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Category Archives: solar energy
What do the batteries to store solar energy contain?
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
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Which is a better way to use solar energy, mass-production or individual home usage?
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
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What is the easiest and cheapest way to use solar energy in a classroom?
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
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What is the easiest and cheapest way to use solar energy in a classroom?
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
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What Percent Of Our Total Energy Is Used With Solar?
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
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How do photovoltaic cells transform solar energy in to electricity?
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 does the solar energy is stored in a battery?
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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How can I create solar energy for my home?
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
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What if australia depended on solar energy?
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
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How much solar energy is produced every hour?
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
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