Q:i hav e a project for school we need to calculate cost to buy and install solar panels in our school

It operates itself, except if there is a problem. It costs a lot to buy and setup. Some solar panels move to track the sun- the tracking equipment is complicated and needs maintenance. Some solar power systems have banks of batteries to store the energy- those wear out eventually. Some solar panels feed into the power grid, and there is a cost associated with managing that power- paid by the power company.

Q:Can solar panels be installed on parking lots or garages?

Yes, solar panels can be installed on parking lots or garages. In fact, these areas are often ideal for solar panel installations due to the large open spaces and unobstructed sunlight exposure. Installing solar panels on parking lots or garages can help generate clean and renewable energy, reduce electricity costs, and provide shade for parked vehicles.

Q:What is the difference between solar panels and light panels?

The production of silicon requires that the stone be heated to become liquid, and the heating becomes gaseous crystals. During the need to burn a lot of fossil fuels and emissions of toxic gases silicon tetrachloride, this material has a corrosive effect on the skin. After pickling, pulling crystal, cut the side, finished a series of processes, more industrial chain. The cost of the finished product is too high. The energy consumption of making a solar cell requires solar cells to be equal in power generation for several years. The cost recovery period is very long.

Q:I don't remember what number exactly but it's in the single digits. This number represents how efficient solar panels are at capturing the sun's rays and converting it into electricity.Why?

The most important thing is for how much time the sun shines at your place. If you are living at a place where the sun shines just for to 2 hours then installing a solar panel will be of no use. But if sun shines at least 9-0 hours then solar panels will be in use.

Q:Can solar panels be damaged by birds or other animals?

Yes, solar panels can be damaged by birds or other animals. Birds may create nests under solar panels, which can cause damage to the wiring or block sunlight. Additionally, animals like squirrels or rodents can chew on the wires, potentially causing electrical issues. It is recommended to take preventive measures, such as installing barriers, to protect solar panels from such damage.

Q:I want to buy a solar panel to charge deep cycle batteries and charge electronics off the DCB. I don't know how to wire everything up though or what materials ill need. Inverter? Gauge of the wire? Ampmeter?

It does not matter if you father is a electrician he must be a fully qualified solar installer or you will not receive any money from the government. You need more than just solar panels you need regulators, grid interaction devices and array controller. 5KW installation is large and will cost around $5000 for the panels then around 5000 for controllers and equipment needed and then there are the basic materials such as rails, junctions, cables etc Total cost is approx $5,000

Q:Can solar panels be installed on outdoor lighting fixtures?

Yes, solar panels can be installed on outdoor lighting fixtures. In fact, many outdoor lighting fixtures, such as solar-powered garden lights or street lights, come with built-in solar panels that allow them to harness energy from the sun to power the lights. This eliminates the need for electrical wiring and makes them more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

Q:Hello from SO TX.. I would like to know if anyone out there has SOLAR PANELS on their home?I have a 850 sq ft. house. I called Austin to a company that offers panels and installation. The cost $8,000.00, for 0 panels . The rep said we would save about 2 to 25% on our electric bill /mo. We use approximately 980 kw/mo. Our bill is around $40.00 / mo...I really don't think that's a good enough savings. We figure it would take 25 years to recoup our investment.And where we live in TX it does not offer any incentives. The gov. allows you a $2000.00 tx break.

$8,000 invested at 5% interest would pay you $900 per year for the rest of your life. If you spend $40 per month and would save 25% of that, you would save $420 per year. To be fair, the savings would creep up with the electric rates but this would be off-set by maintenance cost and equipment attrition.

Q:i've heard environmentalists like ed begley jr use the phrase quot;peak shaving hourswhen talking about solar energy.what does that phrase mean, please?thank you to all who respond.

Graminoids are among the most versatile life forms. They became widespread toward the end of the Cretaceous period, and fossilized dinosaur dung (coprolites) have been found containing phytoliths of a variety that include grasses that are related to modern rice and bamboo. Grasses have adapted to conditions in lush rain forests, dry deserts, cold mountains and even intertidal habitats, and are now the most widespread plant type; grass is a valuable source of food and energy for all sorts of wildlife and organics. Graminoids are the dominant vegetation in many habitats, including grassland, salt-marsh, reedswamp and steppes. They also occur as a smaller part of the vegetation in almost every other terrestrial habitat. There are some 3,500 species of graminoids. Many types of animals eat grass as their main source of food, and are called graminivores – these include cattle, sheep, horses, rabbits and many invertebrates, such as grasshoppers and the caterpillars of many brown butterflies. Grasses are also eaten by omnivorous or even occasionally by primarily carnivorous animals. In the study of ecological communities, herbaceous plants are divided into graminoids and forbs, which are herbaceous dicotyledons, mostly with broad leaves.

Q:How many solar panels do you need on your house to power your heater in winter?

As a solar installer, I'd love to give you a simple answer but I can't. Most solar contractors offer a free solar evaluation where they will tell you how much energy they can generate given your site conditions, what it would cost, and how long the payback would be. Rather than a bunch of inexperienced people giving you a bunch of hypotheticals, I think this would be the best option.