Archive for July, 2010

HOW TO MAKE SOLAR PANELS FOR SCIENCE MODEL?

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

Solar cells convert the energy of the sun into electricity. By using items commonly found in the home or your local hardware store, you can make a solar panel to demonstrate this photoelectric effect. You can also save energy by converting some of your traditional electrical supply over to solar ...

How large of a solar panel is needed to power a typical home central air unit?

Monday, July 19th, 2010

I would like to offset my air conditioning bills by purchasing a solar panel setup. I guess the questions that need answered are these: How much power does a central air unit use? 220 Volts / 8 Amps Sound about right? How large of a solar array will I need ...

How do I make solar panels for free?

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

Actually you could. Homemade solar panel is much cheaper than buying one. Try the link below to build your very own solar panel.

What solar panel type to power a conventional typical light bulb?

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

I built a shed out back and I would like to install a solar panel to power a small light inside and outside of the shed. Or maybe just the inside. Does anyone have any advice and suggestions? I'm confused now Well, i plan on just using it when i go ...

How exactly do wind and solar power companies make their money?

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

I only invest in small-cap energy based companies like oil, gas, petroleum, and more recently, wind and solar power. What I would like to know is how exactly do wind and solar power companies make their money? Please, I'd like to understand the industry a bit better. Thanks! Your question is ...

How to set up a solar panel system for a static caravan.?

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

How to set up a solar panel system for a static caravan. I'm looking into fitting solar panels for my static and was wondering if anyone could advise me on the things i need to run a TV. Fridge ect: I know i need an inverter or maybe more then one, ...

What percentage of solar panels & windmills built in the US are built using illegals?

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Months ago when Obama toured a solar panel manufacturing plant all of the workers were told to stay home that day. The vast majority were hispanics. Didn't Obama want a bunch of illegals in his green energy photo op? Almost none. Those kind of manufacturing jobs are high paying, skilled labor ...