Archive for the ‘Solar Panels’ Category

My friends and I are fundraising to get solar panels. We want to have two ground stands and use utility and solar power. How much would this cost?

I live in Southern California, and I have been considering solar panels for some time. I’d love to air condition my house, but I’m not willing to do so until and unless we come up with an alternative energy source. I’m somewhat anxious to go ahead with the solar idea. It seems, though, that the technology is changing rapidly. I wonder if it would be smarter to wait.

I may consider purchasing solar panels for my house, but I would like some answers or ideas from Yahoo! Contributors.

How much would one approximately pay for solar panels for a house?

We are thinking about purchasing solar panels, but are concerned that because of our weather in the upper midwest, they won’t heat the water enough. How many degree rise can we expect?

What should I use between the solar panel array and the battery shed on the ground? Also, what type of wire should I use to connect each of the panels? I know a lot of panels come with plug and play connectors but I understand a lot of people replace them with…something.

I’ve looked at prices for individual solar panels, and they are pretty affordable. But that’s just the panel and I don’t know what else as for as labor and equipment it costs to install and hook up so that the panel actually powers other things like water heater or whatever. I know it probably depends on many factors but just give me an idea if you can. Thanks.

How do you install solar panels on a slate roof?

Thanks,
Helpmeplease.

Say solar panels converted 100% of energy from the sun. How much energy would a solar panel get that was, say, 1 square foot? What I mean is how much of the sun’s energy actually gets to the solar panel?

Does the solar energy hit the solar panels and creates electricity.. or what ?
Where can you put solar panels ?

I live in india. My house has 5 ceiling fans, 1 TV, 1 refrigerator, 1 washing machine, 1 electric motor for pumping water, 1 electric iron, 1 electric heater for heating water, 8 tube lights, 6 bulbs. Also tell me how much will it cost me to have these solar panels installed in indian rupees. Also tell me where to get these panels in india. Thanks