Why, when you first connect a solar cell to a watt meter it first spikes and then continuously falls?

May 11th, 2010 Tim No comments
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inak94 asked:

I have done a science experiment measuring the output of solar cells and, based on the results, the wattages for each of the solar cells spiked within the first 20 seconds and then started to level. Is there an actual thing that is occurring that I don’t know about, or is there just a problem with my measurements and/or electric voltmeter/current meter? Thank you in advance.
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how many solar panels would I need to power my home?

December 23rd, 2009 Tim No comments
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hey asked:

or how many watts? i dont use much electricity. i have on a couple of lights and a computer, sometimes the tv. how many solar panels would i need to power those constantly throughout the day, and maybe charge batteries for night? the air, refrigerator and hot water heater i would still use regular electricity.

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How much will solar increase the value of my house?

December 20th, 2009 Tim No comments
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ian c rogers asked:

If I spend $15,000 equipping my house with solar power, how much might I expect this to add to the value of my house?

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What other types of energy can solar energy be converted into?

July 24th, 2009 Tim No comments
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Tab C asked:


Besides thermal and electrical energy, what can solar energy be converted into? Please post your reference if you have one.

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How do I connect open system solar collectors to space heat my home?

July 12th, 2009 Tim No comments
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Khier asked:

Hi, I have installed two 300 Liter solar water heating panels with overhead storage tanks.
I need to know how to connect these panels to the floor heating, radiator diffusers and the hot water tank altogether.
Schematic diagrams will be more than perfect.
Thanks.

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How can we combine geothermal and solar to provide a total energy solution for a home?

July 11th, 2009 Tim No comments
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digbyzoe1 asked:

We are building a home in the midwest and considering geothermal as a way to heat and cool the building. Geothermal requires some electricity. Solar panels could be the source of that electricity, but I haven’t been able to find information of where that has been used or how it’s done.

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How do you build a solar panel yourself?

July 10th, 2009 Tim No comments
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Essentials Network asked:

I would like to have some dedicated applicances run with solar, non grid tied, is there any do it yourself panels that can be made inexpensively?

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What types solar cells are better for use in solar panels?

July 10th, 2009 Tim No comments
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Priya asked:

Amorphous cells, Polycrystalline cells, Single-Cell Solar cells
can you tell me which one is better according to power produced?

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What kind of energy does a windmill produce?

July 10th, 2009 Tim No comments
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hearts_and_skulls asked:

Also its probably a stupid question but does it use wind energy to make energy? And it doesn’t matter what type of windmill it is just give me a couple of different types of energy it can produce.

Please and Thank You!

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What are the drawbacks from using solar energy?

July 9th, 2009 Tim No comments
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vampirewannabe@rocketmail.com asked:

What are some drawbacks from using solar energy? I know that it is expensive, and it only works when the sun is out, what are 3 other drawbacks?

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