Q:Hey i am going to build a scale model house and demonstrate how you would use solar panels to provide energy. I am thinking of buying some kit solar panels and wiring up some lights to show how they power the home. Also i might hook up a battery in the house to show how you can store the energy. I might also have a large battery hooked up outside the house to represent a power plant that could provide emergency power. Any ideas or comments would be great. Thanks

you have the right idea, but forget about so many batteries cause solar power replaces them. get some small solar motors and use them for ceiling fans, try some small xmas light in a box behind a picture to look like a tv screen, use the small solar motor to demo an exercise bike and use a 00 watt or better light bulb to power your solar cells in place of the sun. that would demo the idea best without the use of batteries. i really hates batteries, but i love me some solar. i am a solar engineer and i think that light is the most amazing element in our universe. solar energy was the first source of power on earth and it will be the last. oh, did i mention that it is also so very very free. in fact, solar energy is so free that one can not even buy a handful of it and one can not even steal a pocket full of it. aint that something to think about and to post on your project just for a fun fact!!

Q:I am looking at building my own solar panels to at least help cut down the rising energy bill. I know its expensive. I already have the solar cells so no need to worry about listing that. But i am looking at wiring it directly into the house. Is there any parts that you could list for me, that would be great. thanks

You need to talk to your local power utility to see what they require for you to connect your solar power system into the grid.

Q:Can solar panels be installed on carports or pergolas?

Yes, solar panels can be installed on carports or pergolas. These structures provide ample space for installing solar panels, allowing them to generate clean and renewable energy while also providing shade and protection for vehicles or outdoor spaces.

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

You can do this by isolating the jacuzzi, you will need a solar array adequate for the power draw of the jacuzzi, a charge controller, battery bank, off-grid inverter and switch gear. This is the expensive way to go--especially if you are planning to heat the water with the solar. A better option would be to heat the jacuzzi with solar thermal panels. It is plumbing instead of electrical, but the cost would be much less. If you still want to do PV (electric) solar, think about putting a non-isolated grid-tie solar array on your home. They are much cheaper, and if you think about it, it really does not matter if you use the solar electricity to run a light, a fridge, a TV, or a Jacuzzi, that amount of power is subtracted from your overall house power bill. Just size the array for the power output of the jacuzzi, and let the power meter do the rest. Your overall result will be the same and the system will be half the price, or less.

Q:i know that a solar panel of square meter generate 000 watts on a clear and sunny day, but i need to know the time rate. is it 000 watts per day or per hour? Thanks.

This question was answered a few days ago. The Watt is the unit of of power, not the unit of energy. Energy is measured in Watt-Hours or Joules but not in Watts per unit time --- see the difference --- [] a Watt per hour v. [2] a Watt for an hour? The term, Watt per hour does not make any sense --- it is a bit like saying my car has 00 Horse Power per mile. You are right to say that the round figure for the power input of a solar panel is ,000 Watts per square metre, in the middle of the day when the sky is clear. Were the sun to shine for 0 hours per day in the summer, you could get as much as 7kWatt-Hours per day --- if you were very lucky. The roof area of a small house is no less then 50 square metres and this is more than big enough to supply all of you household energy needs but taking account of rainy days and taking account of the need to store the energy for night-time is an expensive problem, to satisfactorily overcome.

Q:Can solar panels be installed on disaster relief shelters?

Yes, solar panels can be installed on disaster relief shelters. Solar panels provide a sustainable source of energy and can help power essential equipment and devices in these shelters, such as lights, communication systems, and medical equipment. This reduces the dependency on traditional energy sources and ensures uninterrupted power supply in critical situations. Additionally, solar panels are lightweight and portable, making them suitable for temporary shelters and easy to transport to affected areas.

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

Seriously, the best way to get an idea of what it takes is to call up a solar installer and get a free quote for your home. It costs you nothing, except your time. If there are no installers in your area, you may be in a bad location for solar.

Q:Photosynthesis is fairly inefficient, but efficient enough to power all life on earth.

Silicon is a very good conducter. Probably the best for electricity.

Q:Can solar panels be used for heating a greenhouse?

Yes, solar panels can be used for heating a greenhouse. Solar panels can generate electricity, which can then be used to power heaters or heat pumps inside the greenhouse to provide warmth. Additionally, solar panels can also be used to heat water, which can be circulated through pipes or radiators to provide radiant heat in the greenhouse.

Q:Can solar panels be used for charging laptops or smartphones?

Yes, solar panels can be used for charging laptops or smartphones. Portable solar panels, such as those designed for outdoor activities or camping, are available in the market. These panels can convert sunlight into electricity and charge your devices through USB ports or power banks. Additionally, some laptops or smartphones also have the capability to directly charge from solar panels using special adapters or cables.