Q:Can solar panels be used to power electric vehicles?

Yes, solar panels can be used to power electric vehicles. Solar panels can convert sunlight into electricity, which can then be stored in a battery and used to power an electric vehicle. This helps reduce dependence on fossil fuels and promotes sustainable transportation.

Q:(For a project)I know they are made of silicon, but I want to EVERYTHING they are made of. Ex Metal (What kind)Please tell me everything used from their production to the finished projectThank you

Well i am not sure but to my knowledge all i know is that the purpose is to save solar cells which are later created into energy Solar energy is generated from solar panels. Solar panels are slabs of semi-conductor metal. Technically speaking, they are a slab of silicon semi-conductor doped or added with impurities to make it a better conductor. Solar panels could also be made of Gallium Arsenide which is a semi-conductor metal exclusively used in photo-voltaic cells. The silicon slabs are polished and glossed before doping. After processing, for protection, a thin glass layer is embossed on the solar cells slab. Silicon also is shiny and reflects about 35% of sunlight. Hence, an anti-reflective coating is usually applied over the slabs to reduce the amount of sunlight lost. Amorphous silicon solar panels are different from the traditional ones made from silicon slabs. Amorphous silicon solar cells are thinner and more efficient that the silicon ones and also the materials cost of this variety is far lesser than the traditional. Amorphous silicon slabs are developed with superior processes which makes them less susceptible to breakage during transportation. This makes them a more viable investment when it comes to buying solar panels.

Q:I want to install solar panels in my roof and most installers don't recommend any particular brand. Do you have experience with any particular brand that has worked for you or anybody you know? Does the brand of the panel make a difference?

I didn't research this. I do know that you must install them on the side or area of the roof that receives the most Sun all day. You can get information at stores like Lowes or HomeDepot.

Q:are there solar panel that work without the sun?

No. Solar panels require light to work. The closest type of passive energy collecting device is a thermocouple, which generates electricity via a temperature differential. But it requires a cold and hot source to operate, while a solar panel only requires light. Good luck!

Q:Rated in kilowatts, what is the maximum output of one 8 by 0 solar panel? Assume this solar panel is located at the equator for maximum sunlight.

8 by 0 what? inches, feet, meters??

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Q:Can solar panels be installed on mountain huts or lodges?

Yes, solar panels can be installed on mountain huts or lodges. In fact, mountain huts and lodges are often ideal locations for solar panel installations due to their remote locations and ample access to sunlight. Solar panels can provide a sustainable and reliable source of electricity for lighting, heating, and powering various appliances in these mountainous areas.

Q:i was told that by making a solar panel they cause more pollution than they will end up getting rid of. Is that true?

Absolutely not. This is a myth. The energy payback of a solar panel far outweighs its cost. With current technology (which is vastly improving every year), the payback begins in about -4 years depending on climate. This means that after -4 years, the solar panel has generated the same amount of energy that was used in its entire creation up until the point that it was installed. The panel will then continue to generate power for another 20-25 years at 90-98% capacity if properly maintained. The U.S. Department of Energy has conducted extensive studies on the subject and the results (which i'm quoting) can be viewed on their PV Faq page...

Q:China is building solar panels and have been for years. That is the most abundant energy in the world. My nieghbor has two panels on his roof and he actually sells energy back to the electric company. These panels cost about $30,000. each, because we don't produce them here on that level.If we did, that price would drop drastically. Other alternatives are also available. Drilling for oil will no change anything. Once you give the oil companie the go ahead, the will focus on that and the alternatives won't be developed any farther. We will be right back here in about 0 years. The price will not go down anyway. So why not switch half of our fuel to alternatives?

I know for a fact that -China has a lot of Nuclear Bombs pointing at the US--- paid for by Wal-Mart

Q:how many solar panels in a grid tied system would it take to take see a difference in your power bill?

I just costed an 85W panel I found online as paying back in 30 years. And that's without the inverter. If you want to do it to save money, look on surplus sites for chipped cells and make your own panels. You can then get the pay back time down to about 5 years, even with the 9.60/kWh price here, which is lower than many places.