Monthly Archives: May 2011

What can be used to harvest energy from solar power?

Posted on May 30, 2011 by admin

Solar plates? Solar collector? Photovoltaic cells? You have 3 good answers right in your question. Through tools such as those, solar power is harvested, and to take it a step further, storage by batteries would be a way to keep … Continue reading →

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Which of the following would be a feature included in a home being built using passive solar energy features?

Posted on May 28, 2011 by admin

Which of the following would be a feature included in a home being built using passive solar energy features? a. tile floors b. photovoltaic cells c. solar panels d. natural gas furnace a. tile floors to absorb day time sun/heat

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where can i find good information on solar energy?

Posted on May 26, 2011 by admin

for a science project, i need to answer the following questions; Are there any harmful wastes produced by this technology? Does this technology consume natural resources which can not be renewed? Will natural habitats be adversely affected by this technology? … Continue reading →

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where do I solar energy classes on the big island of hawaii?

Posted on May 23, 2011 by admin

i want to go to college for renewable energy sciences and i cant find any classes to teach me how the technology works anyone know what to do? Actual learning is a very personal activity performed by the individual… There … Continue reading →

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why india has not been able to take up solar energy power generators and devices at a faster rate?

Posted on May 20, 2011 by admin

That fully depends on the budget that India has. Indian Govt. is also not that interested in developing nation’s facilities.

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How do photovoltaic cells transform solar energy in to electricity?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by admin

Can someone please explain how photovoltaic cells, also know as, solar panels convert solar energy into electricity!! Detail would be nice, and please use some key terms. I dont understand the process very well, and i would appreciate the help! … Continue reading →

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How much ‘energy’ do I get out of a 10W solar panel?

Posted on May 14, 2011 by admin

I want to get some electricity going in my shed, I’m thinking about using solar panels. How much ‘energy’ would I get out of a 10W solar panel? Would it be enough to run 5-6 light bulb all day? >How … Continue reading →

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Thermal Mass/Solar Energy – Need help!! Quick 10 pts.?

Posted on May 11, 2011 by admin

Had to do a lab that involved placing three different objects (empty can, a can filled with water, a brick) under a light and recording the temperature every 15 minutes for 45 minutes, then the light was turned off and … Continue reading →

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What are the answers to these questions?

Posted on May 8, 2011 by admin

My professor assigned 100 questions for us to answer and study off of and I have had trouble with these following questions. I would greatly appreciate any input. Desertification is often caused by 1) rising temperature. 2) irrigation. 3) logging. … Continue reading →

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How does the solar energy is stored in a battery?

Posted on May 5, 2011 by admin

How does the solar battery charged using solar panels?What is the mechanism that converts solar energy in to electrical energy? How can a car be run on solar energy?what could be its maximum speed? The mechanism used to convert solar … Continue reading →

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