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Q&A: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SOLAR CELL AND A SOLAR PANEL?
Jan 2nd
Question by jinRisse:
what is the difference between a solar cell and a solar panel?
are these two one and the same? or does the panel can not function without the cell and vice versa?
i need to construct a battery charger using solar energy.. which one would i need? is solar panel enough? solar cell? or do i need to have both?
im quite confused. please help me.
^_^
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THERMAL AND SOLAR ENERGY?
Aug 7th
Question by Posion Oak:
What is the difference between thermal and solar energy?
I know that solar energy is energy from the sun converted into elctrical energy and all that great stuff, but if you heat a sheet of flashing copper, put it in the sun and it makes a tiny more energy than it did in the shade, is that thermal or solar energy
OK I think the real question I am asking is how is thermal energy converted into elctricity
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I LIVE IN A DUPLEX. I AM DOWNSTAIRS AND SOMEONE IS UP. SHOULD I INSULATE BETWEEN FLOORS TO SAVE ON ENERGY ?
May 17th
My ceilings have been lowered so there is an empty space between the 1st and 2nd floor. should I blow insulation between the floors? My bills seem to be very high for the 1600 square feet that I occupy downstairs. I have even put in a new unit downstairs. Even though if I set my thermostat to 68 degrees and the temperature stays 68 degrees in the house, my unit is constantly on.
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WHATS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DIY SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM AND A COMMERCIALLY INSTALLED SYSTEM?
Mar 3rd
So I installed a solar system I purchased at harbor freight and was planning on getting the rest of the panels later. It states to leave the regulator on only when your at home. I was thinking what is the difference between my system and the $10,000 system that a solar company would install in houses.