September 3, 2010 - 6:35 am
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Question by Tony Vo: How do you connect a solar panel to a motor from an RC car?
Can anyone tell me how to connect a solar panel from a calculator to a motor from an RC car.
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Answer by dmoney_scConnecting them is not a problem: the solar cell has two leads or terminals, and so does [...]
September 2, 2010 - 1:56 pm
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GudCraft FD400 400 Watt 24 Volt Residential Wind Turbine Generator Kit with Controller
400 Watt, 24 Volt system uses wind to generate power and run your appliances and electronics
Constructed from lightweight, weatherproof cast aluminum
Latest 2010 design with 3 new blades. Charge controller is included!
Wind turbines include generator, 3 blades, charge controller and screws/bolts
3-Year Warranty
GudCraft FD400 Wind [...]
September 1, 2010 - 11:35 pm
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Question by oakwhiz: How do you connect a solar panel and wind generator in parallel?
I have an ~18v solar panel and a ~15v wind turbine. Sometimes one generates more voltage than the other. How would I get both of them to charge one ~12v battery? I can’t just connect them in parallel with diodes, because [...]
August 31, 2010 - 10:55 pm
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20 Watt Black Frame Mono-crystalline Solar Panel and Battery Charger
Assembled professionally with Suntech Mono-crystalline solar cells (in a worldwide shortage
TUV certified junction box with cable with MC connector
By-pass diode to minimize power drop caused by shade
Anti-reflective high transparency tempered glass
Class II black color coated aluminum alloy frame
This is a 20 Watt Mono-crystalline Portable Waterproof Solar [...]
August 31, 2010 - 4:38 pm
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Question by Bradley: What education would i need to get a job in solar energy or wind energy after graduating high school?
Im fresh out of high school and am not sure what education i should be seeking next. I have heard that renewable energy is a fast growing field and would like to know what [...]
August 31, 2010 - 4:38 pm
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Question by oh me oh my: How much less solar energy is received at 60 degrees latitude than that received at the Equator?
How much less solar energy is received at 60 degrees latitude than that received at the Equator?
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Answer by MorningfoxAt 60 degrees latitude (north or south), and averaged over a year, the solar energy [...]
August 30, 2010 - 5:55 pm
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20 Watt Do-it-Yourself Solar Energy Starter Kit
Our 20 Watt solar power kit for do-it-yourselfers. Includes all the parts to build your own system to solar power lights, radios, laptop computer, fan, small tv and lots more. Includes an inverter to power AC devices.
We’ve made it very easy to put together with complete instructions.
Includes:
20 Watt Solar [...]
August 30, 2010 - 9:36 am
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Question by Carrie: How many watts does my solar panel need to be if I am running lights only at night?
I want to use 12vDc rope lighting that is 3 watts per foot and i am looking to use approx 64 ft of light. I am probably only going to have the lights on for [...]
August 29, 2010 - 12:55 pm
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Solar Electricity Basics: A Green Energy Guide
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The future will be powered by renewables. As we transition away from finite and polluting fossil fuels, clean, reliable, and affordable renewable technologies such [...]
August 29, 2010 - 2:35 am
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Question by Jdufy F: What impact does solar energy have on the politics?
I am writing a literature review essay..and i have to discuss about the political impact of solar energy..can anyone give me some advices or examples for what i can do about this topic.
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Answer by gggraceOne of the issues the US presidential candidates are [...]
March 1, 2010 - 1:28 am
For someone who is just looking to get into alternative energy, this product is a great start.
Rating: 4 / 5
March 1, 2010 - 2:57 am
This product is what I was looking for. It was easy to install and set up. The only drawback I’ve found is that the LED charge level lights are a little hard to read. I would recommend this to my friends!
Rating: 4 / 5
March 1, 2010 - 3:59 am
very good product. I have it controlling a 500 watt solar array. First one failed after about a month, amazon replaced it, no problems since.
Rating: 5 / 5