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Solar Panels??????????????

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

TomCruise asked: Has there been any break throughs in Solar panels? And if not what is taking so long to make this a viable source of energy for humans!Question posted courtesy of: Arlene

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Building a Solar Light?

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

Nate R asked: I want to get some solar panels and hook them up to a 12v deep cycle battery. Then off of that run some 12v lighting.
I also want to build a second one for inside to charge flashlights and some electronics.
Where would I go to pickup some solar panels that would […]

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What is the estimate of how long solar panels will last? How do you install solar panels? What’s an estimate

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

solarenergynihs asked: Our class is doing a project on getting solar panels put onto our school and we have several questions we would like to be answered. What is the estimate of how long solar panels will last? How do you install solar panels? What’s an estimate on the weight of solar panels? And how […]

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Is Solar Power Electricity strong enough yet to Work on General Home Appliances (as Fridge, TV, stove, etc.)?

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

the80s90skid_toybox asked: I am thinking of someday in the near (or little farther) future using solar power to replace, or reduce my current electrical company usage, so that I can slowly wean myself of the “government grid”.
But I am wondering, how feasible it is to use solar panels, and related items, to generate […]

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manufactures of solar post lighting?

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

RICHARD P asked: For 4″ and 5″ vinyl postsQuestion posted courtesy of: Lois

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

Friday, March 7th, 2008

Hammond, of Texas asked: can solar panels be windows in a building?
that are see through. with maybe some small wires in it?
so a huge building can be a big solar generator.Question posted courtesy of: Brandon

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SOlar power is an unlimited resource, why doesn’t america use more of it?

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008

lisa f asked: Solar power is esentially an unlimited resource (barring night time) and Germany is trying to get their country 30% solar powered by the year 2020, and is AHEAD of scedule. Yet america, the big bad world leader is lacking so far behind it isn equivelant of a turtle trying to race on […]

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Solar Panels???????????????????

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008

ziddyziddy asked: can you tell me about solar panels for my house?(i am 15 and want to convince my parents to get one to put on our roof)
what are the benefits?
how much will it cost?
what about setting it up?
what kind would be good? is it best to put on the roof or somewhere in our […]

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I want to use my car solar recharger to power some lighting?

Saturday, March 1st, 2008

Martin C asked: Can i hook up the solar charger to a car battery and lights for night time free lighting>? If so, how would i go about it?Question posted courtesy of: Chris

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

Saturday, March 1st, 2008

Bombsta. asked: What are the strengths weaknesses of solar power? How soon could it be widely used? How would its cost compare to present energy costs?
how environmentall friendly is it?
Please include sources (:
thanks.Question posted courtesy of: Joe

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