels this distance in 8.3 minutes. Energy from the Sun, in the form of sunlight, supports almost all life on Earth via photosynthesis, and drives the Earth's climate and weather
Sunlight is Earth's primary source of energy.
The solar constant is the amount of power
that the Sun deposits per unit area
that is directly exposed to sunlight.
The solar constant is
~1,370 watts per square meter
or ~1273 watts per 10 square feet
Many names are used for equipment
that is harvesting the sun:

Solar panels
Photovoltaic panels PV

Commonly used:
Single Crystal Solar Modules
Polycrystalline Solar Modules
Amorphous Thin-Film Solar Modules

Single Crystal Solar Modules are the most efficient photovoltaic cells, mostly use in homes to produce electricity. Most of them have a guarantee of 25 years, so their life span is really good.
Polycrystalline Solar Modules are less expensive, but they are less efficient. Higher heat brings efficiency down. You see Polycrystalline Solar modules often in or with small appliances.

The newly offered amorphous Thin-film Solar modules can be used in a very flexible way, but produce the lowest amount of energy per square yard.
At your home you can have a solar system
that heats your water
Solar hot water panels
solar thermal panels

that produces electricity = photovoltaic All these describe the use of renewable energy.
Energy that isn't producing air and water pollution
Energy we can use without burning fossil fuels

And there is financial help through federal tax credits covering about 30% of the cost.
So you see, YOU can use the sun to save money and to help Nature!!

Bear Springs Blossom
Nature Conservation
is using Solar energy in different ways.

YOU can do that too!

We give information
on all RENEWABLE ENERGY sources.
Send email to get personal advice

You can get advice from us:
* What prices to expect*
* What system would
* fit to your needs ..
and much more - just send an email



It is easy to use the sun:
Heat (hot water, building heat, cooking)
Electricity generation (photovoltaics, heat engines)
Desalination of seawater.

Solar design in architecture
Solar heating systems
Solar hot water panels
Solar cooking
Solar lighting
Photovoltaics
Solar thermal electric power plants
Concentrating collector with steam engine
Concentrating collector with Stirling engine
Solar updraft tower
Energy tower
Solar pond
Solar powered car

Click here to see video about usage of solar energy

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Largest producers of Solar are using the power of the sun to transform sun energy to electricity. photovoltaic panels work even on cloudy days and in winter


Solar cooker is using sun light to heat up your cooking pot, so you can cook your meal with Solar power, with energy from the sun
water heating panels are heating your water, so you save money on your electricity bill
We show and explain solar hot water panels

to keep Earth beautiful more people should us photovoltaic panels and produce their own electricity
We show and explain solar panels = photovoltaic

**CLICK HERE** to find out why nature conservation is the only solution to our problem with climate change and global warming - Keep Earth Beautiful
Live in Harmony with Nature - use solar energy, renewable energy that does not warm up our Earth Live in Harmony with Nature
Use wind energy, solar energy, solar power because Earth population is growing, more people produce more CO2 so more global warming and climate change will endanger our children and grandchildren
Earth population is growing,
more people produce more CO2
so more global warming and
climate change will endanger our children!
Solution: Solar Energy


Butterfly - our butterflies love solar energy and are good indicators how balanced nature is, less butterflies less intact nature, so more nature conservation and education is needed to reduce the impact of global warming and climate change

Bear Springs Blossom Nature Preserve
works with an electricity producing Windmill


windmill Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation - windpower = solar energy helps us to lower our monthly electricity bill
Nature will survive without Humans
BUT
Humans cannot survive without Nature

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Pipe Creek, TX, 78063
*2002 - 2010*

Click here to learn more about sustainability - your sustainable life will give your children a safer better future - solar energy is one answer

International charitable non profit organization Bear Springs Blossom nature conservation keeps our Earth beautiful, protects nature - takes action on air pollution, water contamination, erosion control and other international environmental problems and provides nature education, solutions to climate change - global warming - education online - main office Texas Hill Country, Bandera County

join nature conservation nature education group to protect your family - get information how to prepare for the coming changes and challenges - our non profit organization protects all living beings on Earth. We fight for good drinking water, healthy air and the future of our children, grandchildren - members show responsibility as human being - get environmental news, science reports, nature education, nature conservation newsletter

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A good environmental
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and
to deal with coming
changes and challenges!




