Category Archives: solar energy panels

If you produce more than enough energy with your solar panels, do you have to sell the excess energy to the utility company or is there a way to store it for later use? It’s really hard to store the … Continue reading →

I was wondering about the pros and cons. Also I live in a climate where you get hail and tornadoes. Could the hail break the panels? Are they secure enough to handle the wind? Also what happens when it’s cloudy … Continue reading →

How much energy would a single 2′x4′ solar panel produce in kwh? Hey Kyle, the short answer is about 80 watts in direct sun. Most solar panels today operate at around 12 – 14 % efficiency, meaning they convert about … Continue reading →

I want to know how I can determine my area’s (Rochester NY) yearly solar energy output to see if it would make economic sense to install solar panels. Any websites or resources where I can look? If you are looking … Continue reading →

I have a project which is due at January. But Christmas Eve is coming and I am finishing it NOW! I research some of the examples of Solar energy but 80% of the results is solar panels(PV power). Can I … Continue reading →

The law is that energy is not readily destroyed or created it merely changes states. Solar panels work on one of two principles of energy transfer. Thermal: The energy in the sunlight can heat water. PV- Photovoltaic: Photons from the … Continue reading →

i cant find it anywhere, all i can find is places that will install the panels for you and how you can get a quote on it Here’s a good site that has a good selection, with prices listed, for … Continue reading →

Hi, I’m trying to buy some solar panels and I’ve heard that they produce much more energy in hot and humid areas (our area obviously!). What I’ve heard is about 4 or 5 times the nominal watt. So, is it … Continue reading →

I have been thinking about getting solar panels for my house. What do you think I should get? Companies? Prices? I also have another question. How much energy can a small solar panel produce? A small panel will not produce … Continue reading →

I need this information for my project so please make the numbers as recent as you can get, 2007-2010 the best. Even a percentage will work because I need this for a project. NREL just released that data for the … Continue reading →