Q:How do solar panels affect home insurance rates?

Solar panels can affect home insurance rates in a positive way. While the initial installation of solar panels may increase the replacement cost of the home, they can also reduce the overall risk of damage or loss due to their durability and ability to generate renewable energy. As a result, many insurance companies offer discounts or special coverage options for homes with solar panels, leading to potential savings on insurance premiums. However, it is recommended to consult with individual insurance providers to understand their specific policies and any potential impact on home insurance rates.

Q:Can solar panels be installed on a hotel or hospitality facility?

Yes, solar panels can certainly be installed on a hotel or hospitality facility. In fact, many hotels and hospitality facilities have already embraced solar energy as a sustainable and cost-effective solution to their energy needs. By installing solar panels, these establishments can reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources, lower their carbon footprint, and potentially save on energy costs in the long run. Additionally, solar panels can be integrated into the design of the building or installed on the rooftop, making them a viable option for hotels and hospitality facilities of any size.

Q:Can solar panels be installed in areas with high levels of saltwater exposure?

Yes, solar panels can be installed in areas with high levels of saltwater exposure. However, it is important to choose solar panels that are specifically designed for these conditions and are corrosion-resistant. This may involve using materials like marine-grade aluminum or stainless steel for the panel frames, and ensuring proper sealing and coating to withstand saltwater corrosion. Regular maintenance and cleaning are also necessary to mitigate the effects of salt buildup on the panels.

Q:I don't have a regulator connected as they are a little expensive for a pensioner, If I join the panels into line to the battery bank from the roof should that be OK.?

Two things on a regulator: a) It will optimize the charge to the batteries - and thereby distribute the most possible power to your active circuits during the day. b) It will prevent the power from the panels from boiling (no kidding) the batteries - no small thing as they are the second largest investment you have after the panels themselves. This is much more critical if you have sealed or Zero-Maintenance batteries. I strongly suggest that you get a regulator as it will significantly lengthen battery life. Follow the directions on the regulator for optimum input voltage and it will let you know whether all the panels should be in series, parallel or series/parallel. But cutting to the chase, you can certainly gang up panels as needed.

Q:Can solar panels be installed on schools or educational campuses?

Yes, solar panels can be installed on schools or educational campuses. In fact, many educational institutions are increasingly adopting solar energy as a sustainable and cost-effective solution to meet their power needs. Installing solar panels on schools not only reduces electricity costs but also serves as an educational tool, allowing students to learn about renewable energy and environmental sustainability firsthand.

Q:in a solar panel, i know that the electrons are knocked loose and used as energy, what happens to the protons?

silicon based photovoltaic cells used some boron as dopant. i dont understand if that helps supress proton pastime, the way they be conscious boron on supressing run away nuclear reaction.... im clueless as you

Q:Hello, I have been trying to go green, I Have purchase somesolar panel they are about 45watts I been putting it against my window and getting ok power out of it enough for my lights and a couple of low watts gadget (cellphone, 2v light, portable dvd) for couple of hours.But its seem to drain the 2v faster then I can charge Am I getting the most power out of my panel?Or should I place it on the roof? I'm in Texas and it gets hot and sunny the sun beam my room windows pretty good during 4pm-6pm.

It will generate MUCH more current if placed outside of the window. The best position is pointing directly south. Over the period of one day, you will get the most average sunlight pointing in that direction.

Q:We see increasing, what appear to be, solar panels on electric poles?

Here is an article about this. They use the poles (which they already have) and install power panels, the electricity is given into the grid. There are companies in NJ which use google earth to find buildings with large roof tops (imagine all the warehouses !), contact them and lease the rooftops to install solar panels, there a different ways how to finance that (by them, by the company, ....) and they sell the electricity into the grid and receive a certain price for this. Usually the refinancing is 5 - 7 years of the investment, after this is profit for additional 5 - 20 years. Walmart had a project to put solar panels on the super centers ....

Q:My house is aligned exactly North-South, so I have no roof facing South. Is it worth installing solar panels? Are there any good options for dealing with this situation?

In your case you will need twice as many panels. This is because the panels on the west side of the roof will be in shade in the morning and the panels on the east side of the roof will be in shade in the afternoon, and a solar panel in the shade makes no power, or at least very little power. So right there you doubled the cost of an already too expensive system. Or you could build special stands to hold the panels facing south. It would be cheaper to just move to a house with better alignment!

Q:so...do you think an online store dedicated to selling solar panels/systems will be a good business idea? Since green energy is the 'hottest' growing business area recently with usage growing about 30% per annum and investors putting all their money into solar energy, wind farms, biofuel, etc. I think when you sell solar systems online this will be the most appealing business model to the end customer...especially if you offer free installation on orders of say $000.

My guess is that you might find everything related solar power at www.okorder .