Archive for August, 2008

How Solar Power Makes a Difference

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Tony Dickfos asked: As solar energy is a power DifferenceSolar? one of those phrases that after hearing the very moment. But what? solar power and how it benefits him to do this? While the term; power "solar;? often used interchangeably with the term, solar energy, solar energy refers specifically solar ...

Why, when you first connect a solar cell to a watt meter it first spikes and then continuously falls?

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

inak94 asked: I did a science experiment that measures the output of solar cells and, based on the results, the wattages for each of the solar cells spike in the first 20 seconds and then began to level. Is there something real that is happening that I don 't know ...

How do I build a solar generator for my cabin?

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Erin asked: We don 't use much electricity, so we don' need something t too strong. I want to run our cabin solar electricity, but that has difficulties to get the help that size battery, inverter, solar panel I will need. I know that I also need a regulator, but ...

What are the solar panel things on the side of the road?

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

Ruth L asked: I live in Chicagoland and along the tollways are the poles with what appear to be solar panels attached to them. The pole has 2 panels and usually if I had to guess, I 'd say that each is about 2 feet by 1 foot in size. ...

how much should it cost to install gas central heating?

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

T M asked: GRANT

How about giving me some good tips for a solar pump I want to install in my pond?

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Dr NO asked: I should know about equipment to buy, how to install it. I want to be completely solar, my pond is about 6 ft deep, diameter of about 10ft and love to have a small waterfall, from about 2 ft above the water surface. This is to all ...

Can you give me information on solar energy?

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Amy asked: Love to use some solar energy in my house. What can you tell me about what it costs to get started? Is there some sort of federal accreditation? What all I have to buy (panels, batteries, etc.)? Can a home owner to do the installation or must it ...

What do they expect solar cell efficiency to increase to and what impact would this have on the use of solar?

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Eniram asked: At present, solar cells are about 30% efficient. How can Nanotechnology can change this in the future? What invite the efficiency of solar battery to increase and what effect this would have on the use of solar cells?ANTON

Which candidate has a better plan for renewable energy?

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Artie Lange Fan asked: GILBERT

What is the best way to charge solar powered garden lanterns quickly?

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Paul S asked: I have a set of self solar lanterns in the garden should I use for a game. The man at the warehouse said to leave it completely ... (I 'm in England, so that' s wrong never happen!) For three days before switching. However, I need that ...