Q:My washer is 20 volts 60 gz,9.6 amps. The solar panels I am looking at are: Sharp ND-208U Solar Panels (208 Watt) List Price $,479.99 Only $,049.99 Sharp Solar Panels (208 Watt) List Price $,352.99 Only $,040.99 If I buy that will it be enough to run my washer?

Don't you think it kinda depends on the panels? It's not like they're all one size. The A/C units are going to take significant power when in use as will an electric clothes dryer which you failed to mention. And we also have no earthly idea where you live in order to know how many hours of sun you'll be able to rely upon or how frequently you'll need to cool or what the square footage is you're cooling. Are you intending to live completly off grid? If so you'll want to be concerned with battery (which is cost prohibitive) or some other sort of back up for times when the sun isn't out.

Q:How do solar panels affect satellite dish reception?

Solar panels can potentially obstruct the satellite dish's line of sight to the satellite, leading to signal interference and reduced reception quality.

Q:Are there any health risks associated with solar panels?

Overall, solar panels do not pose significant health risks. They are a safe and environmentally friendly source of energy. However, some minor risks can include potential electrical hazards during installation or maintenance, such as electric shock or fire. Additionally, the production and disposal of solar panels may involve certain toxic materials, although efforts are made to minimize their impact. Nonetheless, these risks are generally well-managed and can be mitigated through proper installation, maintenance, and adherence to safety guidelines.

Q:Didnt solar panels use to cost around $250,000 5 years ago?

For just 5 years ago, certainly not! Perhaps you are thinking of 50 years ago, the kind that was put on the early communication satellites? 5 years ago, there was a glut of polysilicon, so modules were actually a little cheaper than today. Solar cell makers were basically using the scraps thrown away by chipmakers. But today, more silicon goes into making solar cells than computer chips, so that bonanza is gone. We will see prices going lower this year, possibly 20% from last year, because of improvements in technology, but also an increase in polysilicon supply, and a slowdown in demand due to worldwide recession. Later this year is a good time to buy panels, if you have the cash. The industry site below tracks module prices. They used to have more data, but I guess the old data rolls off the screen with time. If you want to see the details, they'll charge you for the report.

Q:I would like to know how much a solar panel would cost for a wingspan of 208 ft for a plane

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Q:I'm very interested in how solar panels work. I understand the bigger picture of how it can be used for solar heating or as a generator, but I'm lost at the smaller details. Things like: - Could my computer work on solar? It has a 900 watt power supply (this is excluding monitor/speakers) - if a panel is for example, a 60 watt panel, does this mean it will pump 60 watts a second into a battery? - Does solar heating make the water electrified?

solar heating will not make the water electrified,solar energy be converted into heat energy which will heat water,there is no electricity but heat energy to make water hot,you will not worry danger of electricity leakage.

Q:Can I make a solar panel at home?How to make it?

The first link is a video on how to make solar cells from powdered donuts and tea. But you probably want to make solar panels from scrap solar cells. The second video is on how to make solar panels from scrap solar cells. You used to be able to get damaged cells for free but so many people have been piecing them together that they sell them now. You've kinda missed the boat on solar panels for work alone.

Q:Can solar panels be installed on rooftop gardens or green roofs?

Yes, solar panels can be installed on rooftop gardens or green roofs. In fact, these locations can provide an ideal setting for solar panel installation as they often receive ample sunlight due to their elevated position and minimal shading. Additionally, the vegetation and greenery on these rooftops can help with temperature regulation and improve the overall efficiency of the solar panels.

Q:i have a 50 watt 2 Volt solar panel..Will it can switch on directly a car head light on a sunny day??? How much head lights it can support on a bright sunny day??? if its cloudy then can it run a single Head light???? i have no batteries just want to connect a car Head light directly to solar panel.

it should power 2 55/60W 2V headlights, at full output. But it may be less, depending on the brightness of the sun, and the length and type of wire used.

Q:3.8 volts is required to fully charge a battery. But at 3.8 volts, the battery can be overcharged without the use of a controller correct? What if I don't care if the battery is fully charged? In the case of our family boat, I just installed a new radio, so I'm a little worried about power consumption. So now for the real question; If I hook a 2 volt panel to the batteries, do I need to worry about overcharging them? Or will the batteries stop the charging process once they reach 2 volt?I built the panel myself, it's 8 volts at 3.5 amps open circuit. I have tabs at every 3 volt increment on the panel so that I can use less voltage than 8 if I want to power something directly, (ex:2 volt radio)So I'm using the 2 volt tab at 3.5 amps(approx) for a total of approx 48 watts

I have been using solar panels for over ten years never until recently bothered to use a charge controller, it depends really on how much power your batteries can hold how often they will be drained from use of the connected dc-ac inverters. While constant daylight charging at 8v 3.5a/hr is quite heavy it is not excessive, 2v lead acid battery chargers give a voltage output of appx 4.8v but the fluctuating output of a solar panel means you may well charge at 8v for some time but with occasional shade etc it will more likely average at 5v which I think is quite acceptable.