Q:i want to go off grid with solar panels but i need to know how many vots and watts i need to power my house

Complex question.... Let me try to simplify it some: Make a list of every electrical device you MUST have. Add to the list how many hours a day it is actually ON. Add to the list how many watts (listed on the label or Volts times Amps) the device uses. (If you have a measuring device, use it.) For each item, multiply volts times hours = watt-hours (this is total energy used per day). Also, add the watts column for all the devices (this is the maximum instantaneous power to be used). Your solar panels should be able to provide power for your total load, so your panel's output power should equal the maximum instantaneous power used. If you can limit how many devices are used at a time, you may be able to reduce the panel size. Look at the total watt-hours. This is the total energy. Your panels generate maximum output when they are perpendicular to the sun at noon on a clear day. They generate reduced output in the morning and afternoon. They also generate substantially reduced output on cloudy days. Also, did you want electricity at night? On cloudy days? You will need batteries.. lots of batteries. And batteries are inefficient.. figure about 50% efficiency after a few years. Basically, here is a very rough formula: Panel_watts = Load_watthours / hours_sun_daily / 60%_angle_efficiency / 50%_battery_inverter_efficiency Once you've figured out the panel's watts, watts/volts=amps. Your system can be 2V with more amps, or 48V with /4 the amps... but the watts are the same. Just the wiring is different. For the battery bank, you need to determine how much backup power you will need for nights and cloudy days. Look at the watt-hours needed at nite, multiply it by the number of days and then by 2, to allow for battery aging. Unless you only have a couple devices and an LED light or 2, it is going to be VERY expensive.

Q:Do solar panels increase property value?

Yes, solar panels do increase property value. Multiple studies have shown that homes equipped with solar panels tend to sell for higher prices compared to similar homes without solar panels. The added value comes from the potential savings on energy bills, the positive environmental impact, and the increasing demand for sustainable energy sources.

Q:Can solar panels be installed on metal roofs?

Yes, solar panels can be installed on metal roofs. In fact, metal roofs are often a great choice for solar panel installations due to their durability and long lifespan. Additionally, the smooth surface of metal roofs makes it easier to secure and position the panels, maximizing sunlight exposure and energy generation.

Q:Do solar panels require a battery for storage?

No, solar panels do not require a battery for storage.

Q:Im fourteen and looking for a career I already know solar panels capture the sun and turn it into energy but i would like to know more.

light from the sun hits the atoms and excites the electrons. This knocks the electrons out of the atom and then the electrons travel in a certain direction. This is the basics of electricity... flowing electrons. And so there's your direct current. I'm sure you could find out more by googling how do solar panels work

Q:what is one benifit in a solar panel?

In the UK, the only real benefit comes from the subsidies given to owners of solar panels. I believe the same is true elsewhere in the world. I suppose smugness might be a benefit though it is not justified.

Q:I really would like to have my own solar panel, but i don't know how. Most of the panels i have looked at are for car batteries but i'm not sure how this would be able to be transfered into electricity. I'm looking to power things like lamps, a stereo and various chargers for phones and ipods. Please explain to me how i could adapt a solar panel to my uses. Thank you.

Sounds okorder .. I've seen the particular device listed there. While the lamp is mediocre for an LED light source, the panel is excellent - real polysilicon wafers, in an aluminum frame. Same construction as the kind of panels in commercial installations.

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 renewable energy and have successfully installed solar panels on their campuses. These panels can help offset the electricity consumption of the campus, reduce carbon emissions, and provide a hands-on learning opportunity for students interested in sustainability and renewable energy.

Q:Hey was looking at a 5 watt 2 volt solar panel and was wondering if it'd be enough to power a regular light bulb. Also need to power a 5volt 6.5 amp pump for at most a minute at a time. So basically if I had this panel would I be able to plug a lamp into it and have it light for 5+ hours at a time with the possibility of running the pump? If not what size panel would I need?

NO ! Pump needs 747 watts power. And you need to buy one more expensive DC to AC converter to make it work. Use solar panel at least has 000W output.

Q:Are solar panels suitable for all climates?

Solar panels are suitable for a wide range of climates, but their efficiency may vary depending on the amount of sunlight available. While they can still generate electricity in cloudy or colder regions, they perform best in areas with high solar insolation and minimal shading. Advances in technology have made solar panels more adaptable, allowing them to be utilized effectively in various climates around the world.