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Send an email to Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation main office in Pipe Creek, Bandera county, Texas Hill Country about: international charitable non profit organization 501(c)(3) Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation, main office, Nature preserve, Pipe Creek, Bandera county, Texas Hill Country. Ruled by president Peter Bonenberger, Vice president Bob Taylor, Rob Platt, secretary Luitgard Cornelison, treasurer Marianne Bonenberger, public agent Marky Mander, protects international nature, promotes international nature education, nature conservation about: The international charitable non profit organization 501(c)(3) Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation. Main office + Nature preserve Pipe Creek, Bandera county, Texas Hill Country. Board members president + educator Peter Bonenberger, Vice president Bob Taylor, Rob Platt, secretary Luitgard Cornelison, treasurer + teacher Marianne Bonenberger, public agent Marky Mander
keep Winnipeg beautiful is our expression to save Earth, to lower the amount of plastic bags, plastic trash, to keep biodiversity, to give the next generation a healthy life on earth. To reduce the impact of global warming, to keep Winnipeg beautiful, - Nature conservation is an affordable solution
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keep Hunt Texas Hill Country beautiful is all about land restoration, erosion control, beautiful nature trails in Hunt Texas. Newcomers work hard to keep biodiversity, to give the next generation a healthy life. Nature conservation is the only affordable solution to the global issue climate change

Bandera Texas
 keep Bandera beautiful = slogan to protect Nature on Earth. Nature education online, distant learning at BSB nature preserve - Texas Hill Country, Bandera county. Understand climate change, air pollution, water pollution, nature conservation, recycling. Nature education explains visitors native plants, birds, trees, erosion control, walking on guided tours to see environmental trails, Texas Hill Country birds, Texas Hill Country native tree Madrone - arbutus. Uncontrolled development endangers nature on earth, endangered the balance of this fragile Texas Hill Country lime stone habitat
Keep Bandera clean, recycle, do not burn trash, do not bury trash, do not mess with Texas. Recycling lowers air pollution, water pollution, lower use of natural resources. Recycling station at Bear Springs Blossom nature preserve in Bandera County Texas, Texas Hill Country, near San Antonio Texas, guided tours, recycling drop off station
Bandera Texas history founded 1854 - Texas Hill Country, Bandera county - beautiful native plants, madrones, oaks. Bandera cowboy capital of the world. Homes endanger the beautiful landscape of Bandera County, endangering the balance of this southern Texas Hill Country fragile lime stone habitat
state Parks, natural areas, nature preserve in Bandera County Texas, Texas Hill Country, near San Antonio Texas, Bandera recreational areas, picnic places, where to grill, guided tours - outdoor fun
Medina River flows through Bandera County, southern Texas Hill Country - water conservation, water flow control, water contamination, water pollution are big environmental problems

Nature Trails
TX Hill Country
Guided tours on 125 acre Bear Springs Blossom Nature Preserve, park, recreational area provides nature education. Bear Springs blossom nature trails, birding trails, outdoor fun in Texas Hills. Walking in Pipe Creek, Bandera County Texas on guided tours on 12 nature trails + 4 birding trails updates your nature education. On BSBNCG guided tours you see endangered species, the endangered bird Golden Cheeked Warbler. Hike on hiking trails in the TX hills, or an easy stroll on nature trails to see Texas Hill Country native plants, trees and wildlife. Learn, see nature on guided tours, grab binoculars, get knowledge about native plants, watch native birds or the endangered golden cheeked warbler on our birding trails
Bear Springs Blossom Nature preserve has 11 different nature trails and 2 birding trails - published in Texas Parks and Wildlife Heart of Texas Nature Birding trail map - our Nature Center lecture room offers knowledge about our nature preserve, about wilderness, education trails - informs what to expect on our guided tours - enjoy Texas outdoors, see the endangered bird Golden cheeked Warbler in Pipe Creek, Bandera County. Have fun hiking, birding, walking on nature trails in the Texas Hill Country, gaining knowledge in our Nature Center or walking wilderness trail or birding trails
Photos of Bear Springs Blossom nature preserve located in the southern Texas Hill Country offers many views, photo opportunities. Take photos of native plants, native grasses, blossoms pictures, wildflowers photos. Get first glimpse with photo slide show, many photos, impressions of native plants, common wildflowers, wild flowers in all colors, learn about nature, get a solid nature education
Texas wildflowers and native plants along our nature trails, birding trails, wilderness trails at the Bear Springs Blossom Nature preserve in Bandera County, Hill Country Texas. BSBNCG is outdoor fun, gain environmental knowledge, see wild flowers, see wildflowers with blue, yellow, white blossoms, see a native grass with seeds, native plants, tree flowers + blossoms
Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation preserve, Pipe Creek Texas, Bandera County has different wildflowers along its nature trails, birding trails - see list of plants - of wild flowers, native shrubs flowering, white flowers, pink flowers, yellow flower, many different wild flowers at our nature preserve in the Texas Hill Country. See Texas Parks and Wildlife Heart of Texas Nature Birding trail map - send email for a guided tour, visit to get your nature education
Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation preserve, Pipe Creek Texas, Bandera County has different grasses along its nature trails, mostly bunch grass, the Texas state grass sideoats grama, visit to get your nature education updated
Photos San Antonio TX, southern Texas Hill Country balcones fault zone. San Antonio Texas with the famous river walk, Alamo, missions, San Antonio Texas 30 miles south east of Bear Springs Blossom Nature Preserve
Overgrazing destroys land, endangers our children's future causing climate change. Overgrazing is related to human health problems, overgrazed meadows reduce drinking water supply, multiply water contamination. Overgrazing causes erosion, destroys the native plants that feed wildlife


