Q:Can solar panels be used to power swimming pools?

Yes, solar panels can be used to power swimming pools. Solar panels generate electricity by converting sunlight into energy, which can be used to power various devices and appliances, including swimming pool pumps and heaters. By installing solar panels, pool owners can significantly reduce or eliminate their reliance on traditional electricity sources, making it a sustainable and cost-effective way to power swimming pools.

Q:if car companies install solar panels on cars, like in all the car were the sun can reach that would reduce the consumption of gas in the summer, and might save some energy for winter and if that energy is not enough they can use gas or electricity i think that would be a lot of savings, and less contamination i don't know that is my idea what do you people think?

There okorder Part of the problem of putting solar panels on a vehicle is that at almost no time is the orientation for the panels correct. You would not consider putting solar panels on the shady side of your house, or not tilted and aimed properly. This is because solar panels are expensive and you would like to make sure that they are as efficient as possible. A better plan may be to put solar panels on your house and buy an electric car. Have the panels feed power into the grid during the day where you can be paid at the higher daytime rates and then charge your vehicle at the lower night time rates from the grid.

Q:Can solar panels be used to power a water pump?

Yes, solar panels can be used to power a water pump. Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, which can be used to power various devices and appliances, including water pumps. This allows for a sustainable and environmentally friendly way to pump water without relying on traditional energy sources.

Q:My house uses 500 kw a month, air conditioning is the main consumer, is it possible to install solar panels in my roof to produce this amount, and aproximate cost, thanks .

here's the cost 50 KW-hr per day. Depending where you live, there is a chart showing the average expected amount of energy from a solar panel based on the panels peak rating. Lets use 5 hours as an average. This means you need 50 kw-hrs over 5 hours or 0 kw of peak performance. The cost to install a complete grid tied system is running from $6 to $9 per watt, depending on size and how your house sits. Typically, for a system this size, $7.5/watt or the total cost is $75,000. The federal government and some state on local government pays part of the cost. Your net cost will be $50,000. If you put $50,000 in a 0 year CD, you'd earn $250 per month in interest. On the average, a 500 kw-hr bill will run $225 per month. In my town it runs $50 and I'd need a larger system because I get less than 5 hours on average. So I'd earn $275 in interest. In CA, your electric bill would be $300.

Q:Can solar panels be installed on a golf course or clubhouse?

Yes, solar panels can be installed on a golf course or clubhouse. They can be mounted on rooftops, carports, or even on the ground in open areas of the golf course. Installing solar panels can help generate clean and renewable energy while reducing electricity costs for the facility.

Q:Why might energy from the solar panels sometimes be near zero even in the summer?

Solar photovoltaic panels are highly inefficient to begin with. There are a few possible reasons why it does not produce energy even in the summer . Wrong inverter is used 2. The angle of installation (azimuth and tilt) is not optimum to capture the sun Solar photovoltaic panels are expensive and inefficient, and will not survive in the long run.

Q:Are there any noise concerns with solar panels?

No, there are no noise concerns with solar panels. Solar panels produce electricity by converting sunlight into energy and do not generate any noise during their operation.

Q:I've been figuring ways to keep water thawed out this winter, and this bucket seems to be the easiest thing. What kind of set up (solar panel) would I need to feed this 260 watt heated bucket?

Unfortunately solar panels are low output,generally only 2 volt and very low amperage,so you would need to build a multi panel array with a DC-AC converter all together costing several hundred dollars which would only work during sunlight.Just roughly figuring,about $800. Plan2-Solar charger,battery bank,and DC-AC inverter so it would work 24hrs a day,also several hundred $$. Solar power does just not seem feasible(to me)in this application.By far the cheapest set up here would be an extension cord fromhouse to the bucket.260 watts per hr is a fairly lightweight draw,even not figuring the thermostat's cycling it on and off as needed.Electricity is sold in kilowatt hours(000W/hr).This bucket would use(not allowing for thermostats control lowering it)appx 6000watts or 6KW per day.Depending on your electrical cost per Kwh it would cost very little to run.(In my location appx 50cents a day) or appx the same amount as my computer(325watts total)) Note that that would be a maximum rate,and would actually be less due to thermostat cycling off and on as needed.

Q:who has solar panels on their home and are they worth it

There are different kinds of solar panels. The biggest division is between photovoltaic panels that produce electricity and thermal solar panels that produce heat for hot water and space heating. Commercial photovoltaic panels are from 8 to 24% efficient while solar thermal panels are from 60 to 80% efficient. Solar thermal panels especially for hot water have a much higher ROI (return on investment) than photovoltaic panels. A solar hot water system may have a payback period (when savings equal the investment) as short as 3 to 5 years while photovoltaic panels will typically have a payback period between 7 and 5 years. Solar panels especially in times of low interest rates may be a very worthwhile investment with a better return than you can find almost anywhere else. But they are also highly dependent upon your situation. Owning a home with a good southern exposure is a prerequisite.

Q:How much electricity does a solar panel produce?

The amount of electricity a solar panel produces depends on various factors such as its size, efficiency, location, and weather conditions. On average, a typical residential solar panel can produce anywhere between 250 to 400 watts of electricity per hour.