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I'm thinking of getting a solar panel for my house to help cut back on power use (I live in New Mexico). What sort of appliances can I run on a watt solar panel? Is it worth it to get a single watt panel or is it more efficient to get a multi-watt panel?
You can run a lot of things. If you set the system to charge batteries when you are not using anything, they will charge effectively. You can use the system for lighting, LED lighting direct from the battery power is most effient since LEDs are low voltage devices with a very long life span. I replaced a 2 tube flourescent trough with four 5Watt PowerLEDs for example, While I have it on 20VAC at the moment, I can move it to 2 VDC power with ease, and had set it up to run initially on 2 volt sources. There are also many 2 volt appliances as well. You can even convert some of those all in one stereo systems to operate on 2 volts by eliminating the power supply. You will actually use less power by doing so. You will not be able to blow the shingles off the roof unless you add a Class D amplifier to the output, but for most listening, the output is adequate. Some small TV's these days can be run from 2 volt sources, if not directly, then with a buckboost inverter for a laptop. The small TVs only draw about 30 to 45 Watts. Skip the idea of using an inverter, they are not efficient at small loads, and represent additional load on the system. So with a little bit of planning, you can run a lot from that 60 Watt system. You can at least take some bite out of the electric bill for mundane lighting. You can also use them to keep power up on a battery system for lighting in a remote barn. The uses are only limited by your imagination and creativity.
they are pretty expensive. So does it save you money on electricity in the long run? How easy is it to connect solar panels to your house?
yes. Its pretty simple connection. It does save money on electricity.
Yes, solar panels can be used in apartments or condominiums. However, the installation process may vary depending on the specific building structure and ownership arrangements. In some cases, individual units can have their own solar panels installed, while in others, a shared or community solar system may be implemented to provide renewable energy to the entire building.
Solar panels can potentially affect insurance rates in two ways. First, installing solar panels can increase the value of a property, consequently leading to higher insurance premiums to ensure adequate coverage for the increased value. Secondly, solar panels can be considered an additional risk factor due to potential damage or liability concerns associated with their installation or operation, which may also result in higher insurance rates. However, the extent of these impacts may vary depending on the insurance provider and specific circumstances.
i already have solar/gas water heating, but was wondering if getting solar panels for electricity installed was a good idea.
Definitely, your idea is a perfect one. Solar electricity panels work well.
I am in the market for buying a home. There is one for salke that actually has solar panels on top. How are they used? Do you need to pay for gas and electric still. Does it really light up the house and keep it warm. WHat about the AC keeping hte house cool in the summer does it work for that too? Please explain in solar for dummy terms. I haveno clue about solar panels other thatn the fact that it needs sunlight to run.
Okay--here it is (without the techie buzzwords!) Solar power has a start up cost--the panels and related equipment. But the amount it cost to operate is virtually zero--pretty much jsut servicing th equipment o keep it working properly--much as you do any other appliance. How much electricity you will still have to buy depends on four things: a) how much your system can produce. If you have a 4000 watt system, you'll still buy a fair amount of power. Abigger one--and you will need less from the power company b) how efficient you (your home and appliances are). The more efficient, the less electricity you use. Obviously, things lie CFL bulbs are very helpful here c) Are you willing to invest in a battery storage system to store electricity from the system for use at night? Right now, that's still pricey. But these are starting to come on th emarket more. If you aren't ready to do tha tnow, you can always add it in later. d) can you sell excess power back to the power company.? In California, the law requires utilities to do this--but its not a universal yet, so it depends on where you are. How this works: you are still hooked up to the power company. Any time you need more power than the solar system produces, yur system jst draws it off the power grid--jsut as always. But--any time you are using LESS than the amount of power your system is producing, the excess automatically feeeds back into the electric grid and a special peter credits you with the power. There are cases wwhere people have goene on a long vacation in California and when they got home, the power company owed them several hundred dollars! You'll need to do some research, price thngs, take your own lifestyle into account, and decide what the best choices for you are. It sounds complicated--and to an extent it is. But the reason is tha tyou have a lot of choices tha tyou can make work to your advantage, instead of jsut writing a fat check to the power company every month!
Yes, solar panels can be used in areas with high levels of radiofrequency interference. However, it is important to ensure that the solar panel system is properly shielded or grounded to minimize any potential impact on its performance due to radiofrequency interference.
I am fairly new to the solar panel scene, and am eager to try to set one up myself instead of buying a kit. I am looking for a solar panel that puts out 00 Watts or more, and can produce more than 20 volts. Thanks
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