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How do Solar Panels work?

Saturday, November 24th, 2007

Ava asked: I have to show in a project (a model house) how Solar Panels work. In my model I want to show Solar Panels creating electricity to power a T.V but I need to show how the power gets from the Solar Panels to the T.V. A diagram would be really helpful. Please try […]

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Solar Panels in the Philippines?

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Howard M asked: My wife and l are currently building a house in the Leyte area and have though of insulting solar panels as an alternative power source.
Does anyone know where we can get information about installing solar panels on a house in the Philippines? Is their a government grant or initiative for using solar […]

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solar panels????????????????????

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

ziddyziddy asked: i want a solar panel to put on my house(i am 15 so i need to convince my parents). I live right outside Washington DC in Virginia. I have a few questions…
how house is one of those homes that it one house split in the middle, i think its a duplex? w.e. its […]

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survey on solar power! EXTREMELY URGENT?

Saturday, November 17th, 2007

dog_lover asked: so here are the questions:
1. What is solar power?
a)sunlight
b)energy from the sun
c)renewable resource
d)all of the above except a
2. Have you ever seen or been in a solar home?
a)Yes
b)No
3. Solar powered homes can only be located in warm countries.
a)True
b)False
4. The two types of solar homes are _______.
a)Parabolic and Parallel
b)Active and Passive
5. The main disadvantage […]

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Pros + Cons of Solar Lighting + Heating?

Friday, November 16th, 2007

Tonx asked: What are the Pro’s and COn’s of Solar Lighting and heating and what else (in a building) can be solarized? What are their Pro’s and Con’sQuestion posted courtesy of: Joshua

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Can anyone recommend a good solar powered flood light?

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

akamoonpie asked: We need to brighten up the front of our house and want to use solar lighting, but most solar lights just give off that blue glow and not really alot of light. I’m willing to pay for good ones, just wondering if there are any good ones?Question posted courtesy of: Debbie

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solar panels???????????????????????????

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

funyredtall asked: is there any grants or programs for soler panils,for MassachusetsQuestion posted courtesy of: Rita

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Solar decking lighting?

Monday, November 12th, 2007

Ally h asked: Looking for some Solar decking lights does anyone know of a supplier with reasonable prices.Question posted courtesy of: Jason

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Will outdoor solar lighting charge properly if they are placed in a semi-shaded area?

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

mgood1976 asked: I would like to place them under my carport which is covered by a lattice screen. Will they get enough indirect sunlight there to make them work properly?Question posted courtesy of: Gail

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solar power??????????????

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

mburleigh8 asked: Im wondering - If you use a magnifing glass on a solar pannel would get more power?Question posted courtesy of: Ralph

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