Q:How Much energy does Solar Panel Produce,and How long can Solar Panels go without maintenance.

The available energy is a function of several factors including insolation (sunpower) mounting angle, gathering area, type of cell and conversion efficiency.

Q:Hi All,I need some resources for a research project i'm doing on Solar Panels/Cells.So do you know of any good books or online materials that basically covers how solar cellwork from level 0 to calculating the energy output based on intensity of the light and the area of the panel. Book titles will be preferable but i'd like to build a strong base before tackling long and complicated formula(s)... so any suggestions? Your help will be appreciated :)THANKS IN ADVANCE!!

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Q:Can solar panels be installed in areas with high levels of air pollution?

Yes, solar panels can be installed in areas with high levels of air pollution. While air pollution can potentially have a slight impact on the efficiency of solar panels, it is not a significant barrier to their installation and operation. Solar panels primarily rely on sunlight, which is still present even in polluted areas. Additionally, solar panels can even contribute to reducing air pollution by providing clean energy alternatives.

Q:How do solar panels affect the environment?

Solar panels have a positive impact on the environment as they produce clean, renewable energy without emitting harmful greenhouse gases. They help reduce air pollution, combat climate change, and conserve natural resources by decreasing our reliance on fossil fuels. Additionally, solar panels have a minimal environmental footprint during their operation and can be recycled at the end of their lifespan, making them a sustainable energy choice.

Q:can solar panels be on houses? malls?stores? WHAT ABOUT TRAINS?

Solar panel is an alternative source of energy. Solar panels are like plants, they take energy from sunlight. Only in solar panels, electricity is produced instead of oxygen. This electricity is used to power homes just like cable electricity.

Q:I have in mind a small solar panel that could be plugged into a wall socket. Do I need a converter or some kind of interference between the two power sources so there aren't any unpleasant explosions? I don't know much about this sort of thing so please be nice.

You can use a solar panel to heat water, and you can generate electricity, but you can't plug it into a wall socket. The most effective way to save on your energy bill is by heating water. Solar panels that produce electricity, don't store it. They produce it for that particular time, and if you're not there to use it, it's gone. Furthermore, the electricity isn't always regular, it may have peaks and shortages. The best way to tap into that, would be to sell the electricity you produce to the grid, and then buy it back when you use it.

Q:Can solar panels be damaged by hail?

Yes, solar panels can be damaged by hail. Hailstones, especially larger ones, can cause cracks or dents in the glass surface of solar panels, which may impair their efficiency and performance. It is important to note that the severity of the damage will depend on the size and speed of the hailstones, as well as the quality and durability of the solar panel materials.

Q:How much sunlight is needed for solar panels to work?

Solar panels need sunlight to work, but the exact amount required varies depending on factors like panel efficiency and location. However, as a general guideline, panels typically require at least 4-5 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal performance.

Q:Properties of solar panel?I know this is too general,but i am to write a report on the materials used to make solar panels,and i am to include the physical, mechanical ,and chemical properties of the materials.It's just too general,such that i am lost.There are so many types of solar panels.So i hope some experts on this subject can give me a general guide lines ,maybe the tensile strength ?as much as you can please.

American scientists have developed a new coating, which allows the solar cells to cool on its own, without relying on costly cooling and ventilation. Coating increases the output power and prolong the life of solar batteries .

Q:Can I add more solar panel let say up to 200 watt and adding two 2 volts battery using the same charges controller and power inverter?

If you put a black panel on the ground or on your house and don't connect it to anything, it will absorb solar energy (heat) during daylight and release it at night (radiation). Not exactly. Assuming the black panel establishes an equilibrium temperature, it's going to be losing exactly as much heat as it's receiving during the day. Some will radiate out into space, some will conduct or convect into the atmosphere. As a wild guess, maybe 50/50. If you hook up a solar panel in the same place but hook it up to batteries, charge the batteries during sunlight hours and using that energy to electrically heat the home at night. The panels will absorb solar energy during the day but will convert that to electrical energy in the batteries instead of radiating it back into space at night. The panels are only about 4% efficient, so it's the same situation as the pure black panel for 86% of the energy. The remaining 4% will get stored in the batteries and then converted to heat at night. That heat will eventually leak out of the house and warm up the Earth a tiny bit. I think it's much the same situation either way. With the black panel the energy gets radiated / conducted/convected right away. With the solar panel a small percentage is stored and not so much is radiated, mostly conducted and convected. You're partly right as a black panel is going to radiate more into space than a house. But you're taking about maybe some day about 4% of % of the differening radiation/convection/conduction fraction, of the Earth's surface area. Probably not significant.