Q:So I reckon it's time to install some of these bad boys. it's come to point where electricity providers are charging such extortionate amounts that I can definitely see these reaping huge rewards before long. (Okay I might be exaggerating a little - they are pretty costly themselves).The problem is I've read around that they're only fitted to south facing houses? Why so? Why can't they be installed on the rear side of the roof - the side facing the garden? My house is facing north, so the front door leads north. Could I have solar panels installed on the back? (That's basically my question, with a bit of a rant too lol).Cheers.

You want the panels facing south because that is where they would get the most sunlight throughout the day. If your front door is facing north, then the back of your house would be facing south, right? So put them up in the back where they are facing south...haha wtf..

Q:Can solar panels be used for powering water treatment plants?

Yes, solar panels can be used for powering water treatment plants. Solar energy can be harnessed and converted into electricity to operate the various processes involved in water treatment, such as filtration, disinfection, and pumping. This renewable energy source can help reduce reliance on fossil fuels, lower operational costs, and contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly water treatment process.

Q:How many solar panels would it take to run an electric motor the needs 480 volts and pulls about 45 to 50 amps?

It depends on the size of the solar panels you are intending to use for this project. Do a quick search on google and you'll find plenty of information on what you are looking for. Good luck!

Q:is a wind turbine better than solar panels

is your place has enough wind or sunshine ? the turbine is not easily for maintenance. the solar panel is more stable, one broken panel willl not affect the whole system much

Q:Can solar panels be used for charging outdoor power tools?

Yes, solar panels can be used for charging outdoor power tools. Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, which can be used to power various devices, including outdoor power tools such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and chainsaws. This provides a sustainable and environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional methods of charging these tools.

Q:Are solar panels easy to maintain?

Solar panels are generally easy to maintain as they have no moving parts and require minimal attention. Regular cleaning to remove dust and debris, as well as occasional inspection for any damage or shading, is usually sufficient to ensure optimal performance.

Q:I just moved into somewhere with solar panels but don't really understand them...all I know is that they heat the water.Do I still have to turn the hot water on with the solar panels or do they heat it automatically or do they store the energy until I turn on the hot water?!

Custom solar-heating systems are unique. Does yours have a circulating pump? Does it have a storage tank? Is the fluid that goes to the panels separated from the household water and transfers heat through a heat-exchanger radiator, and the fluid has antifreeze in it? If it does, is the antifreeze of the variety that won't poison your family if there is a leak? Does your system have a thermostat-controlled pump that turns on when the water in the panels are hot? Does it have a limit-thermostat to turn off the pump when water in the storage tank is hot? There are many more variations to operation of solar-heating panels. Find out who designed it or who knows how to operate it and ask them.

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Q:I want to buy a solar panel kit but I'm unsure of how it works. Basically I want to run my entainment set, Xbox, cable box, 46 led tv, and some desktop speakers. I went online and found a kit for like 250 or something like that at homedepot and was wondering if that kit is worth the money or go bigger or something.

It isn't really that simple. First you have to decide if you are going to use it after dark and in cloudy weather. If so you are going to need batteries to store power. You are also going to need an inverter to convert the direct current, low voltage power to 20 volt alternating current. Once you have made those decisions you need to determine power requirements. Look at the back of each piece of equipment and find the wattage rating for the device. Add them together and you will have a starting point for power consumption. Since you will want to charge the batteries during daytime and you have parasitic drain from the inverter use you want to increase that number by 50%. When selecting the number of panels you want you have to assume they will not operate at the optimum they do deteriorate over time so de-rate them by about 50%. Once again, look at the data plate to determine wattage and get enough panels to meet the power requirements using the criteria I have mentioned.