Q:Monocrystalline panels are sooo expensive! Thanks for reading.

Since you are asking for a rather technical answer you should be aware that solar panels come in several varieties. Two broad categories are photovoltaic panels which have achieved marketable efficiencies of around 24% and solar thermal panels which are routinely achieving efficiencies of between 60 to 80% while they are also much cheaper than photovoltaic panels. So the short answer is solar thermal panels. But what can you do with solar thermal energy. The answer is just about everything you can do with light energy. Sometimes additional equipment makes the efficiency drop to near that of photovoltaic panels. The trick is to keep the devices as simple and as efficient as possible. Solar thermal can of course be used to heat our homes. But it can also be used directly for air conditioning. The type of air conditioner uses a slightly different principal but it is one of the oldest that was once used in ice houses before refrigerators. It is known as an absorption system. At some point you may want to make electricity from the sun's heat. The most efficient commercial systems are not photovoltaic but solar thermal. There are several commercial systems where increased scale improves efficiency. The most efficient is a solar parabolic dish system combined with a stirling engine. At around 30% efficiency it beats photovoltaic and other thermal systems. At this level of commercial development, the various systems are more often described as solar collectors rather than panels.

Q:i need to cut down on electricity bills, and so i was wondering if someone could give me step-by-step instructions, or websites that have step-by-step instructions on how to build an electricity generating solar panel.

The idea behind building your own was to get defective and broken solar cells from the manufacturer, preferably for free though many now charge for them. These are cells that are either cosmetically blemished, cracked or otherwise broken during manufacturing and transportation. As each cell fragment could have very different voltage and current characteristics, you have to manually measure the voltage and current characteristics, sort them and then wire them in parallel or in serial to achieve the desired voltage and current characteristics for the panel. Wiring in parallel increases the current while wiring in series increases the voltage, the current capacity of cells in series will be that of the lowest current capacity cell in that series hence you need to match fragments up to wire in parallel till you have enough current capacity to participate as a cell in the series. Cell fragments can only be wired in parallel if they have the same voltage output. It's painstaking work and it's difficult to place all the irregular shaped cells onto the solar panel in a layout that efficiently uses the space so your solar panels will likely be much larger than commercial ones. You could augment them with Fresnel lenses since the cells don't occupy as much of the available surface area hence focusing the light onto the cells rather than the board will help with efficiency. Practice your soldering skills cause you don't want to have to go back in to figure out where that cold solder joint is. If you're real lucky you can get a supply of blemished cells but the cheapest ones are the broken cells.

Q:Science homework! I need to explain how a solar panel works and draw a Sankey Diagram for the solar panel, can anyone show me a sankey diagram for a solar panel or explain how a solar panel works?? ILL GIVE U BEST ANSWER IF U HELP WITH BOTH =]

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Q:Can solar panels be installed on windows or glass surfaces?

Yes, solar panels can be installed on windows or glass surfaces. These solar panels are known as transparent or semi-transparent solar panels and are designed to allow light to pass through them while still generating electricity. They are commonly used in buildings where traditional solar panels may not be suitable or aesthetically pleasing.

Q:Can solar panels be installed on a barn or shed?

Yes, solar panels can be installed on a barn or shed. In fact, barns and sheds often have large roof spaces that are ideal for solar panel installation. This allows the building to generate its own clean and renewable energy, reducing electricity costs and environmental impact.

Q:How do solar panels affect the roof's structural integrity?

Solar panels do not significantly affect the roof's structural integrity. They are typically lightweight, and their installation involves mounting them securely onto the roof without causing any damage or weakening.

Q:I've been figuring ways to keep water thawed out this winter, and this bucket seems to be the easiest thing. What kind of set up (solar panel) would I need to feed this 260 watt heated bucket?

Unfortunately solar panels are low output,generally only 2 volt and very low amperage,so you would need to build a multi panel array with a DC-AC converter all together costing several hundred dollars which would only work during sunlight.Just roughly figuring,about $800. Plan2-Solar charger,battery bank,and DC-AC inverter so it would work 24hrs a day,also several hundred $$. Solar power does just not seem feasible(to me)in this application.By far the cheapest set up here would be an extension cord fromhouse to the bucket.260 watts per hr is a fairly lightweight draw,even not figuring the thermostat's cycling it on and off as needed.Electricity is sold in kilowatt hours(000W/hr).This bucket would use(not allowing for thermostats control lowering it)appx 6000watts or 6KW per day.Depending on your electrical cost per Kwh it would cost very little to run.(In my location appx 50cents a day) or appx the same amount as my computer(325watts total)) Note that that would be a maximum rate,and would actually be less due to thermostat cycling off and on as needed.

Q:. Do they scratch easily? How do I remove snow from them without scratching them?2. What does the upkeep of many solar panels consist of? I want to have my electricity completely off of the grid.3. Are all solar panels made from the same material, regardless of size?

. Do they scratch easily? No How do I remove snow from them without scratching them? Just wipe the snow off 2. What does the upkeep of many solar panels consist of? Clean them with tap water and paper towels once a month. 3. Are all solar panels made from the same material, regardless of size? Basically the same.

Q:Can solar panels be used in areas with high levels of air humidity or moisture?

Yes, solar panels can be used in areas with high levels of air humidity or moisture. While excessive moisture may slightly reduce the efficiency of solar panels, modern panels are designed to withstand a variety of weather conditions, including high humidity. Furthermore, regular maintenance and cleaning can help mitigate any potential impacts on performance.

Q:Can any body tell me how much Electricity can 0 Standard solar panels produce in a day( in terms of Watts)Or else please tell me how many Watts is 5 volts of electricity?

I am sure someone can tall you.