Archive for February, 2010


what are the components of solar module?

A module, or panel, consists of several individual solar cells connected in a series/parallel combination to achieve the desired voltage and current output. Small modules, may provide a few watts ( 5 volts @ 1amp for example) while large panels may provide well over 100 Watts of power (120 volts @ 1.5 Amp) . addthis_url [...]

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How much will it cost to install a solar energy power to run a few appliances such as lights,tv,e-fans?

Also where I can inquire here in the Philippines (NCR) about the installation of Solar Power Energy? I would not bother… You will not get your money back on the savings………. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zjucnc.org%2Fsolar-power%2Fhow-much-will-it-cost-to-install-a-solar-energy-power-to-run-a-few-appliances-such-as-lightstve-fans’; addthis_title = ‘How+much+will+it+cost+to+install+a+solar+energy+power+to+run+a+few+appliances+such+as+lights%2Ctv%2Ce-fans%3F’; addthis_pub = ”; Technorati Tags: ENERGY, energy power, how much will it cost to install a solar energy [...]

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DC power, batteries, solar tutorials/sources of information on the net?

Hello, I would like to understand better on DC power technology, solar power, and batteries. I want to get reliable sources of information to help me undershand terminologies, like AH, floating voltage, battery charge and discharge curves interpretation etc. I normally visit wikipedia, yahoo answers, etc. What other reliable source on the web can i [...]

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how many solar panels would I need to power my home?

or how many watts? i dont use much electricity. i have on a couple of lights and a computer, sometimes the tv. how many solar panels would i need to power those constantly throughout the day, and maybe charge batteries for night? the air, refrigerator and hot water heater i would still use regular electricity. [...]

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what save more electricity? Solar panels over half my roof, or trees covering half my roof?

I was wondering which would save more money in the electricity arena (I know tree’s can damage roofs). I had heard that the shade provided by trees covering your house can help to greatly reduce summer electric bills. I had read that solar panels need to go onto the south side of the house, and [...]

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What are the costs of solar PV cells?

me and a friend need to find this out for our physics project. If you could tell us how much it costs, like, per square metre, or any unit, to set up, we would be very thankful. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What kind of PV cells do you mean? You can buy them for your house from shops [...]

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Does a solar electric (PV) system consume more energy to manufacture than it will produce in its lifetime?

I’ve seen several discussions on blogs regarding the net engergy gain (or loss) of solar systems. Some people claim it’s a net energy loss, but I have a hard time believing that to be true. Can anyone answer with either a credible source or facts that back up their answer? I’ve done a lot of [...]

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solar panels..photovoltaic ..what system is recommended for western pa?

i am a roofer with other talents ..i want to explore solar panels with photovoltaic principle for electricty..inquiring about cost..i want to do the installation my self WPA is a tough place especially in the winter with lack of light and snow plus energy storage for overnight is a problem. The last I looked it [...]

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Would you invest in a residential solar power system given today’s economy? Why or Why not?

Okay, here’s the thing. I would invest in solar panels if I had eliminated my extra electicity usage already. It can be very expensive, and simply cutting your electricity use at home is usually more economical and a more logical first step. unplug appliances when not in use shut off lights (duh) turn heat down [...]

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What is the best way to mount glass solar panels on an electric pickup truck in a high-crime city?

Please add suggestions on how to make the PV cells vandal and theft proof, too. Thanks in advance for all answers! This is the pickup truck in question: http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/1091 Here is that pickup truck in the evening news: Why would you want to put solar panels on it anyway? Put a small generator in it. [...]

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