Q:In terms of efficiency and cost, what is the best solar panel. I am limited in the number of panels I can put up (probably 6-8) so they must be efficient, but cost is important also.What about these panels that can collect a wider range of light frequency?

You have to decide which is more important to you, cost or efficiency. The most efficient solar panels that are commercially available cost more than twice as much per square foot than the cheapest ones. Ultimately, I believe that the cost per watt was actually better on the cheaper, least efficient panels, but then you need a lot of square footage in order to generate any substantial power. So it comes down to what you have more of, space or money. The new panels that collect a wider range of light are not currently available commercially, and when they are I am sure that they will be expensive. I have read the research but have not heard of anyone mass producing them yet.

Q:I want to be more self sufficient and get solar panels for electricity in a small house any tips will help. i need to know how many watts is enough and ect.

To clarify your thinking, ask yourself whether your goal is really to be more self-sufficient, or to save money. For most people, I think when they say they want self-sufficiency, they really mean they want to save money, not pay more. The money-saving route may come through putting in more insulation on the house, or double-pane windows, or energy-efficient appliances. Solar might play a part, but the kind of solar that pays back well (if at all) is the type without batteries. That doesn't give you self-sufficiency - if the power company has a blackout, the solar electric will automatically disconnect. Your power company may offer a free energy audit to help you save money. And if you are interested in pursuing solar electric (or even better, solar hot water), check with a local installer. They can size your system and give you a free quote.

Q:Can solar panels be used in areas with high temperatures?

Yes, solar panels can be used in areas with high temperatures. In fact, solar panels are designed to withstand a wide range of temperatures, including high heat. However, it is important to note that excessive heat can slightly reduce the efficiency of solar panels. Therefore, proper installation and regular maintenance are crucial to ensure optimal performance in hot climates.

Q:If you were to shine, for example, heat lamps onto the solar panel along with the sun, will the solar panel eventually not work? Or will they produce more light as long as more light is directed onto them.

Solar panels do not wear out the way machinery does. The semiconductors used give up electrons by receiving photons, and do not experience a net deficit of particles. However, if you placed a heat source such as a heat lamp too close to a solar panel, you could damage the panel by overheating it, which would denature the semiconductors or cause damage by scorching or melting. The problem would be the heat, not the light. Solar panels do have a finite life expectancy, though it is several decades under normal circumstances. The panels will eventually become scratched, warped, and dented. The electrical conductors will eventually be broken by metal fatigue as the panels heat and cool on a daily basis. So they will die of old age, but they don't wear out in an electrochemical sense.

Q:Can solar panels be installed on wearable devices?

Yes, solar panels can be installed on wearable devices. However, due to the limited surface area available on wearables, the amount of energy generated may be relatively low compared to larger solar installations. Additionally, the efficiency of such panels may vary based on the device's orientation to the sun. Nonetheless, incorporating solar panels on wearables can contribute to extending battery life and enhancing their overall sustainability.

Q:What is the most efficient solar panel, how many would we need to power the United States, and how much land would it take?

50 billion panels million acres nukes are better. MIKE

Q:Maximum size of solar panel i have to use is - 8 * 5 feet - this is the limitation given to us.

A short answer is: 500 watt hours can be obtained with a 3 foot by 3 foot photovoltac panel in any 24 hour period with average conditions. Some 24 hour periods will fall far short of 300 watt hours even with the 5*8 foot panel, but a battery that stores several thousand watt hours, will likely give you 300 amp hours 362 days per year, with the 5*8 panel except very unfavorable locations such as Nome, Alaska, USA in December, and January. Nome is quite favorable Spring and Summer if you rotate your panel to keep it facing the sun up to 24 hours per day. Neil

Q:I'm wondering if the cost of the panels and equipment have come down enough to make them viable in areas like Seattle or Vancuver for example.

The key is the average insolation value for the location. This is a number that represents the effective numbers of sunlight available per day. The insolation for Seattle varies from 2.9 and 3.57, depending on who is reporting the number. The insolation where I live, near San Francisco is 5. For me, solar is paying off.

Q:There are so many solar panels and kits it is very confusing. I need to know what exactly I would need if I had an underground home with no electricity. I want to be totally off the grid with solar power. Someone please explain to me in simple terms what exactly I need. Maybe give me a link to the right kit for me. Also are they easy to install? Are there instructions that I need to download?Thank you

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Q:I am doing a report about solar power and I need to know what determines the amount of electricity produced?example: exposure to sun, angle of panel, qualityplease tell me as much as you canmuch appreciated

It depends on what you mean by amount of electricity. Normally that would mean the total energy produced over a given period. In that case, the main factors are ) Efficiency of the solar cells 2) Total irradiation received: incident radiation density times the solar panel area, and the angle of the incident radiation. Item ) is determined by the materials and method of construction of the solar cells Item 2) depends on the location of the panel, both on earth's surface (latitude), time of year, and how the panel is oriented with respect to the horizontal. Altitude of the location can also be a factor. Prevailing weather conditions, number of cloudy days, etc. are important. Independent of these parameters, larger area means more electricity.