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HOW DO YOU CONNECT A SOLAR PANEL TO A MOTOR FROM AN RC CAR?
Sep 3rd
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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HOW DO YOU CONNECT A SOLAR PANEL AND WIND GENERATOR IN PARALLEL?
Sep 1st
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 cannot just connect them in parallel with diodes, because in that case, only the higher voltage source gets used. Is there a special charge controller circuit that will do this?
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HOW MUCH LESS SOLAR ENERGY IS RECEIVED AT 60 DEGREES LATITUDE THAN THAT RECEIVED AT THE EQUATOR?
Aug 31st
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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HOW MANY WATTS DOES MY SOLAR PANEL NEED TO BE IF I AM RUNNING LIGHTS ONLY AT NIGHT?
Aug 30th
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 3-4 hours at night. I will be running the lights off a 12 volt automobile battery. What wattage will my solar panel need to be to recharge the battery during the day. I would appreciate any help, Thank You! I am also looking at led lighting that is only 0.8 watt per foot.
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WHAT IMPACT DOES SOLAR ENERGY HAVE ON THE POLITICS?
Aug 29th
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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Q&A: WILL A SOLAR PANEL DISCHARGE A BATTERY AT NIGHT WITHOUT SPECIAL EQUIPMENT?
Aug 27th
Question by gabeezalbub:
Will a solar panel discharge a battery at night without special equipment?
I’m interested in purchasing a 5 watt solar panel to hook up to a automobile battery.
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Q&A: WHAT IMPACT DOES SOLAR ENERGY HAVE ON PEOPLE, ANIMALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT?
Aug 26th
Question by AussieAimz:
What impact does solar energy have on people, animals and the environment?
Im stuck on this question for homework and i have looked really hard to try and find it but i still can’t. I need the answer to this question:
What impact does solar energy have on people, animals and the environment? Thankyou for helping
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HOW DO SOLAR PANELS AND SOLAR ENERGY CONNECT?
Aug 25th
Question by TC:
How do solar panels and solar energy connect?
Does the solar energy hit the solar panels and creates electricity.. or what ?
Where can you put solar panels ?
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CAN I KEEP THE VOLTAGE RATING OF A SOLAR PANEL THE SAME AND HAVE A HIGHER VOLTAGE?
Aug 23rd
Question by BookwormSY:
Can I keep the voltage rating of a solar panel the same and have a higher voltage?
I have a solar panel that is 12 volts and produces 1.5 watts, and I am planning to get a solar panel with 6-14 volts and 1-1.8 watts. How can I wire it so It stays at 12 volts, but gets a superior amp hour rating so the wattage goes up?
The listing on eBay that I am planning to get it on is multiple that range from 6-14 volts and 1-1.8 watts.
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WHAT ARE ENGINEERING CHALLENGES TO DEVELOP SOLAR ENERGY FOR COMFORT/HOME USES?
Aug 22nd
Question by Sddsd S:
What are engineering challenges to develop solar energy for comfort/home uses?
What are engineering challenges to develop solar energy for comfort/home uses?
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