Q:Can solar panels be installed on swimming pool covers?

Yes, solar panels can be installed on swimming pool covers. In fact, it is a popular choice for pool owners who want to harness solar energy to heat their pools while also conserving energy.

Q:So idk how to connect a solar panel to a battery ...is it like a series connection from the solar panel to the battery, or a parallel connection from solar cell to battery? (to charge) please and thank you

it depends how big the panel is. a small trickle charger (like a 2W panel with built-in diode), just connect + to + and - to - (parallel) to trickle charge the battery. The diode will keep the batter from discharging through the panel when there is insufficient sunlight. for a large panel (like a 220W 24v panel), you best go through a charge controller. the charge controller has 2 leads for the solar panel input, 2 leads for the battery connection and 2 leads for the 2v load. just follow the instructions to connect the panel and battery to the controller, and MAKE SURE YOU USE THE REQUIRED FUSES. very straightforward stuff -- just RTFM

Q:want to add solar panels to manufactured home, and we get a lot of snow up here in the NW. Wondering if it would interfer with the roof load.

A single hexagonal solar panel weighs around 0 to 2 pounds (see link). A conventional silicon solar panel might weigh 40 pounds.

Q:My Grandfather just purchased a cheap solar panel kit for his ranch that could not muster enough power to run his mini fridge.He has two 6 volt batteries running positive to negative and would like to add more batteries. Probably 2volt. How would he go about hooking up the other batteries and what kind of wire or coil should he use.Also, I saw on youtube a guy recommending a lead-acid battery from walmart for under $20. I was just going to go to ecology and just pick up some used batteries but I may be wrong.Any help for a first timer might help me and my gramps out will be appreciated.Thank you

Sorry, I can't really help you :[ Google some stuff, look for help from people who know what to use. If I were you, I'd go with the lead-acid battery.

Q:I mean when light hits the solar panel where does the energy go and what does it become? Be specific.

In a photo-voltaic cell, the energy of the light knocks electrons loose within a semiconductor, causing electrical current to flow. see science.nasa /science-news/sci... Some other kinds of solar energy plants use lots of mirrors to focus sunlight and boil water to drive a steam turbine and generate electricity.

Q:Can solar panels be used for powering a telecommunications tower?

Yes, solar panels can be used for powering a telecommunications tower. Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, which can then be used to power various devices, including telecommunications equipment. This renewable energy option is sustainable and environmentally friendly, making it an increasingly popular choice for powering remote or off-grid telecom towers.

Q:when solar panels have served their purpose, what is done with them?

Usually recycled. By the time You need your Solar panel Refurbished, Technology will have created better, more efficient and cheaper types..

Q:Can solar panels be installed on theme parks or entertainment venues?

Yes, solar panels can be installed on theme parks or entertainment venues. In fact, many theme parks and entertainment venues around the world have already embraced solar energy as a sustainable and cost-effective solution. By installing solar panels, these venues can generate their own clean energy, reduce their carbon footprint, and save on energy costs in the long run.

Q:Can solar panels be used to power an air conditioning system?

Yes, solar panels can be used to power an air conditioning system. Solar energy can be converted into electricity, which can then be used to power various appliances including air conditioning units. By harnessing the power of the sun, solar panels can provide a sustainable and cost-effective solution for cooling homes and buildings.

Q:Hi. I hate the energy company. I hate my carbon footprint. I will likely move to a piece of property and put a decent-sized mobile home on it. I want solar panels so I can get my own power. I live in the state of Wisconsin. How much would this approximately cost? Would I need certain permits? How many panels can be used? Thanks for helping!

I'm not an expert on solar panels.... However, if you find they are expensive, I have a suggestion for eliminating a cost for heating... look into geo-thermal heating. It's a one time fee, they basically drill into the earth and heat your home with natural heat from underground. That wouldn't supply you all your power, but could cut down on the cost of solar panels, so you could use them simply for lights etc and not heat as well.... and I'm sure it would increase your re-sale value.