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SOLAR ENERGY ACCOUNTS FOR HOW MUCH OF OUR ENERGY CONSUMPTION?
Feb 5th
Question by :
Solar Energy accounts for how much of our energy consumption?
I need to know out of all the electricity we use, how much of it comes from solar energy? source please
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CHARGING A BATTERY WITH A SOLAR PANEL?
Feb 4th
Question by Conrad:
Charging a battery with a solar panel?
I have a boat with an automatic bilge pump, and I want to hook up my battery ( 12 volt deep cycle marine) to a solar panel so that it maintains its charge when the bilge pump kicks on, the bilge pump will only kick on when it rains. I want to know what minimum specs the solar panel should have to maintain my batteries charge. The bilge pump will likely only run for an hour or two a week at most. Thanks in advance for the help.
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WHAT WOULD A 60 WATT SOLAR PANEL POWER? HOW MANY WATTS FOR A SMALL HOME?
Feb 3rd
Question by Scatterbrained:
What would a 60 watt solar panel power? How many watts for a small home?
What would be helpful is some chart or diagram that would put this in perspective for me. I thought it would be neat to save up for solar panels for my home and take the load off my bill. Also, it would be nice to have something portable. But, when they state 60 watts can I run a tv and lights or just charge some batteries?
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ARE SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS SUITABLE ONLY WHEN THE SUN IS SHINING AND THE WIND BLOWING?
Feb 1st
Question by Ace:
Are solar and wind energy systems suitable only when the sun is shining and the wind blowing?
Also please refer me to any professional journals and popular literature sources that can help with this question?
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Q&A: CAN A SOLAR PANEL COMPANY SELL CARBON CREDITS?
Feb 1st
Question by Top H:
Can a solar panel company sell carbon credits?
I am looking to rent roof space and install my own solar panels to produce power. Of course the power will be sold to the local power company, but I am wondering if I can sell Carbon Credits to local companies as well. Does anyone have any info?
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WHERE CAN I FIND JOURNAL ARTICLES ON SOLAR ENERGY?
Jan 31st
Question by :
Where can i find journal articles on solar energy?
Im researching on the cost-effectiveness & efficiency of using solar energy in residential homes.Its important & tks in advance.
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HOW CAN I BUILD MY OWN SOLAR PANEL FOR ELECTRICITY?
Jan 30th
Question by :
How can I build my own solar panel for electricity?
I need to know where I can purchase the parts or find them as scrap to make my own solar panels. Is there a cheap way of buying the panels or can I make them myself.
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WHAT SIZE SOLAR PANEL DO I NEED TO PUT ON MY 36V GOLF CART?
Jan 29th
Question by JessieCole:
what size solar panel do i need to put on my 36v golf cart?
i want to purchase a solar panel to put on the top of my golf cart to help keep the batteries charged. the batteries are pretty old and someday i will replace them.
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ARE SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS SUITABLE ONLY WHEN THE SUN IS SHINING AND THE WIND BLOWING?
Jan 27th
Question by Austin M:
Are solar and wind energy systems suitable only when the sun is shining and the wind blowing?
Also please refer me to any professional journals and popular literature sources that can help with this question?
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WHAT KIND OF BATTERIES TO USE FOR A SOLAR PANEL?
Jan 27th
Question by :
What kind of batteries to use for a solar panel?
I am planning to purchase some solar panels for my cabin and i want to be able to store the electricity. what kind of batteries should i get? i will be running easy things like a tv and radio. where can i purchase these batteries? where should i look for the ideal batteries?
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