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 used for powering a museum or cultural institution?

Yes, solar panels can certainly be used to power a museum or cultural institution. Solar panels are a sustainable and renewable energy source that can generate electricity by converting sunlight into usable power. By installing solar panels on the rooftops or surrounding areas of a museum or cultural institution, it is possible to produce clean energy that can be used to power the building's lighting, heating, cooling systems, and other electrical needs. This not only reduces the institution's carbon footprint but also helps save on energy costs in the long run. Additionally, solar panels can serve as a visible symbol of the institution's commitment to environmental sustainability, inspiring visitors and the community to embrace renewable energy solutions.

Q:I thought that I had a fairly good understanding of watt's law, but i'm starting to doubt myself.If I have a load of 4500watts at 240 volts, how many watts of solar panels do I need, if the solar panels are at 2v?Yes, Yes... I have a charge controller, batteries, etc...So the way I looked at this at first:watts = volts * amps For the load4500 = 240 * xx would be 8.75aFor the power source (each solar panel)00 = 2 * xx would be 8.3a8.75 / 8.3 = 2.25, rounded up = 3So... based on that I came to the conclusion that I needed 3 solar panels...But... then I was thinking. Does it work that way?Or do I need 4500 / 00 = 45, aka 45 solar panels?In other words...If I have a 2v power source, how many watts do I need to drive a load of 4500w at 240v?ThanksMatt

The easy way is to just use the power values. You need 4500W. Each solar panel delivers 00W (from a value in your working). Therefore you need 4500/00 = 45 solar panels. This is a crude calculation, ignoring efficiencies, voltage conversion losses and losses due to internal resistance. You would probably need quite a few more than 45 panels. ___________________________ I'll explain how to do the calculation your way. Each solar panel delivers 00W with a voltage of 2V. So the current is 00/2 = 8.333A. Each solar panel delivers 8.333A at 2V. But you require 8.75A at 240V panel delivers 00W. To get 4500W, you need: 8.75/8.333 = 2.25 times more panels to increase the current AND 240/2 = 20 times more panels to increase the voltage. So overall you need 2.25 x 20 = 45 panels. Of course if the power output of each solar panel is not 00W, you have to change the above calculation accordingly.

Q:i see these things all over the internet on how to make 'home made solar panels' but all of them require you to buy the solar cells and nothing tells you how to make your own. So how can you make your own solar cells?

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Q:what do I need to do to disconnect a solar panel from a battery to protect the panel?

Know that solar panels almost always incorporate a blocking diode to prevent a battery from back-feeding through an un-illuminated panel. Know that solar panels are usually connected to a battery via an electronic switching charge controller, not directly connected. Know that when a solar panel is open-circuited (disconnected from everything) it's terminal voltage will rise to almost twice it's nominal voltage. (22V is common for a 2V panel), unless it is stored in total darkness.

Q:Why can't they put solar-panels on the blades and sides of the 300-500 foot tall turbines? Wouldn't this increase effeciency? Therefore, boosting pay-back time, profits, energy-output?

No. The solar panels would never be balanced. Those blades need to be very balanced. Additionally, how would the solar panels get the power from a rotating blade to the ground? It is better to have separate units. What we ought to be concerned with is having large solar panel farms. These are counter-productive to going green, as they still require long and harmful power transmission lines. Solar panels ought to be put on top of buildings which would be using that power. Any additional power not used could be added to the power grid. For those types of clean energy that are not practical on the roof might get space near the building, keeping the transmission lines as short as possible. Large farms ought to be owned by the nation, keeping the cost of the power to the customer as low as possible. Power companies rip off consumers with their price gouging. It is time to let the burden of making a few rich at the expense of the many end.

Q:Can solar panels be used for powering a hospital or healthcare facility?

Yes, solar panels can be used for powering a hospital or healthcare facility. Solar energy can provide a reliable and sustainable source of electricity for various healthcare operations, including lighting, equipment, and critical medical devices. By harnessing solar power, hospitals can reduce their dependency on traditional energy sources, lower operational costs, and contribute to a greener environment.

Q:Are solar panels safe?

Yes, solar panels are safe. They do not produce any harmful emissions or pollutants during operation, and the technology has been extensively tested and regulated to ensure safety. However, it is important to follow proper installation and maintenance procedures to minimize any potential risks.

Q:Around this time here in Georgia we will begin to get some big storms with high winds. I have a solar panel on a mount that isn't all that sturdy and could be knocked over with any winds pretty much above 5mph. I can't put anything in the ground to do this. I used to have it mounted to the roof of a playground for the most sunlight, but because of the angle of the sun and the tree leaves, I have to have it on a quot;portablemount so I can move it throughout the day, and I can tell you one thing is certain, and that's that it isn't the most sturdy thing ever. I'll have it a little better next weekend but it'll still be able to easily blow in the wind. Should I just hang the panel along the wall during a storm then reconnect it to its base once it's over?I'm pretty good with wood, so any wood creations to help out with the thing would greatly help. Just please keep it on a low budget.

Solar panels are a costly and significant investment. Therefore, protecting them from harm should be a top priority. Unfortunately, moisture and water are common ways for solar panels to become damaged or broken. Safekeeping solar panels from both of these threats is a simple, inexpensive procedure, and doing so might save the solar panel owner a bundle if carried out correctly Instructions : Set a thick strip of silicone between each cell when putting the solar panel together, in order to prevent moisture seepage. 2: Use Plexiglas instead of glass as the face of your solar panel. Plexiglas is less liable to break and therefore safe from hailstorms or accidents. 3: Glue adhesive silicone to each side of your solar panel(s), adding additional sealant and protection from water to your commodity. :)

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.

Solar panel generates fairly low, unreliable source of energy. They are most likely very expensive. Despite all of that, your window may act as a beam filter by refracting the beam or reflects them off trough total internal reflection causing a low yield of sunlight harvest. Sunlight is also necessary to hit the panel 90 degrees to harvest maximum output.