Q:i want to charge my mytouch 3g with solar panel(s) it has a 500mah 3.7v 4.4wh batterieswhat do i need to charge it can i use RadioShack 0.5W Solar Panel 4.5V or RadioShack? W Solar Panel 4.5V

see u have to make ur own ckt for this ur solar panel generate DC if u want to charge ur phine then its convenient way to harge with ur charger for this do this search for net to convert DC-AC convertor since ur charger work on AC so when ur solar panel generate DC it convert into AC that will charge ur phone in ckt u need this thing filter and amp ie the DC voltage come from solar panel 2 DC to AC convertor 3 AMP for AC 4 filter for AC and u are done....... fine ckt from google.....

Q:I live in a higher LATITUDE so in the winter months, there is a limitation in the amount of sunlight available, but will this impediment restrict the ability of solar panels to function due to the lack of sunlight involved?

Solar panels are *more* effective in places with abundant sunlight, but can be used anywhere that there is light. The problem is an economic one. Solar panels are expensive and can only produce so many watts per square meter. If you have less sunlight, you'll need more panels to get the same amount of power. Germany has a relatively high latitude, and are reported to make extensive use of solar panels (funny, I spent 2 weeks there last month and saw very few panels). The reason for their use of the panels is that their government offsets the cost of installing them through subsidies. Other governments have similar programs.

Q:hey, i am wanting to help our earth a little bit, and I was wondering how to do a solar panel connection for powering my home.... i just want to reduce my energy bill a little bit, Would these solar panels work?and how would i connect them?

Hello, Yes you definitely can use this kind of panels. Powering your home entirely will be an issue if you are not familiar with solar energy and electricity in general. If it's the case I'm afraid you'll need a specialist. The basic principle of a solar power system: - Solar panel to charge the batteries - DC to AC converter that will convert the DC voltage from your battery to AC voltage so that you can connect regular home appliances like lights or TV.

Q:Can solar panels be installed on a canopy or pergola?

Yes, solar panels can be installed on a canopy or pergola. In fact, these structures can provide an ideal location for solar panel installation, as they offer ample space and optimal sunlight exposure. By integrating solar panels into canopies or pergolas, you can generate clean and renewable energy while simultaneously providing shade or protection from the elements.

Q:why don't we take a cue from mother nature and make our soar panels like trees? thousands of leaves or needle (like a pine tree) instead of one big flat panel? I mean it seems to work pretty good for all the plants i see why would it not work for us. It would be aesthetically pleasing and with the right engineering wouldn't it make them not have to worry about tracking the sun? i already have some ideas about the process of making them just no available labratory.

Because we and the trees are trying to solve a different problem. We want electricity, a tree wants light (and some heat) for photosynthesis. In getting the electricity we use Silicon for solar panels. (Sometimes Gallium Arsenide). And we exploit the same thing in Silicon that allows them to be computer chips. The fact that they conduct differently when voltage is applied. But for a solar panel that is done essentially in reverse. We GET a voltage difference (electricity) from shoving energy through it. Look up junction bias on google or yahoo for explanation. But the DESIGN problem is: You have to couple these panels together the right way - according to their bias. You can't string them up willy nilly. There is a pattern. And when one breaks in this pattern. (I mean when the actual panel cracks, which they do easily as they are brittle). It can change the overall bias. This can make even be worse than if it was removed, it can actually fight against the working ones. The efficiency is there in arranging them like a tree, but the practicality of maintenance would be daunting.

Q:Why does the new 200 Toyota Prius have solar panels at the top of the vehicle?

The solar panel powers the fan in the solar-powered ventilation system. The ventilation system helps to keep your car cool while parked out in the sun. If your car is cooler, then when you get into it after parking somewhere the AC won't have to work quite so hard to get you comfy when you start your car. Less AC use means less hybrid battery use (since the hybrid battery powers the AC), which means that your gasoline engine will run less (to recharge the hybrid battery), meaning better fuel economy for you.

Q:Ok, so I've been having much success with the joule thief circuit and a LED, but i tried hooking it up to a small solar panel that can put out 2.5v on it's own, and can light up a white LED dimly by it self to the joule thief and it will not work ....my question is why? I already trouble shooted it, the circuit is not the problem, is it the amount of amps the small solar panel is capable of? not enough?

Solar panels convert light energy to electrical energy with an efficiency of around 5%. A SMALL solar panel will only produce a small amount of power (watts) your joule thief circuit wont help because as you draw more current from the solar panel the voltage will drop; and your joule thief circuit just reduces the efficiency of the whole system Try adding another solar cell in series to get more voltage and more power.

Q:What do I need to use this as a battery charger

I hope this will help you choose your charge controller / battery charger more effectively. Good luck!

Q:When you get solar panels do you connect them to the grid?

Not directly and it also depend on where you live. If where you live has net metering then they would be indirectly connected to the grid, there is equipment involved besides just the panels on the roof.

Q:What is the most affordable, yet highest watt solar panels available?

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