Category Archives: solar energy

I am told batteries for storing solar energy contain cadmium and small amouts of mercury. Is this true? what else do they contain? These are your best bet for solar energy batteries, most are just simple car batteries. If you … Continue reading →

I know we need to put a ton of effort towards research in renewable energy, specifically solar. But when it actually becomes a viable alternative to oil, and we can ~store~ solar energy efficiently, would it be best put to … Continue reading →

Hi, I’m doing a school project. We are required to design a classroom which exists in a "storage" container, with the idea that this classroom could host 25 learners and be self-sufficient so that it would be able to be … Continue reading →

Hi, I’m doing a school project. We are required to design a classroom which exists in a "storage" container, with the idea that this classroom could host 25 learners and be self-sufficient so that it would be able to be … Continue reading →

I cant find the answer to this anywhere. What Percent of our total energy use with solar? Why should Solar energy be used more? It is less than 5%. It should be used more because we want to reduce our … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

I am really interested in how I could use solar energy to power certain parts of my house. Or any other types of energy. How could I do this and do I need any special technical skills to do this? … Continue reading →

If australia began to use only solar energy to power the country, what do you think would happen? Also, what would happen to the other energy sources we are currently using and all the power lines? And how would we … Continue reading →

I need to know how much energy is produced by solar energy and photovoltaics. Preferably in kilo watt hours but anything will do ;/ that depends on the panels being used, distance from the equator, cloud cover and time of … Continue reading →