How do I create solar energy for myself and use it?

October 30th, 2009

sharyn asked:


Ok so here’s the thing, I want to make my own solar energy. I’m not saying huge amounts that can power my house, I just want enough that I could, I don’t know charge a battery. I also would like to learn how to make solar energy for things like flashlights I make myself. I need to know how to hook the solar power up as a power source. Thank you for all your help and website links would also be appreciated.

DARLENE

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What is capacity hour rate for solar power batteries?

October 29th, 2009

J12 asked:


I’m looking a battery for use with solar power and it has the following specs.

Volts 12
Capacity @ 20-hr rate 120
Capacity @ 100-hr rate 145

How does this translate into running a 1000 watt appliance and how long you can run it with this battery.

Donna

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How can I use Solar Power in my home?

October 24th, 2009

Josh C asked:


I am wanting to power just a couple household items with a small solar panel. What will I need? I know I need a solar panel, and some kind of AC-DC converter, and a battery perhaps? How would I wire it up?

I do NOT want to spend a fortune doing this, I am only in an apartment, so it needs to be small and self-contained.

Thanks!

RYAN

Categories: Engineering | Tags: , , | 3 Comments

I want to power my new home I am building on solar power alone what will the cost be roughly?

October 24th, 2009

fourtwenty asked:


I also want to stay off the electric grid . It would cost an additional ten thousand dollars to be hooked into it and I want to be independant from utilities. Would solar panels and batteries power lights and T.V , computer , washer dryer ect.

Pl

Categories: Other - Home & Garden | Tags: , , | 3 Comments

What is a good type of solar panel to get for my house?

October 21st, 2009

R Bennett asked:


I want to put a solar panel(s) on my roof. What components do I need besides the solar panels? solar power controller? wires? How do I hook it into my home’s electrical system and about how much electricity could I generate and save? Would the panels pay for themselves over time? Any help will be appreciated. Thank you!

KAY

Categories: Do It Yourself (DIY) | Tags: , , | 5 Comments

How widely used is solar power in the united states?

October 20th, 2009

Asa M asked:


What percentage of people in the United States use a form of Solar Power?

Rachel

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How does solar power help the environment?

October 20th, 2009

Jonelle M asked:


I need to know brielfy how solar power helps the environment for an english essay. So if someone could help me that would be great! Thanks. :)

NAJJA

Categories: Green Living | Tags: , , | 3 Comments

How to apply solar and wind power for agriculture?

October 20th, 2009

Dushi K asked:


Please describe me how solar and wind power is utilized for farm production and animal husbandry in developing countries.

Kylie

Categories: Agriculture | Tags: , , | 2 Comments

How much does it cost to produce solar power in contrast to oil or power, per watt?

October 16th, 2009

Hog asked:


A citation would be great if you have it. Thanks. (And please don’t just say that you like solar power or something like that, I only want to know about the cost–it’s for a paper.)

Robbie

Categories: Engineering | Tags: , | 2 Comments

How do you convert a gasoline vehicle to a solar power ?

October 15th, 2009

Carol asked:


I would like to save money on gas. How would you use solar power to supplement a gas engine?

Michelle

Categories: Other - Cars & Transportation | Tags: , , | 1 Comment

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