Monthly Archives: April 2010

What is the science behind solar power energy?

Can someone give me a brief paragraph explanation on it? Sure, but at what technical (grade) level?: Sunlight contains energy in the forms of heat and light. As a radiant form of energy, direction, obstructions and size of the collection … Continue reading

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Does Solar Energy Panel on our steel roofs really helps in cutting down our energy expenses?

Not really. Your monthly costs will go down but it requires a large upfront investment. The overall costs to produce energy via solar panels are slightly greater. There are other benefits though.

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Has the world wars among others prevented the advancement of solar energy technologies?

If you know of any books or articles on this specific topic could you let me know. Thanks! Though I’m just passing through and am merely going to comment, the World Wars actually helped speed up and expand technological innovation. … Continue reading

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Solar Panel costs and energy generation?

If I buy a 60W solar panel is that how much electricity produces? In what time period? And if so how many kWh’s would that be equal to? 60W would be the RATE at which it produces electricity (W, watt, … Continue reading

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How to estimate Solar energy on certain direction pointed surface?

If I mount a flat surface which points to certain constant direction. At certain place of the world. I now need to estimate the maximum amount of Solar radiation energy which this surface can get during certain time. Is there … Continue reading

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