Q:Do solar panels increase property value?

Yes, solar panels have been found to increase property value. Studies have shown that homes with solar panels tend to sell at a higher price and faster than those without. Additionally, the potential for reduced energy bills and the positive environmental impact of solar energy can make a property more attractive to potential buyers, thus increasing its overall value.

Q:Can solar panels be installed in areas with frequent power outages?

Yes, solar panels can be installed in areas with frequent power outages. In fact, they can be a great solution to overcome the challenges of unreliable power grids. Solar panels generate electricity from sunlight, which means they can operate independently of the grid during power outages. By storing excess energy in batteries, solar panels can provide a reliable and uninterrupted power supply, even in areas prone to frequent outages.

Q:Okay, so I have a science fair coming up soon and I need help with my project. SO - What should I use to demonstrate with the propeller? A toy boat? Plane? And I only have mini solar panels ; so how do I put the solar panels on the toy boat/plane to make the propeller move off of the sun's energy? Thanks. Steps please!

Solar panels produce electricity. To move the propeller you need mechanical motion. An Electric motor converts from electrical to mechanical power. Most Solar Panels produce DC electricity as do batteries so you need a DC motor that is sized to match the Output of your solar panels. For small temporary projects like this I find that hot melt glue is great to assemble parts. Using a voltage meter you can expose your solar panels to a strong light (or one equal to what you expect during your demonstration) and measure the voltage across the terminals. This may help to size the motor. It depends upon the size of your propeller and how it is made. Your three choices are to use it to power an airplane, to power a boat underwater or to power a boat like an air boat. You might also use the air boat concept to make a car. (air car) The air boat might be the simplest to make but you will need a body of water to demonstrate the concept. The air car doesn't have such a requirement.

Q:How can solar panels be integrated into building designs?

Solar panels can be integrated into building designs in various ways, such as through rooftop installations, building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), solar facades, and solar windows. By incorporating solar panels into the design, buildings can generate renewable energy while minimizing the visual impact and maximizing energy efficiency.

Q:Why is it nessicary, with today's economy in the postion it's currently in, to use renewable energy sources; like solar panels?

They are not necessary, and you don't have to use them. However, the benefit of using solar panels is that you can make your own electricity at no cost. Yeah, of course, you need to spend some cash to build those panels, but once they are there, they will work like a charm, giving you free power.

Q:The first solar panel that creates energy from UV rays... who created it

The first photovoltaic cell was developed at Bell Labs in 954. The team included G.L. Pearson, C.S. Fuller, and D.M. Chapin. A panel is composed of many cells. They respond to a wide range of wavelengths, not just UV.

Q:Can solar panels be installed on a university or college campus?

Yes, solar panels can be installed on a university or college campus. In fact, many educational institutions have already embraced solar energy as a way to reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainability. Installing solar panels on campus buildings can provide clean, renewable energy, reduce electricity costs, and serve as an educational tool for students to learn about renewable energy technologies.

Q:Harbor Freight sells a 75 watt solar panel, a surge power inverter, and deep charge batteries. But no one there can tell me how to put it all together. I want the end output to be a simple power bar that I can plug my devices into. I live in an apartment so I can not wire it directly into the grid. Please only serious responses. Don't waste your time and mine.

Solar Panel through charge controller to battery, battery to inverter, inverter to devices. a 75 watt panel would be enough to trickle charge a battery that is NOT being used to keep it at full charge. The average home requires 4000 watts MINIMUM. This would require MANY, LARGER panels, charge controller, a battery stack, and at least LARGER inverter (preferably 2, 2000 watt inverters, unless you want to REALLY get expensive!)

Q:Can solar panels be used for powering outdoor recreational vehicles?

Yes, solar panels can be used for powering outdoor recreational vehicles. They provide a renewable and sustainable source of energy that can charge the batteries of RVs, campers, and other outdoor vehicles. Solar panels can generate electricity during daylight hours, allowing for off-grid power supply and reducing the reliance on traditional fuel sources.

Q:Can I add more solar panel let say up to 200 watt and adding two 2 volts battery using the same charges controller and power inverter?

That charge controller is notoriously cheap and burns up easily. If you are going add solar panels, also buy another charge controller to go with them. They can both be connected to the same battery bank. I don't believe the kit comes with batteries, so you would buy whatever size 2V battery bank your power requirements call for. The size of the inverter depends entirely on what you are going to power with it, not the size of the panel array. As long as you are not powering anything that is over the 300W rating, you don't need a new one. Just be sure to check the details of the inverter, is it 300W continuous, or can it handle up to a 300W surge? Also, it's a modified sine wave inverter instead of a pure sine wave inverter, so don't plug any sensitive electronics into it. They may not work, or you may get a buzz or hum from it.