Q:are solar panels just a photodiode?A Photodiode converts light into either current or voltage? Right?

yes. Any semiconductor junction will convert light into electrical energy, just shine a light at an LED (connect LED to voltmeter) and you'll see a small voltage produced (if you configure the meter as an ammeter it will develop a very small current). Solar panels are just VERY large surface photodiodes.

Q:Does anybody know if there are any courses for solar panel installation, and/or what trades you need for this position?

What you ought to recognize will depend on WHAT sort of installations you're going to be operating with. In regular, for business you wish to have fundamental mechanics and wiring. For house, you may additionally want a few carpentry, roofing, preserving structural integrity, plumbing, and so on. In side it additionally will depend on what sort of sun installations you're doing, (vigour, air warmers, water warmers, and so on.)

Q:I am seriously thinking about installing PhotoVoltais Solar panels (that generate electricity) on my roof. Besides the usual (cost, ROI, etc.), I was researching for the maintenance of these panels. We have tall trees around the house and needles and leaves fall on our roof all the time... not to mention the dirt and grime that collects over time.Do these decrease the capacity of the panels? Do the panels require a regular maintenance?Thanks!

I don't know if the guy is right about cells burning out if they are covered. You should look on the Internet for insolation tables for your area to see the effective hours of sunlight. Then guesstimate the percentage of time the panels will be shaded. Those trees may make the solar thing a poor idea. He is right about the trees reducing you efficiency. If a panel is shaded about 0 percent, its output drops to close to zero. My panels are five years old, and I have washed them twice. There as been no noticeable dropoff in output.

Q:Could you have a solar panel in space that would transmit electricity remotely? Maybe have some kind of receiving antenna to pick up the energy? Perhaps there could be a string of them orbiting the Earth?Why wouldn't that work?

Wireless okorder . May be in future research will give a means to harness solar energy from space.

Q:I am searching for producers or distributors of solar panels. Thanks!

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Q:How much space do I need for solar panels?

The amount of space you need for solar panels depends on various factors such as the size and efficiency of the panels, your energy requirements, and the available sunlight. Generally, you'll need around 100 square feet of unobstructed roof space per 1 kW of solar panels. However, it's best to consult with a solar installer who can assess your specific needs and provide an accurate estimation.

Q:Can solar panels be used to power a theme park?

Yes, solar panels can be used to power a theme park. Solar energy is a renewable and sustainable source of power that can be harnessed to meet the energy needs of various establishments, including theme parks. By installing a sufficient number of solar panels, a theme park can generate enough electricity to power rides, lighting, and other facilities, while also reducing its carbon footprint and operating costs.

Q:I have heard you can make your own solar panels.... But How?Where do you start? Is it cheap, or should I just BUY them already made?

Well, I can think of a couple places, that you might have got that info from. There are several plans on the net. to build solar heaters from auxillary window units, to full thermal mass walls, with stacked 55 gallon barrels painted flat black, and filled with water. Old Mother Earth News magazines are a great source for these, but its basically sittin a closed box in the sun. . . Not very sexy, and not exactly Rocket Science, I'm thinkin what your askin about is Photovoltaics. Basically a reaction in a silicon chip, that pushes an electron toward the grid. Electiricty producing solar panels, are beyond the capabilities of a single person, however, they''re are (or were a couple months ago). a couple retail sales OKorder stores, scavaging they''re broken panels, cutting out the individual single cells, and then selling them as kits, with instructions how to wire, solder and assmeble working cells. Thats probably what your hearing about, and I think they ended up being about /2 price what they''re new ones sell for. Then you can move on to the bottlemeck problem, that all the green alternative ideas run into . . .How to store it Good luck, and Good Hunting . . Tim

Q:Can solar panels be installed on factories or manufacturing facilities?

Yes, solar panels can be installed on factories or manufacturing facilities. In fact, many industrial buildings are ideal for solar panel installations due to their large roof space and high energy consumption. Installing solar panels on such facilities can help reduce electricity costs, decrease reliance on traditional energy sources, and contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly operation.

Q:Harbor Freight sells a 75 watt solar panel, a surge power inverter, and deep charge batteries. But no one there can tell me how to put it all together. I want the end output to be a simple power bar that I can plug my devices into. I live in an apartment so I can not wire it directly into the grid. Please only serious responses. Don't waste your time and mine.

i wouldn't. - harbor freight isn't known for the best quality stuff. - 75 watts assumes roof mounting, at 90 degrees to the sun, on a bright day. you're going to get considerably less. and only when the sun is highest in the sky. maybe you should look at, your computer, for example. if you're using it for 4 hours, and it has a 500 watt power supply, and you add 200-500 watts for the monitor, and some for the printer, modem, etc, you'd use 5kw that day. your 75 watt panel, generating maybe 50 watts at most, for maybe 4 hours when the sun was highest, and shining directly on the panel, would generate 200 watt hours. it would take 25 days to generate the electricity you'd use in single day. in the winter, you'd be pretty much out of luck. there just isn't enough bright sun. clearly, it's up to you, but there's a harbor freight near me, and i'll not be rushing out to get such a system. further, most appliances are quite voltage sensitive. you really do need to have the voltage in the 0-20 range. too much out, either higher or lower, will shorten the life of appliances at best.