Q:Are the solar panels on the roof just a gimik to get all the tree huggers to buy it, or are they actually a good, efficent design?

treehuggers already want priuses. the solar panel is meant to run an electric ac system that cool's the prius if the car gets too hot inside. its nice, but personaly, i'd rather have it charge the battery.

Q:Can solar panels be installed on a shaded area?

Solar panels can still be installed in shaded areas, but they may not be as effective in generating electricity compared to panels installed in direct sunlight. The amount of shade and duration of shading throughout the day will impact the overall energy output of the solar panels.

Q:Interested to know if it is possible to install Solar Panels to run my Jacuzzi?Don't want to do the whole house just the jacuzzi anybody have any ideas Thanks

yes you have to install an inverter to convert DC to AC....and a battery pack if you want to use jacuzzi on a cloudy day or at night

Q:Can cold light make solar panels power

permanent, clean and flexible three major advantages of solar cells long life, as long as the sun exists, solar cells can be an investment and long-term use; compared with thermal power, Solar cells do not cause environmental pollution

Q:How do I hook up solar panels to my home

Kinetic energy of the solar photons in the 'light', hit the surface of the compound, displacing the molecular components in it, creating a flow of energy carrying corpuscles down the wire. These - collected at the end of this circuit - produce energy sufficient to cause movement via the magnetic fields they cross on the either natural or electrically induced magnets they pass through. Basic principles to have in mind, is that these panels only produce ONE type of energy: direct. From one side (+) to another (-), and you must follow this principle when connecting. My suggestion is find the supplier and get instructions. They usually have detailed information. In order to hook up this panel, you must follow instructions.

Q:Can solar panels be used for powering a manufacturing facility?

Yes, solar panels can be used to power a manufacturing facility. Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, which can be utilized to run various equipment and processes within a manufacturing facility. By installing a sufficient number of solar panels, a manufacturing facility can significantly reduce its reliance on traditional grid electricity and lower its carbon footprint. However, the feasibility and effectiveness of solar panels for powering a manufacturing facility would depend on factors such as the facility's energy requirements, available sunlight, and the size of the solar panel system installed.

Q:the solar panel works with LEDs, small bulbs,etc but neve with any dcmotor. Please help. I have a science exhibition.

It may well be that the motor demands more *current* than the panel can provide. Can you measure the voltage from the panel with the LEDs across it, and then with the motor across it? I suspect that you'll find that the motor makes the voltage collapse.

Q:Can solar panels be connected to the grid?

Yes, solar panels can be connected to the grid.

Q:Can solar panels be integrated into windows?

Yes, solar panels can be integrated into windows. These solar panels, known as solar windows or building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), are designed to replace traditional windows while capturing sunlight and generating electricity. They offer a dual functionality of providing natural light and generating clean energy, making them an innovative and energy-efficient solution for buildings.

Q:I was just wondering what the minimum and maximm charging voltage and ampere is for li ion batteries. If i connect a solar panel, which only gets enough sunshine to generate voltage, will that still charge the battery, or would i have to series connect solar panels until they together reach 3,7volt?

One lithium cell requires 4.2V to obtain its full charge, Never exceed 4.2V ! Output from solar panel if below 3.7V , nothing charge to lithium. Total charging time until the cell is full depending on the AH rate of cell and the charging current that solar panel can be provided. Suppose cell is rate 5AH, and the charging current from solar panel under full sun shine can maintain 0.5A ( use solar panel short circuit current rate from its specification as a reference ) , hence, 0 hours is enough. And be sure the solar panel can maintain 4.2V output at 0.5A . Remember, over charge lithium cell one time might reduce its life into half . Therefore, let the solar panel output passing through a precision regulator to maintain output is 4.2V is the best way, because, as cell reaches 4.2V , no more charging current is forced into cell ( automatic stop charging ). If you do not have the knowledge to make this simple variable voltage regulator with LM37K ( if you choose this way, buy solar panel output has at least 2V) , you may choose to do it manually by install a current meter and a variable resistor in series between the panel output to cell. By adjust the value of resistor, charging current can be controlled ( if you choose this way, buy solar panel output has as less as 6V ). Count the charging time with a clock and adjust the charging current from time to time to maintain 0.5A .