Q:i just took a trip to florida, they are cutting down anything that doesnt float and putting up buildings. Most of these cost a bundle, bill gates may pay cash for them, but most people will have many payments. Since pools, satellite dishes, and docks if near the water seem to be standard issue, why not a couple solar panels and water heater. It is florida after all, and if you are allready paying a half million or so for a house, what is another 0k gonna mean to you. Why dont they make it mandatory to include these on all new housing and condos and businesses. With that many the price would come down quickly and pay for itself long before the house is payed off and/or florida is flooded due to global warming.

Solar Panels in housing developments is not being used because it would add $25,000 to $40,000 to the price of the home. Most people in the USA don't understand that after a few years the solar electric panels will start paying them back. It is not just the upfront cost. People would rather spend that 40K on somthing smart like a new corvette. Which has no pay back at all then something stupid like solar electric and helping themselfs or the rest of the world. So if the builders were to add them to the house people would just buy from another builder and the one adding the solar roof tops would just go broke. The State would have to find a way to credit the buyer or buider enough to make it worth it. Is it not more fun to spend millions on finding out where Anna Smith is going to be barried? Or maybe billions on top of billions on War? If we had spend the money on solar that we have spend on Iraq alone we could have put solar on every roof top in the whole USA and had few billion left over. Think about it.. 200 million people in the USA with three to a home would be 66 million homes. It would have only cost 528 billions dollars to put a kWh Solar Electric system on each house in America. But that would be stupid. War makes more money. We don't want Exxon to go broke do we?

Q:Can solar panels be installed on a residential community?

Yes, solar panels can be installed on a residential community. Many residential communities have implemented solar panel systems to generate clean and renewable energy for homes. These installations can help reduce electricity costs, decrease reliance on fossil fuels, and contribute to a more sustainable living environment.

Q:What is the impact of roof shading on solar panels' efficiency?

Roof shading has a significant impact on the efficiency of solar panels. When panels are partially or fully shaded, the shaded areas produce less electricity, resulting in a decrease in overall energy production. Shading can be caused by nearby trees, buildings, or other structures that obstruct sunlight from reaching the panels. It is essential to minimize shading on solar panels to maximize their efficiency and optimize energy generation.

Q:Can solar panels be used to heat water?

Yes, solar panels can be used to heat water. Solar water heating systems use the sun's energy to heat water, typically through the use of solar thermal collectors. These collectors absorb sunlight and transfer the heat to water, which can then be used for various purposes such as bathing, washing, or even space heating.

Q:What is the most efficient solar panel, how many would we need to power the United States, and how much land would it take?

well the main problem is that the the solar panels are ineffecent due to their 5 lays(that is what i hunrd they are useing in Gemrnay). Also if i remember right we are at a 20% conversion rate on solor panels. their is 2 problems with solar panels. the weather they drom in effeceny everytime the a cloud get in the way of the sun. what are u doing to do when it gets dusk time? tho neucler power is a good idea. it is only good for the Base load not for the peek power times... IE; Quiting time when everyone gets home and flips on the AC. The best thing really would be Geothormal, nucluer, wind and some solor. but that is for the west out word.. the south is still SOL. So they would need bio fules, better coal plants and fuel cells. (witch is where i am going to start working on here soon )

Q:How do solar panels affect the aesthetics of a roof?

Solar panels can have both positive and negative effects on the aesthetics of a roof. On one hand, they can enhance the visual appeal by giving the roof a modern and eco-friendly look. On the other hand, some people may find the appearance of solar panels less attractive or disruptive to the overall design of their roof. Ultimately, the impact on aesthetics largely depends on personal preferences and the design integration of the solar panels into the roof.

Q:What controllers and all that stuff do I need for these solar panels. Oh and the the batteries will be rigged up to a big electric motor so please leave information on how to wire the batteries to the motor...THANKS!!! 0 POINTS!

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Q:I need to know how solar photovoltaic panels work. Anyone have a good explanation?

Hey E Girl, photovoltiac panels are pretty simple. They start with a solid block of silicone, and shave thin layers off of them, called wafers. Once you have about 72 of them, you take half of them and dope them with boron, then the other half are doped with phosphorous. Once that's done, they take one each phosphorous and boron wafer, and glue them together with a special conductive epoxy glue, and attach a wire to each wafer. When the two glued wafers are exposed to the sun, a reaction occurs that forces free electrons from the silicone particles from one wafer onto the other, and a voltage is generated between them, about /2 volt to be exact. Once all 36 pairs are glued together, they are wired in series, connecting the phosphourous wafer from one to the boron wafer on the next, and so on. If you start with 72 wafers, you'll have 36 pairs glued together when you are done. At /2 volt each, that makes a 8 volt panel, which is used to charge a 2 volt battery. The charging source always has to have a few more volts than the battery. These 36 pairs of cells are then arranged on some kind of back board, glued down, covered with acrylic glass and mounted in a frame. There are some great websites you can go to for more info, I will list some below. Did you know that there are over 00,000 homes and businesses in the US alone that use some level of solar power to operate their electrical systems? That's good news. We actually live in one of those homes, it is powered by both the wind and sun and heated with solar and wood. I hope this answers your question, good luck, and take care, Rudydoo

Q:Here's a little idea I though might help everyone out in Iraq a little: How about if the US mass produces solar panels that are small enough to carry (maybe one foot by three feet) that have a regular power outlet on them to the Iraqis? We could send convoys to the people waiting in line to buy gas and give each person one free solar panel. Why?. A lot of people are buying gas to run generators for air conditioning, not to fuel vehicles. 2. It would help reduce the gas lines if people only needed gas for cars instead of their generators too.3. It would help reduce the fighting over the power grid if people didn't need the grid for their own electrical power.My theory is, once every family in Iraq has enough of these panels that they don't even care about the power grid (during the daytime anyway) it would be much easier to fix the power grid. Maybe these solar panels could even connect to and add to the power grid.

In oil rich Iraq it would be counter productive to take such an initiative. There is already a huge shortage of solar panels. If you drive the price up more, which you're plan would do, It would just set back their growth in the U.S. and other developed oil poor places. This would hurt us a lot more than it would help them.

Q:Can solar panels be used to power an air conditioning system?

Yes, solar panels can be used to power an air conditioning system. Solar energy can be converted into electricity, which can then be used to power various appliances including air conditioning units. By harnessing the power of the sun, solar panels can provide a sustainable and cost-effective solution for cooling homes and buildings.