Q:Can solar panels be installed on universities or educational campuses?

Yes, solar panels can be installed on universities or educational campuses. In fact, many educational institutions around the world have already embraced solar energy as a sustainable and renewable source of power. Installing solar panels on universities and educational campuses not only helps reduce carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels but also provides valuable hands-on learning opportunities for students studying renewable energy and sustainability. Additionally, solar panels can help universities save on energy costs in the long run, allowing them to allocate more resources to other educational initiatives.

Q:How can I calculate the amount of watts needed for a solar panel to power a water and air pump in gal/hr and a 600 watt LED light?

With you up to solar panel, then things go downhill. Your Water pump will be rated at gal/hr but how about the air pump? 600watt LED? What you need to know in order to select your solar panel is how much current you will be draining. You can work this out if you know how much power and how long they need to run. Please, a bit more information (that is relevant!).

Q:Is there a material that is capable of absorbing enough UV radiation to make it worth using as a flexible solar cell?Not flexible as in aluminum, but a material such as plastic (polycarbonate).

Yes it depends on the material of the bearings fixed, on the to be Moved pivots!/--Fulcrums/turning points/hinges.etc. but the wiring for commands has to reach them keeping them moveable in unhospitibale temperatures.The heating effect of an electric current is benificial too.

Q:What is the proper diode to use on an 5v 500ma solar panel?

At least a 2 amp diode. rated above the 2 volts that are commonly found on the market. A blocking diode must be able to stop a higher current and voltage than the panel maximum. A diode will work on any voltage and current lower than it rating.

Q:want to run 400 watt heater 8 hrs a day how many solar panels do i need and batteries

Get the rating from the manufacturer, they will give you the watts per m2 of their panels. divide 400 into the rating and will have the total area, then get the area of the panel that physically fits better the project and divide the total area into that of the panel selected, you will have how many panels you need. For the batteries is more complicated because of the available light hours of your location and what time of day are you going to use the heater, to be safe make a bank of batteries to store 600 watts to have a 50% stored power for emergency

Q:I had someone quote me for solar panels on my house but I can't afford it. They were talking about how I have enough room and the perfect location to put many of them and actually get paid for it. I have about a half acre that is tiered and points in the correct direction for them to get pretty much the full day sun. Additionally, I live in so cal where it is sunny most of the year. Does anyone know if solar companies will lease or install them to get the payback? I would be happy to allow them to use the land just to cover my electrical expense and they could have any payback.

Hi, In the UK solar companies will fit them for nothing. The company gets the government allowance (called feed in tarrif FIT) and you get the benefit of the reduction in your power bills. The solar company make better money than the householder,BUT if the householder is in most of the day it could be most beneficial if the energy is used while the panels are generating, this means the householder is not paying for the power from the grid. If the householder works normally from 9 to 5 then there is less advantage in terms of getting free power from the panels. Best Wishes.

Q:what do solar panels do?

The solar panels are made of solar cells. A cell is a small disk of a semiconductor like silicon. They are attached by wire to a circuit. As light strikes the semiconductor, light is converted into electricity that flows through the circuit. As soon as the light is removed, the solar cell stops producing power.

Q:Can solar panels generate electricity at night?

No, solar panels cannot generate electricity at night because they rely on sunlight to produce energy.

Q:I have a 2V .5W solar panel and I want to get a battery that can be charged by the solar panel that can then be used to power a 2V .5W fan. Ideally I want all the components to be connected and able to run without interaction. I have very little knowledge in regards to this field which is why I have come to yahoo answers. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Get the origanal specs and go from there as when it runs with orginal specs then the solar panel runs properly

Q:Can solar panels be used for powering a water treatment plant?

Yes, solar panels can be used to power a water treatment plant. Solar energy can be converted into electricity to run the necessary equipment and processes involved in treating water, making it a sustainable and environmentally friendly option for powering such facilities.