Nature Conservation

Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation international non profit organization. Nature Preserve located in Bandera County in the Texas Hill Country. See photos, get information how to recognize native plants, native trees as Spanish oaks, Escarpment cherry, lacey oak, texas persimmons, mountain laurel, different native grasses, as little bluestem, bushy bluestem, indian grass, lindheimers muhly. Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation shows how to use erosion control, BSBNCG gives courses how to get a beautiful landscape where flora, fauna will flourish and all can live in harmony with nature
Naturschutz ist international - Beschützt die Natur unserer Erde - Information des gemeinnützigen Bear Springs Blossom Naturschutz Vereins, online Bildung, Naturkunde, Naturwissenschaft - Naturschutz, Umweltschutz, Luftverschmutzung, Gewässerschutz, Regenwaldschutz, Klimaveränderung
nature conservation is the only way to give children, grandchildren a safe future, with enough breathable air, enough healthy drinking water, with a good climate, without violent weather, storms, floods. Nature conservation is not very costly but very efficient if all of us do just a little bit to reduce air + water pollution, to reduce co2 levels, to lower the impact of global warming + climate change
International Water conservation provides a safer future to children, grandchildren. Water conservation provides enough drinking water, a better climate, without food shortages. Polluted water causes higher food prices. Water conservation is cheap but very efficient if all of us a little bit to reduce water waste, water pollution. Humans need to drink water - drinking water has many health benefits - earth has an permanent water cycle, but polluted drinking water cannot be used - take action today, reduce water consumption - conserve water
soil conservation is the only way to secure our food supply, our drinking water supply, a stable climate - soil conservation is not costly but efficient. Reduce erosion and chemical soil contamination = soil conservation. Reduce co2 levels to lower the impact of global warming, climate change
Nature Center of Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation is located at our Nature Preserve in Pipe Creek, Bandera County in the Texas Hill Country. BSB Nature Center gives information how to recognize native plants, native trees as Spanish oaks, Escarpment cherry, lacey oak, texas persimmons, mountain laurel and many different native grasses, as little bluestem, bushy bluestem, indian grass, lindheimers muhly. BSB Nature Center main task is nature education so you can learn how to use erosion control to get a beautiful landscape where flora and fauna will flourish
Mission of non profit organization Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation, located in Bandera County in the Texas hill Country. BSBNCG fights for Earth protection, why does Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation take action for water conservation. Our mission shows you how to get a beautiful landscape where flora and fauna can flourish, our mission is to provide a better education of the environment and a safer future for the next generation
Madrone or Madrona are rare trees in the Texas Hill Country. Some call it Indians leg, others the peeling tree because the Madrone cannot grow bigger without growing a new bark every year. Bear Springs Blossom nature preserve has over 300 madrone showing how nature conservation works and how important it is to live in harmony with nature so Madrone trees stay alive, provide food for birds, joy to humans
Junipers juniper ashei are trees or shrubs found all over Earth - preferring limestone. we need junipers, why does the Texas Hill Country, Pipe Creek, Bandera County, have so many junipers or Texas cedars? Texas Junipers are native trees growing up to 80 ft for 200 years. Texas Cedar juniper makes good mulch, help other native plants to grow. Juniper is a nursery plant - very important for nature and humans
earth star, astraeus hygrometricus - a native fungus found at Nature Preserve of Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation in Pipe Creek, TX, Bandera County
The Golden cheeked Warbler is an endangered bird breeding only in the Texas Hill Country - no other place on earth. Golden cheeked Warblers need Texas Hill Country trees and plants and mature junipers to build a nest. Our nature preserve provides habitat for 6 pairs of the Golden cheeked Warbler or in short GCW who peels little stripes from the bark of the mature Texas Hill Country juniperus ashei to built its nest, showing how important nature conservation and education is to live in harmony with nature to protect globally endangered species through international nature education
Birders like Birding on our birding trails during Texas Hill Country guided tours. Golden cheeked Warbler, an endangered bird breeding only in the Texas Hill Country, see tanager, wren, mocking bird, tit mouse and native and migrating birds at our nature preserve
birdlist of native birds seen while birding, walking our birding trails on guided tours in the Texas Hill Country. See the Golden cheeked Warbler, an endangered bird breeding only in the Texas Hill Country
vacation in Texas are very special - the Texas Hill Country - San Antonio - many parks and nature preservers, birding, river walks, hiking, biking are only a few favorites for visitors. guided tours in the Texas Hill Country - see Bandera the cowboy capital of the world
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join nature conservation nature education group to protect your family - information how to prepare for coming changes, non profit organization protects all living beings on Earth with nature education, conservation education, water education, soil education, pollution education. Updated nature education for good drinking water, healthy air, with nature conservation + online nature education - get environmental news, science reports, online nature education, online nature conservation newsletter, update your environmental education

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Solar energy is renewable energy
Renewable energy is clean energy
does not harm our environment