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Do different types of light affect the amount of energy harvested on a solar panel?

I would like to know if different types of light (That is, UV, X-ray, gamma, and infra-red lights) change the data in any way at all. Presently yes !! Different wavelength of light (UV, Xray….etc) are not captured by the … Continue reading

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How much energy can a solar panel provide?

Depends on the panel. http://www.solarhome.org/solarpanelscenter.html#type

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Solar Panel/Energy help?

I’m doing a project for school and I’m a little confused about energy and solar panels. I’m looking to propose installation of solar panels to power the computer lab at my school. From what I’ve read a computer and monitor … Continue reading

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Why are solar panels Flat? Wouldn’t a round panel be better suited to their task?

Wouldn’t a solar tube be more suited to provide solar energy than a panel? As I understand it the panels must be pointed at the light source in order to harness energy from the sun, wouldn’t a tube always have … Continue reading

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Comparing the energy conversion rates of solar cell ang solar panel?

The energy source should be a standard 150W light bulb connected to the 230V mains. How can I set up solar cell to measure the power output of the cell? and how to set up the experiment to measure the … Continue reading

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How to make SOLAR CELLS or PANEL and how i can store energy generated by solar Panel?

There are several videos online that will give you a general idea of how th make solar panels. There are more in-depth guides available that teach you the entire process, step-by-step. The energy collected by the sopar panel is stored … Continue reading

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How do you construct a solar panel to recycle energy, and what are solar cells composed of?

everyone wants to be a comedian……constructing your own solar cells is not possible to do and still make them cost effective. I have about 400 watts on top of the roof right now, and I am powering one room. its … Continue reading

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Can a Enelop Sanyo portable solar panel generate enough energy to charge a netbook?

I just wanna see if they are worth buying I have an Asus 1008HA if that helps thanks a lot to whoever answers it would take severak hours

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In reference to a residential solar panel energy system, what causes the watthour meter to run backwards?

It runs backwards when the homeowner is producing more electricity than he is using- While the homeowner can get credit for the excess power that he is supplying to the power company – under current rules the power company never … Continue reading

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How would you build a Solar Panel that can convert Sunlight to Energy, just being on your house roof?

Well, I am looking for a cheap way on building a solar panel, instead of buying by the manufacturing stores. I would like to stay in the budget up to 1,000 dollars. I want to have Solar Energy for my … Continue reading

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