Creative Writing - Where Do I Start My Conversation

Pretend you are telling your best friend your story by writing them a letter. Imagine they have been away on an extended vacation and you are excited to bring them up to speed on what has been happening while they have been away. You have sooo much to tell them. That means you will be explaining what you are sharing in depth and engaging your emotions so your content is rich with your feelings. Put in ALL of the juicy details. Especially what you would most like to know if you were away and getting a letter from home.

Conversational writing is one of the fastest ways to become comfortable with learning to put your thoughts onto paper and for you to experience the joy of communicating with writing. As you are telling your story in this manner, it becomes easy and fun. When writing this way the words flow from your heart. Because they are genuine, they touch the one who receives them at their heart level and the words become special messengers.

The creative part comes into play as you remember to include all of the information. Give as much of a description as you can about what is happening in the events you are sharing. Make it fun for them to read. Add in as many personal details as possible.

Letters from friends or someone special can be the source of such comfort and can bring repeated pleasure to the ones who receive the letter(s), often being re-read on a frequent basis. Whenever they need a lift, they can experience the words again and find themselves back in the feeling. The same thing is true of your favorite book or article. It is saved for repeated readings.

See writing as creative sharing and you will find it a pleasure to do. Consider what has brought joy to you and remember that same thing will bring joy to others. Share your story--we are all waiting to read all about it.

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Roof Solar Panels Explored

When shopping for roof solar panels, not only are there a number of brands, but also various types of roof solar panels to choose from. And each type has its pros and cons.

So what kind of roof solar panels are there? And how do they differ from one another?

To date there are 3 kinds, which we will explore in this article.

Monocrystalline Solar Panels:

The first and most widely used type are monocrystalline solar panels. Since they were the first to be produced, they have dominated the solar market for quite some time. They are your typical blue iridescent panels with rounded cells packed in uniform rows and visible from all directions.

Monocrystalline solar panels tend to be very costly to produce since they require a single silicon crystal grown in a very complicated process. This results in higher prices for consumers. In fact, at the time of writing this (Dec 2008), monocrystalline solar panels are about 41% more expensive per watt compared to thin film solar.

The advantage of these photovoltaic panels is that they take up the least space, making them a good choice for people with not much space. And although the cells are very fragile, they are secured in a rigid frame and can last for over 25 years.

Multicrystalline Solar Panels:

The second type to be produced are multicrystalline solar panels. Also known as polycrystalline solar modules, they are manufactured from a large block of numerous silicon crystals. This gives them a mosaic-like or shattered glass look. And since they are not made from just one silicon ingot, they are slightly less efficient but also cheaper than monocrystalline solar panels.

Multicrystalline photovoltaic panels are made by cutting the silicon block into thin wafers to form individual cells, which are then joined to make the panels. What make them attractive to consumers is they cost slightly less than monocrystalline panels, but have a similar life span.

Amorphous Solar Panels:

Better known as thin film solar panels, the third and latest type is really thin and flexible, making it light weight and easy to handle.

At first amorphous solar panels were made by fixing thin silicon material to glass or stainless steel, which made them rigid. But to make them flexible and durable, the silicon is now applied between flexible laminate material. This has the added advantage of being able to fix the panels to almost any surface. In fact, thin film solar is so versatile and aesthetically appealing that it can completely replace traditional shingles or steel roofing.

Another advantage is they are the cheapest panels for manufacturers and consumers because they require the least silicon and the simplest production process. This also results in the lowest cost per watt of power.

However, since they are very thin, amorphous solar panels are over 40% less effective than mono- and multicrystalline panels at turning the sun's rays into electric power. So to get the same power, they need almost twice the surface area, which not everyone has.

Furthermore, thin film solar technology is still in its infancy, so there is a large debate over its lifespan. And some people believe the panels can lose their efficiency after only a couple of years. It is only once more research and development has been put into thin film solar that we will be able to see it as a reliable and intelligent solar energy investment for households and businesses alike.

To conclude, there are three main types of roof solar panels to choose from, each with their own pros and cons. By understanding their differences we hope you will make a better informed decision when you finally invest in roof solar panels at home.

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