Q:What about sources for straight forward solar powered products? Excluding toys, garden frogs and outdoorpath lights I have found few useful items for the home. What I have found are solar panels for under $00 each, inverters, rechargeable indoor lights and a few camping/RV products that are interesting. It seems to me that these could help me start to wean the family off the power company. I can't afford to go cold turkey and cover my roof with solar panels and I don't think the HOA would allow me to even if I could. Is anyone using solar on a small scale?

I have an active solar heater on my roof. During the winter it comes in handy and heats the house, though we still need to use a gas heater to get the temperature up to a comfortable level.

Q:I am looking to buy a solar panel.What does it mean when in the title it says 200 watts, or 50 watts?

Volts x amps = watts, so depending on what you want to run or charge will have to be taken into consideration. For example if you have a 0 volt TV @ 2 amps, then you're going to need 220 watts to power that. Best way to find out what it's volts and amps are, is to look on the back of the TV. But for batteries it doesn't matter, cause all batteries are is stored power, that can be later used, just use an inverter on them to convert DC to AC, also use a charger controller between the solar panels and the battery, cause you don't want the Solar panels to overcharge your battery and totally **** it up ______________________________________ But the more watts, the faster the power is returned; less watts, longer times. .

Q:Are solar panels environmentally friendly?

Yes, solar panels are environmentally friendly. They produce clean and renewable energy by harnessing sunlight, which reduces reliance on fossil fuels and decreases greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, solar panels have a long lifespan and can be recycled, further minimizing their environmental impact.

Q:What would it take to make a heater for a small solar panel. I am looking into making a heater for a livestock tank to keep ice melted. I know that heaters take alot of energy to run, but my theory is that if heated mirrors on a car can melt ice with low voltage and im sure not extreme heat (40-60 degrees) then making a heater with just high enough temperature to keep from icing over and melting ice is possible. Where do I start? I would like to use an inexpensive solar panel that will generate enough heat to keep ice from forming and melt it at the beginning of the day. How can you make such a heater and apply Ohms law so that it will function correctly, what Wattage will the pannel need to produce to generate enough heat for the heater. The device will only have to be large enough to melt a spot large enough for an animal to drink.

Short answer is yes. Good to start out a large tank, or big rock to mount your collectors on. Something the stock won't eat or push over. I would start with a swimming pool solar collector. It is just a big piece of black plastic aimed at the winter sun. A collector with insulation and covers will give more heat per sq foot and cost more. Big mirrors and a black painted stock tank might be enough. Insulation of the tank might help a lot. Is the water liquid when pumped up the tank? Do you truck the water in? Is there any electric power wired there or near by? Electric solar collectors can pump and heat water and charge batteries, but it is also possible to circulate water using a thermosyphon set up. You don't have to use photocells. If it gets cold enough some collectors can freeze solid and damage themselves. There are collectors that contain two loops one water the other antifreeze.

Q:I'm a carpenter, and can do electric work. I want to make some money installing Solar Panels. what's the best source?

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Q:i have a fountain system that has a small electric pump. its made to be close to a house but i want it across the driveway and i dont want to run electrical over there.is there a small solar panel that i can get fairly inexpensive to mount on a nearby tree and be able to plug the pump into it?

More okorder /... (... or search portable solar panel) And probably under a tree isn't a good placement for a solar panel. Good luck!

Q:Does anyone own any and would you recommend them? right now i only own solar stake lights and i use them during the summer in my yard. But during the winter i take them out because they don't charge well. I live in toronto canada where it snows a lot during the winter, would it even be worth it to buy solar panels? Would they get covered with snow if the were mounted on my roof and get ruined? I plan on buying some when i purchase my own home.Any info would be appreciated:)

You may have to put a snow roof over the wind generator to keep it working. A solar hot water system might be hard investment where you are but it could work if it's designed right. Check out the solar companies in your area for ideas.

Q:I need a 2v (500-800ma) solar panel that in can fit on a 24inx4in flat surface. Where can i get one this size and with this power?

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Q:Can solar panels be installed on windows?

Yes, solar panels can be installed on windows. There are transparent solar panels available that can be installed on windows to generate electricity while still allowing light to pass through. These panels are designed specifically for windows and can be a great way to utilize the available space for solar energy generation.

Q:i have a 50 watt 2 Volt solar panel..Will it can switch on directly a car head light on a sunny day??? How much head lights it can support on a bright sunny day??? if its cloudy then can it run a single Head light???? i have no batteries just want to connect a car Head light directly to solar panel.

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