Q:Can solar panels be installed on a library or educational institution?

Yes, solar panels can be installed on a library or educational institution. In fact, many libraries and educational institutions have already embraced solar energy and installed solar panels on their rooftops or surrounding areas. This helps them reduce their carbon footprint, save on electricity bills, and serve as a sustainable example for the community.

Q:Can solar panels be used to power a military base?

Yes, solar panels can be used to power a military base. By harnessing solar energy, military bases can reduce their dependency on traditional energy sources and enhance their operational capabilities. Solar panels can provide a reliable and sustainable source of electricity to power various facilities and equipment in a military base, contributing to energy independence and environmental sustainability.

Q:) what is absolutely needed to hook up a solar panel to grid tie, what permits and/or inspectors are needed?2) if we know how many KWH's we use per month, do we just divide by number of hours per month to find out average KW usage?3) what is an estimated ratio of DC to AC transformation/convertion @ 30 C?4) do the solar panel voltages have to be the same? what would happen if the voltage going into the house is greater/lower than that of the house's defualt voltage5) for added chance of getting 0 pts add some contrators that do business in ohio for installing solar panels or sell them

The okorder The reference section has all the formulas you are looking for and there is a list of dealers by state, plus various state rebate information. Yes, you can hook up different panels to the same system. There are special controllers that regulate the voltage. I'm more of a hands on nuts and bolts guy so I can't help you with the formulas and engineering explanations. Another great place to get information is Home Power Magazine. You can get the issues online or in print. Thanks for going solar!

Q:Can solar panels be used to power a drone?

Yes, solar panels can be used to power a drone. By harnessing sunlight, the solar panels can convert the energy into electrical power that can be used to charge the drone's batteries or directly power its motors. This enables drones to have longer flight times and potentially operate in remote areas without the need for frequent battery replacements. However, the practicality and effectiveness of solar-powered drones may depend on factors such as the size and efficiency of the solar panels, weather conditions, and the power requirements of the drone.

Q:I was looking at thin flexible solar panels as solar panels 500w a option to upgrade a 20w solar panel I have permanently mounted to the roof of a home made camper van.Why I was thinking flexible is at just 2mm thin they can be glued down and being flexible they will follow the contour of the rounded shape of the roof of my camper (boxy standard solar panel spoils the lines a little)Another reason is no glass to brake when traveling on dirt tracks(though I am surprised mine hasn't broken yet after thousands of km on corrugated dirt roads). Finally there is a weight saving at only /3 the weight or less then a standard glass panel.There are different grades of flex PV some of the more expensive ones are very flexible with extremely thin backing at around .5mm The ones I was looking at are cheaper and at around 2mm with a thin flexible aluminum backing.$250 is about the going rate for 20w OKorder job. Below is a pic of a smaller one 60w or so.Has anyone had any experience with them?

but it's very interesting and I wanted to ask you. In your case this is good solution, but I saw flexible panels in OKorder much cheaper than 250$. This is the price of standard solar panel 20w. Maybe your panels with better efficiency? I know that flexible panels are less than half efficient than regular panels, thats why you need twise more area to get the same output. What is your usage of this energy in this van? I know there are many ideas of solar cars, but if this solution is efficent enough today? Thanks!

Q:Maximum size of solar panel i have to use is - 8 * 5 feet - this is the limitation given to us.

A short answer is: 500 watt hours can be obtained with a 3 foot by 3 foot photovoltac panel in any 24 hour period with average conditions. Some 24 hour periods will fall far short of 300 watt hours even with the 5*8 foot panel, but a battery that stores several thousand watt hours, will likely give you 300 amp hours 362 days per year, with the 5*8 panel except very unfavorable locations such as Nome, Alaska, USA in December, and January. Nome is quite favorable Spring and Summer if you rotate your panel to keep it facing the sun up to 24 hours per day. Neil

Q:Can solar panels be used in off-grid systems?

Yes, solar panels can definitely be used in off-grid systems. In fact, they are a popular and reliable choice for generating electricity in remote locations where access to the traditional power grid is limited or non-existent. Off-grid solar systems store excess energy in batteries, ensuring a continuous power supply even during periods of low sunlight.

Q:Do I just run the wire from the panel into the charge controller and then to the battery AND can I simultaneously draw energy from the battery while it is being charged by the panel?Is it as simple as hooking it up like that?

The solar panel wires go to the charge controller. The charge controller wires go to the battery. You can also run wires from battery to a load ONLY IF it is DC load. If any AC loads, then you need a inverter to change dc to ac.

Q:Can solar panels be installed in a desert environment?

Yes, solar panels can be installed in a desert environment. In fact, deserts are often considered ideal locations for solar panel installations due to their high levels of sunlight and low cloud cover. The dry climate and lack of shading make it easier for solar panels to generate and harness solar energy efficiently.