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Question by : how large must a solar panel be to power a train? If the schematics of a solar train were drawn, what would they look like? Would the train be large or small? Where would the panels be placed? And if so, how large must the panels be to fit the roof? Even
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Question by Michael A: how much does a wind turbine cost for a small town? how much does a wind turbine cost for a small town. —————————————— Answer by jetrx_1011I recently saw an article on Yahoo news about a guy that bought a wind turbine for personal use. He spent around $ 65k. He figured
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Question by Ashley J: How much solar energy (kJ) would have to be…? How much solar energy (kJ) would have to be transferred to a 145.0 foot length of asphalt highway that is 49.0 feet wide and 25.0 centimeters deep in order to raise the temperature 5.00 oC ?The average density of asphalt is 721
about 4 days ago - 6 comments
Question by PHIL: Is it true that one can save some cost of electricity by pulling the plug out of the receptacle? Is it worth the effort? —————————————— Answer by Chuck PThat would be on things that have pre warmers in them like TV sets, no it’s not worth the effort. Answer by William Bonly
about 5 days ago - 2 comments
Question by elrodvoss: What Solar Panel Efficiency would replace Coal? A friend sent me an article that a company called Fraunhofer has produced solar panels that can achieve 41.1% efficiency. Now taking into account the fact that solar do sent work during storms or night and greatly reduced during winters, what % do you think
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Question by Jake P: Are there any Universities that have programs about solar energy? I wanted to know if there are any Universities in North America that have programs that teach about solar energy and using it for electricity in a home (mainly installation). —————————————— Answer by Dr. Clandestine:)Many dude, they have a nice supply
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Question by egeqb18: Names of some books that teach/show how to install wind turbine on a home? If there are any names of books that you know of that will help me STEP BY STEP to connect a wind turbine to the grid for my home, I would appreciate it. —————————————— Answer by bradster1200Here are
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Question by cb_greenhill: How much electricity does this really save? How much can you really lower your electric bill by hanging clothes to dry opposed to using the dryer? By washing dishes instead of using the dishwasher? By washing clothes with cold water only? —————————————— Answer by Bergiif you do it offen then it will
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Question by : What do environmentalists think about wind energy? Do they think it’s a good idea or against it? —————————————— Answer by ShivaprasadOf ,course.The environmentalists think the wind energy is a good idea. Because, the wind energy is really useful & also not a harm to the environment . Here is a brief account
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Question by : What is an issue or something interesting about the solar panel technology? I’m hoping to do a science fair project on solar panels. Since energy has been a large issue lately, I was hoping to research on this topic! What are some things that I can possibly do or experiment on? Thank
about 2 years ago
i checked on this just recently with my electric company a coop. they gave me info and it was going to cost a ton not at all worth it for me anyhow. check with your electric company they will have info to pass out with distrubutiors and so on
about 2 years ago
i dont know how much it would but i am sure that the electric companys number would be inflated a bit. have you thought about solar power, 45watts panels are around $200.00. sometimes you can get the on sale for $180.00 at harbor freight.
about 2 years ago
LOTS
about 2 years ago
are you out on a farm or on a lot of land?… they won’t allow one in town or suburbs….
http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread68751/pg1
price there was $40,000 with a rebate of $20,000 from the gov. in California…..
lots of other links there… DIY ones, too..